The Cooch Behar Panchanan Barna University Act, 2012
west-bengal · 2012
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- S. 3Establishes the Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University as a body corporate with perpetual succession.
- S. 4Section 4 grants the university powers to promote education, establish affiliated colleges, and manage academic and research institutions.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the territorial jurisdiction of the university and conditions for affiliation of colleges outside specified districts with approval.
- S. 6Section 6 allows the university to delegate and withdraw its powers as it sees fit.
- S. 7Section 7 lists the officers of the university, including the Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Finance Officer, and other statutorily defined posts.
- S. 8(1) The Governor shall, by virtue of his office, be the Chancellor of the University
- S. 9Section 9 outlines the appointment process for the Vice-Chancellor of Cooch Behar Panchanan Barna University, emphasizing academic excellence and administrative experience.
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the Vice-Chancellor's role as the principal executive and academic officer, with powers to convene meetings and oversee university affairs.
- S. 11Section 11 outlines the appointment, resignation, and temporary replacement of the Registrar at Cooch Behar Panchanan Barna University.
- S. 12Subject to the supervision, direction and general control of the Vice- the Registrar
- S. 13The Finance Officer shall be a whole-time officer of the University
- S. 14(1) Subject to the supervision, direction and general control of the Finance Officer
- S. 15Section 15 grants Registrar and Finance Officer supervisory and disciplinary control over university staff.
- S. 16Section 16 lists the authorities of the Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University, including the Court, Executive Council, and various councils and boards.
- S. 17Section 17 details the composition of the Court of Cooch Behar Panchanan Barna University, including ex-officio and nominated members.
- S. 18Section 18 empowers the university court to establish various academic institutions and confer degrees, titles, and awards.
- S. 19Section 19 outlines the meeting frequency and quorum requirements for the university's Court, excluding convocations.
- S. 20Section 20 outlines the composition of the Executive Council for Cooch Behar Panchanan Barna University, including ex officio and nominated members.
- S. 21Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Executive Council shall Executive Council
- S. 22(1) There shall be the following Faculty Councils for Post-Graduate for Post-Graduate Studies:— Studies
- S. 23Section 23 establishes a Faculty Council for Post-Graduate Studies to propose university departments, research initiatives, and teaching posts.
- S. 24Section 24 establishes councils for undergraduate studies in various disciplines at Cooch Behar Panchanan Barna University.
- S. 25Section 25 establishes a Council for Undergraduate Studies to recommend college affiliations, oversee college inspections, and manage examination processes.
- S. 26(1)
- S. 27Section 27 establishes Boards of Studies for each faculty council to oversee post-graduate and undergraduate studies.
- S. 28There shall be a Finance Committee with the Vice-Chancellor as the Chairman
- S. 29Section 29 outlines the appointment process for university professors by the Vice-Chancellor, following Selection Committee recommendations.
- S. 30Section 30 outlines the quorum and process for the university's Selection Committee to recommend and appoint teachers and staff.
- S. 31Section 31 outlines the appointment process for professors by the university council, recommending a selection committee.
- S. 32Section 32 outlines the appointment, probation, and confirmation terms for teachers, officers, and employees at Cooch Behar Panchanan Barna University.
- S. 33Section 33 ensures temporary teachers or employees cannot be terminated before their term unless they receive one month's notice or salary.
- S. 34Section 34 allows the Executive Council to create standing committees for selecting university officers and non-teaching staff.
- S. 35Section 35 establishes a Tribunal to resolve disputes between the university and its employees if no final order is made within a year.
- S. 36Section 36 disqualifies unsound-minded, insolvent, or morally corrupt individuals from serving or being elected to university authorities.
- S. 37Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this Act
- S. 38Section 38 outlines the term of office for elected or nominated members of the university's authorities or bodies, with provisions for filling vacancies and continuation of terms.
- S. 39Section 39 states that a member's position in the university's authority ends when they stop being a member of another authority or constituency.
- S. 40Section 40 outlines procedures for filling vacancies among elected and nominated members of the University's authorities or bodies.
- S. 41Section 41 ensures university actions remain valid despite member vacancies or election issues.
- S. 42Section 42 establishes an Election Tribunal to resolve eligibility and election disputes for the university, with final decisions and the power to annul and restart elections if fraud is found.
- S. 43Section 43 gives the presiding officer a casting vote in case of a tie during University meetings.
- S. 44Section 44 establishes the University Fund and allows for the creation of special funds for specific purposes.
- S. 45Section 45 mandates the University to submit its budget to the State Government for approval and outlines the process for budget approval and expenditure limits.
- S. 46Section 46 governs university provident funds for staff, aligning them with the Provident Funds Act, 1925.
- S. 47Section 47 mandates the audit and submission of the university's annual accounts to the State Government and publication by the Court.
- S. 48Section 48 grants the State Government the right to inspect and enquire into the affairs of the university and affiliated institutions.
- S. 49Section 49 allows the university to create statutes for various administrative, educational, and employment matters for affiliated colleges.
- S. 50Section 50 outlines the process for the Executive Council to draft and pass Statutes, which then require Chancellor's assent to become effective.
- S. 51Section 51 allows the university to make ordinances for various administrative matters including student admission, fees, discipline, staff appointments, and management of university facilities.
- S. 52Section 52 outlines the process for the Executive Council to draft and pass Ordinances at Cooch Behar Panchanan Barna University.
- S. 53Section 53 empowers the university to make regulations for various academic and administrative matters.
- S. 54Section outlines the process for drafting, passing, and modifying university regulations by the Executive Council and Court.
- S. 55Section 55 allows the university to create statutes, ordinances, and rules to implement the Act's provisions.
- S. 56Section 56 allows various university officials to delegate their powers and duties to others as per the Act's provisions.
- S. 57Section 57 allows students from affiliated colleges to finish their courses and exams with their former university after the college joins the university.
- S. 58Section 58 appoints the first Vice-Chancellor and outlines their duties to establish university bodies and draft initial statutes.
- S. 59Section 59 establishes the Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University Council to exercise all university powers and functions until a specified date.
- S. 60Section 60 allows the State Government to issue orders to resolve any difficulties arising from the Act's provisions.