mehboob-ul-alam university bill, 2015

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MEHBOOB-UL-ALAM UNIVERSITY BILL, 2015
( L.A. Private Members’ BILL NO. 1 OF 2015
A Bill to provide for establishment of a residential and technical University in the State of
Jammu and Kashmir to offer higher learning in various streams. The University will be set up by
utilizing the surplus funds of NGOs namely society of Educational Assistance and Training
(SEAT) and society of Managerial Assistance Research and Technical Educational (SMART).
Be it enacted by J&K Legislature in the 66th year of the Republic of India as follows:
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CHAPTER-1
PRELIMINARY
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Short title and commencement.
1. This Act may be called the Mehboob-ul-Alam University Act, 2015.
2. It shall come into force on such date as the state Government may, by notification in the
official Gazette, appoint.
2.
Definitions.
In this Act, and the Statutes made hereunder, unless the context otherwise requires: a) “Act” means the Mehboob-ul-Alam University Act, 2015;
b)
“Academic Council” means the Academic Council of the University;
c)
“College” means a College maintained by the University;
d) “Chancellor” means the Chancellor of the University;
e) “Employee” means any person appointed by the University, and includes teachers and
other staff of the University or of a constituent College;
f) “Faculty” means faculty of the University;
g) “Governing Body” in relation to a College, means any body (by whatever name called)
charged with the management of the affairs of the College and recognized as such by
the University;
h) “Prescribed” means prescribed by the statutes;
i)
“Principal” in relation to a constituent college means the Head of the constituent
college and includes, where there is no principal, the Vice Principal or any other person
for the time being appointed to act as principal;
j) “Registrar” means the Registrar of the University;
k) “Rules & Regulation” means the Rules & Regulations made by any authority of the
University under this Act for the time being in force;
l) “School” means a School of Studies of the University;
m) “SMART and “SEAT”” means the Non-Governmental Organizations and Non-Profit
Charitable Educational Society duly registered and are the sponsoring bodies of the
University.
n) “Statutes” and “Ordinance “ mean, respectively the Statutes and Ordinance of the
University for the time being in force;
o) “State” means state of Jammu and Kashmir.
p) “Student” means a student of the University, and includes any person
who has
enrolled himself for pursuing any course of study of the University;
q) “Study Center “ means a center established, maintained or recognized by the University
for the purpose of advising, counseling or for rendering any other assistance required by
the students;
r) “Teachers” means Professors, Readers, Lecturers and such other persons as may be
designated as such by the Ordinance for imparting instruction in the University or for
giving guidance or rendering assistance to the students for pursuing any course of study
of the University;
s) “University” means the Mehboob-ul-Alam University, Anantnag as established under
this Act.
CHAPTER-II
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3. ESTABLISMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY.(1) SEAT & SMART Foundation may establish a University by the name of Mehboob-ulAlam University, Kashmir and the Seat of University shall be at Dooru Verinag Kashmir.
(2) The University shall be a body Corporate and shall sue and be sued in the name of
Mehboob-ul-Alam University, Anantnag.
(3) On the establishment of the University under sub-section (1), the land and other
moveable and immovable properties acquired, created, arranged or built by the
Mehboob-ul-Alam University, Anantnag for the purpose of the University shall stand
transferred to and vest in the University.
(4) The land for the University shall be acquired by the State and costs of such acquisition
shall be paid by the University.
(5) The use of land, building and other properties acquired for the University shall not be
used for any purpose, other than that for which the same is acquired.
4. University not to be entitled to financial assistance etc: - The University shall neither
make a demand nor shall be entitled to any grant-in-aid or any other financial assistance
from the State Government or any other body or corporation owned or controlled by the
State Government.
5. The University may, with the approval of the Board of Governors, also establish any study
center, campus, college or any other institution outside the state or country.
6. University not to be Affiliating Institution: -The University shall not be empowered to
affiliate or admit any other college or Institution to the privileges of the University under the
Act.
7. Objects of the University:-The objectives for which the University is established are as
follows: (a)
To advance and disseminate learning and knowledge and to provide opportunities for
education to a larger segment of the population and to promote the educational well
being of the society in general in conjunction with the conventional educational
pattern of the country and to coordinate and determine the standards in such
systems.
(b)
To benefit the humanity spread all over the country and the world, without any
discrimination on the grounds of caste, creed, community, gender and religion. The
University shall, organize its activities in higher education to carry out research,
teaching and extension work.
