TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government Enacted1951

Visva Bharati Act, 1951

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Preamble1 - Vishva-bharati Act, 1951

Section1 - Short Title and Commencement

Section2 - Declaration of Visva-bharati as an Institution of National Importance

Section3 - Definitions

Section4 - Incorporation

Section5 - Effect of Incorporation of the University in Certain Cases

Section5A - The Objects of the University

Section5B - Principles to Be Followed in Organising Activities of the University

Section6 - Powers of the University

Section7 - Territorial Jurisdiction of the University

Section7A - Maintenance of Examination Centres Outside Territorial Limits

Section8 - University to Be Open to All Races, Creeds and Classes

Section9 - Teaching at the University

Section10 - The Paridarsaka (Visitor)

Section11 - The Pradhana (Rector)

Section12 - Officers of the University

Section13 - The Acharya (Chancellor)

Section14 - The Upacharya (Vice-chancellor)

Section15 - The Artha-sachiva (Treasurer)

Section16 - The Karma-sachiva (Registrar)

Section17 - Other Officers

Section18 - Authorities of the University

Section19 - The Samsad (Court)

Section20 - [Xxxx]

Section21 - [Xxxx]

Section22 - The Karma-samiti (Executive Council)

Section23 - [Xxxx]

Section24 - The Shiksha Samiti (Academic Council)

Section25 - Other Authorities of the University

Section26 - Alumni Association

Section27 - Statutes

Section28 - Statutes How Made

Section29 - Matters to Be Provided for in the Ordinance

Section30 - Power to Make Ordinances

Section31 - Regulations

Section32 - Residence

Section33 - Admission

Section34 - Examinations

Section35 - Annual Report

Section36 - Annual Accounts

Section37 - Adhyapakas of the University to Be Appointed Under a Written Contract

Section38 - Tribunal of Arbitration

Section38A - Power to Suspend Adhyapaka or Other Member of Academic Staff

Section38B - Authorities by Whom Order for Removal or Dismissal of Adhyapaka, Etc., May Be Made and the Procedure Therefor

Section39 - Pension and Provided Funds

Section40 - Filling of Casual Vacancies

Section41 - Removal from Membership of the University

Section42 - Disputes as to Constitution of Any University Authority or Body

Section43 - Constitution of Committees

Section44 - Proceedings of the University Authorities Not Invalidated by Vacancies

Section44A - Protection of Action Taken in Good Faith

Section44B - Mode of Proof of University Record

Section45 - Power to Remove Difficulties

ScheduleI - First Schedule

ScheduleII - Second Schedule

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