The Jis University Act, 2014
west-bengal · 2014
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the JIS University Act, 2014
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Jis University Act, 2014, including "Academic Council," "Administrator," and "distance education."
- S. 3Establishes the JIS University in West Bengal, detailing its governance, self-financing status, and integration of existing institutes.
- S. 4Section 4 transfers university properties to the Jis 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 the Jis University Act, 2014, including education, research, campus establishment, and collaboration with other institutions.
- S. 7Section 7 prohibits discrimination in university offices, authorities, and courses based on various personal attributes.
- S. 8Section 8 outlines the powers and functions of the Jis University Act, including administration, education, research, and degree conferral.
- S. 9Section 9 mandates that all teaching at the University must be conducted by its teachers under the Governing Board and Academic Council's control.
- 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 the Jis University, including Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, and others as defined by the University's statutes.
- S. 13Section 13 outlines the composition and powers of the Governing Board of the university, including its authority over university functions and administration.
- S. 14(1) The 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 grants the Academic Council oversight over university academic policies, inter-faculty coordination, and regulation suggestions.
- S. 18Section 18 establishes Deans for each Faculty Council, their appointment, roles, and removal conditions.
- S. 19Section 19 appoints the Registrar by the Chancellor, authorizes Registrar to sign contracts and authenticate records, and assigns Registrar as Member Secretary without voting rights.
- S. 20Section 20 appoints Law Officer, Chief Finance Officer, and Controller of Examinations by Chancellor, with specified powers and functions.
- 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 in the university for post-graduate and undergraduate studies, detailing their composition and quorum requirements.
- S. 24Section 24 empowers the Faculty Council to propose and recommend academic and research initiatives to the Governing Board.
- S. 25Section 25 establishes additional authorities in the university as per the Governing Board's constitution and their functions as per the Statutes.
- S. 26Section 26 establishes a Regulatory Committee to monitor and regulate the University, with its recommendations binding on the University.
- S. 27Section 27 ensures university decisions are valid despite any Board or Committee vacancies or constitutional defects.
- S. 28Section 28 outlines the mandatory provisions for the constitution, appointment procedures, and functions of university authorities and staff in the Jis University Act, 2014.
- S. 29The University can create and fill teaching and non-teaching posts, and make employee service regulations in line with regulatory norms.
- S. 30Section 30 establishes the General Fund for the University to receive various income sources and outlines its permissible uses for operational expenses and benefits.
- 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 mandates the university to establish pension, provident fund, gratuity, and insurance schemes for its staff, governed by the Provident Funds Act of 1925.
- S. 33Section 33 mandates the University to maintain proper financial records, adopt internal controls, and have annual audits by a Chartered Accountant.
- 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 exam schedules and declare results within 45 days, with State Government oversight.
- S. 36The Jis University Act, 2014 allows the university to award degrees and other titles despite other laws.
- S. 37Section 37 allows university officers to delegate powers, except for making statutes, to others, retaining ultimate responsibility.
- S. 38Section 38 empowers the Governing Board to create regulations for the university's administration, management, and operations.
- S. 39Section 39 empowers the State Government to create rules for implementing the Act and requires them to present these rules to the State Legislature.
- S. 40Section 40 bars unsound-minded, insolvent, or morally turpitudinous individuals from university authority membership, with Chancellor's decision final.
- S. 41Section 41 grants the State Government power to inspect the University's infrastructure and functions, with inspection notices and final decisions on public or student interests.
- S. 42The State Government shall have power to remove any difficulty that arises in applying any provisions of this Act
- S. 43The Jis University Act, 2014 mandates the university to submit an annual report to the State Government within three months after each academic year.
- S. 44Section 44 mandates the university to obtain and renew accreditation from a specified authority within three years.
- S. 45Section 45 outlines the process for dissolving the university, appointing an administrator, and ensuring all student courses and financial liabilities are cleared.
- S. 1956II of 1882
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