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GOVERNMENT
SIKKIM
EXTRAORDINARY
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
GAZETTE
Gangtok Tuesday 29th June, 2021 No.157
GOVERNMENT OF SIKKIM
LAW & PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
GANGTO K
No. 15{L&PAD|2O21 Dated: 28.06.2021
NOTIFICATION
The following Act passed by the Sikkim Legislative Assembly and having received
assent of the Governor on 18th day of June,2021 is hereby published for general
information:-
rHE SIKKIM INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ACT, 2021
(ACT No. 13 OF 2021)
AN
ACT
to establish and incorporate a self-financing Private University under the name of "Sikkim
lnternational University" in the State of Sikkim sponsored by the Research and Gyan for
Noble Upliftment Trust with emphasis on providing high quality education supplemented with
industrial internship and professional training, relevant education in the area of Engineering,
Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Technology, Medical Science and Paramedical Science,
Management, Technical, Finance and Accounting, Commerce, Humanities, Languages and
Communication, Applied and Performing Arts, Education, Law, Social Science, Agriculture,
Veterinary and related areas through regular, external, part time, online and distance education
mode and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Be it enacted by the
lndia as follows:-
Short title and 1. (1)
commencement
Legislature of Sikkim in the Seventy-second Year of the Republic of
This Act may be called "The Sikkim lnternational University Act,
2021."
(2) lt shall extend to the whole of Sikkim.
(3) lt shall come into force on such date as the State Government may,
by notification in the Official'Gazette, appoint.
Definitions 2. ln this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,
"Academic Council" means the Academic Council of the University ;
"Acf' means the Sikkim lnternational University Act, 2021 ;
"Affiliated colleges' means a college of an lnstitution affiliated to the
University ;
"Annual report" means the annual report of the University as
prepared under the Act ;
"Authorities' means the authorities constituted under Section 18;
"Board of Governors" means the Board of Governors of the
University ;
(n "Board of Management" means the Board of Management of the
University ;
(8) "Chancellor" means the Chancellor of the University appointed under
this Act ;
(9) "Community College" means an institute established by the
University for the purpose of an alternative systern of education
which aims to empower individuals through appropriate skill
development leading to gainful employment ;
(10) "Constituent College" means a College or an lnstitution established
and managed by the University ;
(11) "Distance Education System" means the system of imparting
education through all mode of education such as lnformation
Technology, Communication and other media such as Multimedia,
Broadcasting, Telecasting, Online over Continental lnternational,
other interactive methods, email, internet, computer, interactive talk
by e-Learning, correspondence course, seminar, contact program or
a combination of any two or more of such means, through any
mode of technology assisted learning for academic, research and
training in any field under blended learning pattern etc. ;
(12) "Educational Trust" means Research and Gyan for Noble Upliftment
Trust ;
(13) "Employee" means employee appointed by the University and
includes teacher and other staff of the University or of a constituent
college and Study Center ;
(14) "Endowment fund" means the fund created by the University;
(15) "External Student" means students studying regular program but due
to lack of financial resources or non-availability of time,
accommodation or for any other reason unable to attend full-time
course or staying at remote places far away from the University,
Constituent college, and its affiliated colleges ;
(16) "Faculty" means Faculty of the University or of a constituent College
and study Centres;
(1)
(2)
(3)
(5)
(6)
(4)
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(17) "Fund" means the fund of the University ;
(18) "lndustry Based Learning Program (IBLP)" means program offered
by the University in collaboration with the industry ;
(19) "lnformation and Counseling Centre" means centre established or
recognized by the University for the purpose of advising, counseling
or for rendering any other academic or counseling or placement
servtces ;
(20) "notification" means notification published in the Official Gazette ;
(21) "Official Gazette" means the Gazette of Sikkim ;
(22) "Officer" means Officer of the University ;
(23) "Off-campus Centre" means a centre of the University established
by it outside the main campus operated and maintained as its
constituent unit, having the University's complement facilities, faculty
and staff within the state or outside the state ;
(24) "Off-Shore Carnpus" means a campus of the private University
