The University shall in the exercise of its powers have jurisdiction over the whole of India 1 [and to the Study Centres outside India].
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1. Added by Act 32 of 1997, s. 3, for "whole of India" (w.e.f. 29-8-1997).आगे पढ़ें / Continue reading
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Section 1 · Short title and commencement.Section 2 · Definitions.Section 3 · Establishment and incorporation of the University.Section 4 · The objects of the University.Section 5 · Powers of the University.Section 7 · University open to all classes, castes and creeds.Section 8 · The Visitor.Section 9 · Officers of the University.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 24 Oct 2026. Source metadata reports last modification: 2019-11-29. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.