The West Bengal Universities And Colleges ( Administration And Regulation ) Act, 2017
west-bengal · 2017
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the West Bengal Universities and Colleges (Administration and Regulation) Act, 2017
- S. 2Section 2 specifies the application scope of the Act to universities and colleges receiving state financial aid.
- S. 3Section 3 defines key terms used in the West Bengal Universities And Colleges (Administration And Regulation) Act, 2017.
- S. 4Section 4 establishes uniform Governing Bodies for colleges, with the State Government's power to dissolve non-minority college bodies and appoint administrators.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the composition of the Governing Body for government-aided colleges in West Bengal.
- S. 6Section mandates college management to implement attendance measures and prepare annual reports and asset declarations for employees as prescribed by the State Government.
- S. 7Section 7 mandates college funds from fees, requires internal and periodic audits, and allows state intervention for non-compliance.
- S. 8Section 8 allows the State Government to inspect college affairs, including finances, with prior notice.
- S. 9Section 9 establishes a Students' Body in every college and mandates the General Secretary's one-year membership on the Governing Body.
- S. 10Section 10 mandates the Governing Body to appoint college staff, subject to verification and disciplinary procedures.
- S. 11Section 11 allows teachers, librarians, and non-teaching staff to apply for transfer to another college in West Bengal, with the government having authority to enforce transfers.
- S. 12(1) The Provident Fund of all regular employees of a college or University shall be maintained in the State Government
- S. 13Section 13 mandates Chancellor nominations and University actions require State Government consultation and approval.
- S. 14Section 14 mandates thorough verification of personal testimonials and qualifications for university appointments and requires annual confidential and performance reports for all employees.
- S. 15(1) The State Government shall have the power to enquire into the affairs of the University, as and when it considers n
- S. 16(1) There shall be a Students' Body or Union, as the case may be, in every University
- S. 17(1) The State Government shall have power to make rules for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act
- S. 18Section 18 grants the State Government authority to direct colleges and universities within West Bengal, provided it aligns with the Act.
- S. 19The section grants the State Government final authority to resolve disputes and apply the Act's provisions to colleges and universities.
- S. 20Section 20 allows the State Government to modify Act provisions for colleges or universities to serve public interest.
- S. 21Section 21 overrides any conflicting laws, customs, or regulations, giving precedence to the Act's provisions.
- S. 22Section 22 preserves the validity of prior actions by the State Government not conflicting with this Act.