THE ASSAM WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY, ACT 2013

Q: What does Section 1 of THE ASSAM WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY, ACT 2013 say?

AN ACT to establish and constitute a teaching, non-affiliating and a residential Women's University in the State of Assam at Jorhat and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Q: What does Section 2 of THE ASSAM WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY, ACT 2013 say?

Where it is expedient to establish and constitute a teaching non-affiliating and a residential Woman's University in the State of Assam at Jorhat in the manner hereinafter appearing; It is hereby enacted in Sixty-fourth Year of the Republic of India as follows :-
Q: What does Section 1 of THE ASSAM WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY, ACT 2013 say?

This Act may be called the Assam Women's University Act, 2013.
The Assam Women's University Act, 2013
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Sections

An ACT

Section 1
Preamble

Section 2
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER II - THE UNIVERSITY

Section 37
Section 4. The University

Section 4
Section 4(1)

Section 4
Section 4(2)

Section 4
Section 5. Territorial Limits

Section 5
Section 6. Powers of the University

Section 6
Section 6(i)

Section 6
Section 6(ii)

Section 6
Section 6(iii)

Section 6
Section 6(iii)(a)

Section 6
Section 6(iii)(b)

Section 6
Section 6(iv)

Section 6
Section 6(v)

Section 6
Section 6(vi)

Section 6
Section 6(vii)

Section 6
Section 6(viii)

Section 6
Section 6(ix)

Section 6
Section 6(ix)(a)

Section 6
Section 6(ix)(b)

Section 6
Section 6(ix)(c)

Section 6
Section 6(ix)(d)

Section 6
Section 6(ix)(e)

Section 6
Section 6(ix)(f)

Section 6
Section 6(ix)(g)

Section 6
Section 6(ix)(h)

Section 6
Section 6(ix)(i)

Section 6
Section 6(ix)(j)

Section 6
Section 6(ix)(k)

Section 6
Section 6(ix)(l)

Section 6
Section 6(ix)(m)

Section 6
Section 6(x)

Section 6
Section 6(xi)

Section 6
Section 6(xii)

Section 6
Section 6(xiii)

Section 6
Section 6(xiv)

Section 6
Section 6(xv)

Section 6
Section 6(xvi)

Section 6
Section 6(xvii)

Section 6
Section 6(xviii)

Section 6
Section 7. University open to Women of all classes and creeds

Section 7
Section 7(1)

Section 7
Section 7(2)

Section 7
Proviso to Section 7(2)

Section 7
Section 7(3)

Section 7
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER III - THE CHANCELLOR, PRO CHANCELLOR AND OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

Section 81
Section 8. The Chancellor

Section 8
Section 8(1)

Section 8
Proviso to Section 8(1)

Section 8
Section 8(2)

Section 8
Section 8(3)

Section 8
Section 9. Powers and Duties of the Chancellor

Section 9
Section 9(1)

Section 9
Section 9(2)

Section 9
Section 9(3)

Section 9
Section 9(4)

Section 9
Section 9(5)

Section 9
Section 9(6)

Section 9
Section 9(7)

Section 9
Section 10. Officers of the University

Section 10
Section 10(i)

Section 10
Section 10(ii)

Section 10
Section 10(iii)

Section 10
Section 10(iv)

Section 10
Section 11. The Vice Chancellor

Section 11
Section 11(1)

Section 11
Section 11(2)

Section 11
Section 11(3)

Section 11
Proviso to Section 11(3)

Section 11
Section 11(4)

Section 11
Section 11(5)

Section 11
Section 11(6)

Section 11
Section 11(7)

Section 11
Section 11(8)

Section 11
Section 11(9)

Section 11
Section 11(10)

Section 11
Section 11(11)

Section 11
Section 11(12)

Section 11
Section 11(12)(a)

Section 11
Section 11(12)(b)

Section 11
Section 11(12)(c)

Section 11
Section 11(13)

Section 11
Section 11(14)

Section 11
Section 11(15)

Section 11
Section 11(16)

Section 11
Section 12. The Registrar

Section 12
Section 12(1)

Section 12
Section 12(2)

Section 12
Section 12(3)

Section 12
Section 13. The Finance Officer

Section 13
Section 13(1)

Section 13
Section 13(2)

Section 13
Section 14. Appointment to be notified

Section 14
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER IV - AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY AND STAFF COUNCIL

Section 129
Section 15. Authorities of the University

Section 15
Section 15(i)

Section 15
Section 15(ii)

Section 15
Section 15(iii)

Section 15
Section 15(iv)

Section 15
Section 15(v)

Section 15
Section 15(vi)

Section 15
Section 15(vii)

Section 15
Section 15(viii)

Section 15
Section 16. The Court

Section 16
Section 16(1)

Section 16
Section 16(1)(i)

Section 16
Section 16(1)(ii)

Section 16
Section 16(1)(iii)

Section 16
Section 16(1)(iv)

Section 16
Section 16(1)(v)

Section 16
Section 16(1)(vi)

Section 16
Section 16(1)(vii)

Section 16
Section 16(1)(viii)

Section 16
Section 16(1)(ix)

Section 16
Section 16(1)(x)

Section 16
Section 16(1)(xi)

Section 16
Section 16(1)(xii)

Section 16
Section 16(1)(xiii)

Section 16
Section 16(1)(xiv)

Section 16
Section 16(1)(xv)

Section 16
Section 16(1)(xvi)

Section 16
Section 16(1)(xvii)

Section 16
Section 16(1)(xviii)

Section 16
Proviso to Section 16(1)(xviii)

Section 16
Section 16(2)

Section 16
Proviso to Section 16(2)

Section 16
Section 16(3)

Section 16
Section 16(4)

Section 16
Section 17. Meeting of the Court

Section 17
Section 18. Powers and Duties of the Court

Section 18
Section 18(i)

Section 18
Section 18(ii)

Section 18
Section 18(iii)

Section 18
Proviso to Section 18(iii)

Section 18
Section 19. The Executive Council

Section 19
Section 19(1)

Section 19
Section 19(1)(i)

Section 19
Section 19(1)(ii)

Section 19
Section 19(1)(iii)

Section 19
Section 19(1)(iv)

Section 19
Section 19(1)(v)

Section 19
Section 19(1)(vi)

Section 19
Section 19(1)(vii)

Section 19
Section 19(1)(viii)

Section 19
Section 19(1)(ix)

Section 19
Section 19(1)(x)

Section 19
Section 19(1)(xi)

Section 19
Section 19(1)(xii)

Section 19
Section 19(1)(xiii)

Section 19
Section 19(1)(xiv)

Section 19
Section 19(1)(xv)

Section 19
Section 19(2)

Section 19
Proviso to Section 19(2)

Section 19
Section 19(3)

Section 19
Section 20. Powers and duties of Executive Council

Section 20
Section 20(i)

Section 20
Section 20(ii)

Section 20
Section 20(iii)

Section 20
Section 20(iv)

Section 20
Section 20(v)

Section 20
Section 20(vi)

Section 20
Section 20(vii)

Section 20
Section 20(viii)

Section 20
Section 20(ix)

Section 20
Section 20(x)

Section 20
Section 20(xi)

Section 20
Section 20(xii)

Section 20
Section 20(xiii)

Section 20
Section 20(xiv)

Section 20
Section 21. Academic Council

Section 21
Section 21(1)

Section 21
Section 21(2)

Section 21
Section 21(2)(i)

Section 21
Section 21(2)(ii)

Section 21
Section 21(2)(iii)

Section 21
Section 21(2)(iv)

Section 21
Section 21(2)(v)

