THE ASSAM STATE HIGHER EDUCATION COUNCIL ACT, 2017

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    "title": "THE ASSAM STATE HIGHER EDUCATION COUNCIL ACT, 2017",
    "short_title": "The Assam State Higher Education Council Act, 2017",
    "act_number": "XXI",
    "act_year": 2017,
    "act_type": "STATE",
    "location": "Assam",
    "law_status": "valid",
    "enactment_date": "2017-04-06",
    "description": "The Assam State Higher Education Council Act, 2017",
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        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "An ACT",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "to provide for the establishment of a State Higher Education Council to regulate,\nsupervise and develop higher education in the State of Assam.",
            "footnote": "",
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            "sort_order": 0
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Preamble",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Whereas it is expedient to establish a State Higher Education Council for the\nState of Assam as a collective of the Government, Universities, Academies,\nExperts and People's Representatives in order to derive a synergic relationship\namong them by occupying an operational space in between the Government and\nUniversities and between Universities and apex level regulatory bodies in the State\nof Assam.\nIt is hereby enacted in the Sixty-eight Year of the Republic of India as follows:-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "Section 1(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "This Act may be called the Assam State Higher Education Council\nAct, 2017.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 20
        },
        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "Section 1(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "It extends to the whole of Assam.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 30
        },
        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "Section 1(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "It shall come into force on such date as the State Government may, by\nnotification in the Official Gazette, appoint.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 40
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "\"Council\" means the Assam State Higher Education Council\nestablished under section 3 of this Act;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 50
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "\"Government\" means the State Government of Assam;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 60
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "\"General Council\" means the plenary body of the council headed by\nthe Chief Minister of State of Assam under section 8;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 70
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "\"Executive Council\" means the body under the Chairmanship of Chief\nSecretary, Assam under section20;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 80
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(e)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "\"Director\" means the Director of the Council appointed by the\nGovernment of Assam;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 90
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(f)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "\"Officer and staff\" means all whole time and part time functionaries of\nthe Council engaged in any manner or taken on deputation and would\ninclude consultants, fellows and research staff;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 100
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(g)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "\"Graduation\" shall mean the courses of three years General Degree\ncourses and four years Technical Degree courses;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 110
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(h)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "\"Post Graduate\" shall means the courses of Master Degree;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 120
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "\"Higher Education\" means education, whether professional, technical\nor otherwise leading to the obtaining of any degree or diploma from\nthe University;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 130
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(j)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "\"Provincialised Colleges\" means those Colleges for which the\nGovernment has taken liabilities for payment of salaries including\ndearness allowances, medical allowances and such other allowances\nadmissible to the Government employees of similar category and\ngratuity, pension, leave encashment etc. as admissible under the\nexisting rules, to the employees of the State Government serving under\nthe Government of Assam;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 140
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(k)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "\"Principal\" means the head of the teaching as well as non-teaching\nstaff of a college,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 150
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(l)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "\"regulations' means the regulations framed by the Council under this\nAct;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 160
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(m)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "\"rules\" means rules made by State Government under this Act;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 170
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(n)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "\"Notification\" means a notification published in the Official Gazette;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 180
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(o)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "\"prescribed\" means prescribed by the rules made under this Act;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 190
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2(p)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "\"State\" means the State of Assam.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 200
        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "Section 3(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Government may be notification, constitute with effect from such\ndate as may be specified therein, a council to be called the Assam\nState Higher Education Council.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 210
        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "Section 3(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Council shall be a body corporate having perpetual succession and\na common seal and shall by that name sue and be sued.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 220
        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "Section 3(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Council shall have the power to acquire and hold both movable\nand immovable property and subject to the provisions of the Act and\nthe rules made thereunder to transfer any property held by it and to\ncontract and to do all other things necessary for the purpose of this Act",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 230
        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "Section 3(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The headquarter of the Council shall be located at Guwahati.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 240
        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Strategic intervention for the improvement of access, equity and\nquality in higher education in the State;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 250
        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Ensuring the autonomy and accountability of all Institutions of Higher\nEducation in the State;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 260