(c)
To develop, design and teach innovative courses so as to provide best possible
education of the highest academic standards and continue to strive to do so by way
of peer group and expert evaluation.
(d)
To offer courses conforming to the prescribed courses recognized by the UGC or any
such statutory body.
(e)
To provide education, instruction and training in such branches of learning as it may
deem fit.
(f)
To encourage and carry out fundamental and applied research for the development
and dissemination of knowledge.
(g)
To establish, maintain, recognize or admit and affiliate to its privileges such regional
center/study center/sub centers/authorized centers/college or any institution as may
be determined by the University from time to time.
(h)
To undertake academic collaboration programs with universities and institutions
abroad with the approval of the state government, and if necessary, of the central
government.
8. Powers of the University: (1) The University shall have the following powers: -
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(a) To carry out all such activities as may be necessary or feasible in furtherance of the
object of the University;
(b) To hold examinations for, and to institute grant and confer degrees or other academic
distinctions to, and on, persons who: (i)
(ii)
Have pursued a course of study in the University;
Have carried on research in the University;
(c) To confer honorary degree or other academic distinctions in the manner and under
conditions laid down in the statutes/rules;
(d) To institute and award fellowship, scholarships and prizes etc. in accordance with the
statutes;
(e) To demand and receive such fees, bills, invoices and collect charges as may be fixed by
the statutes or rules, as the case may be;
(f) To make provisions for extra curricular activities for students and employees;
(g) To make appointments of the faculty, officers and employees of the university
or a
constituent’s college;
(h) To receive donations of any kind and to acquire, hold, manage, maintain and dispose of
movable or immovable property for the purpose of University or a constituent college,
regional center, study center and sub-center with the prior permission of SEAT & Smart
Foundations;
(i) To institute and maintain halls and to recognize places of residence for students of
university or a constituent college;
(j) To supervise and control the residence, and to regulate the discipline among the
students and all categories of employees and to lay down the conditions of service of
such employees, including their Code of Conduct;
(k) To create Academic, Administrative, and support staff and other necessary posts;
(l) To organize and conduct refresher courses, orientation courses, workshops, seminars
and other programmes for teachers, lesson writers, evaluators and academic staff;
(m) To determine the standards of admission to the University or a constituent college
through specialized committees with the approval of academic council;
(n) To make special provision for the students belonging to state of J&K for admission in any
course of University or in a constituent college;
(o) To do all such other acts or things whether incidental to the powers aforesaid or as may
be necessary to further the objects of the University;
(p) To prescribe such courses for bachelors degree, Post Graduate, Doctor of Philosophy,
Doctor of Science degree and research which would be covered by UGC and AICTE,
MCI or any other body but University shall have right to start Diplomas, Certificates etc in
its own subjects;
(q) To clearly set apart the academic activities of the University from the activities of the
NGO;
(r) To provide for the preparation of instructional material, including Films, Cassettes,
Tapes, Video Cassettes, CD, VCD and other Software;
(s) To recognize examination of, or periods of study (whether in full or in part) at, other
universities, institutions or other places of higher learning as equivalent to examinations
or period of study in the University and to withdraw such recognition at any time;
(t) To raise, collect, subscribe and borrow with the approval of governing body whether on
security of the property of the university’ money for the purposes of the university;
(u) To enter into, carry out, vary or cancel contracts;
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, but without
prejudice to the provision of sub-section (1), it shall be duty of the University to take all such
steps as it may deem fit for the promotion of University for the determination of standards of
teaching, evaluation and research in such system, and for the purpose of performing this
function, the University shall have such powers, as may be specified by the statutes.
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9. University open to all Classes, Castes, Creed and gender: - The University shall be open
to all persons irrespective of class, caste, creed or gender:
Provided that nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent the university from
making special provision for admission to students of the state of J&K.
10. National accreditation: - The University shall seek accreditation from respective national
accreditation bodies.
CHAPTER-III
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY
11. Officers of the University: - The following shall be the officers of the university:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
The Visitor
The Chancellor
The pro Chancellor
The Vice-Chancellor
The Deans of the faculties
The Registrar
The Finance Officer and
Such other officer as may be declared by the statutes to be officers of the University.
12. The Visitor: (1) The Governor of J&K State will be the Visitor of the University.
(2) The Visitor shall, when present, preside at the convocation of the University for
conferring degrees and diplomas.