established by it outside the country, operated and maintained as its
constituent unit, having the University's complement of facilities,
faculty and statf ;
(25) "Online Education" means offering regular courses to external
students through Online over internet portal, other interactive
methods, email, computer, interactive talk-back, e-learning, etc.;
(26) "prescribed" means prescribed by the rules, regulations or statutes
under the Act ;
(27) "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 ;
(28) "Pro-chancellor" means Pro-chancellor of the University;
(29'l "Pro-Vice-Chancellor'' means Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University;
(30) "Public Private Partnership (PPP)" means the programs run under
public private partnership (PPP) with the Government and semi-
Government Organization ;
(31) "Regional Centre" means a centre established or maintained by the
University for the purpose of coordinating and supervising the work
of students and for rendering any other assistance including training,
conducting contact classes and administering examinations required
by the students and for performing such other function as may be
conferred on such centre by the Board of Management;
(32) "Registrar" means Registrar of the University appointed under the
Act ;
(33) "Regulation and Statutes" means the regulation and statues of the
University ;
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Establishment 3.(1)
of the University
(2\
(34) "Schedule" means the schedule appended to this Act ;
(35) "Sponsoring Body" means Research and Gyan for Noble Upliftment
Trust;
(36) "State Government' means the State Government of Sikkim;
(37) "Teacher" means a Professor, Associate Professor , Assistant
Professor, and Lecturer or such other person as may be appointed
or visiting for imparting education or conducting research in the
Universlty or in the constituent College or institution and includes the
Principal of a constituent College of lnstitution, in conformity with the
norms prescribed by the Board of Management;
(38) "On-demand Examination" means examination taken by the
University in online or offline mode in and outside campus of the
University as and when the student is ready for it ;
(39) "Training Centre" means a centre established and maintained by the
University for the purpose of advising, counseling or for rendering
any other a*sistance required by the students used in the context of
distance, online and external education ;
(40) "University" means The Sikkim lnternational University established
under this Act ;
(41) "Vice-Chancellor'' means Vice-Chancellor of the University.
There shall be established a University in the name of "The Sikkim
lnternational University".
The headquarters of the University shall be at Sikkim. The main
campus of the University shall be opened at Sikkim and other
campuses at any other place in and outside the country and it may
have Regional Centres, Study Centres, lnformation Centres,
Community College and Counseling Centres subject to the approval
of Board of Management in this regard.
The University shatl run the courses in online, offline, regular,
lndustry based learning, part-time, external students, other means or
mode of providing education and betterment of society deating with
backwardness with the approval of the Board of Management.
The University shall conduct the examination in Online and Offline
mode and at different location where deemed fit in the interest of the
student and where the number of the students appearing is much
higher.
The Chancel[or, the Vice-Chancellor, members of the Board of
Governors, members of the Board of Management and the
Academic council holding office as such in the University so
established, shall constitute a body corporate and can sue and be
sued in the name of the University.
On the establishment of the University, ownership of land and oiher
movable and immovable properties acquired, created, taken on long
term lease, arranged or built by the Sikkim lnternational University
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(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Objectives of
the University
4. The
(i)
for the purpose of the University in the State of Sikkim shall vest in
the sponsoring body i.e., The Research and Gyan for Noble
Upliftment Trust:
Provided that nothing in this section shall prevent the University
from creating of endowment fund for research and development from
Public Sector Units owned by the Central Government and other
Central or State Research Bodies, etc.:
Provided further that the Sikkim lnternational University shall
strictly adhere to the rule and regulation, norms and standards,
procedures and guidelines, etc., of the University Grants Commission
or UGC (Establishment of and Maintenance of standards in Private
Universities) Regulations, 2003 and any such rules and regulations,
norms and standards procedures and guidelines, etc., of the
University Grants commission or UGC issued frorn time to time.