        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Promoting academic excellence and social justice by providing\nacademic input to the State Government for policy formulation and\nperspective planning;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 270
        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Guiding the growth of Higher Education in accordance with the socio-\neconomic requirements of the State;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 280
        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4(5)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "To render advice to the Government, State Universities, Private\nUniversities and other institution of Higher Education in the State;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 290
        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4(6)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "To coordinate the roles of the Government, State Universities, Private\nUniversities and apex level regulatory agencies in Higher Education\nwithin the State;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 300
        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4(7)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "To provide common facilities in Higher Education without impairing\nupon the autonomy of other institutions of Higher Education.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 310
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Review and coordinate the implementation of policies in all Higher\nEducation Institutions in the State of Assam including Universities,\nResearch Institutions and Colleges;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 320
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Network various programmes in Higher Education undertaken and\npromoted by National and International Institutions including Central\nand State Governments and by National level regulatory bodies like\nUniversity Grants Commission, All India Council for Technical\nEducation, National Council for Teacher Education, Medical Council\nof India, Bar Council of India and other similar statutory bodies;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 330
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Undertake independent work for the generation and dissemination of\nnew ideas in Higher Education including innovative teaching and\nlearning methodologies with the use of State-of-the-Art Technology;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 340
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provide common facilities for all Universities, Research Institutions,\nColleges and other centers of Higher Education;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 350
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(5)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Facilitate scientific survey, evaluation and monitoring process and to\nprovide for the generation and optimum utilization of funds for the\nexpansion and development of Higher Education;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 360
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(6)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Undertake such other programmes for promoting the objectives of\nsocial justice and excellence in education;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 370
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(7)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Formulate and evolve State Higher Education Plan (SHEP) for the\ndevelopment of higher education, suomoto or on the suggestion from\nGovernment or request from State Universities or other Institutions;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 380
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(8)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provide support to State Institutions and affiliated institutions for\nformulation production of their plans and implementing them;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 390
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(9)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Monitor the implementation of State Higher Education Plan;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 400
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(10)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Compile and maintain periodic statistics at state and institutional level\nand assist in All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE);",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 410
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(11)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Evaluate Institutions on the basis of norms developed by national level\nhigher education agencies;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 420
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(12)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Suggest improvements in curriculum and syllabus in accordance with\nthe changing societies and academic requirements and also maintain\nquality of curriculum;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 430
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(13)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "To ensure quality of examinations and suggest reforms in examination;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 440
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(14)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Undertake necessary steps for establishing inter-linkage between\nresearch and learning process;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 450
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(15)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Protect the autonomy of State Institutions and review periodically the\nstatutes, ordinances and regulations of the Universities in the State and\nsuggest appropriate improvement for the realization of the objects of\nsocial justice and academic excellence in education, and advise the\nuniversities or other institute of higher education on formulation of\nstatute, ordinance or regulations;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 460
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(16)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provide approval to setting up new institutions of higher education;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 470
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(17)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Suggest accreditation reform measures in consultation with National\nAssessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC);",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 480
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(18)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Advise State Government on strategic investments in higher education;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 490
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(19)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Evolve guidelines for linkages of an academic nature between higher\neducation institutions in the State and institutions within and outside\nthe country;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 500
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(20)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Make proposals for the generation and utilization of funds with the\nobjective of this Act;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 510
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(21)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Evolve general guidelines for the release of grants by the Government\nor any agency authorized by the Government and disburse funds to the\nUniversities and Colleges on the basis of State Higher Education Plan\n(SHEP);",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 520
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(22)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Evolve methodology for timely transfer of the funds earmarked for the\nState Universities and other institution of higher education;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 530
