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The Maharashtra International Sports University Act, 2020.

Maharashtra

An Act to establish and incorporate an International Sports University, Maharashtra in the State of Maharashtra, a specialized University first of its kind, to create competent personnel in sports, to promote physical education and sports education in the areas of sports sciences, sports medicine, sports technology, sports governing, sports management, sports media and communication, sports coaching and training, besides functioning as the State training center for select sports disciplines by adopting best international practices and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Act number
35 of 2020
Ministry
Govt of Maharashtra
Department
School Education and Sports Department
Enacted
28 Dec 2020

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73 sections

  1. Section 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3Establishment of University.
  4. Section 4Objects of University.
  5. Section 5Powers and functions of University.
  6. Section 6Jurisdiction and admission to privileges of University.
  7. Section 7University to be open to all caste, creed, race or class.
  8. Section 8Control of State Government on University.
  9. Section 9State Government to review work and progress of University.
  10. Section 10Chancellors and his powers.
  11. Section 11Other officers of University.
  12. Section 12Appointment of Vice-Chancellor.
  13. Section 13Powers and duties of Vice-Chancellor.
  14. Section 14Registrar.
  15. Section 15Dean of Schools.
  16. Section 16Powers and duties of Dean.
  17. Section 17Director of Board of Examinations and Evaluation.
  18. Section 18Finance and Accounts Officer.
  19. Section 19Director of Knowledge Resource Centre.
  20. Section 20Constitution of State Council and its powers and functions.
  21. Section 21Authorities of University.
  22. Section 22Power of State Government to specify eligibility conditions for being member of authority of University.
  23. Section 23Governing Council.
  24. Section 24Powers and duties of Governing Council.
  25. Section 25Academic and Activity Council.
  26. Section 26Powers and duties of Academic and Activity Council.
  27. Section 27Schools of studies.
  28. Section 28Board of Studies.
  29. Section 29Powers and duties of Board of Studies.
  30. Section 30Board of Examinations and Evaluation.
  31. Section 31Powers and duties of Board of Examinations and Evaluation.
  32. Section 32Powers, functions and duties of Authorities.
  33. Section 33Term of office of members of Authorities.
  34. Section 34Cessation of membership.
  35. Section 35Disqualification for membership of Authority.
  36. Section 36Ineligibility for second consecutive term.
  37. Section 37Resignation of membership.
  38. Section 38Procedure of meeting of authorities, bodies and committees.
  39. Section 39Filling of vacancy.
  40. Section 40Statutes and their subject matters.
  41. Section 41Statutes how made.
  42. Section 42Ordinances and their subject matters.
  43. Section 43Ordinances and their making.
  44. Section 44Regulations.
  45. Section 45Grievances Committee and Grievances Redressal Cell.
  46. Section 46Tribunal.
  47. Section 47Right of Appeal.
  48. Section 48Admissions.
  49. Section 49Disputes relating to admission.
  50. Section 50Admission and evaluation.
  51. Section 51Declaration of results.
  52. Section 52Committees.
  53. Section 53Affiliation.
  54. Section 54Post graduate teaching and research.
  55. Section 55Enrollment of students.
  56. Section 56Disciplinary powers and discipline amongst students.
  57. Section 57Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and other academic distinctions.
  58. Section 58Honorary degree.
  59. Section 59Convocation.
  60. Section 60Annual financial estimates.
  61. Section 61University funds.
  62. Section 62Annual accounts and audit.
  63. Section 63Annual report.
  64. Section 64Authorities and officers responsible for damages.
  65. Section 65Questions regarding interpretation and disputes regarding constitution of university authority or body, etc.
  66. Section 66Protection of acts and orders.
  67. Section 67Delegations of powers.
  68. Section 68Acts and proceedings not invalid merely on ground of defect in constitution, vacancies, irregularity in procedure, etc.
  69. Section 69Act to have over-riding effect.
  70. Section 70Removal of difficulties.
  71. Section 71Indemnity.
  72. Section 72Appointment of first Vice-Chancellor.
  73. Section 73Transitory provisions.