objectives for which the University is established shall be:-
to design and run courses at Pre-University Certificate, short term
certificate, Diploma, Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral Degree levels
in the University, lnstitutes, college, campuses and study centers
established by the University in and outside the country;
to provide instruction, teaching, training and research in various
branches and specialized f ields of vocational Education, Skill
Development, Engineering, Physical Science, Life Sciences,
Technology, Medical Science and Paramedical Management,
Technical, Finance and Accounting, Commerce, Humanities
Languages, and Communication, Applied and Performing Arts,
Sports, Education, Law, Social Science, Agriculture Veterinary and
related areas and subjects and to make provisions for research,
advancement and dissemination of knowledge therein ;
to conducts courses and programs on a priority basis under the
following faculties like Faculties of Engineering and Technology for
conducting Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Master of Technology
(M.Tech) and Doctor of Philosophy/Doctor of Science (Ph.D/D.Sc.)
level programs in different branches of engineering. Faculty of
Medical Sciences for conducting Bachelor in Medicine (MD/MS) and
Doctor of philosophy/ Doctor of Science (Ph.D/D.Sc.) and level
programs in modern Medical Sciences besides Degree and Diploma
level programs in Ayurveda,Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy and
other i ndi genous /alternative/complementary/Polytech nic system of
treatment and Para-medical sciences including medical laboratory
technology, radiology imaging technology, physiotherapy,
occupational therapy, optometry, healthcare and hospital
administration. Faculty of Applied Science for conducting Bachelor's,
Master's and Doctoral degree level programs in the area of
Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Ecology, Environment, Disaster
Management, Sustainable Development, Bioinformatics, Geo-
informatics, Biotechnology, .Nanotechnology, etc.; Faculty of Social
Science for conducting Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral Degree
o
(i )
J
level programs in the area of
.History, Geography, poriticar science,Engrish, Hindi, pubric Administration, roJcliion, Journarism andMass communication, Economicr, iorprl"i s.i"n"e, BusinessAdministration, Hotel Manaoemer
Governance, Tribal Develo
lnformation Science, Coun
Veterinary, etc. Faculty of La
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor o
Computer Application etc. (B
B.Ped/Dip. in elementary ed
Master of Science/Master
Administration/Master of Law
and Doctor of philosophy/D
in different areas of laws inc
Rights, Anti-terror Law, besid
Para-legal services and c
Philosophy/Doctor of Letters
areas, also pre_Universit
Secondary School Certifica
Vocational Education (B.Voc
(M.Voc) ;
(iv) to establish a campus in the
centres, campuses, examinati
shore campuses and Regi
Constituent Colleges, lnform-a
places in lndia and abroad, sub
as may be applicable from time
(v) to transfer the appropriate techn?rogy deveroped by the University orits institution to institution in rndia is wett as oir,", countries and tointroduce e-governance with effective management system ;(vi) to imprement pubrication and educationar programs for motivating,educating and for benefiting both the teaching community and thestudent in particular and thelociety in g"nerut i
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(vii) to provide regurar and externar education program in rndia and
pondence and all modes of
tem (LMS)/Computer Based
I be opened to run Distance
te c h n o r o s y a s s i st e d r e a r n i n s,",. :1rT# l:,,i : :: :.T ;:r,,,"T ffi iJany field under blended learning pattern etc.;
(viii) to institute degrees, diplomas, pre-university certificates, certificatesand other academic distinction on the basis of examination, or anyother method of evaluation;
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(ix) to collaborate with other colleges or Universities, research
institutions, industry associations, professional associations or any
other organizations in lndia or abroad; to conceptualize, design and
develop, run specific educational and research programs, training
programs and exchange programs for students, faculty members
and others;
(x) to disseminate knowledge through seminars, conferences,
executive education programs, community development programs,
publication and training programs;
(xi) to undertake programs for the training and development for faculf,T
members and teacher of the University and other lnstitutions of
lndia and abroad;
(xii) to undertake collaborative research with similar organization in
lndia and abroad;
(xiii) to create higher level of intellectual abilities through various
Directorates, Development councils, Education committees, etc.;
(xiv) to provide consultancy to industry, Government, public and private
organization;
(xv) to create an lndustry-Academia partnership by inviting lndustry in
the University campus and University centers for mutual benefits
and for the benefits of External students enrolled by the University;
(xvi) to recognize any institution or organization which conducts
specified studies, by the Board of Management as a community
college for such purpose and in such manner and subject to such
conditions as may be prescribed by the statutes;
(xvii) to conduct examination on demand through offline as well as
