The Sidho-kanho-birsha University Act, 2010
west-bengal · 2010
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- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Sidho-kanho-birsha University Act, 2010, including "affiliated," "autonomous college," and "distance education."
- S. 3Section 3 establishes Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University as a body corporate with perpetual succession.
- S. 4Section 4 grants the University powers to promote education, establish institutions, affiliate colleges, and set terms for non-government college staff.
- S. 5Section 5 allows certain colleges outside specified districts to affiliate with the University with state approval.
- S. 6Section 6 allows the University to delegate and withdraw its powers at its discretion.
- S. 7Section 7 lists the officers of Sidho-kanho-birsha University, including the Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Finance Officer, and other statutorily declared posts.
- S. 8(1) The Governor shall, by virtue of his office, be the Chancellor of the University
- S. 9(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the unanimous recommendation of the Court
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the Vice-Chancellor's executive and academic leadership role, meeting convening powers, and oversight duties for the University.
- S. 11Section 11 outlines the appointment, resignation, and temporary replacement procedures for the University Registrar.
- S. 12The Registrar, under the Vice-Chancellor's supervision, acts as Secretary for the Court and Executive Council, performing delegated duties.
- S. 13(1) The Finance Officer shall be a whole-time officer of the University
- S. 14Section 14 assigns the Finance Officer to manage university funds, finances, and properties, and directs him to raise additional funds.
- S. 15Section 15 grants Registrar and Finance Officer supervision and disciplinary control over university department staff.
- S. 16Section 16 outlines the various authorities and committees governing the university.
- S. 17Section 17 establishes the composition of the court for Sidho-kanho-birsha University, including ex-officio and elected members.
- S. 18Section 18 empowers the University Court to establish academic institutions, confer special powers, create academic posts, and award degrees and scholarships.
- S. 19Section 19 outlines the meeting schedule and quorum requirements for the University Court.
- S. 20Section 20 outlines the composition of the Executive Council of Sidho-kanho-birsha University, including ex-officio and elected members.
- S. 21Section 21 outlines the Executive Council's powers to propose statutes, establish university facilities, and recommend academic awards and posts.
- S. 22Section 22 establishes various Faculty Councils for post-graduate studies in different disciplines at Sidho-kanho-birsha University.
- S. 23Section 23 empowers Faculty Council to propose establishment of University facilities, recommend academic posts, and oversee research and teaching qualifications.
- S. 24Section 24 establishes various councils for undergraduate studies at Sidho-kanho-birsha University, detailing their composition and members.
- S. 25Section 25 establishes a Council for Undergraduate Studies to oversee college affiliations, inspections, admissions, examinations, and disaffiliations.
- S. 26Section 26 establishes elected Deans for each faculty council with prescribed terms.
- S. 27Section 27 establishes Boards of Studies under each Faculty Council for 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, Distinguished Professors, University Readers, and Lecturers by various committees.
- S. 30Section 30 outlines the quorum and procedures for a Selection Committee's recommendations on appointments.
- S. 31Section 31 allows the University Council to appoint lecturers, readers, or professors based on a Selection Committee's recommendation, including a Chancellor-nominated expert.
- S. 32Section 32 outlines the appointment, probation, and confirmation terms for university teachers, officers, and employees.
- S. 33Section 33 prevents temporary teachers or staff from being dismissed before their term ends without a 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 and disciplinary matters between the University and its employees, with final decisions and no civil court appeal.
- S. 36Section 36 bars unsound-minded, insolvent, or morally convicted individuals from university authority membership and limits candidacy and voting to one constituency.
- S. 37Section 37 prohibits certain temporary or non-regular staff from voting or being nominated in University elections.
- S. 38Section 38 outlines the four-year term for elected or nominated University members, with specific provisions for initial terms and casual vacancies.
- S. 39Section 39 states that a person's membership in the University's authority ends when they cease membership in another authority or constituency.
- S. 40Section 40 outlines procedures for filling casual and nominated vacancies in University 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, annul flawed elections, and prohibits civil court challenges to its decisions.
- S. 43Section 43 grants the presiding officer a casting vote in case of a tie during University meetings.
- S. 44Section 44 establishes the University Fund and allows for separate special funds for specific purposes.
- S. 45Section 45 outlines the budget approval process for Sidho-kanho-birsha University, requiring State Government approval and prior consent for additional expenditures.
- S. 46Section 46 governs university provident funds for staff, aligning with the Provident Funds Act, 1925, and allows the Executive Council to issue related ordinances.
- S. 47Section 47 mandates the audit and publication of the University's annual accounts and continuous internal audit reports.
- S. 49Section 49 allows the university to create statutes for various administrative, election, and service-related matters not explicitly covered in the Act.
- S. 50Section 50 outlines the process for the Executive Council to draft and pass statutes, subject to approval by the Court and Chancellor.
- S. 51Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes
- S. 52Section 52 outlines the process for the Executive Council to draft and pass Ordinances, requiring Chancellor assent and Court review.
- S. 53Section 53 allows regulations to be made for various academic and administrative functions within the university.
- S. 54Section 54 outlines the process for drafting, passing, and modifying university regulations.
- S. 55Section 55 allows the creation of statutes, ordinances, and regulations to implement the university act and related provisions.
- S. 56Section 56 allows various university authorities to delegate their powers and duties to specific officers or committees as prescribed.
- S. 57Section 57 allows former affiliated college students to complete and take exams from their previous university or the new university.
- S. 58Section 58 mandates the Chancellor to appoint the first Vice-Chancellor and outlines their duties to frame initial university statutes and establish university councils.
- S. 59Section 59 establishes the Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University Council to exercise all university powers until a specified date.
- S. 60Section 60 allows the State Government to issue orders to resolve any difficulties arising from the Act's provisions.