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(23)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Hold discussions, conduct workshops, seminars with the objective of\nfacilitating the widest possible consultancies with experts and\nstakeholders for formulating the polices and on higher education and\nfacilitating proper implementation;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 540
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(24)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provide a forum for the interaction among the academia, industries,\nagriculture and science sectors;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 550
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(25)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Co-ordinate various programmes being promoted and undertaken by\nCentral and State Government and national level apex regulatory\nbodies in the territory of India.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 560
        },
        {
            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Council consists of three bodies, namely:-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 570
        },
        {
            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(1)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "General Council : This is the plenary body of the Council headed\nby Hon'ble Chief Minister, Assam;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 580
        },
        {
            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(1)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Executive Council: : This is a high-power, body under the\nChairmanship of Chief Secretary, Assam;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 590
        },
        {
            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(1)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "State Project\nDirectorate : This is the operational body which shall be\nheaded by the Director of the Council.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 600
        },
        {
            "number": "7",
            "title": "Section 7(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Chairman, General\nCouncil : Hon'ble Chief Minister, Assam;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 610
        },
        {
            "number": "7",
            "title": "Section 7(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Vice-Chairman,\nGeneral Council : Hon'ble Minister in Charge of the Higher\nEducation, Assam;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 620
        },
        {
            "number": "7",
            "title": "Section 7(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Chairman,\nExecutive Council : Chief Secretary, Assam,\nGovernment of Assam.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 630
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Chief Minister, Assam : Chairman;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 640
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Minister in charge of the\nHigher Education, Assam : Vice Chairman;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 650
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Chief Secretary, Assam : Member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 660
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Vice-Chancellors of the State\nUniversities : Members;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 670
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(5)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Senior most Secretary of\nHigher Education Department,\nGovernment of Assam : Member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 680
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(6)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "A nominee of the University\nGrants Commission not below the\nrank of Joint Secretary : Ex-officio member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 690
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(7)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Six academicians of repute from\ndifferent Academic disciplines of\nwhom one shall be a woman, one\nbelonging to the Scheduled Tribes\nnominated by the Government : Members;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 700
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(8)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Three Members from the\nFaculties of Universities /\nColleges to be nominated by the\nGovernment : Member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 710
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(9)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "One representative from the\nPrincipals of the Provincialized\nColleges to be nominated by the\nGovernment : Member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 720
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(10)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "One representative from the\nPrincipals of the Government\nColleges to be nominated by the\nGovernment : Member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 730
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(11)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Senior most Secretary to the\nGovernment : Ex-officio Member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 740
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(12)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Senior most Secretary to the\nGovernment of Assam, Health\nand family Welfare Department : Ex-officio Member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 750
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(13)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Senior most Secretary to the\nGovernment of Assam,\nElementary Education Department : Ex-officio Member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 760
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(14)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Senior most Secretary to the\nGovernment of Assam, Secondary\nEducation Department : Ex-officio Member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 770
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(15)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Secretary to the Government\nof Assam, Judicial Department : Ex-officio Member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 780
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(16)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Senior most Secretary to the\nGovernment of Assam,\nAgriculture Department : Ex-officio Member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 790
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(17)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Senior most Secretary to the\nGovernment of Assam,\nCo-operation Department : Ex-officio Member;",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        },
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            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(18)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Senior most Secretary to the\nGovernment of Assam,\nP.W.D.(Building), Assam : Ex-officio Member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 810
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(19)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Director of Higher Education,\nAssam : Ex-officio Member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 820
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(20)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Director of Technical\nEducation, Assam : Ex-officio Member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 830
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(21)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Director of Medical\nEducation, Assam : Ex-officio Member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 840
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(22)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Director of the Council : Member Secretary.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 850
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "General Functions ;- The Council shall,-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 860