Section 21
Section 21(2)(vi)

Section 21
Section 21(2)(vii)

Section 21
Section 21(2)(viii)

Section 21
Section 21(2)(ix)

Section 21
Section 21(3)

Section 21
Section 22. Powers and Duties of Academic Council

Section 22
Section 22(1)

Section 22
Section 22(1)(i)

Section 22
Section 22(1)(ii)

Section 22
Section 22(1)(ii)(a)

Section 22
Section 22(1)(ii)(b)

Section 22
Section 22(1)(ii)(c)

Section 22
Section 22(1)(ii)(d)

Section 22
Section 22(1)(ii)(e)

Section 22
Section 22(1)(ii)(f)

Section 22
Section 22(1)(ii)(g)

Section 22
Section 22(1)(ii)(h)

Section 22
Section 22(1)(iii)

Section 22
Section 22(1)(iv)

Section 22
Section 22(1)(v)

Section 22
Section 22(1)(vi)

Section 22
Section 22(1)(vii)

Section 22
Section 22(1)(viii)

Section 22
Section 22(1)(ix)

Section 22
Section 23. Faculties

Section 23
Section 23(1)(a)

Section 23
Section 23(1)(b)

Section 23
Section 23(2)

Section 23
Section 23(3)

Section 23
Section 23(4)

Section 23
Section 23(5)

Section 23
Section 23(6)

Section 23
Section 24. Boards of Studies

Section 24
Section 24(1)

Section 24
Section 24(2)

Section 24
Section 25. Planning Committee

Section 25
Section 25(1)

Section 25
Section 25(2)

Section 25
Section 25(2)(a)

Section 25
Section 25(2)(b)

Section 25
Section 25(2)(c)

Section 25
Section 25(2)(d)

Section 25
Section 25(3)

Section 25
Section 26. Finance Committee

Section 26
Section 26(1)

Section 26
Section 26(2)

Section 26
Section 27. Staff Council

Section 27
Section 27(1)

Section 27
Section 27(1)(a)

Section 27
Section 27(1)(b)

Section 27
Section 27(1)(c)

Section 27
Section 27(1)(d)

Section 27
Section 27(1)(e)

Section 27
Section 27(2)

Section 27
Section 27(3)

Section 27
Section 27(4)

Section 27
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER V - Selection Committees

Section 269
Section 28. Constitution of Selection Committees

Section 28
Section 28(1)

Section 28
Section 28(1)(i)

Section 28
Section 28(1)(ii)

Section 28
Section 28(1)(iii)

Section 28
Section 28(2)

Section 28
Section 28(2)(a)

Section 28
Section 28(2)(a)(i)

Section 28
Section 28(2)(a)(ii)

Section 28
Section 28(2)(a)(iii)

Section 28
Section 28(2)(a)(iv)

Section 28
Section 28(2)(b)

Section 28
Section 28(2)(b)(i)

Section 28
Section 28(2)(b)(ii)

Section 28
Section 28(2)(b)(iii)

Section 28
Section 28(2)(b)(iv)

Section 28
Section 28(2)(c)

Section 28
Section 28(2)(c)(i)

Section 28
Section 28(2)(c)(ii)

Section 28
Section 28(2)(c)(iii)

Section 28
Section 28(2)(c)(iv)

Section 28
Section 28(3)

Section 28
Section 28(4)

Section 28
Section 28(5)

Section 28
Section 28(6)

Section 28
Proviso to Section 28(6)

Section 28
Section 28(7)

Section 28
Section 28(8)

Section 28
Section 28(9)

Section 28
Section 28(10)

Section 28
Section 28(11)

Section 28
Section 28(12)

Section 28
Section 28(13)

Section 28
Section 28(14)

Section 28
Proviso to Section 28(14)

Section 28
Section 28(15)

Section 28
Proviso to Section 28(15)

Section 28
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VI - FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS

Section 307
Section 29. The University Fund

Section 29
Section 29(1)

Section 29
Section 29(1)(a)

Section 29
Section 29(1)(b)

Section 29
Section 29(1)(c)

Section 29
Section 29(1)(d)

Section 29
Section 29(1)(e)

Section 29
Section 29(1)(f)

Section 29
Section 29(1)(g)

Section 29
Section 29(2)

Section 29
Section 29(3)

Section 29
Section 29(4)

Section 29
Section 30. Power to borrow

Section 30
Section 31. Annual Accounts

Section 31
Section 31(1)

Section 31
Section 31(2)

Section 31
Section 32. Annual Finance Estimates

Section 32
Section 32(1)

Section 32
Section 32(2)

Section 32
Section 33. Audit of Accounts of the University

Section 33
Section 33(1)

Section 33
Section 33(2)

Section 33
Section 33(3)

Section 33
Section 33(4)

Section 33
Section 33(5)

Section 33
Section 33(6)

Section 33
Section 33(7)

Section 33
Section 34. Annual Report

Section 34
Section 34(1)

Section 34
Section 34(2)

Section 34
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VII - STATUTES ORDINANCES REGULATIONS AND RULES

Section 338
Section 35. The Statutes

Section 35
Section 35(a)

Section 35
Section 35(b)

Section 35
Section 35(c)

Section 35
Section 35(d)

Section 35
Section 35(e)

Section 35
Section 35(f)

Section 35
Section 35(g)

Section 35
Section 35(h)

Section 35
Section 35(i)

Section 35
Section 35(j)

Section 35
Section 36. Procedure for making Statutes

Section 36
Section 36(1)

Section 36
Section 36(2)

Section 36
Section 36(3)

Section 36
Section 36(4)

Section 36
Section 36(5)

Section 36
Section 37. Ordinances

Section 37
Section 37(a)

Section 37
Section 37(b)

Section 37
Section 37(c)

Section 37
Section 37(d)

Section 37
Section 37(e)

Section 37
Section 37(f)

Section 37
Section 37(g)

Section 37
Section 37(h)

Section 37
Section 38. Procedure for making Ordinances

Section 38
Section 38(1)

Section 38
Section 38(2)

Section 38
Section 38(3)

Section 38
Section 39. Procedure of making Regulations

Section 39
Section 39(1)

Section 39
Section 39(2)

Section 39
Section 39(3)

Section 39
Section 40. Rules

Section 40
Section 40(1)

Section 40
Section 40(2)

Section 40
Section 40(2)(a)

Section 40
Section 40(2)(b)

Section 40
Section 40(2)(c)

Section 40
Section 40(3)

Section 40
Section 40(4)

Section 40
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER VIII - FILLING OF VACANCIES, RESIGNATIONS, REMOVAL ETC. OF MEMEBERS OF THE AUTHORITIES AND BODIES OF THE UNIVIERSITY

Section 381
Section 41. Protection of act and Proceeding of the Executive Council, Court, Academic Council etc.

