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University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya Act, 2008 (Act No. 6 of 2008)

Meghalaya

An Act to establish and incorporate an University in the State, with emphasis on providing high quality and industry-relevant education in the areas of Engineering Science, Management Science, Applied Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Education and Teaching Technology, Media and Communication Technology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Design and Architecture, Agriculture and Food Processing Sciences, Medical and Health Sciences and other related areas of Science and Technology sponsored by Education, Research and Development Foundation (ERDF), Guwahati and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Act number
6 of 2008
Ministry
Meghalaya Law Department
Department
Law Department
Enacted
1 Dec 2008

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56 sections

  1. Section 1Short title extent and commencement
  2. Section 2Definitions
  3. Section 3Proposal for the establishment of the University
  4. Section 4Establishment of University
  5. Section 5University not to be entitled to financial assistance
  6. Section 6Constituent Colleges and Affiliated Colleges
  7. Section 7Objectives of the University
  8. Section 8Powers and Functions of the University
  9. Section 9University Category and Special Provisions
  10. Section 10National Accredition
  11. Section 11Officers of the University
  12. Section 12The Visitor
  13. Section 13The Chancellor
  14. Section 14The ViceChancellor
  15. Section 15Deans of Schools/Directors
  16. Section 16The Registrar
  17. Section 17The Finance Officer
  18. Section 18The Controller of Examinations and Admissions
  19. Section 19Other Officers
  20. Section 20Authorities of the University
  21. Section 21The Board of Governors and its powers.
  22. Section 22The Board of Management
  23. Section 23The Academic Council
  24. Section 24The Finance Committee
  25. Section 25Other Authorities
  26. Section 26Proceedings not invalidated on account of vacancy
  27. Section 27Statutes
  28. Section 28Statutes how made
  29. Section 29Power to amend the Statutes
  30. Section 30Rules
  31. Section 31Rules how made
  32. Section 32Power to amend Rules
  33. Section 33Conditions of Service of employees
  34. Section 34Right to appeal
  35. Section 35Provident fund and pension
  36. Section 36Disputes as to constitution of University authorities and bodies
  37. Section 37Constitution of committees
  38. Section 38Filling of casual vacancies
  39. Section 39Protection of action taken in . good faith
  40. Section 40Transitional provisions
  41. Section 41Endowment Fund
  42. Section 42General Fund
  43. Section 43Development fund
  44. Section 44Maintenance of fund
  45. Section 45Annual Report
  46. Section 46Account and Audit
  47. Section 47Mode of proof of University record
  48. Section 48Dissolution of University
  49. Section 49Expenditure of the University during dissolution
  50. Section 50Laying of Statutes and Rules
  51. Section 51Removal of Difficulties
  52. Section 52University to be subject to Standards of UGC
  53. Section 53University Review Committee
  54. Section 54Honorary Degrees
  55. Section 55Withdrawal of Degree or Diploma
  56. Section 56Discipline