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The Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University - Delhi Statutes, 2017
The Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University - Delhi Statutes, 2017
Sections
1. Short Title and Commencement.
Section 12. Definitions.
Section 23. The Chancellor and his functions.
Section 34. The Vice-Chancellor.
Section 45. Powers and functions of the Vice-Chancellor.
Section 56. The Deans.
Section 67. The Registrar.
Section 78. The Controller of Finance.
Section 89. The Librarian.
Section 910. General Council.
Section 101. The Chancellor- Chairman
Section 12. The Chairman BOG -Member
Section 23. The Vice Chancellor -Member
Section 34. The Pr. Secretary/Secretary, Technical Education -Member
Section 45. Pr. Secretary Finance -Member
Section 56. Three persons of eminence nominated by the Chancellor
Section 67. One Professor/Dean nominated by the Vice-Chancellor
Section 78. Registrar - Non-Member Secretary
Section 811. The Board of Governors.
Section 1112. The Academic Council.
Section 1213. The Finance Committee.
Section 1314. The Board of Studies.
Section 1415. Selection Committees.
Section 1516. Committees.
Section 1617. Special mode of appointment.
Section 1718. Recognised teachers.
Section 1819. Terms and Conditions of service and code of ethics for the teachers and other academic staff of the University.
Section 1920. Terms and conditions of service and code of conduct for employees of the University.
Section 2021. Removal of employees of the University.
Section 2122. Maintenance of discipline amongst the students of the University.
Section 2223. Legal Proceedings.
Section 2324. Other Provisions.
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