Section 41
Section 41(1)

Section 41
Section 41(2)

Section 41
Section 42. Filling up vacancies

Section 42
Section 42(1)

Section 42
Section 42(2)

Section 42
Section 43. Resignation or removal of member of any authority or body

Section 43
Section 43(1)

Section 43
Section 43(2)

Section 43
Section 43(3)

Section 43
Section 43(4)

Section 43
Proviso to Section 43(4)

Section 43
CHAPTER IX
CHAPTER IX - MISCELLANCEOUS

Section 394
Section 44. Protection of acts and orders

Section 44
Section 45. Dispute

Section 45
Section 45(1)

Section 45
Section 45(2)

Section 45
Section 46. Bar or jurisdiction of Civil Court

Section 46
Section 47. Power of Government to cause inspection of the University

Section 47
Section 47(1)

Section 47
Section 47(2)

Section 47
Section 47(3)

Section 47
Section 47(4)

Section 47
Section 47(5)

Section 47
Section 47(6)

Section 47
Section 47(7)

Section 47
Section 48. Appointment of Commission to enquire into the working of the University

Section 48
Section 48(1)

Section 48
Section 48(2)

Section 48
Section 48(2)(i)

Section 48
Section 48(2)(ii)

Section 48
Section 48(2)(iii)

Section 48
Section 48(2)(iv)

Section 48
Section 48(3)

Section 48
Section 48(4)

Section 48
Section 49. Conditions of service

Section 49
Section 49(1)

Section 49
Section 49(2)

Section 49
Section 49(3)

Section 49
Section 50. Pension, Insurance and Provident Fund

Section 50
Section 51. The nomination of First Court of the University

Section 51
Section 52. Transitory Provisions

Section 52
Section 52(1)

Section 52
Section 52(2)

Section 52
Section 52(3)

Section 52
Section 53. Removal of difficulties

Section 53
Section 54. Inconsistency with other laws

Section 54
Section 55. Repeal and Saving

Section 55
Section 55(1)

Section 55
Section 55(2)

