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The Gujarat Forensic Sciences University Act, 2008
The Gujarat Forensic Sciences University Act, 2008
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. University open to all irrespective of sex, religion, class creed or opinion.
Section 67. Powers and functions of University.
Section 78. Director General.
Section 89. Powers and duties of Director General.
Section 910. Authorities of University.
Section 1011. Officers of University.
Section 1112. Board of Governors.
Section 1213. Powers of Chairman of Board.
Section 1314. Powers and functions of Board.
Section 1415. Term of office and vacancies among members of Board.
Section 1516. Academic Council.
Section 1617. Powers and functions of Academic Council.
Section 1718. Finance Committee.
Section 1819. Powers and functions of Finance Committee.
Section 1920. Director of Research and Development.
Section 2021. Registrar.
Section 2122. Directors.
Section 2223. Deans.
Section 2324. Permanent Endowment Fund of University.
Section 2425. Payment by State Government of University.
Section 2526. Fund of University.
Section 2627. Accounts and audit.
Section 2728. Pension insurance and Provident Fund.
Section 2829. Acts and proceedings not to be invalidated by vacancies.
Section 2930. Conferment of degrees, diplomas and grant of certificate by University.
Section 3031. Returns and information.
Section 3132. Officers and employees to be public servant.
Section 3233. Dismissal, removal, reduction or termination of services of staff of University.
Section 3334. Power of State Government to give directions.
Section 3435. Power to make regulations.
Section 3536. Appointment of First Registrar.
Section 3637. Transitory provisions.
Section 3738. Indemnity.
Section 3839. Power of State Government to remove difficulties.
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"content": "(i) to examine the annual accounts and annual budget estimates of the University and to advise the Board thereon;\n(ii) to review from time to time the financial position of the University;\n(iii) to make recommendations to the Board on all financial policy matters of the University;\n(iv) to make recommendations to the Board on all proposals involving raising of funds, receipts and expenditure;\n(v) to provide guidelines for investment of surplus funds;\n(vi) to make recommendations to the Board on all proposals involving expenditure for which no provision has been made in the budget or for which expenditure in excess of the amount provided in the budget needs to be incurred;\n(vii) to examine all proposals relating to the revision of pay-scales, upgradation of the scales and those items which are not included in the budget prior to placing before the Board; and\n(viii) to exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be conferred or imposed upon it by the regulations.",
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"content": "(i) he shall be responsible for the custody of records, common seal, the funds of the University and such other property of the University;\n(ii) he shall place before the Board and other authorities of the University, all such information and documents as may be necessary for transaction of its business;\n(iii) he shall be responsible to the Director General for the proper discharge of his functions;\n(iv) he shall be responsible for the administration of the University and conduct the examinations and make all other arrangements necessary thereof and be responsible for the execution of all processes connected therewith;\n(v) he shall attest and execute all documents on behalf of the University;\n(vi) he shall verify and sign the pleadings in all suits and other legal proceedings by or against the University and all processes in such suits and proceedings shall be issued to and served on the Registrar; and\n(vii) he shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by or under this Act, the regulations or as may be delegated to him by the Board or the Director General.",
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"content": "(i) any contribution or grants or loans by the State Government and the Central Government;\n(ii) the income of the University from all sources including income from fees and charges;\n(iii) the moneys received by the University by way of grants, loans, gifts, donations, benefactions, bequests or transfer endowments and other grants, if any;\n(iv) the moneys received by the University from the collaborating industries in terms of the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding entered between the University and the industry, for establishment of sponsored chairs, fellowships or infrastructure facilities of the University; and\n(v) the moneys received by the University in any other manner or from any other source.",
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"Act Number": "Gujarat Act No. 17 of 2008",
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"Act Year": "2008",
"Short Title": "The Gujarat Forensic Sciences University Act, 2008",
"Type": "STATE",
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