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Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University Act, 1994
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University Act, 1994
Sections
1. Short title and commencement.
Section 12. Definitions.
Section 23. Establishment and incorporation of University.
Section 34. Objects of University.
Section 45. Powers of University.
Section 56. Jurisdiction.
Section 67. University open to all classes, castes and creeds.
Section 78. Officers of University.
Section 89. Chancellors and his powers.
Section 910. Vice-Chancellor.
Section 1011. Powers of Vice-Chancellor.
Section 1112. Directors.
Section 1213. Registrar.
Section 1314. Other Officers.
Section 1415. Authorities of University.
Section 1516. Board of Management.
Section 1617. Academic Planning Board.
Section 1718. Finance Committee.
Section 1819. Other authorities.
Section 1920. Statutes.
Section 2021. Making of statutes.
Section 2122. Ordinances.
Section 2223. Regulations.
Section 2324. Power to make rules.
Section 2425. University Fund.
Section 2526. Annual financial estimate.
Section 2627. Annual accounts and audit.
Section 2728. Annual Report.
Section 2829. Financial control of State Government.
Section 2930. Conditions of service of employees.
Section 3031. Tribunal of Arbitration.
Section 3132. Delegation of powers.
Section 3233. Disputes as to constitution of University Authorities and bodies.
Section 3334. Filling of casual vacancy.
Section 3435. Proceedings not invalidated by vacancies.
Section 3536. Authorities and officers to be responsible.
Section 3637. Protection of action taken in good faith.
Section 3738. Mode of proof of University record.
Section 3839. Power to remove difficulties.
Section 3940. Transitional provisions.
Section 4041. Repeal and savings.
Section 41
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"content": "(a) manner of appointment, emoluments and other conditions of service of the Directors under Section 12.\n(b) manner of appointment, emolument and other conditions of service of the Registrar under Section 13; and\n(c) any other matter which is to be or may be prescribed by rules.\nChapter VI\nFinance",
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"content": "(a) all contributions or grants made by the State Government, the Central Government, the Indira Gandhi National Open University and the University Grants Commission;\n(b) the income of the University from all sources whatsoever including income from fees and charges;\n(c) all income or money from trust, bequests, donations, endowments, subventions and other charge;\n(d) any sums borrowed from the Banks with the previous permission of the State Government.",
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