(3) The Visitor shall have the following powers, namely: (i) To call for any paper or information relating to the affairs of the University.
(ii) On the basis of information received by the visitor if he is satisfied that any order,
proceedings or decision taken by any authority of the University is not in a
conformity with that, statutes or rules, he may refer such matter for
reconsideration to the concerned.
(4) Every proposal for the conferment of an honorary degree or distinction shall be subject to
the approval of the visitor.
13. The Chancellor: -(i) The Chief Minister of the Jammu and Kashmir State shall be the
Chancellor of the University;
(2) The Chancellor shall have such powers as may be conferred on him by this Act or
statutes made there under”.
14. Pro-Chancellor.- (1) The Chairman of the SEAT or SMART shall be the Pro-Chancellor
of the University;
(2) The Pro-Chancellor shall exercise such powers and perform such functions as may be
conferred to him by this Act.
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15. The Vice-Chancellor.- (1) Founding Vice Chancellor of the University shall be appointed
by the Chancellor of the University in consultation with the Pro-Chancellor for a term of three
years extendable by another term of three years.
(2) The succeeding Vice-Chancellors shall be appointed by the Board of Governors from a
penal of not less than four persons who shall be recommended by a Committee, constitution
whereof is provided under sub-section (3).
Provided that, if the Board of Governors does not approve any of the persons so
recommended, it may call for fresh recommendation.
(3) The Committee shall consist of.(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(4)
(5)
(6)
two members to be nominated by the Chancellor in consultation with the ProChancellor, one of whom shall be the Chairman of the Committee;
a member to be nominated by the University Grants Commission; and
one Vice-Chancellor of any recognized University or a person of
educational eminence, to be nominated by the Chancellor in
consultation with the Pro-Chancellor.
The Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole time salaried officer of the University.
The first Vice-Chancellor shall hold the post for a period of three years and succeeding
Vice-Chancellors shall hold office for a minimum period of five years from the date on
which they enter upon their office and shall on the expiration of their term of office, be
ineligible for appointment to the office:
Provided that the Vice-Chancellor shall notwithstanding the expiration of his term,
continue to hold his office until his successor is appointed and enters upon his office.
The emoluments and terms and conditions of service of the Vice-Chancellor shall be as
follows:(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
There shall be paid to the Vice-Chancellor such salary as is determined by the
Chancellor at the time of his appointment and he shall be entitled without
payment of rent, to use a furnished residence throughout his term of office and
no charge shall fall on the Vice-Chancellor personally in respect of the
maintenance of such residence;
The Vice-Chancellor shall not be entitled to the benefits of the University,
provident fund or to any other allowances:
Provided that, where any employee of the University is appointed as ViceChancellor, he shall be allowed to continue to contribute to the Provident Fund
and the contribution of the University shall be limited to what he had been
contributing immediately before his appointment as Vice-Chancellor;
The Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to Dearness Allowance and
Travelling Allowance at such rates as may be fixed by the
Chancellor;
The Vice Chancellor shall be entitled to leave on full pay for one
eleventh of the period spent by him on active service;
The Vice-Chancellor shall also be entitled, on medical grounds or
otherwise than on medical grounds to leave without pay for a period
not exceeding three months during the term of his office;
Provided that such leave may be converted into leave on full pay to the extent to
which he will be entitled to leave under sub-clause (iv); and
(vi) If the office of the Vice-Chancellor becomes vacant, the functions of office shall, until
some person is appointed under clause (i) to the vacant office, be performed by such as is
designated by the Chancellor.
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16. Powers and duties of Vice-Chancellor:- (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall have a general
responsibility for maintaining and promoting efficiency and good order of the University.
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
17.
It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to see that the provisions of the Act, Statutes,
Ordinances and the Regulations made there under are duly observed and the decisions
taken by the authorities of the University are implemented.
The Vice-Chancellor shall have powers to convene meetings of the Executive Council and
the Academic Council and shall perform all such acts as may be necessary to carry out the
provisions of the Act, these Statutes and the Ordinances, made thereunder.
The Vice Chancellor shall be entitled to be present at, and to address, any meeting of any
authority or body or committee of the University and shall be entitled to vote there as being
deemed to be its Chairman by virtue of his office.
if, in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor any emergency has arisen which requires
immediate action to be taken, the Vice Chancellor shall take such action as he deems
necessary and shall report the same for approval at the next meeting to the authority
which, in the ordinary course, would have dealt with the matter:
Provided that, if the action by the Vice-Chancellor affects any person in the service of the
University, such person shall be entitled to prefer, within 30 days from the date on which
he receives notice of such action, an appeal to the Executive Council.