online mode in lndia and abroad for regular campus, external and
distance education programs and to establish and maintain within
the University or elsewhere, such class rooms, laboratories and
libraries, as the University may consider necessary;
(xviii) to start industry integrated and collaborative programs through
training centres, Community Colleges, Colleges, Campuses, and e-
learning centres;
(xix) to impart instruction relating to a course or program of study
through one or more modes which may include formal, non-formal,
face-to-face, research, part-time, open, online, virtual, distance,
external, continuing and regular modes of teaching and learning;
(xx) to pursue any other related objective as may be prescribed by the
state Government or the University;
(xxi) to engage in any kind of educational activity for the betterment of
the society;
(xxii) to confer honorary degrees;
(xxiii) to award associate degre'es, diplomas and certificate programs
through various modes of "learning and examination methods;
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Powers of the
University
(xxiv) to decide the syllabus on CBSE (Central Board of Secondary
Education) method for the Pre-University foundation course which
is equivalent to Secondary School Certificate and Pre-University
Certificate which is equivalent to Higher Secondary School
Certificate of Sikkim State Education Boards and other education
boards of lndia and abroad and also of Pre-University Certificate
(Part 1) which is equivalent to part one (standard 11) of Higher
Secondary School Certificate of Sikkim State Education Boards
and other education boards of lndia and abroad;
(xxv) to give external education to student from lndia and abroad who
cannot do regular studies due to lack of financial resources, socio-
economic problem or non-availability of time to attend full courses
as they stay at remote place far away from the University, its
Constituent Colleges and affiliated Colleges;
(xxvi) to establlsh Community Colleges for alternative system of
education, which aim to empower the individuals, through
appropriate skill development leading to gainful employment and to
admit institutes of Higher Learning to the privilege of the University
as approved according to statutes and regulations made under this
Act ;
(xxvii) to do all things necessary or expedient to promote the above
objectives.
5. The University shall have the following powers, namely;-
(i) to establish, maintain, affiliate and recognize such Regional
Centres, Training Centres, Campuses, lnformation Centres, Online
Centres, Off-campus Centres and off-shore campuses. Skill
knowledge provides national coordinator, learning resource
provider, application collection centres, constituent college, affiliated
colleges, Regional Centres, Communities College as may be
determined by the Board of Management of the University;
(ii) to confer Certificate, Pre-University Certificate, Degrees, Diplomas,
Masters, Doctoral programs or other academic distinctions;
(iii) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships and prizes;
(iv) to institute and confer honorary degrees as may be prescribed;
(v) to launch any academic and research programs and courses in
discipline of education which are deemed suitable for meeting the
objective;
(vi) to run and provide lnstruction, Teaching, Training and Research in
various branches and specialized field of Vocational Education,
Skill Development, Engineering, Physical Science, Life Sciences,
Technology, Medical Science and Paramedical Management,
Technical, Finance and Accounting, Commerce, Humanities,
Languages and Communication, Applied and Performing Arts,
Education, Law, Social Science, Agriculture, Veterinary and related
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areas and subjects and to make provisions for research,
advancement and dissemination of knowledge therein;
(vii) to determine, demand and receive fees, bills, invoices and collect
charges to fulfill the objectives of the University;
(viii) to make provision for extracurricular activities for students and
employees;
(ix) to appoint the faculties, teachers, officers and employees of the
University or a constituent college, affiliated colleges, Regional
centres, Communities College, Study centres and Campuses,
School and to establish, maintain and recognize such Regional
centres, Study centres and Campuses, Off-campuses centres and
off-shore campuses, School located in lndia and abroad;
(x) to receive grant from the State Government and other funding
organization, donations and gift of any kind and to acquire, hold,
manage, rnaintain, lease, mortgage and dispose off any movable or
immovable property, including trust and endowment properties for
the'purpose of the University or a constituent college, or a
Regional Centre or an Off-campus or a Study or Training Centre
with prior approval of the sponsoring body;
(xi) to receive grants, subvention, subscription, donations and gifts for
achieving the objectives of the University;
(xii) to purchase, or lease or accept as gift or otherwise any land or
building or works which may be necessary or convenient for the
purpose of the University;
(xiii) to execute conveyances, transfer, conveyance, mortgages, leases,
licenses and agreements in respect of property, movable or
immovable, including Government securities belonging to the
University or to acquire same for the purpose of the University;.
