The St. Xavier's University, Kolkata Act, 2016
west-bengal · 2016
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- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used throughout The St. Xavier's University, Kolkata Act, 2016.
- S. 3(1) There shall be established and incorporated a University by the name of the St
- S. 4Section 4 mandates the transfer of properties to the University for its purposes, their administration by the Governing Board, and their use to meet liabilities upon dissolution.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the objectives of St. Xavier's University, including instruction, research, academic excellence, and social empowerment.
- S. 6Section 6 empowers St. Xavier's University to promote education, research, and academic distinctions.
- S. 7Section 7 mandates that all university teaching be conducted by its teachers under supervision of the Executive and Academic Councils.
- S. 8(1) The jurisdiction of the University shall be the whole of the State of West Bengal
- S. 9Section 9 ensures equal access for all to St. Xavier's University, with provisions for reservations as per government directives.
- S. 10Section 10 allows the University to delegate and withdraw powers from its authorities or officers as it sees fit.
- S. 11(1) The Governor shall, by virtue of his office, be the Visitor of the University
- S. 12(1) The President of the sponsoring trust shall by virtue of his office be the Chancellor of the University
- S. 13Section 13 lists the key officers of St. Xavier's University, Kolkata, including the Vice-Chancellor and Registrar.
- S. 14(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a distinguished academic with proven competence, integrity, morals and institutional c
- S. 15Section 15 outlines the Vice-Chancellor's role as the principal executive and academic officer of St. Xavier's University, Kolkata.
- S. 16(1) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be a distinguished academic with proven competence, integrity and institutional commi
- S. 17Section 17 outlines the appointment, compensation, resignation, temporary replacement, and removal conditions for the Registrar of St. Xavier's University, Kolkata.
- S. 18The Registrar serves as Secretary to the Governing Board and Executive Council, under the Vice-Chancellor's supervision.
- S. 19Section 19 outlines the appointment, salary, resignation, and temporary replacement of the University's Finance Officer.
- S. 20Section 20 assigns the Finance Officer responsibility for managing university funds, finances, properties, and compliance with government obligations.
- S. 21Section 21 grants Registrar and Finance Officer supervision and disciplinary control over their respective departments' staff.
- S. 22Section 22 establishes Deans for each Faculty Council, their appointment, term, and removal process.
- S. 23Section 23 appoints Dean(s) of Students' Welfare from Associate Professors, sets a three-year term, and allows for additional duty appointments.
- S. 24Section 24 appoints the Controller of Examinations and outlines their powers, duties, and responsibilities as defined in the University's Statutes.
- S. 25Section 25 outlines the appointment, terms, and conditions of service for other university officers by the Vice-Chancellor and Governing Board.
- S. 26Section 26 lists the authorities of St. Xavier's University, including the Governing Board, Executive Council, and others.
- S. 27Section 27 outlines the composition of the Governing Board for St. Xavier's University, Kolkata, including ex-officio, trust, teaching, non-teaching, and nominated members.
- S. 28Section 28 empowers the Governing Board to establish university departments, create academic posts, institute degrees, and award scholarships.
- S. 29Section 29 outlines the meeting frequency and quorum requirements for the Governing Board of St. Xavier's University, Kolkata.
- S. 30Section 30 outlines the composition, term, and quorum requirements for the Executive Council of St. Xavier's University, Kolkata.
- S. 31Section 31 outlines the Executive Council's powers to propose statutes, recommend study proposals, manage university facilities, and institute scholarships.
- S. 32Section 32 outlines the composition, quorum, and term of the Academic Council at St. Xavier's University, Kolkata.
- S. 33Section 33 grants the Academic Council authority over university academic policies, inter-faculty coordination, and academic regulations.
- S. 34Section 34 establishes Faculty Councils for post-graduate and undergraduate studies, their quorum, and the role of a nominated Secretary.
- S. 35(1) There shall be Board of Studies attached to every Faculty Council for Post-graduate and Undergraduate Studies
- S. 36(1) There shall be a Finance Committee with the Vice-Chancellor as the Chairperson
- S. 37Section 37 establishes a Selection Committee for recommending appointments of University Professors, Associate Professors, and Assistant Professors, with specific membership and procedural details.
- S. 38Section 38 establishes a Tribunal to resolve disputes between St. Xavier's University and its staff, with final decisions not appealable to civil courts.
- S. 39Section 39 bars unsound-minded, insolvent, or morally convicted individuals from University authority membership.
- S. 40Section 40 outlines the terms of office for nominated members of the University's authorities or bodies.
- S. 41Section 41 states that a person's membership in University authorities ends when they cease to belong to the nominating body.
- S. 42Section 42 fills any temporary vacancy among University nominated members by re-nomination by the original nominator.
- S. 43Section 43 ensures university actions remain valid despite member vacancies or unfilled initial positions.
- S. 44Section 44 provides that the presiding officer has a casting vote in case of a tie during university meetings.
- S. 45Section 45 establishes the University Fund and allows for special funds for specific purposes.
- S. 46Section 46 establishes the Corpus Fund for grants, donations, and subscriptions to support university operations, approved by the Governing Board.
- S. 47Section 47 establishes an Endowment Fund and a security deposit for the University's development, with forfeiture powers for non-compliance.
- S. 48Section 48 requires the University to submit its budget to the Governing Board three months before the financial year ends.
- S. 49(1) Admission of students in the University shall be made on the basis of merit
- S. 50(1) The State Government shall have the power to cause inspection of the University in such manner as may be prescribed
- S. 51Section 51 allows the sponsoring trust to recommend University dissolution, with specific conditions and procedures for winding up and asset distribution.
- S. 52Section establishes a Provident Fund for university employees governed by the Provident Fund Act, 1925, with rules in ordinances.
- S. 53Section 53 mandates the University to maintain proper financial records, adopt internal controls, and have annual audits by a Chartered Accountant.
- S. 54Section 54 empowers the Governing Board to create statutes for various University matters not explicitly covered in the Act.
- S. 55Section 55 outlines the process for the Executive Council to draft and pass statutes at St. Xavier's University, Kolkata.
- S. 56Section 56 allows the Governing Board, with Chancellor's approval, to create ordinances and regulations.
- S. 57(1) The State Government may, as the occasion so arises, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act
- S. 58Section 58 allows various university authorities to delegate their powers and duties to officers, teachers, or committees as per the Act's provisions.
- S. 59Section 59 allows the State Government to address any issues or omissions in the Act to ensure the university's authorities function properly.
- S. 60The State Government can direct the University for student and public interests, with its decisions being final.