The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers as may be prescribed by the
Ordinances or the Regulations made under the Act.
The Pro Vice-Chancellor.- The Pro Vice-Chancellor may be appointed by the ViceChancellor with prior approval of the Pro-Chancellor in such manner and shall exercise
such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the statutes.
18. Deans of Faculties: - Deans of Faculties shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor in such
manner and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by
Statues.
19. The Registrar: (1) The Registrar may be appointed by the Vice Chancellor in such manner and on such
terms and condition as may be prescribed.
(2) All contracts shall be entered into and signed by the Registrar on behalf of the
University.
(3) The Registrar shall be responsible for the due custody of the records and the
common seal of the University and shall be bound to place before the Vice-Chancellor or any
other authority, all such information and documents as may be necessary for the transaction of
their business.
(4) The Registrar shall have the power to authenticate records on behalf the University
and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed or
may be required from time to time, by the Vice-Chancellor.
20. The Finance Officer: - The Finance Officer shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor in
such manner and shall exercise such power and perform such duties as may be prescribed.
21. Other Officers: - The manner of appointment, terms and condition of the service and
powers and duties of the other officers of the University shall be such as may be
prescribed.
CHAPTER IV
AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY
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22. Authorities of the University: - The following shall be the authorities of the University,
namely: (a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
The Board of Governors.
Executive Council.
The Academic Bodies.
(i) Academic Council
(ii) Faculty
(iii) Board of Studies
The Finance Committee and
Such other authorities as may be declared by the Statutes to be the authorities of
the University.
23. The Board of Governors and its Powers: - (1) The Board of Governors shall consist of: (a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
The Chancellor ________________Chairman
The Pro-Chancellor ____________Vice-Chairman
The Vice-Chancellor
Administrative Secretary in the
Higher Education Department
Two eminent educationalists and academicians not affiliated
with the University out of whom at least one will be a woman to be nominated by
the Pro-Chancellor.
Three members to be nominated by the SEAT & Smart Foundation NGOs
(2) The Board of Governors shall be the principal governing body of the University and
shall have the following powers, namely: (a)
To lay down policies to be pursued by the University.
(b)
To review decisions of the other authorities of the University if they are not in
conformity with the provision of this Act, or the Statutes or the rules.
To approve the budget and annual report of the University.
To make new or additional Statutes or amend or repeal the earlier Statutes and
rules.
To take decision about voluntary winding up of the University.
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
To approve proposals for submission to the State Government, and
To take such decision and steps as are found desirable for effectively carrying
out the objects of the University.
(3) The Board of Governors shall, meet at least twice a year at such time and place as the
Chancellor may think fit.
(4) The Quorum of the Board shall be six members.
24. The Executive Council: - (1) The Executive Council shall consist of: (a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The Vice-Chancellor.
Administrative Secretary of the Higher Education Department or his nominee not
below the rank of Additional Secretary
Two Professors of the University, by rotation on the basis of seniority for a period
of one year.
Two Deans of the faculties as nominated by the Chancellor.
The Vice-Chancellor shall be the Chairperson of the Executive Council.
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(2) The powers and functions of the Executive Council shall be such as may be prescribed.
25. The Academic Council: - (1) The Academic Council of the following persons, all of whom
shall be the Ex-officio members: (i)
The Vice-Chancellor of the University
(ii)
The Deans of faculty of the University;
(iii)
The Heads of Departments of the University having status of professors or
Readers;
Two members from the Constituent Colleges of the University by rotation to be
nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;
Two Professors from colleges of the University representing the subjects other
than those represented by the members nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; and
Registrar of the University who shall act as the Member-Secretary of the
Academic Council.
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(2) The Academic Council of the University shall have the powers to co-opt not more than five
persons possessing the special knowledge of subjects not otherwise adequately
represented on the Academic Council.
(3) The terms and conditions of the office of the co-opted members of the Academic Council
shall be such as may be prescribed by the statutes in this behalf.
26. The Finance Committee: - (1) The Finance Committee shall consist of: (a)
The Vice-Chancellor____________ Chairman.