(xiv) to enter into agreements with the Central Government, State
Government, the University Grants Commission or other authority
for receiving grants;
(xv) to accept grant of money, securities or property of any kind of
such terms and conditions as may be deemed expedient, to draw
and accept, to make and endorse, to discount and negotiate,
Government and other promissory notes, bills of exchange,
cheques or other negotiable instrument;
(xvi) to raise and borrow money on mortgage, promissory note or on
other obligations or securities based upon any of the properties
and assets of the University with or without any securities and
upon such term and conditions as it may think fit and to pay out
of the fund of the University, all expenditures incidental to the
raising of money and to repay and redeem any such money
borrowed and to invest the fund of the University or money
entrusted to the University in such other securities and in such
manner as it may deem fit from time to time and transpose any
such investment;
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(xvii) to confer certificates, pre-University certificates, pre_Engineeringcertificates, Degrees, Dipromas, rvru=i"irr'a"nd Doctorar programsor other academic distinction, ,*"iJ"o o-y tne University andautomaticary recognized f.or tne puipole" i emptoyment in postand service under ihe state and cenirai clr"rnrent, which sha,O" ,"":,r^l,i:g j:l the purpose of further education in otherUniversities and higher learning institutes;-.."'
(xviii) to create and manage the halls and places of residence forstudents, officers, ficurties, t"u.n"i"-rii
"rployees of theUniversity or a constituent corege o, oin",, partners of theUniversity at the main campus and o*,er carnpuses in rndia andabroad; to supervise and contror the residentiar facirities, and toregurate disciprine among the student and a, categories ofemproyeel a.nd to ray oo*n .onoirionJ'of service of suchemployees including their code of
"onOr.i;.'-
,
(xix) to create.lndustry-Academia..partnership
to concept ualize,innovatedesign, deverop, deriver, or'",. *or[ i,i,"grri"o rearning ,ronr"ri,training programs and iese.arch prograil ; subject which theUniversity may deem fit for tne puipoJe. ;; ;.y be agreed upon,
ffi""::Lrt;ifl",,no
condition as the univelitv may, rrom time to
(xx) to create academic, administrative and support staff and othernecessary post; sponsoring
!?0, 9un uppoinifart_time, temporary,contractuar staff from tirie to time 16i ,rJoth administrativeteaching and research work;
rv rvr olrru(Jr'rr aqmtntstrative,
(xxi) to strategies ailiance or co-operation with other University orinstitution_oftrigher rearning'in any prn oilrre worro for specifiededucational and research [rogr"r., duat degree programs, jointdegree programs and exchange progrrr. f-o,. students, facurtymembers etc. and to cooperate ano colraborate with otherUniversity and institutions in such mann;;;;; for such purposesas the University may determine trom tin#i" ,ir",
(xxii) to offer program on distance Jearning, externar, online, duar modeeducation,and continuing educatio]r 0"r""-lro the manner inwhich such progru, ,r""oiOereO bt th";irersity; to provideonrine education in such subjects and in *r"n'runners as may bespecified by the Academic Cfuncil of the Urir"r"ity,
provided that the university may for this purpose estabrishresource centres and cortaborate'with
"r,ii"L'iroviders in variouspart of the country and abroao,
(xxiii) to recognize and conduct refresher course, orientation courses,workshops, semrnars and other programs for industry executive,teachers, deveropers of courseware, evaruation, other academic staff,for working adurts ano otneis ir,rorgi, executive'Jucation centres;(xxiv) to determine standard of admission to the university, constituentco'eges, Regionar centr'es, off-campur"c"'n,r"", off_shore
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campuses, Community Colleges, Study Centres, Schools etc.