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            "number": "3",
            "title": "Section 3(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "to provide for facilities and offer opportunities to women for post-graduate education in applied science, arts, technology, industry, commerce, management and social science by instruction, training, research, development and extension and by such other means as the University may deem fit;",
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            "number": "3",
            "title": "Section 3(ii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "to promote research in applied science and arts, technology, industry, commerce, management and social science for the advancement of knowledge and for the betterment of the society particularly with focus on women's perspective;",
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            "number": "3",
            "title": "Section 3(iii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "to devise and implement programmes of education for women in applied science, arts, technology, industry, commerce, management and social science that are relevant to the changing socio economic needs of society, in terms of breadth of diversity and depth of specialization;",
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            "number": "3",
            "title": "Section 3(iv)",
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            "content": "to serve as a centre for fostering co-operation and exchange of ideas between the academic and research community on the one hand and industry on the other;",
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            "number": "3",
            "title": "Section 3(v)",
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            "content": "organize exchange programme with other institutions of repute in to India and abroad with a view to keeping abreast of the latest developments in relevant areas of teaching and research.",
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            "number": "37",
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            "number": "4",
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            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Chancellor, the Pro-Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor, and the members of the Executive Council, the Court and Academic Council for the time being, shall constitute a body corporate by the name of the Assam Women's University.",
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            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4(2)",
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            "content": "The University shall have perpetual succession and a common seal, and can sue and be sued by the said name.",
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            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5. Territorial Limits",
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            "content": "Notwithstanding anything contained in any other State law for the time being in force, on the coming into force of this Act, the territorial jurisdiction of the University shall extend to the whole of the State of Assam.",
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            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6. Powers of the University",
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            "number": "6",
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            "content": "to provide for instruction and training in such branches of learning as are in keeping with the objects of the University and to make provision of research and for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge;",
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            "number": "6",
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            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(iii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "to hold examinations and to confer degrees and other academic distinctions on person who, -",
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            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(iii)(a)",
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            "content": "shall have pursued a prescribed course of study under the University, and shall have passed the prescribed examination; or",
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            "number": "6",
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            "content": "shall have under prescribed conditions carried on research which has been duly evaluated;",
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            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(iv)",
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            "content": "to confer honorary degrees or other distinctions on distinguished persons in accordance with the conditions to be prescribed in the Statutes;",
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            "is_definition": false,
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            "number": "6",
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            "content": "to withdraw or cancel degree, titles, diplomas, certificates or other distinctions under conditions that may be prescribed by the Statutes, after giving the person affected a reasonable opportunity to present his case;",
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            "number": "6",
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            "content": "to make arrangement for promoting the health, general welfare and moral well being of students and take such measures as would foster in them habits of hard work, self discipline and spirit of service to society;",
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            "number": "6",
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            "content": "to fix the fees payable to the University and to demand and receive such fees;",
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            "number": "6",
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            "content": "to hold and manage endownments and bursaries and to institute and award fellowship, scholarships, studentships, medals and prizes;",
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        {
            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(ix)",
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            "content": "to institute and provide fund wherever necessary for the maintenance of,-",
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            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(ix)(a)",
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            "number": "6",
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            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(ix)(c)",
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            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(ix)(d)",
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            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(ix)(e)",
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            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(ix)(f)",
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            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(ix)(g)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "University Extension Board;",
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            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(ix)(h)",
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            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(ix)(i)",
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            "content": "A Translation and publication Bureau;",
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            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(ix)(j)",
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            "number": "6",
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            "number": "6",
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            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(ix)(m)",
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            "content": "Such other bodies as the Executive Council may deem necessary.",
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            "number": "6",
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            "content": "to co-operate with other University or authorities or associations in such manner and for such purposes as the Executive Council may determine;",
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            "number": "6",
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            "content": "to take and hold any property, movable or immovable, which may become vested in it for the purpose of the University by purchase, grant, testamentary disposition or otherwise and to grant, demise, alienate or otherwise dispose of all or any of the properties belonging to the University and also to do all other acts incidental or appertaining to a body corporate;",
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            "number": "6",
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            "number": "6",
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            "content": "to establish, maintain and manage hostels;",
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            "number": "6",
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            "content": "to co-ordinate, supervise, regulate and control the conduct of teaching and research work to the extent deemed necessary;",
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            "number": "6",
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            "content": "to define the powers and duties of the officers and other employees of the University other than those prescribed in this Act;",
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            "number": "6",
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            "content": "to institute professorships, lectureships and any other teaching and research posts required by the University and to appoint persons to such professorship, readerships, lectureships and other teaching and research posts as per designations given by University Grants Commission from time to time;",
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            "number": "6",
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            "number": "6",
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            "content": "generally to do all such other acts and things, whether incidental to the powers aforesaid or not as may be required in order to further the objects of the University.",
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            "number": "7",
            "title": "Section 7. University open to Women of all classes and creeds",
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            "content": "7.",
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            "number": "7",
            "title": "Section 7(1)",
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            "content": "The University shall be open to women of all classes and creeds for the purpose of admissions in academic course.",
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            "number": "7",
            "title": "Section 7(2)",
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            "number": "7",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 7(2)",
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            "content": "Provided that the University may, in consultation with the Government, reserve seats for the members of socially and educationally backward classes or Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes for the purpose of admission as students in the University.",
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            "number": "7",
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            "content": "In making appointments for all posts as determined by the Executive Council in any service, class or category under the University, the University shall observe such rules, Acts as are administered by the Government.",
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            "number": "81",
            "title": "CHAPTER III - THE CHANCELLOR, PRO CHANCELLOR AND OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY",
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            "content": "Chapter - III\nTHE CHANCELLOR, PRO CHANCELLOR AND OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY",
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            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8. The Chancellor",
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            "content": "8.",
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            "number": "8",
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            "content": "The Chief Minister of Assam shall, by virtue of his office, be the Chancellor of the University.",
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            "number": "8",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 8(1)",
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            "content": "Provided that during the proclamation of Emergency and imposition of President's Rule in the State under Articles 352 and 356 respectively of the Constitution of India, the Governor of Assam shall be the Chancellor of the University.",
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            "number": "8",
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            "content": "The Chancellor shall be the head of the University and shall, when present, preside at the meeting of any meeting of the Court and at any convocation of the University.",
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            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(3)",
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            "content": "All the authorities of the University shall be subordinate to the Chancellor.",
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            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9. Powers and Duties of the Chancellor",
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            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(1)",
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            "content": "The Chancellor shall have the right to cause an inspection to be made by such person or persons as he may direct of the affairs and properties of the University, of the colleges, institutions and bodies maintained by the University and also of the examinations, teaching and other works conducted or done by the University, its officers and authorities, and to cause an enquiry to be made in the like manner in respect of all or any of the matters aforesaid and of any other matter connected with the University.",
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            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)",
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            "content": "The Chancellor shall in every such case give notice to the Executive Council of his intention to cause an inspection or enquiry to be made and the Executive Council shall be entitled to appoint a representative who shall have the right to be present and heard at such inspection or enquiry.",
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            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(3)",
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            "content": "The Chancellor may address the Vice-Chancellor with reference to the result of such inspection or enquiry and the Vice-Chancellor shall communicate to the Executive Council the views of the Chancellor with such advice as the Chancellor may offer on the action to be taken thereon.",
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            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(4)",
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            "content": "The Executive Council shall communicate through the Vice-Chancellor to the Chancellor such action, if any, as it is proposed to take or has been taken on the result of such inspection or enquiry and the advice of the Chancellor.",
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        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(5)",
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            "content": "When the Executive Council does not within a reasonable time, take action to the satisfaction of the Chancellor, the Chancellor may, after considering any explanation furnished or representation made by the Executive Council, if any, issue such directions as he may think fit and the Executive Council shall be bound to comply with such directions.",
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        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(6)",
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            "content": "Expenses that may be incurred in connection with such inspections on enquiries and certified as such by the Chancellor, shall be a charge on the University.",
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            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(7)",
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            "content": "The Chancellor as head of the University shall have the power to suspend the activities of the various authorities of the University as and when circumstances so demand and vest all powers and functions of these authorities in the Chancellor to control the affairs of the authority on authorities so suspended in such manner and for such a period as deemed fit and reasonable by him.",
