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The Jawaharlal Nehru University Act, 1966

Central

An Act to establish and incorporate a university in Delhi.

Act number
53 of 1966
Ministry
Ministry of Education
Department
Department of Higher Education
Enacted
22 Dec 1966

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27 sections

  1. Section 1Short title and commencement.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3The University.
  4. Section 4Objects.
  5. Section 5Powers of the University.
  6. Section 6Jurisdiction of the University.
  7. Section 7Powers and jurisdiction in respect of institution or body outside the Union territory of Delhi.
  8. Section 8Visitor.
  9. Section 9Officers of the University.
  10. Section 10Authorities of the University.
  11. Section 11The Court.
  12. Section 12The Executive Council.
  13. Section 13The Academic Council.
  14. Section 14The Academic Advisory Committee.
  15. Section 15Statutes.
  16. Section 16Statutes how made.
  17. Section 17Ordinances.
  18. Section 18Regulations.
  19. Section 19Annual Report.
  20. Section 20Audit of accounts.
  21. Section 21Disputes as to constitution of the University authorities and bodies.
  22. Section 22Constitution of committees.
  23. Section 23Filling of casual vacancies.
  24. Section 24Proceedings of the University authorities and bodies not invalidated by vacancies.
  25. Section 25Removal of difficulties.
  26. Section 26Transitional provisions.
  27. Section 27Amendment of Act 8 of 1922.