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(1)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Council shall render advice to the Government, Universities\nand other institutions of higher education in the State;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 870
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(1)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "co-ordinate the roles of the Government, Universities and apex\nregulatory agencies in higher education within the State;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 880
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(1)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "evolve new concepts, programmes and perspective plans for\ndevelopment of Higher Education as required or on the\nsuggestion by the Government or requests from Universities or\nother institutions of the State;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 890
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(1)(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "monitor the progress of implementation of the Developmental\nProgrammes of the Universities and Colleges taken up in the\nState with the assistance of Regulatory Agencies/ Expert Bodies;",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 900
        },
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            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(1)(e)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "promote co-operation and co-ordination among the educational\ninstitutions and explore the scope for interaction with industry\nand other related establishments;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 910
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(1)(f)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "prepare an annual report making self-appraisal and showing\ndetails of its performance;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 920
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(1)(g)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "suggest measures for the academic and financial accountability\nof the Universities and other institutions of higher education in\nthe State;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 930
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(1)(h)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "examine and approve the annual budget and the audited\nstatement of receipt and expenditure in such manner as may be\nprescribed;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 940
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Academic Functions:- The Council shall,-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 950
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "encourage and promote innovation in curricular development,\nrestructuring of courses and updating of syllabi in the\nUniversities and the colleges;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 960
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "co-ordinate the programmes of autonomous colleges and monitor\ntheir implementation;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 970
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "devise steps to improve the standard of examinations conducted\nby the universities, autonomous bodies and suggest necessary\nreforms;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 980
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "facilitate training of teachers of the universities and colleges;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 990
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(e)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "promote and monitor publication of quality text books,\nmonographs and reference books, etc.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1000
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(f)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "develop programmes for greater academic co-operation and\ninteraction between university and college teachers and facilitate\nmobility of students and teachers within and outside the State;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1010
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(g)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "advice on regulation of admission in universities, colleges and\ninstitutions of Higher Education in the State;",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1020
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(h)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "encourage and devise programmes for sports, games, physical\neducation and socio-cultural activities in the universities and\ncolleges;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1030
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "review periodically the existing guidelines and furnish\nrecommendations for regulating admissions to various courses\nand for appointments to the posts of teachers and teacher\nadministrators in the universities, colleges and other institutions\nof higher education;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1040
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(j)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "prepare an overview report on the working of the universities and\ncolleges in the State and furnish a copy thereof to the\nGovernment and such other authorities as the Government may\nspecify;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1050
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(k)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "perform such other functions for the realization of the objectives.\nof access, equity and quality in higher education of the State;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1060
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Advisory Functions:- The Council shall advise the Government,-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1070
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(3)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "regarding the norms, if any, relating to the establishment of new\nuniversities and colleges besides introduction of additional\nsubjects and departments in the existing universities and\ncolleges;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1080
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(3)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "regarding the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations of\nuniversities in the State and to suggest modification wherever\nrequired to maintain uniformity in the administration without\nprejudice to the autonomy for the academic pursuits;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1090
        },
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            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(3)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "on any university, college or institutions of Higher Education or\nany other matter relating to higher education and research\nactivity which may be referred to the Council;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1100
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(3)(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "In determining the infrastructure maintenance grants and to lay\ndown the basis for such grants;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1110
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Any other Functions: The Council shall perform any other functions\nnecessary for the furtherance of Higher Education in the State.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1120
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "prepare a perspective plan for implementation of the policies, evolve\nvarious programmes and determine the priorities of such programmes\nfor implementation;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1130
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "propose general guidelines for the release of grants by the Government\nto universities and other institutions of higher education and advise the\nGovernment about the release of such grants to each university and\nother institutions of higher education;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1140
