The West Bengal State Council Of Higher Education Act, 2015
west-bengal · 2015
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- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the West Bengal State Council of Higher Education Act, 2015.
- S. 3Section 3 continues the West Bengal State Council of Higher Education and its members as a body corporate with perpetual succession.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the composition of the West Bengal State Council of Higher Education, including its chair, vice-chairs, and ex officio members.
- S. 5Section 5 establishes committees and sub-committees within the Council for its functions, headed by designated officials.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the strategic planning and coordination responsibilities of the West Bengal State Council of Higher Education.
- S. 7Section 7 mandates the Council to align its functions with state government policies and to advise the government on higher education matters.
- S. 8Section 8 empowers the Council to inspect higher education institutions and conduct entrance exams upon State Government direction.
- S. 9Section 9 designates the Minister-in-Charge of Higher Education as the ex officio Chairman of the Council, with powers defined by regulations.
- S. 10Section 10 appoints the Principal Secretary or Secretary of Higher Education as Vice-Chairman (Administration) of the Council.
- S. 11Section 11 details the qualifications and appointment process for the Vice-Chairman (Academic) of the West Bengal State Council of Higher Education.
- S. 12(1) There shall be a Member Secretary of the Council to be appointed by the State Government, by order
- S. 13(1) There shall be a Joint Secretary in the Council to be appointed by the State Government, by order
- S. 14There shall be a Law officer to be appointed by the State Government, by order
- S. 15(1) There shall be a Finance Officer to be appointed by the State Government, by order
- S. 16Section 16 mandates State Government appointment of Council employees via Staff Selection Commission, preserving existing terms and service rules.
- S. 17Section 17 establishes the Council's Fund for receiving grants and fees, used for Council expenses and scholarships, with state government budget support.
- S. 18Section mandates the Council to maintain financial records, submit audited annual accounts to the State Government, and undergo periodic statutory audits.
- S. 19Section 19 mandates the Council to submit annual and revised budgets to the State Government and allows the State Government to authorize urgent expenditures outside the budget.
- S. 20Section 20 allows the State Government to inspect or inquire into the Council's affairs and must notify the Council and allow it to be represented.
- S. 21Section 21 grants the State Government authority to review Council records and decisions to ensure legality and propriety, with prior notice to the Council.
- S. 22The State Government shall have power to remove any difficulty as may arise in applying the provisions of this Act
- S. 23The section grants the State Government authority to issue directives to the Council, provided they do not conflict with the Act.
- S. 24Section 24 gives the West Bengal State Council Of Higher Education Act precedence over other laws.
- S. 25Section 25 allows the State Government to create rules for the Council's employees' terms and conditions, which must be presented to the State Legislature.
- S. 26Section 26 allows the Council to make regulations with State Government approval, including roles, procedures, and subcommittee functions.
- S. 27Section 27 designates council members and officials as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 28Section 28 mandates the Council to submit an annual report to the State Government by August 31st.
- S. 29Section 29 repeals the 1994 Act and maintains existing Council members and properties under the new 2015 Act.
- S. 1994Section details the resignation, temporary substitution, removal, and filling of vacancies for the Vice-Chairman (Academic) in the West Bengal State Council of Higher Education.