The Rabindra Bharati Act, 1961
west-bengal · 1961
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Rabindra Act, 1961
- S. 2In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— Definitions
- S. 3Section 3 establishes a university at Tagore's ancestral house in Calcutta for advancing music, arts, dance, and drama.
- S. 5The Rabindra Bharati University can form agreements to take over functions of the Rabindra Bharati Society or other institutions for its objectives.
- S. 6The University shall have the following powers, Powers of the Erni- namely :— versity
- S. 7Section 7 prohibits the Rabindra Bharati University from discrimination based on religion, race, caste, etc., in admissions, offices, and academic distinctions.
- S. 8The University can create and delegate powers to various subordinate authorities and withdraw delegated powers at its discretion.
- S. 9Section 9 of the Rabindra Bharati Act, 1961, outlines the composition of the University's members, including ex-officio and appointed officials.
- S. 10Section 10 mandates the Rabindra Bharati University to maintain updated registers of department heads and principals for seniority-based member appointments.
- S. 11Section 11 bars unsound-minded, insolvent, or morally turpid individuals from Rabindra Bharati University membership and mandates removal if such disqualifications arise post-appointment.
- S. 12Section 12 outlines procedures for filling casual vacancies in the Rabindra Bharati University's board of members.
- S. 13Section 13 ensures that the University's actions remain valid despite vacancies or improper appointments.
- S. 14Section 14 lists the officers of Rabindra Bharati University, including the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Finance Officer, Registrar, and others declared by the University.
- S. 15Section 15 designates the Governor of West Bengal as the ex-officio Chancellor of Rabindra Bharati University, presiding at its meetings.
- S. 16(1) The Vice-Chancellor of the University shall be The vice- appointed by the Chancellor in consultation with the chance
- S. 17Section 17 of the Rabindra Bharati Act, 1961, outlines the Vice-Chancellor's administrative and academic leadership role in the University.
- S. 18(1) The Finance Officer shall be appointed by the University
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- S. 21Section 21 allows the Rabindra Bharati University to create and delegate rules, subject to Chancellor approval and potential disallowance.
- S. 24Section 24 mandates the annual audit of Rabindra Bharati University's accounts and budget, and submission to the Chancellor and State Government.
- S. 25Section 25 grants the Chancellor oversight powers to inspect and inquire into the University's operations and to issue directions if the University fails to act on his advice.
- S. 27Section 27 resolves disputes between the University and its staff through a final arbitration board, barring civil court suits.
- S. 28Section 28 establishes pension, insurance, or provident funds for the University's staff, applying the Provident Funds Act, 1925 if a fund is created.
- S. 29Section 29 allows the Vice-Chancellor to refer university difficulties to the Chancellor for resolution.
- S. 1860Establish- ment of the Univer- sity