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "give such directions as may be necessary for effective functioning of\nthe other bodies of the Council in accordance with its objectives;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1150
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "have such other powers as may be prescribed for the effective\nimplementation of the programmes for the furtherance of the\nobjectives of this Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1160
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "to call for report on any matter pertaining to the affairs of the Council\nand offer suggestions for overall improvement of the functioning of the\nCouncil;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1170
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "to preside over all meetings of the Council.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1180
        },
        {
            "number": "12",
            "title": "Section 12(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "to preside over the meetings of the Council in the absence of the\nChairman;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1190
        },
        {
            "number": "12",
            "title": "Section 12(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "to call for report in any matter pertaining to the affairs of the Council\nas may appear to him to be necessary;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1200
        },
        {
            "number": "12",
            "title": "Section 12(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "to exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may\nbe assigned by the General Council and/or the Chairman, as the case\nmay be;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1210
        },
        {
            "number": "12",
            "title": "Section 12(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "to exercise powers of superintendence /monitoring in all matters of\nfunctioning of the Council.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1220
        },
        {
            "number": "13",
            "title": "Section 13",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The names of the persons appointed/nominated by the Government as\nmembers of the Council shall be published in the Official Gazette by\nthe Government.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1230
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Any member other than an ex-officio members shall be appointed by\nthe Government ordinarily for a term of five years and shall not be\neligible for re-appointment for a second term:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1240
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 14",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that the Government may, in exceptional circumstances\nfor reasons to be recorded in writing, by notification in the Official\nGazette, extend the term of such member for another period not\nexceeding six months.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1250
        },
        {
            "number": "15",
            "title": "Section 15(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Council shall meet as often as may be necessary, but it shall meet\nat least once a year.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1260
        },
        {
            "number": "15",
            "title": "Section 15(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Council shall have power to act, notwithstanding any vacancy in\nthe membership or any defect in the constitution thereof, and the\nproceedings of the Council shall be valid notwithstanding that some\nperson, who was not entitled to be a member, had attended, or\notherwise had taken part in the proceedings of the Council.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1270
        },
        {
            "number": "15",
            "title": "Section 15(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The meeting of the Council shall be convened by the Director on the\nadvice of the Chairman.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1280
        },
        {
            "number": "15",
            "title": "Section 15(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The quorum of the meeting of the Council shall be one third of the\ntotal existing roll of members of the Council.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1290
        },
        {
            "number": "15",
            "title": "Section 15(5)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "In case of requirement, the decisions of the meeting may be taken by\nsimple majority of those present and voting.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1300
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "Section 16(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "A senior administrative officer, serving or retired, not below the rank\nof Secretary to the State Government, having aptitude and experience\nin the field of education or an academician who is or has been a Vice-\nChancellor or a Professor with not less than ten years of experience\nshall be appointed by the Government as the Mission Director of the\nCouncil:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1310
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 16(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that a person who has not attained the age of sixty five\nyears shall be eligible to be appointed as the Director.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1320
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "Section 16(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Director shall be appointed by the Government ordinarily for a\nterm of five years and shall not be eligible for re-appointment for a\nsecond term.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1330
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "Section 16(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Director shall be the Executive Officer and responsible for the co-\noperation of the functions of the Council.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1340
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "Section 16(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Director shall exercise such powers and perform such functions as\nmay be prescribed by the General Council and Executive Council.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1350
        },
        {
            "number": "17",
            "title": "Section 17(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Director or any Member, may in writing under his/her signature,\naddressing to the Chairman, resign his/her membership to the Council:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1360
        },
        {
            "number": "17",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 17(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that he/she shall continue to hold such office until his/\nher resignation is accepted and communicated in writing.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1370
        },
        {
            "number": "17",
            "title": "Section 17(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The salaries, allowances and other perquisites payable to the Director\nand other Office bearers shall be finalized by the General Council with\nthe approval of the Government.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1380
        },
        {
            "number": "17",
            "title": "Section 17(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Subject to the pleasure of the Government, the Director shall hold the\noffice for a term of five years or till the expiry of the term of the body\nrepresented by him whichever is earlier.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1390
        },
        {
            "number": "17",
            "title": "Section 17(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The other terms and conditions of service of the Director and Members\nshall be such as may be specified in the regulations.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1400