with the approval of the Acedamic Council;
(xxv) to make special provision for students belonging to the State of
Sikkim for admission in any course of the University or in a
constituent College, affiliated college, School, Regional Centres,
Off-campus Centres, Off-shore campus or Study Centres;
(xxvi) to prescribe courses for Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree,
Doctor of Philosophy / Doctor of Science and related Research
Degrees and Such other related degrees Diplomas, Certificates,
etc.;
(xxvii) to provide for the preparation of instructional materials, including
films, cassettes, tapes, video cassettes, Compacts Discs/Video
Compact Disc/Digital Versatile Discs (CDs/VCDs/DVDs) and
other software relating to the University and its various courses;
(xxviii) to recognize examination, course or period of study (whether in
full in part) of other Universities, lnstitutions or other places of
higher learning as equivalent to examinations, course of periods
of study in the University and to withdraw such recognition at
any time;
(xxix) to create lndustry-Academia partnership by inviting industry in the
University campus and other University Centres for mutual
benefits and to recognize any organization situated in and outside
the country, which conducts research or specified studies for
such purpose and in such a manner and subject to such
conditions as may be prescribed in the statutes;
(xxx) to raise, collect, subscribe and borrow with prior approval from
the sponsoring body whether on the security of the property of
the University or its money for the purpose of the University;
(xxxi) to enter into, carry out, vary or cancel contracts;
(xxxii) to make, amend or cancel the regulations, ordinance, schedules
and statues to fulfill the objectives of the University;
(xxxiii) to do all such other acts or things whether incidental to the
powers aforesaid or not, as may be necessary to further the
objective of the University;
(xxxiv) to run programs and courses in any of the lndian or Foreign
languages where deemed fit in the interest of the students;
(xxxv) to run various educational courses and programs for external
students of lndia and abroad, to hold examination in and outside
the country and to grant diplomas or certificate and confer
degrees or other academic distinctions, subject to University
Grants Commission (UGC) rules and regulations, on person who:
(a) have pursued a course of study in the University or in the
approved institution or in associated industry as external
students or under online education system; or
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(b) have carried on research in the University or in theapproved institutions or as externar students or under workintegrated learning system;
(xxxvi) the University shail have..power to get into coilaborations andagreements of articuration, and p"rogression with reputedUniversity and rnstitution in tnoia anJiiro*o and arso admitrnstitutes of Higher Learning t" tn" piirr;g" of the University asapproved lnstitution;
(xxxvii) to honor educationat starwarts and persons of acadernic eminencewith the decoration of professo, ini"rir*;" "
(xxxviii)to decide^"?-"."*:.progr?.m and subjects, arso to conductexamination to provide resurts, certiricate lnd other instrumentsfor various programs and courses and to conduct examination ondemand through offrine as we, as onrine mode in rndia andabroad for regurar campus, externar and distance educationprograms and to estabrish and maintuin *itnin the University orersewhere, such ctass rooms, raboratories and ribraries, as theUniversity may consider necessary;
(xxxix) to decide th,e fees of the course, programs and other activities;(xl) to award associate's degrees, diplomas, and other activitiesthrough onrine or offrine ex'aminatioi ,"tnrir Ly various modes of
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including external education
"nJ
ontii" education or duat
(xli) to decide the education activity of the pwhich is equivalent to Secondary SchoUniversity Certificate (Arts) which isSecondary Sch
(Commerce) wl
Certificate (Cor rer Se-condary School
which is equiv c"{t]f,l:r1".(Science)
(Science) of Sikkim State e_ougati91 r"rrj,J"::H:::J[:,il;boards of rndia and abroao pre-unil;itertificate
(part 1)which i"
"gry?rent-to part one ot nigrrei s""onoury schoorcertificate of sikkim State Education B;;r;; Jno otne, educationboards of rndia and abroad. curricurrr;; syrabi of thesecourses sha, be as per the Board of seconoary Education(CBSE) pattern;
(xlii) to raunch any new course which is in demand or suitabre as perthe requirements of students and determin" it. duration and fees,with the objective of promoting the werfar" ,r in" students and thesociety and to design or change course as per the new educationpolicies implemented from time to time;
(xliii)
l;,rt,]:r,"d
take loans for the objectives risted in section 4 of
(xliv) to crearry set apart the academic activities of the University fromthe activities of the sponsoring booy-ur't'.ponsoring body
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(xlv)
(xlvi)
(xlvii)
(xlviii)
(Research and Gyan for Noble Upliftment Trust (RGNUT) may,
by order in writing, annul any proceeding of the University which
is not in conformity with this Act, the Statutes or the Regulations
and also give directions to the University which shall be binding
