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Arunachal Pradesh State Higher Education Council Act, 2019
Arunachal Pradesh State Higher Education Council Act, 2019
Sections
1. Short title, extent and commencement.
Section 12. Definitions.
Section 23. Constitution of the Council.
Section 34. Functions of the Council.
Section 45. Organizational Structure of the Council.
Section 56. The Patron.
Section 67. The Visitor.
Section 78. The Chairperson.
Section 89. The Vice-Chairperson.
Section 910. The Member-Secretary.
Section 1011. Composition of the Council.
Section 1112. The Advisory Council.
Section 1213. Powers and Functions of the Advisory Council.
Section 1314. The Governing Council of Arunachal Pradesh State Higher Education Council (APSHEC).
Section 1415. Powers and functions of the Governing Council of Arunachal Pradesh State Higher Education Council.
Section 1516. The Executive Council.
Section 1617. Powers and duties of the Executive Council.
Section 1718. Special Invitees.
Section 1819. Meetings.
Section 1920. Terms and Conditions of Service of the Vice-Chairperson, Member Secretary and Members.
Section 2021. Academic Functions.
Section 2122. Removal from Membership of the Council.
Section 2223. Filling up of casual vacancy.
Section 2324. Protection of acts done in good faith.
Section 2425. Staff of the Council.
Section 2526. Funds of the Council.
Section 2627. Annual Accounts and Audit.
Section 2728. Annual Report.
Section 2829. Members and Staff of the Council to be public servants.
Section 2930. Overriding effect of the Act.
Section 3031. Power to make rules.
Section 3132. Power to make regulations.
Section 3233. Power to remove difficulties.
Section 33
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