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "If, at any time, it appears to the Government that a member appointed\nor nominated has proved himself to be unfit to hold office or has been\nguilty of misconduct or neglect which in the opinion of the\nGovernment requires his removal from the membership of the Council,\nas expedient, the Government may, after giving such member a\nreasonable opportunity of showing cause as to why he/she shall not be\nremoved from the Council and after examining the same, decide\nwhether to continue or remove such member, as the case may be, from\nhis/her membership and in case of such removal from the membership\nof the Council, it shall be made by notification.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1410
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Director shall not be removed except by an order of the State\nGovernment passed on the ground of willful omission or refusal to\ncarry out the Rules or Regulations or for abuse of the powers vested in\nhim after consideration of the report of an inquiry ordered by the State\nGovernment in this behalf.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1420
        },
        {
            "number": "19",
            "title": "Section 19",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "If a casual vacancy arises of a nominated or appointed Member, either\nby reason of his death, resignation, removal or otherwise, such vacancy\nshall be filled up by the Government by nomination or appointment as\nthe case may be and such Member shall hold office only for the\nremaining period of the term of the Member in whose place he was\nnominated or appointed.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1430
        },
        {
            "number": "20",
            "title": "Section 20(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Chief Secretary,\nGovt. of Assam : Chairman;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1440
        },
        {
            "number": "20",
            "title": "Section 20(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Senior most Secretary of Higher\nEducation Department,\nGovernment of Assam : Vice Chairman;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1450
        },
        {
            "number": "20",
            "title": "Section 20(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Director of the Council : Member Secretary;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1460
        },
        {
            "number": "20",
            "title": "Section 20(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Secretary to the Govt. of Assam\n(Higher/Technical) Education : Member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1470
        },
        {
            "number": "20",
            "title": "Section 20(5)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Chief Engineer,\nP.W.D.(Building), Assam : Member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1480
        },
        {
            "number": "20",
            "title": "Section 20(6)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Director of Higher Education,\nAssam : Member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1490
        },
        {
            "number": "20",
            "title": "Section 20(7)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Director of Technical Education,\nAssam : Member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1500
        },
        {
            "number": "20",
            "title": "Section 20(8)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Director of Medical Education,\nAssam : Member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1510
        },
        {
            "number": "20",
            "title": "Section 20(9)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Director, Secondary Education,\nAssam : Member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1520
        },
        {
            "number": "20",
            "title": "Section 20(10)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Director, Elementary Education,\nAssam : Member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1530
        },
        {
            "number": "20",
            "title": "Section 20(11)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Four academicians of repute to be\nnominated for a period of three\nyears by Government : Members;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1540
        },
        {
            "number": "20",
            "title": "Section 20(12)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "One of the Joint Secretary /\nDeputy Secretary / Under\nSecretary, Education Department,\nGovernment of Assam : Member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1550
        },
        {
            "number": "20",
            "title": "Section 20(13)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Two members to be co-opted by the Executive Council in its first\nmeeting from amongst the Educationists / Academicians /Experts in\nthe field of Higher Education.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1560
        },
        {
            "number": "21",
            "title": "Section 21(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Executive Council shall be competent to take decisions on behalf\nof the General Council, subject to the concurrence of the General\nCouncil in urgent matters relating to policy implications:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1570
        },
        {
            "number": "21",
            "title": "Proviso 1 to Section 21(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that in case of urgent circumstances, the Executive\nCouncil may take administrative decisions subject to ratification by the\nGeneral Council.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1580
        },
        {
            "number": "21",
            "title": "Proviso 2 to Section 21(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided further that the urgent matters having policy implications\nshall be placed for decision of the Executive Council with the approval\nof the Vive-Chairman of the General Council.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1590
        },
        {
            "number": "21",
            "title": "Section 21(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Executive Council shall incur such expenses as may be necessary\nto fulfill the objectives of the Assam State Higher Education Council\nand carry out all decision taken by the General Council.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1600
        },
        {
            "number": "21",
            "title": "Section 21(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Executive Council shall present before the General Council an\nAnnual Budget and Academic and Financial Audit report of the\nCouncil for its approval.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1610
        },
        {
            "number": "21",
            "title": "Section 21(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Executive Council shall have such other powers, functions and\nduties as may be specified in the regulations.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1620
        },
        {
            "number": "22",
            "title": "Section 22(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The meetings of the Executive Council shall be convened by the\nMission Director on the advice of the Chairman and/or the Vice\nChairman.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1630
        },
        {
            "number": "22",
            "title": "Section 22(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Executive Council shall meet as often as may be necessary, at\nleast once in three months.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1640
        },
        {
            "number": "22",
            "title": "Section 22(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The quorum for the meetings of the Executive Council shall be one\nthird of the filled up membership in each body and decisions may be\ntaken in the meetings by simple majority of those present and voting.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1650