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            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10. Officers of the University",
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            "content": "The following shall be the officers of the University, namely;-",
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            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "the Vice Chancellor,",
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            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10(ii)",
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            "content": "the Registrar;",
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        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10(iii)",
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            "content": "the Finance Officer, and",
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            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10(iv)",
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            "content": "such other Officers in the service of the University as may be declared by the Statutes to be Officers of the University.",
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            "title": "Section 11. The Vice Chancellor",
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            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(1)",
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            "content": "The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the unanimous recommendation of a Committee appointed by him/her consisting of three members, one nominated by the Chancellor, one elected by the Executive Council and the third nominated by the Government. The Committee shall make its recommendation within a period of three months from the date of its appointment.",
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            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(2)",
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            "content": "In case the Committee appointed under sub-section (1) is unable to recommend a name unanimously, the Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor from the panel of three names submitted to him/her by the Committee within the period specified in the preceding sub-section.",
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            "number": "11",
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            "content": "If the Committee fails to make a unanimous recommendation or submit a panel of names as aforesaid, another Committee consisting of three new members, one nominated by the Chancellor, one elected by the Executive Council and the third nominated by the Government shall, make a unanimous recommendation or submit a panel of three names to the Chancellor, within three months of its constitution, and the Chancellor shall appoint a Vice Chancellor accordingly.",
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        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 11(3)",
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            "content": "Provided that it shall be open to the Chancellor for reasons to be stated in writing, to appoint, by nomination, an appropriate person as Vice-Chancellor for such time as he may consider expedient.",
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            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(4)",
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            "content": "No person who has completed sixty years of age shall be eligible for appointment as Vice Chancellor.",
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            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(5)",
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            "content": "The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he/she enters upon his/her office and shall not be eligible for re-appointment.",
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            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(6)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The remuneration payable to, and the other conditions of service of the Vice-Chancellor shall be determined by the Chancellor.",
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            "number": "11",
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            "content": "The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal academic and executive officer of the University.",
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            "number": "11",
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            "content": "The Vice-Chancellor shall be the Chairman of the Executive Council, the Court and the Academic Council, and shall be entitled to be present at and to address any meeting of any authority of the University, but shall not be entitled to vote there unless he/she is a member of the authority concerned.",
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            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(9)",
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            "content": "It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to ensure that the provisions of this Act, and the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations are observed and shall have all the powers necessary for this purpose.",
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            "number": "11",
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            "content": "The Vice-Chancellor shall have the right of visiting and inspecting institutions maintained by the University.",
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            "number": "11",
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            "number": "11",
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            "number": "13",
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            "number": "13",
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            "number": "15",
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            "number": "15",
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            "number": "15",
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            "number": "16",
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            "number": "16",
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            "number": "16",
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            "number": "16",
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            "number": "16",
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            "number": "16",
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            "number": "16",
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            "number": "16",
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            "number": "16",
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            "number": "16",
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            "number": "16",
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            "number": "16",
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            "number": "16",
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            "number": "16",
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            "number": "16",
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            "number": "16",
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            "number": "16",
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            "number": "16",
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            "number": "16",
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            "number": "16",
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            "number": "18",
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            "content": "Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Court shall have the following powers and duties, namely:-",
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            "number": "18",
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            "number": "18",
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            "number": "18",
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            "number": "19",
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            "number": "19",
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            "number": "19",
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            "number": "19",
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            "number": "19",
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            "number": "19",
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            "number": "19",
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            "number": "19",
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            "content": "Save as otherwise provided and except the ex-officio members, all other members shall hold office for a period of three years from the date of their election or nomination, as the case may be:",
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            "number": "19",
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            "content": "When a person ceases to be a member of the Executive Council, he shall cease to be a member of any of the authorities of the University of which he may happen to be a member by virtue of his membership of the Executive Council.",
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            "content": "Subject to the provisions of this Act, and the Statutes, the Executive Council shall have the following powers and duties namely :-",
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            "number": "20",
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            "number": "20",
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            "number": "20",
            "title": "Section 20(x)",
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            "content": "to create administrative, ministerial and other necessary posts and to make appointments thereto in the manner prescribed by the Statutes;",
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            "is_definition": false,
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            "number": "20",
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            "content": "to regulate and enforce discipline among employees in accordance with the Statutes and Ordinances;",
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        {
            "number": "20",
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            "chapter": null,
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2010
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        {
            "number": "20",
            "title": "Section 20(xiii)",
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            "content": "to invest any money belonging to the University, including any unapplied income, in such stocks, funds, shares or securities as it may think fit, or in the purchase of immovable property in India, with the like power of varying such investments from time to time;",
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            "number": "20",
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            "content": "to perform such other functions and exercise such other powers as may be conferred or imposed on it by this Act or the Statutes.",
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            "title": "Section 21. Academic Council",
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            "number": "21",
            "title": "Section 21(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Academic Council shall be the academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and Ordinances, have the control and general regulation of, and be responsible for, the maintenance of standards of instruction, education and examination within the University.",
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            "number": "21",
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            "number": "21",
            "title": "Section 21(2)(i)",
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            "number": "21",
            "title": "Section 21(2)(ii)",
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            "number": "21",
            "title": "Section 21(2)(iii)",
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            "number": "21",
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            "number": "21",
            "title": "Section 21(2)(v)",
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            "number": "21",
            "title": "Section 21(2)(vii)",
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        {
            "number": "21",
            "title": "Section 21(2)(viii)",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2140
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        {
            "number": "21",
            "title": "Section 21(2)(ix)",
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            "content": "The Academic Registrar - Member Secretary.",
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            "number": "21",
            "title": "Section 21(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The term of office of members other than ex-officio members shall be three years.",
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            "number": "22",
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            "number": "22",
            "title": "Section 22(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Academic Council shall have the following powers and duties, namely :-",
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            "number": "22",
            "title": "Section 22(1)(i)",
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            "number": "22",
            "title": "Section 22(1)(ii)",
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            "number": "22",
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            "number": "22",
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            "number": "22",
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            "content": "prescribing the standards of evaluation of the performance of students and classification of students on the basis of their performance in the examination:",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2230
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            "number": "22",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2240
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            "number": "22",
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            "content": "prescribing the qualifications for recognition of teachers and Scientists as Supervising guides for research;",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2250
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            "number": "22",
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            "content": "prescribing the qualifications of examinations, degree, diplomas and certificates of other Universities, Institutions, Boards;",
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            "is_definition": false,
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            "number": "22",
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            "number": "22",
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            "number": "22",
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            "number": "22",
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            "number": "22",
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            "number": "22",
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            "number": "22",
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            "number": "22",
            "title": "Section 22(1)(ix)",
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            "number": "23",
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            "number": "23",
            "title": "Section 23(1)(a)",
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            "content": "The University shall have such faculties as may be prescribed by the Statues from time to time.",
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            "number": "23",
            "title": "Section 23(2)",
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            "number": "23",
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            "content": "Subject to the provision of this Act, each Faculty shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Statues.",
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            "number": "25",
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            "content": "There shall be a Planning Committee with a person deputed by the Executive Council as Chairman to advise the Executive Council and the Academic Council or any matter, which it considers necessary for the fulfilment of the objectives of the University.",
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            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(2)",
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            "number": "27",
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            "number": "27",
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            "title": "Section 28. Constitution of Selection Committees",
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            "content": "The Vice-Chancellor shall in consultation with the Executive Council, constitute from time to time, separate Selection Committees for the purpose of selection of candidates for direct recruitment to the posts of-",
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            "content": "Professor, Reader;",
