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Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management Act, 2012
Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management Act, 2012
Sections
1. Short title and commencement.
Section 12. Definitions.
Section 23. Establishment and incorporation of University.
Section 34. Headquarters of University.
Section 45. Objects of University.
Section 56. Powers and functions of University.
Section 67. University open to all irrespective of sex, religion, class, creed or opinion.
Section 78. Authorities of University.
Section 89. Officers of University.
Section 910. Chairmen.
Section 1011. Powers of Chairman.
Section 1112. Board of Governors.
Section 1213. Powers and functions of Board.
Section 1314. Term of Office and vacancies amongst members of Board and allowances, etc.
Section 1415. Academic Council.
Section 1516. Powers and Functions of Academic Council.
Section 1617. Finance Committee.
Section 1718. Powers and functions of Finance Committee.
Section 1819. Director General.
Section 1920. Powers and functions of Director General.
Section 2021. Emergency powers of Director General.
Section 2122. Registrar.
Section 2223. Director.
Section 2324. Deans.
Section 2425. Delegation of powers.
Section 2526. Conferment of degrees, diplomas and honorary degrees, grant of certificates by University.
Section 2627. Withdrawal of degree or diploma and other academic distinction.
Section 2728. University Fund.
Section 2829. Accounts, audit and annual report.
Section 2930. Pension provident fund and insurance.
Section 3031. Acts and proceeding not to be invalidated by vacancies.
Section 3132. Returns and information.
Section 3233. Officers and employees to be public servants.
Section 3334. Dismissal, removal, reduction or termination of services of the staff of University.
Section 3435. Power to give directions.
Section 3536. Power to make regulations.
Section 3637. Indemnity.
Section 3738. Powers to remove difficulties.
Section 3839. Appointment of first Chairman and members of the Board.
Section 3940. Appointment of first Director General.
Section 4041. Appointment of first Registrar.
Section 41
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