(b)
The Finance Officer
(c)
Principal-Secretary/Secretary to the State Government in the Higher Education
Department or his nominee not below the rank of Additional Secretary to the
State Government.
Such other members as may be prescribed in the Statutes.
(d)
(2) The Finance Committee shall be the financial body of the University to take care of financial
matters and shall, subject to the provision of this Act, Rules, Statutes and Acts, co-ordinate and
exercise general supervision over the financial matters of the University.
27. Other Authorities: - The constitution, powers and functions of the other authorities of the
University shall be such as may be prescribed.
CHAPTER-V
STATUTES AND RULES
28. Statutes: - Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes may provide for any matter
relating to the University and staff, as given below: -
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)
The procedure for transaction of business of the Authorities of the University and the
composition of bodies not specified in this Act.
The operation of the general fund and the development fund.
The terms and conditions of appointment of the Vice-Chancellor, Registrar and the
Finance Officer and their powers and functions.
The mode of recruitment and the conditions of service of the other officers, teachers
and employees of the University.
The procedure for resolving disputes between the University and its officers, faculty
members, employees and students.
Creation, abolition or restructuring of departments and faculties.
The manner of co-operation with other Universities or Institution of Higher learning.
The procedure for conferment of honorary degrees.
Provisions regarding grant of freeships and scholarships.
Number of seats in different courses of studies and the procedure of admission of
students to such courses including reservation of the seats for students of Jammu &
Kashmir State.
The fee chargeable from students for various courses of studies.
Institution of fellowships, scholarships, studentships, freeships, medals and prizes.
Procedure for creation and abolition of posts and
Other matters which may be prescribed.
29. Statutes how made: - The Statutes shall be framed by the Board of Governors in
consultation with the Government.
30. Power to amend the Statutes: - The Board of Governors may make new or additional
Statutes or amend or repeal the Statutes in consultation with the State Government.
31. Rules: - Subjects to the provisions of this Act, the rules may provide for all or any of the
following matters, namely:(a) Admission of students to the University and their enrolment and continuance as
such;
(b) The courses of study to be laid down for all degrees and other academic distinctions
of the University;
(c) The award of degrees and other academic distinctions;
(d) The conditions of the award of fellowships, scholarships, studentships, medals and
prizes;
(e) The conduct of examinations and the conditions and mode of appointment and
duties of examining bodies, examiners, invigilators and moderators;
(f) The fee to be charged for admission to the examinations, degrees and other
academic distinctions of the University;
(g) The conditions of residence of the students at the University or a constituent
Colleges;
(h) Maintenance of discipline among the students of the University or a constituent
College; and
(i) All other matters as may be provided in the Statutes and rules under the Act.
32. Rules how made: - (1) The rules shall be made by the Board of Governors in consultation
with the Government
33. Power to amend rules: - The Board of Governors may make new or additional rules or
amend or repeal the rules under intimation to the Government.
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CHAPTER-VI
MISCELLANEOUS
34. Conditions of service of employees: (1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Every employee shall be appointed under a written contract, which shall be
kept in the University and a copy of which shall be furnished to the employee
concerned.
Disciplinary action against the students/employees shall be governed by the
procedure prescribed in the Statutes.
Any dispute arising out of the contract between the University and an employee
shall, at the request of the employee, be referred to a tribunal of arbitration
consisting of one member appointed by the Board of Management, one
member nominated by the employee concerned and an umpire appointed by
the Chancellor.
The decision of the tribunal in such matter shall be final; and
The procedure for the regulating the work of the tribunal shall be such as may
be prescribed.
35. Right to appeal: - Every employee or student of the University or of a constituent college
shall, notwithstanding anything contained in this Act have a right to appeal within such time
as may be prescribed, to the Executive Council against the decision of any officer or
authority of the University as the case may be, and thereupon the Executive Council may
confirm, modify or change the decision appealed against.
36. Provident Fund and Pension: - The University shall constitute for the benefit of its
employees such provident or pension fund and provide such insurance scheme as it may
deem fit in such manner and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed.
37. Disputes as to constitution of University authorities and bodies: - If any question arises
as to whether any person has been duly elected or appointed as or is entitled to be a
member of any authority or other body of the University, the matter shall be referred to the
Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final.
38 Constitution of Committees: - Whether any authority of the University is given power by
this Act or the Statutes to appoint committees, shall save as otherwise provided, consist of
any or all the members of the authority concerned and of such other persons, if any, as the
authority in each case thinks fit.
