The University Of Engineering And Management, Kolkata, Act, 2014
west-bengal · 2014
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the University of Engineering and Management, Kolkata, Act, 2014
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the University of Engineering and Management, Kolkata, Act, 2014.
- S. 3Section establishes the University of Engineering and Management, Kolkata as a self-financed unitary body corporate with perpetual succession.
- S. 4Section 4 transfers university properties to the institution and outlines their use and application in case of dissolution.
- S. 5(1) The tuition fees for professional courses such as Engineering and Technology, Management etc
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the objectives of the University of Engineering and Management, Kolkata, including education, research, and collaboration.
- S. 7Section prohibits discrimination or exclusion from university positions, memberships, or courses based on various personal attributes.
- S. 8Section 8 outlines the powers and functions of the University to manage, educate, conduct research, and confer degrees.
- S. 9Section 9 mandates that all teaching at the University must be conducted by its faculty under the oversight of the Governing Board and Academic Council.
- S. 10(1) The Governor of West Bengal shall, by virtue of his office, be the Visitor of the University
- S. 11Section 11 outlines the main authorities of the University, including the Governing Board, Academic Council, Finance Committee, and other declared authorities.
- S. 12Section 12 lists the officers of the University of Engineering and Management, including Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Deans, etc.
- S. 13Section 13 outlines the composition and powers of the Governing Board of the University of Engineering and Management, Kolkata.
- S. 14(1) The Chancellor shall be appointed by the Sponsoring trust
- S. 15(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor on recommendation of the Governing Board
- S. 16(1) The Academic Council shall consist of the Vice-Chancellor and such other members as may be provided for by the Stat
- S. 17Section 17 grants the Academic Council authority over academic policies, inter-faculty coordination, and academic regulations.
- S. 18Section 18 appoints Deans for each Faculty Council and outlines their roles and removal conditions.
- S. 19Section 19 appoints the Registrar by the Chancellor, outlines Registrar's duties, and specifies non-voting role in councils.
- S. 20Section 20 appoints the Law Officer, Chief Finance Officer, and Controller of Examinations by the Chancellor and defines their powers and functions per the Statutes.
- S. 21(1) There shall be a Finance Committee with the Chancellor as the Chairman
- S. 22(1) The University may appoint such other officers as may be necessary for its functioning
- S. 23Section 23 establishes Faculty Councils for post-graduate and undergraduate studies in the University, detailing their composition and quorum requirements.
- S. 24Section 24 empowers the Faculty Council to propose university departments, recommend faculty positions, and oversee research and academic standards.
- S. 25Section 25 establishes additional authorities in the university as per the Governing Board's constitution and their powers as defined in the Statutes.
- S. 26Section 26 establishes a Regulatory Committee to oversee the University's operations, with recommendations binding on it.
- S. 27Section 27 protects university decisions from challenge due to Governing Board or committee vacancies or constitutional defects.
- S. 28Section 28 outlines the initial statutes for the University, detailing its authorities, officer appointments, employee terms, and dispute resolution procedures.
- S. 29Section 29 allows the University to create and fill teaching and non-teaching positions, and set employee terms and conditions.
- S. 30Section 30 establishes the University's General Fund, detailing its sources and permissible uses for expenses and payments.
- S. 31Section 31 establishes an Endowment Fund and a security deposit for the University's development, with forfeiture powers for non-compliance.
- S. 32Section 32 establishes pension, provident fund, gratuity, and insurance schemes for University employees, governed by the Provident Funds Act, 1925.
- S. 33Section 33 mandates the University to maintain proper accounts, adopt internal financial controls, and have annual audits by a Chartered Accountant.
- S. 34(1) Admission of students in the University shall be made on the basis of merit
- S. 35Section 35 mandates the University to publish examination schedules and declare results within 45 days, with State Government oversight.
- S. 36Section 36 grants the University authority to award degrees, diplomas, certificates, and honorary titles, overriding other laws.
- S. 37Section 37 allows university officers to delegate powers, except for making university rules, to other officers, retaining ultimate responsibility.
- S. 38Section 38 grants the Governing Board power to create regulations for the university's administration, management, and operations.
- S. 39Section 39 grants the State Government authority to create rules for implementing the Act and mandates their presentation to the State Legislature.
- S. 40Section 40 bars unsound-minded, insolvent, or morally convicted individuals from University authority membership, with Chancellor's decision final.
- S. 41Section 41 grants the State Government power to inspect and direct the University's operations and infrastructure.
- S. 42The State Government shall have power to remove any difficulty that arises in applying any provisions of this Act
- S. 43Section 43 mandates the University to submit an annual report to the State Government within three months after each academic year begins.
- S. 44Section 44 mandates the University to obtain and renew accreditation from a specified authority within three years of establishment.
- S. 45Section 45 outlines the process for dissolving the University of Engineering and Management, Kolkata, including notice requirements and the role of an appointed Administrator.
- S. 1994Section outlines the appointment process for teachers and non-teaching staff, and the approval of the University's statutes by the State Government.