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National Forensic Sciences University Act, 2020

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8
Sections
56

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Chapter I

Preliminary

3 sections
§ 1 Short title and commencement
§ 2 Declaration of National Forensic Sciences University as an institution of national importance
§ 3 Definitions
Chapter II

Establishment of University

8 sections
§ 4 Establishment and incorporation of University
§ 5 Effect of incorporation of University
§ 6 Objects of University
§ 7 Powers and functions of University
§ 8 Jurisdiction of University
§ 9 University to be open to all races, creeds and classes
§ 10 Admission of students
§ 11 Teaching at University
Chapter III

Authorities of University

22 sections
§ 12 Authorities of University
§ 13 Chancellor
§ 14 Court
§ 15 Board of Governors
§ 16 Powers of Board of Governors
§ 17 Terms of office of members of Board of Governors
§ 18 Academic Council
§ 19 Powers of Academic Council
§ 20 Officers of University
§ 21 Vice Chancellor
§ 22 Powers of Vice Chancellor
§ 23 Campus Directors
§ 24 Dean
§ 25 Executive Registrar
§ 26 Finance Officer
§ 27 Other officers
§ 28 Finance Committee
§ 29 Powers of Finance Committee
§ 30 Board for Affiliation and Recognition
§ 31 Other officers of University
§ 32 Grants by Central Government
§ 33 Grants by State Governments
Chapter IV

Accounts and Audit

4 sections
§ 34 Corpus of University
§ 35 Fund
§ 36 Accounts and audit
§ 37 Pension and provident funds
Chapter V

Annual Report and Appointments

2 sections
§ 38 Annual report of University
§ 39 Appointments of officers of University
Chapter VI

Statutes and Ordinance

4 sections
§ 40 Statutes
§ 41 Statutes how to be made
§ 42 Ordinances
§ 43 Ordinances how made
Chapter VII

Tribunal of Arbitration

2 sections
§ 44 Tribunal of Arbitration
§ 45 Redressal for debarment from examination and disciplinary action against students
Chapter VIII

Miscellaneous

11 sections
§ 46 Disputes as to constitution of authorities and bodies
§ 47 Power of Central Government to make rules in respect of matters relating to Board of Governors
§ 48 Acts and proceeding not to be invalidated by vacancies, etc
§ 49 University to be a public authority under Right to Information Act
§ 50 Protection of action taken in good faith
§ 51 Power of Central Government to issue directions
§ 52 Residuary provision
§ 53 Laying of rules, Statutes, Ordinances and notifications
§ 54 Power to remove difficulties
§ 55 Transitional provisions
§ 56 Repeal of Gujarat Act 17 of 2008

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