on all the University authorities. The sponsoring body can review
the working of the University, by appointing one or more persons
to monitor the proper functioning of the University, Colleges,
lnstitutions, etc. maintained by it on the basis of their report and
can pass necessary order to promote the improvement of the
University, which shall be binding upon all authorities of the
University;
to provide for dual degrees, diplomas or certificates vis-d-vis
other universities on reciprocal basis within and outside the
country;
to provide consultancy services;
to run program under Public Private Partnership (PPP) with the
Government and semi-Government Organizations;
to offer lndustry and Work Based Learning Program (l&WBLP)
and carried on research in the University or in the approved
lnstitutions as an external students or under industry and work
integrated learning system;
to offer vocational courses which is equivalent to all the lndian
state Councils of Vocational Training, skill education and National
Council for Vocational Training (NCVT). Certificate courses are
also equivalent to courses run by lndustrial Training lnstitute and
lndustrial Training Centre of the State Government and Central
Government. Curriculum and syllabi of these courses shall be as
per the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) pattern;
to do all things necessary or expedient to exercise the above
power, and to appoint, either on contact or otherwise, visiting
professors, emeritus professors, consultants, fellows, scholars,
artists, course writers and such other person who may contribute
to the advancement of the objectives of the University;
to carry out all such other activitles as may be necessary or
feasible in the furtherance of the objectives of the University.
(xlix)
6. The University shall be open to all persons irrespective of class, caste,
creed, religion, language or gender:
Provided that nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent the
University from making special provisions for admission to students of the
State. Accordingly, special consideration shall be provided by the
University to ensure the specific interest of the inhabitant of the State of
Sikkim in view of its location and the stated objective to serue the interest
of the State in particular, for which the University shall make appropriate
provisions to the extent permissible by law or in consultation with the
State Government from time to tiine:
o
o
University open
to all classes,
castes, creed,
religion,
language and
gender
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Special
provision for
safeguarding the
interest of the
bonafide
students of the
State
National and
lnternational
Accreditations
Campuses
mtc courses and employment for allplicable.
sue and be sued in the name
(3) The Board of Governors shalrdegr,og tne usage of rand, buirding andother properties acquired for the.unirer"itv,-*ij"n sha, be based onthe primary consideiation of the benefits Jt'tn""University.
10.The following shall be the officers of the University:
(a) Chancellor;
(b) Pro-Chancellor;
(c) Vice-Chance!lor;
(d) proVice_Chancellor;
(e) Registrar;
Officers of the
University
The Chancellor 11.(1)
of the
University
e)
(f) Controller of Examinations; and
(g) Such other persons as may be prescribed to the Officers of
the University.
The Chairperson of the Sponsoring body shall be the Chancellor of
the University.
The Chancellor shall be the head of the University.
The Chancellor shall preside at the meeting of the Board of
Governors and also preside at the convocations of the University for
conferring Degrees, Diplomas, Designations or Certificates.
On the basis of the information received, if he or she is satisfied
that any order, proceeding or decision taken by any other authority
of the University is not in conformity with the Act, or the Regulations
or Rules prescribed, the Chancellor may issue such directions as
he or she may deem fit in the interest of the University which shall
be binding on all concerned. Chancellor has veto power over any
decision taken by the authority, officers or committees. He can
change, hold or modify the decision taken by authority, officers or
committees.
The Chancellor shall have the following powers, namely:-
(a) to call for any information or records, to decide the agenda of
the meeting of University authorities, to modify or correct the
rules, regulations, statutes, etc. passed by the authorities of
the Universities and to submit the copy of Regulation and the
Statutes of the University to the State Government to be
notified in the Official Gazette;
(b) to appoint the Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Registrar,
teaching, non-teaching staff and Officers of the University for a
period of 3 (three) years at his or her discretion and thereafter
subject to the procedures of appointment as provided under
this Act;
(c) to remove the Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellor. Registrar,
teaching, non-teaching staff and Officers of the University at
his or her discretion;
(d) to approve the Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Dean,
Registrar and Officers of the University, subject to the
procedures as laid down under this Act;
(e) to do all things necessary or expedient to exercise the powers
and objectives of the University and he shall be non attending
Chairman of all the committee made by this Act or Statutes.
