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Central Universities Act, 2009

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https://sooperkanoon.com/act/133239

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Central Universities Act, 2009 (2009) is Central state legislation published on SooperKanoon in full. Use this page to read the bare act and jump to judgments that cite it.

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Act Text

Preamble1 - Central Universities Act, 2009
Section1 - Short title and commencement
Section2 - Definitions: In this Act, and in all Statutes made hereunder, unless the context otherwise requires,
Section3 - Establishment of Universities
Section4 - Effect of establishment of Universities: On and from the date of commencement of this Act,
Section5 - Objects of University: The objects of the University shall be to disseminate and advance knowledge by providing
Section6 - Powers of University
Section7 - University open to all castes, creed, race or class: The University shall be open to persons of either sex and of
Section8 - Visitor of University
Section9 - Officers of University: The following shall be the officers of the University, namely
Section10 - Chancellor
Section11 - Vice-Chancellor
Section12 - Pro-Vice-Chancellor: The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed in such manner and on such terms and conditions of
Section13 - Deans of Schools: Every Dean of School shall be appointed in such manner, and shall exercise such powers and perform
Section14 - Registrar
Section15 - Finance Officer: The Finance Officer shall be appointed in such manner, and shall exercise such powers and perform such
Section16 - Controller of Examinations: The Controller of Examinations shall be appointed in such manner and shall exercise such
Section17 - Librairan: The Librarian shall be appointed in such manner and on such terms and conditions of service, and shall
Section18 - Other officers: The manner of appointment and powers and duties of other officers of the University shall be prescribed
Section19 - Authorities of University: The following shall be the authorities of the University, namely
Section20 - The Court
Section21 - Executive Council
Section22 - Academic Council
Section23 - Boards of Studies: The constitution, powers and functions of the Boards of Studies shall be prescribed by the Statutes
Section24 - Finance Committee: The constitution, powers and functions of the Finance Committee shall be prescribed by the Statutes
Section25 - Other authorities of University: The constitution, powers and functions of other authorities, as may be declared by the
Section26 - Powers to make Statutes: Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes may provide for all or any of the
Section27 - Statues, how to be made
Section28 - Power to make Ordinances
Section29 - Regulations: The authorities of the University may make Regulations, consistent with this Act, the Statutes and the
Section30 - Annual report
Section31 - Annual accounts
Section32 - Returns and information: The University shall furnish to the Central Government such returns or other information with
Section33 - Conditions of service of employees, etc
Section34 - Procedure of appeal and arbitration in disciplinary cases against students
Section35 - Right to appeal: Every employee or student of the University or of a College or Institution maintained by the
Section36 - Provident and passion funds
Section37 - Duties as to constitution of authorities and bodies: If any question arises as to whether any person has been duly
Section38 - Filling of casual vacancies: All casual vacancies among the members
Section39 - Proceedings of authorities or bodies not invalidated by vacancies: No act or proceedings of any authority or other body
Section40 - Protection of action taken in good faith: No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against any officer or other
Section41 - Mode of proof of University record: Notwithstanding anything contained in the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Section42 - Power to remove difficulties
Section43 - Statues, Ordinances and Regulations to be published in the Official Gazette and to laid before Parliament
Section44 - Transitional provisions: Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act and the Statutes,
Section45 - Amendment of Madhya Pradesh Act 22 of 1973
Section46 - Amendment of President's Act 10 of 1973
Section47 - Repeal and savings
Schedule1 - : THE FIRST SCHEDULE: SECTION 1 TABLE SCHEDULE 2: THE SECOND SCHEDULE: Central Bare Acts

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