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            "number": "28",
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            "number": "28",
            "title": "Section 28(2)(a)",
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            "number": "28",
            "title": "Section 28(2)(a)(i)",
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            "number": "28",
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            "number": "28",
            "title": "Section 28(2)(a)(iv)",
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            "title": "Section 28(2)(b)",
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            "number": "28",
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            "content": "the Head of the concerned Department or the Professor in charge;",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2840
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "Section 28(2)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "In the case of the Selection Committee for recruitment of non-teaching staff,-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2850
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "Section 28(2)(c)(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "the Vice Chancellor, Ex-Officio Chairman;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2860
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "Section 28(2)(c)(ii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "two members of the Executive Council nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, one of whom shall be a person belonging to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribes;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2870
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "Section 28(2)(c)(iii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "the Registrar, who shall be the Secretary of the Committee;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2880
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "Section 28(2)(c)(iv)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "a member of the Executive Council, deputed by the Executive Council;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2890
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "Section 28(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "No person shall be directly recruited to the teaching or non-teaching staff of the University except on the recommendation of the concerned Selection Committee constituted under sub-section (1).",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2900
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "Section 28(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The quorum for a meeting of a Selection Committee shall be three.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2910
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "Section 28(5)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The procedure to be followed by each Selection Committee for selection of candidates shall be prescribed by the Statutes.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2920
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "Section 28(6)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Where the oral test (interview) is proposed to be conducted by the Selection Committee, the Committee, shall invite the Head of the Department concerned to be present or to appoint a representative to be present and to Head of Department or his/her representative so present may take part in the deliberation of the Selection Committee but shall not be entitled to award marks:",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2930
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 28(6)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that the Selection Committee shall invite, where they consider it necessary, any person or persons with expert knowledge in particular subjects to be present at the interview to assist the Selection Committee but such person or persons shall not be entitled to award marks.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2940
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "Section 28(7)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "It shall be the duty of the Heads of Departments or their representatives and persons with expert knowledge who are invited to be present at the interview, to be present at the appointed time and cooperate with the Selection Committee in the conduct of the selection.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2950
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "Section 28(8)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Any person referred to in sub section. (7) being an employee of the Government or a University in the State who violates the provisions of that sub-section or misbehaves or acts in any manner so as to affect the fair conduct of a selection, shall be guilty of misconduct and shall be liable for disciplinary action.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2960
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "Section 28(9)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The rank of list prepared by the Selection Committee shall be published in the notice Board of the University and also in the Official Gazette.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2970
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "Section 28(10)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "A rank list published under sub-section (9) shall remain in force for a period of one year from the date of such publication and all vacancies arising during the period shall be filled up from the list so published.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2980
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "Section 28(11)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Registrar shall maintain a register containing the list of appointment made indicating the vacancies filled up by open competition and by reservation of Schedule Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes, Vacancies remaining to be filled up for want of qualified candidates from Scheduled Castes, Schedule Tribes and Other Backward Classes, and vacancies carried forwarded for want of qualified candidates under reservation quota for being filled up in future vacancies and any other details as may be specified in the Statues.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2990
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "Section 28(12)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Where the Executive Council proposes to make an appointment otherwise than in accordance with the order of merit arranged by Selection Committee, it shall record its reasons therefore in writing and submit them to the Chancellor who may approve proposal or return in to the Executive Council for reconsideration.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3000
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "Section 28(13)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "After reconsideration in pursuance of sub-section (12), if the Executive Council desires to pursue its original proposal, it shall refer the matter again to the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3010
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "Section 28(14)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Chancellor shall have the power to give directions to the Vice Chancellor to cancel appointments made not in accordance with the provisions of this section:",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3020
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 28(14)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that before giving a direction under this sub-section the Chancellor shall give to the person so appointed, a reasonable opportunity to show cause as to why such direction should not be given and shall consider his explanations and objections, if any.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3030
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "Section 28(15)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "If at any time, it is disclosed that a person has secured appointment to any post under the University by making any false statement before the Selection Committee or in any application submitted by him or by producing any documents, his appointment shall, without prejudice to any other action that any be taken against him/her, be cancelled by the Vice-Chancellor.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3040
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 28(15)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that before cancelling an appointment under this sub-section, the Vice-Chancellor shall give to the person so appointed, a reasonable opportunity to show cause as to why the appointment should not be cancelled and shall consider his explanations and objections, if any",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3050
        },
        {
            "number": "307",
            "title": "CHAPTER VI - FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS",
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            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3060
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29. The University Fund",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "29.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3070
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The amounts received from the following sources shall from part of the University's Fund: -",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3080
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29(1)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "any contribution or grant made by the Government;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3090
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29(1)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "any contribution or grant made by the University Grants Commission;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3100
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29(1)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "any contribution or grant made by the Central Government and its agencies;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3110
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29(1)(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "any bequests, donations, endowments or other grants made by the private individuals or institutions;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3120
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29(1)(e)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "the income received by the University from fees and charges;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3130
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29(1)(f)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "the amount borrowed by the University; and",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3140
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29(1)(g)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "the amounts received from any other source.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3150
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The fund shall be kept in a nationalized bank or invested in securities authorized by the Indian Trust Act, 1882, as may be decided by the Executive Council.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3160
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The fund may be employed from any of the persons of the University in the manner prescribed.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3170
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The fund shall be operated by the Registrar or by an Officer of the University not below the rank of an Assistant Registrar authorized in this behalf by the Vice-Chancellor.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3180
        },
        {
            "number": "30",
            "title": "Section 30. Power to borrow",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The University may, with the previous sanction of the Government as regards the purpose and amount of loan, and subject to such conditions as may be specified by the Government as to security, and rate of interest, borrow any sums of money from any nationalize bank or Scheduled Bank or any other incorporated body.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3190
        },
        {
            "number": "31",
            "title": "Section 31. Annual Accounts",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "31.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3200
        },
        {
            "number": "31",
            "title": "Section 31(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The annual accounts of the University shall be prepared under the directions of the Executive Council and shall be submitted to the Government for audit.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3210
        },
        {
            "number": "31",
            "title": "Section 31(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The annual accounts together with the Audit report thereon shall be published by the Executive Council, and copies of such accounts and audit report shall be submitted to the Government.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3220
        },
        {
            "number": "32",
            "title": "Section 32. Annual Finance Estimates",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "32.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3230
        },
        {
            "number": "32",
            "title": "Section 32(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Executive Council shall prepare, before such date as may be prescribed by the Statutes, the financial estimates for the ensuing year.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3240
        },
        {
            "number": "32",
            "title": "Section 32(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Executive Council may, in urgent cases where expenditure in excess of the amounts provided for in the Budget is found to be necessary, for reasons to be recorded in writing, incur such expenditure.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3250
        },
        {
            "number": "33",
            "title": "Section 33. Audit of Accounts of the University",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "33.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3260
        },
        {
            "number": "33",
            "title": "Section 33(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Government shall appoint auditors of the accounts of the University and of the institutions under its management.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3270
        },
        {
            "number": "33",
            "title": "Section 33(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The auditors shall maintain a continuous audit of the accounts of the University and may after giving due intimation, conduct local audit of any institution under the management and control of the University.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3280
        },
        {
            "number": "33",
            "title": "Section 33(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The University shall bear the cost of the audit as fixed by the Government.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3290
        },
        {
            "number": "33",
            "title": "Section 33(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "After completing the audit for a year or for any shorter period or for any transaction or series of transactions, the auditors shall send a report to the University and a duplicate copy thereof to the Government.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3300
        },
        {
            "number": "33",
            "title": "Section 33(5)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The auditors shall specify in the report under sub-section (4) all cases of irregular, illegal or improper expenditure or of failure to recover moneys or other property due to the University or of any loss or waste of money or other property thereof caused by neglect or misconduct of the officers and authorities of the University.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3310
        },
        {
            "number": "33",
            "title": "Section 33(6)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The auditors shall also report on any other matter relating to the accounts of the University as may be required by the Government.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3320
        },
        {
            "number": "33",
            "title": "Section 33(7)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The University shall forthwith remedy any defect or irregularity pointed out by the auditors and report the action taken to the Government.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3330
        },
        {
            "number": "34",
            "title": "Section 34. Annual Report",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "34.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3340
        },
        {
            "number": "34",
            "title": "Section 34(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Executive Council shall prepare the annual report of the University containing such particulars as the Government may specify covering each financial year, and before its final approval, it shall be presented to the Academic Council for the review on or before such date as may be prescribed by the Statutes.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3350
        },
        {
            "number": "34",
            "title": "Section 34(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Copies of the Annual Report and the Annual Accounts shall be sent to the Government and the Government shall place them before the State Legislature.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3360