        },
        {
            "number": "23",
            "title": "Section 23(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Council shall, with prior approval of the Government, appoint\nsuch officers and staff as it deems necessary for the discharge of its\nfunctions.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1660
        },
        {
            "number": "23",
            "title": "Section 23(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The terms and conditions of service of the officers and staff of the\nCouncil shall be such as may be specified in the regulations.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1670
        },
        {
            "number": "24",
            "title": "Section 24(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The State Project Directorate shall be headed by the Director of the\nCouncil and such adequate support staff as may be required for the\neffective functioning of the State Project Directorate.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1680
        },
        {
            "number": "24",
            "title": "Section 24(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The State Project Directorate shall:-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1690
        },
        {
            "number": "24",
            "title": "Section 24(2)(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "oversee project implementation at the State level;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1700
        },
        {
            "number": "24",
            "title": "Section 24(2)(ii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "maintain statistical data ad Management Information System\n(MIS) report; and",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1710
        },
        {
            "number": "24",
            "title": "Section 24(2)(iii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "engage Project Auditors as required.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1720
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The State Higher Education Council may appoint a Technical Support\nGroup consisting of experts.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1730
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The composition and term of the Technical Support Group shall be\ndecided by the Council.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1740
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(3)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "monitor flow of funds and information;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1750
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(3)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "generate Management Information System (MIS) reports as\nrequired; and",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1760
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(3)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "provide operational support to the Council.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1770
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The funds of the Council shall include all sums which may, from time\nto time, be paid to it by the Government and all other receipts\nincluding any sum from the Central Government, the University Grants\nCommission or any other authority, institutions or persons.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1780
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "In addition to the State share under Rastriya Uchchatar Shiksha\nAbhiyan (RUSA), the Government may pay to the Council every\nfinancial year such sums as may be considered necessary for the\nfunctioning of the Council and for the discharge of its responsibilities\nand duties.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1790
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "All expenditure incurred by the Council under or for the purposes of\nthis Act shall be defrayed from out of the Fund and any surplus\nremaining, after such expenditure has been met, shall be invested in\nsuch manner as may be prescribed.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1800
        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "Section 27",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Chairman, Co-Chairman, Members, Officers and Staff of the Council\nwhen acting or purporting to act in pursuance of any of the provisions of this\nOrder shall be deemed to be public servants.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1810
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "Section 28(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "On the recommendation of the Council or suo-moto, the Government\nmay direct any university and institutions of Higher Education with\nsuch modification as may be necessary to implement the reforms in\nsuch manner as may be specified therein. Notwithstanding anything\ncontained in any law for the time being in force, it shall be obligatory\non the part of the university or the institution as the case may be, to\nimplement the directions given by the Government and to report the\naction taken to the Government and the council accordingly. The\ncouncil shall review from time to time the compliance by the\nuniversities/ institutions of the direction given by the Government.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1820
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "Section 28(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "For any important policy decision, prior approval of the Government\nshall be taken by the Council. Council shall also implement its policy\nin consonance with the general Higher Education Policy of the Govt.\nand shall not work in contradiction to the Government policy.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1830
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the\nGovernment may, by order, as occasion may require, do anything not\ninconsistent with the provisions of this Act which appears to be necessary or\nexpedient for the purpose of removing the difficulty.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1840
        },
        {
            "number": "30",
            "title": "Section 30",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Council may, from time to time, subject to the previous approval of the\nState Government, make regulations consistent with the provisions of the Act\nand the rules, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1850
        },
        {
            "number": "31",
            "title": "Section 31(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Government may make rules for carrying out the purposes of this\nAct.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1860
        },
        {
            "number": "31",
            "title": "Section 31(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Every rule made under this Act shall be laid as soon as may be after it\r\nis made, before the Assam Legislative Assembly while it is in session\r\nfor a total period of fourteen days, which may be comprised in one\r\nsession or in two successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the\r\nsession in which it is so laid or the session immediately followings, the\r\nAssam Legislative Assembly agrees in making any modification in the\r\nrule or the Assam Legislative Assembly agrees that the rule should not\r\nbe made, the rule shall thereafter have effect only in such modified\r\nform or be of no effect, as the case may be; so however, that any such\r\nmodification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of\r\nanything previously done or omitted to be done under that rule.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1870
        }
    ],
    "metadata": {
        "Act ID": "201721",
        "Act Number": "XXI",
        "Enactment Date": "2017-04-06",
        "Act Year": "2017",
        "Short Title": "The Assam State Higher Education Council Act, 2017",
        "Department": "Legislative Department :: Legislative Branch",
        "Type": "STATE",
        "Location": "Assam"
    },
    "updated_at": "2026-09-29 21:55:17"
}