The INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY ACT, 1985

Sections

Section 1 — Short title and commencement.

(1) This Act may be called the Indira Gandhi National Open University Act, 1985.

(2) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

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  1. 1.Short title and commencement.
  2. 2.Definitions.
  3. 3.Establishment and incorporation of the University.
  4. 4.The objects of the University.
  5. 5.Powers of the University.
  6. 6.Jurisdiction.
  7. 7.University open to all classes, castes and creeds.
  8. 8.The Visitor.
  9. 9.Officers of the University.
  10. 10.The Vice-Chancellor.
  11. 11.The Pro-Vice-Chancellors.
  12. 12.The Directors.
  13. 13.The Registrars.
  14. 14.The Finance Officer.
  15. 15.Other officers.
  16. 16.Authorities of the University.
  17. 17.The Board of Management.
  18. 18.The Academic Council.
  19. 19.The Planning Board.
  20. 20.The Board of Recognition.
  21. 21.The Schools of Studies.
  22. 22.The Finance Committee.
  23. 23.Other authorities.
  24. 24.Statutes.
  25. 25.Statutes how made.
  26. 26.Ordinances.
  27. 27.Regulations.
  28. 28.Annual report.
  29. 29.Annual accounts, etc.
  30. 30.Conditions of service of employees.
  31. 31.Tribunal of Arbitration.
  32. 32.Provident and pension funds.
  33. 33.Disputes as to the constitution of the University authorities and bodies.
  34. 34.Filling of casual vacancies.
  35. 35.Proceedings of the University authorities or bodies not invalidated by vacancies.
  36. 36.Protection of action taken in good faith.
  37. 37.Mode of proof of University record.
  38. 38.Power to remove difficulties.
  39. 39.Transitional provisions.
  40. 40.Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations to be published in the Official Gazette and to be laid before Parliament.
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