        },
        {
            "number": "338",
            "title": "CHAPTER VII - STATUTES ORDINANCES REGULATIONS AND RULES",
            "chapter": "CHAPTER VII",
            "content": "CHAPTER-VII\nSTATUTES ORDINANCES REGULATIONS AND RULES",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3370
        },
        {
            "number": "35",
            "title": "Section 35. The Statutes",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Subject to the provisions of this act, the Statutes may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3380
        },
        {
            "number": "35",
            "title": "Section 35(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "the constitution, functions and powers of the authorities of the University and such other bodies as may be declared to be authorities of the University from time to time;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3390
        },
        {
            "number": "35",
            "title": "Section 35(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "the appointment, conditions of service, powers and duties of the officers, teachers and other employees of the University and settlement of any disputes relating to their service;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3400
        },
        {
            "number": "35",
            "title": "Section 35(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "the conferment of Honorary Degrees;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3410
        },
        {
            "number": "35",
            "title": "Section 35(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "the award to degrees, diplomas, titles, certificates and other academic distinctions;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3420
        },
        {
            "number": "35",
            "title": "Section 35(e)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "the withdrawal of degrees, diploma, certificates and other academic distinctions;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3430
        },
        {
            "number": "35",
            "title": "Section 35(f)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "the institution of fellowships, scholarships, studentships, exhibitions, medals and prizes;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3440
        },
        {
            "number": "35",
            "title": "Section 35(g)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "the procedure to be followed at meetings of authorities of the University including the quorum for the transaction of business by them;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3450
        },
        {
            "number": "35",
            "title": "Section 35(h)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "the classification of teachers of the University and other employees;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3460
        },
        {
            "number": "35",
            "title": "Section 35(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "acceptance and management of bequests, donations and endowments;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3470
        },
        {
            "number": "35",
            "title": "Section 35(j)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "all other matters which by this Act are to be or may be provided for by the Statutes.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3480
        },
        {
            "number": "36",
            "title": "Section 36. Procedure for making Statutes",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "36.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3490
        },
        {
            "number": "36",
            "title": "Section 36(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The first Statues of the University shall be made by the Government, by notification in the Gazette and shall continue in force until amended or suspended by Statutes made by the Executive Council in accordance with the provisions of this section.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3500
        },
        {
            "number": "36",
            "title": "Section 36(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Executive Council may, from time to time, make new or additional Statutes or may amend or repeal Statutes in the manner hereinafter provided.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3510
        },
        {
            "number": "36",
            "title": "Section 36(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "No Statutes affecting the powers or duties of any authority or officer of the University shall be considered by Executive Council unless the draft of such Statutes is referred by the Vice-Chancellor to such authority or Officer concerned for expressing its or his views thereon within such period as may be specified in the reference or within such further period as the Vice Chancellor may allow and views, if any, so expressed duly considered.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3520
        },
        {
            "number": "36",
            "title": "Section 36(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Every Statutes passed by the Executive Council shall be submitted to the Chancellor who may give or withhold his assent thereto or refer it back to the Executive Council for reconsideration with such observations as be made thereon by the Chancellor.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3530
        },
        {
            "number": "36",
            "title": "Section 36(5)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "No Statutes passed by the Executive Council shall have validity until assented to by the Chancellor and it shall come into force on the date of its publication in the official Gazette or such other date as the Chancellor may fix.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3540
        },
        {
            "number": "37",
            "title": "Section 37. Ordinances",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Subject to the provision of this Act, and the Statutes, the Ordinances of the University may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3550
        },
        {
            "number": "37",
            "title": "Section 37(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "fees to be charged for the courses or the courses or the courses of study in the University and for admission to the examination, degree and diplomas of the University;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3560
        },
        {
            "number": "37",
            "title": "Section 37(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "conditions relating to the award of fellowships, scholarships studentships, exhibitions, medals and prizes:",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3570
        },
        {
            "number": "37",
            "title": "Section 37(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "conduct of examinations including the terms of office, manner of appointment and the duties of examining bodies, examiners and moderators;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3580
        },
        {
            "number": "37",
            "title": "Section 37(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "emoluments, terms and conditions of services of employees of the University in so far as they are not provided for the Statutes;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3590
        },
        {
            "number": "37",
            "title": "Section 37(e)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "management and control of the institutions under the University;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3600
        },
        {
            "number": "37",
            "title": "Section 37(f)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "supervision of students engaged in research and special studies in institutions under the University;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3610
        },
        {
            "number": "37",
            "title": "Section 37(g)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "fees to be charged for the services rendered by the University;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3620
        },
        {
            "number": "37",
            "title": "Section 37(h)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "all other matters which by this Act or by the Statutes are to be or may be provided for the Ordinances of the University.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3630
        },
        {
            "number": "38",
            "title": "Section 38. Procedure for making Ordinances",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Executive Council shall have power to make Ordinances in the manner hereinafter provided :-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3640
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        {
            "number": "38",
            "title": "Section 38(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "In making Ordinances, the Executive Council shall consult the Board of Studies concerned where such Ordinances affect the appointment and duties of examiners.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3650
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        {
            "number": "38",
            "title": "Section 38(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Every ordinance made by the Executive Council shall be submitted to the Academic Council at its next meeting. The Academic Council shall be competent to propose amendments to any such Ordinance for the consideration of the Executive Council. The Executive Council shall resubmit the Ordinance at the next meeting of the Academic Council with or without amendments.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3660
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        {
            "number": "38",
            "title": "Section 38(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Every Ordinance shall have effect from the date of its publication in the official Gazette or such other date as the Executive Council may direct.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3670
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        {
            "number": "39",
            "title": "Section 39. Procedure of making Regulations",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "39.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3680
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        {
            "number": "39",
            "title": "Section 39(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Academic Council may, subject to the approval of the Executive Council, make Regulations consistent with this Act and the Statutes and the Ordinances of the University.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
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        {
            "number": "39",
            "title": "Section 39(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Regulations may provide for the exercise of all or any of the powers enumerated in section 23 (ii).",
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            "sort_order": 3700
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        {
            "number": "39",
            "title": "Section 39(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Every Regulations shall come into force on the date of its publication in the official Gazette or such other date as the Executive Council may direct.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3710
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        {
            "number": "40",
            "title": "Section 40. Rules",
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            "content": "40.",
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            "sort_order": 3720
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        {
            "number": "40",
            "title": "Section 40(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Any of the authorities enumerated at clause (v) to (viii) of section 16 may, subject to the approval of the Executive Council, make rules consistent with this Act and the Statutes, the Ordinances and the Regulations made thereunder.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3730
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        {
            "number": "40",
            "title": "Section 40(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The rules may provide for, -",
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        {
            "number": "40",
            "title": "Section 40(2)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "the giving of notice to the members of each Authority or Board, of the dates of meetings and of the business to be transacted at the meetings and also for keeping a record of the proceeding of meetings;",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        {
            "number": "40",
            "title": "Section 40(2)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "the procedure to be followed at the meetings and number of members required to from the quorum for the meetings;",
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        {
            "number": "40",
            "title": "Section 40(2)(c)",
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            "content": "ali matters solely concerning such Authority or Board and not provide for by this Act,",
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        {
            "number": "40",
            "title": "Section 40(3)",
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            "content": "The Executive Council may refuse to approve the rules submitted to it or may return them to the Authority or Bard concerned for further consideration or may approve the rules without modification or subject to such modifications as the Executive Council may deem fit.",
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            "sort_order": 3780
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        {
            "number": "40",
            "title": "Section 40(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Every rule made under this section shall come into force on the date of its publication in the official Gazette or such other date as the Executive Council may direct.",
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            "sort_order": 3790
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        {
            "number": "381",
            "title": "CHAPTER VIII - FILLING OF VACANCIES, RESIGNATIONS, REMOVAL ETC. OF MEMEBERS OF THE AUTHORITIES AND BODIES OF THE UNIVIERSITY",
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            "sort_order": 3800
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        {
            "number": "41",
            "title": "Section 41. Protection of act and Proceeding of the Executive Council, Court, Academic Council etc.",
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            "content": "41.",
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            "sort_order": 3810
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        {
            "number": "41",
            "title": "Section 41(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "No act or proceedings of the Executive Council, the Court, the Academic Council or any other body constituted under this Act or the Statutes, Ordinances. Regulations or Rules made there under shall be invalid merely by reason of any vacancy existing in the body performing the act or passing the proceedings.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3820
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        {
            "number": "41",
            "title": "Section 41(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Registrar shall forward to the Government copies of the proceedings at a meeting of the Executive Council and the Academic Council within two months of such meeting.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3830
        },
        {
            "number": "42",
            "title": "Section 42. Filling up vacancies",
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            "content": "42.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3840
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        {
            "number": "42",
            "title": "Section 42(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "All vacancies among the members (other than ex-officio members) of any Authority or Body of the University by reason of death, resignation or otherwise shall be filled, as soon as may be, by the person or authority who or which appointed or nominated the member whose place has become vacant.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3850
        },
        {
            "number": "42",
            "title": "Section 42(2)",
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            "content": "Any person appointed or nominated under sub-section (1) shall hold office as member so long only as the member in whose place he is appointed, or nominated as the case may be, would have been entitled to hold office if the vacancy had not occurred.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3860
        },
        {
            "number": "43",
            "title": "Section 43. Resignation or removal of member of any authority or body",
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            "content": "43.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3870
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        {
            "number": "43",
            "title": "Section 43(1)",
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            "content": "Any member of any Authority or Body of the University may resign his office by letter addressed to the Registrar and the resignation shall take effect from the date of receipt of the letter by the Registrar.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3880
