The Brainware University Act, 2015
west-bengal · 2015
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Brainware University Act, 2015
- S. 3Establishes Brainware University in West Bengal, sponsored by Sabita Devi Education Trust, with self-financing and legal entity status.
- S. 4Section 4 transfers Sponsoring trust's properties to the University and outlines their use and application in case of dissolution.
- S. 5(1) The tuition fees for professional courses such as Engineering and Technology, Management etc
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the objectives of Brainware University to provide diverse education, establish campuses, and foster research and collaboration.
- S. 7Section 7 prohibits discrimination or exclusion from university positions, memberships, or courses based on various personal attributes.
- S. 8Section 8 empowers the University to manage, educate, conduct research, and confer degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
- S. 9Section 9 mandates that all university teaching be conducted by its faculty under the oversight of the Governing Board and Academic Council, with curricula as per regulations.
- S. 10(1) The Governor of West Bengal shall, by virtue of his office, be the Visitor of the University
- S. 11Section 11 outlines the main authorities of the University, including the Governing Board, Academic Council, and Finance Committee.
- S. 12Section 12 lists the officers of Brainware University, including Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, and others.
- S. 13Section 13 outlines the composition and powers of the Governing Board as the supreme authority of the university.
- S. 14(1) Chancellor shall be appointed by the Sponsoring trust
- S. 15(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor on recommendation of the Governing Board
- S. 16(1) The Academic Council shall consist of the Vice-Chancellor and such other members as may be provided for by the Stat
- S. 17Section 17 empowers the Academic Council to oversee academic policies, coordinate inter-faculty projects, and suggest academic regulations.
- S. 18Section 18 appoints Deans for each faculty council and outlines their role and removal conditions.
- S. 19Section 19 appoints the Registrar by the Chancellor, authorizes Registrar to sign contracts, and assigns Registrar as Member Secretary without voting rights.
- S. 20Section 20 appoints the Law Officer, Chief Finance Officer, and Controller of Examinations by the Chancellor and defines their powers and functions as per the Statutes.
- S. 21(1) There shall be a Finance Committee with the Chancellor as Chairman
- S. 22(1) The University may appoint such other officers as may be necessary for its functioning
- S. 23Section 23 establishes Faculty Councils for post-graduate and undergraduate studies in the university, detailing their composition and quorum requirements.
- S. 24Section 24 empowers the Faculty Council to propose university departments, recommend teaching posts, promote research, and advise on academic distinctions and examinations.
- S. 25Section 25 establishes additional authorities in the university to be formed by the Governing Board as per the Statutes.
- S. 26The section establishes a Regulatory Committee to oversee the university's operations, with its recommendations binding on the university.
- S. 27Section protects university board and committee actions from legal challenge due to membership vacancies or constitutional defects.
- S. 28Section 28 outlines the initial statutes for the Brainware University, detailing the university's authorities, officer appointments, employee terms, dispute arbitration, and admission policies.
- S. 29Section 29 allows the University to create and fill teaching and non-teaching posts, and set employee terms and discipline.
- S. 30Section 30 establishes the General Fund for the University and outlines its sources and permissible uses.
- S. 31Section 31 establishes an Endowment Fund and a security deposit for the University's development, with forfeiture powers for non-compliance.
- S. 32Section 32 establishes pension, provident fund, gratuity, and insurance schemes for university staff, governed by the Provident Funds Act, 1925.
- S. 33Section 33 mandates the Brainware University to maintain proper accounts, adopt internal financial controls, and submit audited annual statements to the Governing Board and State Government.
- S. 34(1) Admission of students in the University shall be made on the basis of merit
- S. 35Section 35 mandates the University to publish examination schedules and declare results within 45 days, with State Government oversight.
- S. 36The University has authority to award degrees, diplomas, certificates, and honorary titles as approved by its Governing Board.
- S. 37Section 37 allows university officers to delegate powers, except for making statutes, except they remain ultimately responsible.
- S. 38Section 38 empowers the Governing Board to create regulations for the university's administration, management, and operations.
- S. 39Section 39 grants the State Government rule-making powers for implementing the Act and mandates laying these rules before the State Legislature.
- S. 40Section 40 bars unsound-minded, insolvent, or morally turpid individuals from University authority membership, with Chancellor's decision final.
- S. 41Section 41 grants the State Government inspection and oversight powers over the university's infrastructure and functions.
- S. 42The State Government shall have power to remove any difficulty that arises in applying any provisions of this Act
- S. 43The University must submit an annual report to the State Government within three months after each academic year starts.
- S. 44Section 44 mandates the Brainware University to obtain accreditation within three years and ensure its renewal.
- S. 45Section 45 outlines the process for dissolving the Brainware University, appointing an Administrator, and winding up the institution.