39. Filling up of Casual Vacancies: - Any casual vacancy among the members, other than exofficio members, of any Authority or body of the University shall be filled in the same manner
in which the member whose vacancy is to be filled up, was chosen, and the person filling the
vacancy shall be a member of such authority or body for the residue of the term for which
the person whose place he/she fills would have been a member.
40. Protection of action taken in good faith: - No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie
against any officer or other employee of the University for anything, which is done in good
faith or intended to be done in pursuance of the provisions of this Act, the Statutes or the
rules.
41. General fund: - (1) The University shall establish a general fund to which the following
amount shall be credited, namely: (a)
(b)
All fees which may be charged by the University;
All sums received from any other source;
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(c)
(d)
All contributions/donations made by the Smart Foundation;
All contributions/donations made in this behalf by any other persons or body,
which are not prohibited by any law for the time being in force;
(2) The funds credited to the general fund shall be applied to meet all recurring expenditure of
the University.
42. Development fund: - (1) The University shall also establish a development fund to which
the following funds shall be credited, namely: (a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Development fees which may be charged from the students;
All sums received from any other source for the development of the University;
All contributions/donations made by the Smart Foundation;
All contributions/donations made in this behalf by any other persons or body, which are
not prohibited by any law for the time being in force and
(e) All incomes received from the Permanent Endowment Fund.
(2) The funds credited to the development fund from time to time shall be utilized for the
development of the University.
43. Maintenance of fund: - The funds established under Sections 41, 42 and 43 shall, subject
to general supervision and control of the Board of Governors, be regulated and maintained
in such manner as may be prescribed.
44. Annual Report: - (1) The annual Report of the University shall be prepared under the
direction of the Executive Council and shall be submitted to the Board of Governors for its
approval.
(2) The Board of Governors shall consider the annual report in its meeting and may approve the
same with or without modification.
(3) A copy of the annual report duly approved by the Board of Governors shall be sent to Visitor
and the State Government before 31st December following close of the financial year in 31 st
March each year.
45. Account and Audit: - (1) The annual accounts and the balance sheet of the University shall
be prepared under the direction of the Executive Council and all funds accruing to or
received by the University from whatever source and all amount disbursed or paid shall be
entered in the accounts maintained by the University.
(2) The annual accounts of the University shall be audited by an auditor, who is a member of the
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (I.C.A.I.) every year.
(3) A copy of the annual accounts and the Balance sheet together with the Audit Report shall be
submitted to the Board of Governors well before 31 st December following close of the financial
year in 31st March each year.
(4) The annual accounts, the balance sheet and the audit report shall be
Board of Governors at its meeting.
considered by the
46. Mode of proof of University record. : - A copy of any receipt, application, notice, order,
proceeding or resolution of any authority or committee of the University or other documents
in possession of the University or any entry in the register duly maintained by the University,
if certified by the Registrar, shall be received as prima facie evidence of such receipt,
application, notice, order, proceeding, resolution of a document or the existence of entry in
the register and shall be admitted as evidence of the matters and transaction therein
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recorded where the original thereof would, if produced have been admissible in the
evidence.
47. Security: - (1) The Smart Foundation NGO shall pledge all moveable and immoveable
assets of the University up to a maximum value of Rs. 10.00 crores towards the
Government as a security to safeguard the interests of the students and employees of the
University in case of failure of the NGO to accomplish the objects of establishment of the
University or in case of winding up of the University for any reason whatsoever.
(2) If the funds referred to in sub-clause (1) are not sufficient to meet the expenditure as may
be required for safeguarding the interests of the employees/students of the University, the
same shall be met by disposing of the property or assets of the University or of the NGO by
the Government.
Statement of Objects and Reasons
The purpose of establishing the Mehboob-ul-Alam University is to provide
opportunities for education to a large section of population of the State, to
promote the education for the welfare and betterment of the society. The
university shall organize its activities in higher education to carry out research,
teaching and extension work. It shall spread education all over the country
without any discrimination on the grounds of caste, creed, gender and religion.
The goal will be achieved only with the cooperation and coordination of the
people at large. So that future generation could get benefit from the latest
teachings from the University.
Hence the Bill,
Sd/(Syed Farooq Ahmad Andrabi)
MLA
(Mr. Abdul Rahim Rather)
MLA