        },
        {
            "number": "43",
            "title": "Section 43(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Vice-Chancellor may, on recommendation of not less than two-thirds of the members of the Executive Council, remove the name of any person convicted by a court of law for any offence involving moral turpitude or punished by the University for malpractice connected with any University examination from membership of any Authority or Body of the University and for the same reason may withdraw any degree or diploma conferred or granted by the University.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3890
        },
        {
            "number": "43",
            "title": "Section 43(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Vice-Chancellor may on the recommendation of the Executive Council also remove any person from the membership of any authority or body of the University or Body of the University if he becomes of unsound mind or a deaf or dumb or has applied to be adjudicated or has been adjudicated as insolvent.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3900
        },
        {
            "number": "43",
            "title": "Section 43(4)",
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            "content": "If a member of any Authority or Body of the University who is not an ex-officio member fails to attend three consecutive meetings of that Authority or Body, he shall cease to be a member of such Authority or body and thereupon the Registrar shall intimate him that he ceased to be such member:",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3910
        },
        {
            "number": "43",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 43(4)",
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            "content": "Provided that such Authority or Body may, if satisfied that there was sufficient cause for the failure of the member to attend the meetings, restore him to its membership.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3920
        },
        {
            "number": "394",
            "title": "CHAPTER IX - MISCELLANCEOUS",
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            "sort_order": 3930
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            "number": "44",
            "title": "Section 44. Protection of acts and orders",
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            "content": "All acts and orders duly and in good faith done or passed by the University or any of its Authorities, Bodies or officers shall be final and no suit shall be institute against, or damage claimed from, the University or its Authorities, Bodies or officers for any thing purporting to be done in pursuance of this Act and the Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations, Rules and orders made there under.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3940
        },
        {
            "number": "45",
            "title": "Section 45. Dispute",
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            "content": "45.",
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            "sort_order": 3950
        },
        {
            "number": "45",
            "title": "Section 45(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "If any dispute arises regarding the interpretation of any provision of this Act or any Statutes, Ordinances or as to whether a person has been duly appointed, or nominated or is entitled to be a member of any Authority or Body of the university, the matter may be referred to the Chancellor, and shall be so referred to him if not less than ten members of the Executive Council so require.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3960
        },
        {
            "number": "45",
            "title": "Section 45(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Chancellor shall, after taking such advise as he deem necessary, decide the question and his decision thereon shall be final.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3970
        },
        {
            "number": "46",
            "title": "Section 46. Bar or jurisdiction of Civil Court",
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            "content": "No Civil Court shall have jurisdiction to settle, decide or deal with any question or to determine any mater which is, by or under this Act, required to be settled, decided or dealt with or to be determined by any Authority or person under this Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3980
        },
        {
            "number": "47",
            "title": "Section 47. Power of Government to cause inspection of the University",
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            "content": "47",
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            "sort_order": 3990
        },
        {
            "number": "47",
            "title": "Section 47(1)",
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            "content": "The Government shall have the right to cause an inspection to be made by such person or persons as they may direct of the University, its building, laboratories, libraries, museums, workshops and equipments and of any institutions maintained, or approved by, the University and also of the work conducted by the University, and to cause enquiry to be made in respect of any matter connected with the University.",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "47",
            "title": "Section 47(2)",
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            "content": "The Government shall, before taking any action under sub-section (1), give notice to the University of their intention to cause such inspection or enquiry to be made and the University shall be entitled to be represented thereat.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4010
        },
        {
            "number": "47",
            "title": "Section 47(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Government shall communicate to the Executive Council the result of any inspection or inquiry made under sub-section (1) and any, after ascertaining the opinion of the Executive Council thereon, convey their views to the Vice Chancellor and to the Executive Council.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4020
        },
        {
            "number": "47",
            "title": "Section 47(4)",
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            "content": "The Government may, after considering the views of the Vice-Chancellor and Executive Council on the result of any inspection or inquiry under sub-section (1), advise the University upon the action to be taken in the matter.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4030
        },
        {
            "number": "47",
            "title": "Section 47(5)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Executive Council shall report to the Government the action, if any, which is proposed to be taken, or has been taken upon the result of any, which is proposed to be taken, or taken, or has been taken upon the result of any inspection or inquiry under sub-section (1).",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4040
        },
        {
            "number": "47",
            "title": "Section 47(6)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "A report under sub-section (5) shall be submitted with the opinion of the Executive Council thereon and within such time as the Government may direct.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4050
        },
        {
            "number": "47",
            "title": "Section 47(7)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Where the Executive Council does not, within a reasonable time, take any action referred to in sub-section (4) to the satisfaction of the Government, the Government may, after considering any explanation furnished by the Executive Council in the matter, issue such directions as they may think fit, and the Executive Council shall comply with such directions.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4060
        },
        {
            "number": "48",
            "title": "Section 48. Appointment of Commission to enquire into the working of the University",
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            "content": "48.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4070
        },
        {
            "number": "48",
            "title": "Section 48(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Government may at any time and shall, on the expiry of ten years from the commencement of this Act and thereafter at the expiration of every ten years, by order published in the official Gazette, constitute a Commission which shall consist of a Chairman and such other members not exceeding five, as the Government may appoint, and such order shall define the procedure to be followed by the Commission.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4080
        },
        {
            "number": "48",
            "title": "Section 48(2)",
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            "content": "The Commission constituted under sub-section (1) shall inquire into and report on,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4090
        },
        {
            "number": "48",
            "title": "Section 48(2)(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "the working of the University during the period to which the inquiry relates;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4100
        },
        {
            "number": "48",
            "title": "Section 48(2)(ii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "the financial position of the University;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4110
        },
        {
            "number": "48",
            "title": "Section 48(2)(iii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "any chance to be made in the provisions of this Act or the Statutes, Ordinances, Rules made thereunder with a view to bringing about improvement in the affairs of the University; and",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4120
        },
        {
            "number": "48",
            "title": "Section 48(2)(iv)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "such other matter as may be referred to it by the Government, and make such recommendations to the Government as it thinks fit.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4130
        },
        {
            "number": "48",
            "title": "Section 48(3)",
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            "content": "On receipt of the report and the recommendation of the Commission under sub-section (2), the Government shall forthwith refer such report and recommendations to the Executive Council for consideration and report.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4140
        },
        {
            "number": "48",
            "title": "Section 48(4)",
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            "content": "Immediately after the Executive Council has considered the report and recommendation of the Commission and submitted its report to the Government, shall consider the report of the Executive Council and pass such orders thereon as they think fit and shall also cause the same to be published in the official Gazette.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4150
        },
        {
            "number": "49",
            "title": "Section 49. Conditions of service",
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            "content": "49.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4160
        },
        {
            "number": "49",
            "title": "Section 49(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Save as otherwise provided by or under this Act, every salaried officer, teachers and non-teaching staff of the University shall be appointed by a written order.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4170
        },
        {
            "number": "49",
            "title": "Section 49(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The written order referred to in sub-section (1) shall be lodged with the Registrar and a copy thereof shall be furnished to the officer or teacher concerned.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4180
        },
        {
            "number": "49",
            "title": "Section 49(3)",
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            "content": "Any other conditions of service of the salaried officers, teachers and non-teaching staff of the University and settlement of disputes relation to their service shall be such as may be prescribed in the statutes.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4190
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        {
            "number": "50",
            "title": "Section 50. Pension, Insurance and Provident Fund",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "With the previous approval of the Government, the University shall make appropriate provisions for the benefit of its officers, teachers and non-teaching staff under its control in matter of insurance, pension and provident fund and for such other benefits as it may deem fit, in such manner as may be prescribed by the Ordinances.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4200
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        {
            "number": "51",
            "title": "Section 51. The nomination of First Court of the University",
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            "content": "Notwithstanding anything-contained in this Act, the First court shall be nominated by the Government.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4210
        },
        {
            "number": "52",
            "title": "Section 52. Transitory Provisions",
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            "content": "52.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4220
        },
        {
            "number": "52",
            "title": "Section 52(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Any officer or Authority of the University exercising any power or performing any duty under this Act, immediately before the commencement of this Act, shall for a period of three months from such commencement or until the corresponding Officer or Authority is appointed, nominated or constituted, as the case may be, in accordance with the provisions of this Act or the Statutes or Ordinances made hereunder, whichever is earlier, continue to exercise such powers or perform such duties, as the case may be, so far as such powers or duties, are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4230
        },
        {
            "number": "52",
            "title": "Section 52(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Statues, Ordinances, Regulations, Rules and orders in force immediately before the commencement of this Act shall, in so far as they are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, continue to be in force until they are replaced by the Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations, Rules or orders framed under this Act",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4240
        },
        {
            "number": "52",
            "title": "Section 52(3)",
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            "content": "All properties, all rights of whatever kind used, enjoyed or possessed by, and all interest of wherever kind owned by or vested in, or held in trust by or for the University constituted under this Act and all liabilities legally subsisting against the said University shall pass to the University constituted under this Act.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4250
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        {
            "number": "53",
            "title": "Section 53. Removal of difficulties",
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            "content": "If any difficult arise as to the first constitution or reconstitution of any Authority of the University after the commencement of this Act, or otherwise in first giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Government may, be order, do anything which appears to them necessary for the purpose of removing the difficulty.",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "Section 54. Inconsistency with other laws",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "When the provisions of any other law relating to matters dealt with in this Act, are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, the provision of such other law shall, to the extent of such inconsistency, have no effect.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4270
        },
        {
            "number": "55",
            "title": "Section 55. Repeal and Saving",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "55.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4280
        },
        {
            "number": "55",
            "title": "Section 55(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Assam Women's University Ordinance, 2013 is hereby repealed.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4290
        },
        {
            "number": "55",
            "title": "Section 55(2)",
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            "content": "Notwithstanding such repeal, anything done or any action taken under the Ordinance so repealed shall deemed to have been done or taken under the corresponding provisions of this Act, as if this Act had come into force on the date the said Ordinance came into force.",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        "Act ID": "201322",
        "Act Number": "XXII",
        "Enactment Date": "2013-08-12",
        "Act Year": "2013",
        "Short Title": "The Assam Women's University Act, 2013",
        "Department": "Legislative Department, Legislative Branch",
        "Type": "STATE",
        "Location": "Assam"
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}