He shall use his veto power on the decision taken by any
committee, board, council or officers of the University;
(f) to nominate Chairman of all the Committees and Boards;
(g) in absence of the Chairman of all the committees, Chancellor
may nominate any expert as the head of the committee or
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(3)
(4)
(5)
The Pro-
Chancellor
may himserf head alr the committee, board and councir of theUniversity.
(h)
;1;t
otner powers as may be conferred on him or her by this
12'(1) The pro-chanceror sha, be appointed by the Trust for a period offour years.
(21 The chancellor may delegate any authority to the pro-chancellor forthe smooth functioning of tne University.
(3) The Pro-chancellor shall assist the chancellor in discharging his orher duties and preside at the convocation in his or her absence.
(4't The Pro-chancellor may in writing under his or her hand addressedto the Chancellor, resign from hisLr ner otfice.
(s) The pro-chanceilor wiil be the head of the Board of Governors inthe absence of the Chancellor.
Method of 13'(1) The vice-chancellor, pro-Vice-chancellor and Registrar of theremovar of University shail be removed by the chancelror, on thevice-chancellor' recommendation of a committee consisting of three person of whomPro-Vice-
chanceror, and 8:iiH *.":il1?:fl"tJr:H"?l;t"",if', tn" by the BoarJ or
Registrar
e't The committee shall forward.the finding of the enquiry to thechanceror together with a concise tatemJniwithout any prejudicetowards or against the person conc red.
(3) Finding of the committee shalr be mandatory for consideration bythe chanceilor. However, the recommendation of the committeeshall not be binding upon the Chancellor
The Vice- U.(1) The Vice_Chancellor shall be appoiChancellor of the Chancellor, subject to the minthe University both educational and otherwise
Commission (UGC) norms applica
regard.
(2| The vice-chanceror sha, be appointed by the chanceror for a termof three years:
provided that after
vice-chanceilor shart ears the
exceeding one year, the erm not
the exciptionit case
-of
a re_appoin Zrli:rJappointment shalt be foilowed.
(3) The vice-chanceilor shail be the principar executive and academicofficer of the University and shail exercise generar supervision andcontror over the affairs of th.e University;;J give effect to thedecisions of the authorities of .the University.
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The Pro-Vice-
Chancellor
(4) lf in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor it is necessary to take
immediate action on any matter for which powers are conferred on
any other authority by or under this Act, he or she may take such
action as deemed necessary and shall at the earliest opportunity
thereafter report his or her action to such officers or authority as
would have in the ordinary course dealt with the matter.
(5) lf in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor any decision of any authority
of the University is outside the powers conferred by this Act, or is
likely to be prejudicial to the interests of the University, he or she
shall request the concerned authority to revise its decision within
seven days from the date of decision, whereupon such matter shall
be referred to the Chancellor and his decision thereon shall be final.
(6) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise other powers and perform such
other duties as may be laid down by the Act or as may be
delegated to him by the Board of Governors or the Chancellor, as
the case may be.
(7) The Vice-Chancellor shall preside at the convocation of the
University in the absence of the Chancellor and the Pro-Chancellor
shall preside in the absence of the Vice-Chancellor for conferring
degrees, diplomas or certificates.
(8) The Chancellor is empowered to remove the Vice-Chancellor after
due enquiry. lt shall be open to the Chancellor to suspend the Vice-
Chancellor during the enquiry depending upon the seriousness of the
charges, as he may deem fit.
15.(1i The Pro-Vice Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor for a
term of three years in such manner and shall exercise such powers
and perform such functions as may be prescribed, subject to the
minimum standards of qualifications, both educational and otherwise,
of the University Grants Commission (UGC) norms applicable from
time to time in this regard.
(21 The Pro-Vice-Chancellor appointed under sub-section (1) shall
discharge his or her duties in addition to his or her other duties.
(3) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall assist the Vice-Chancellor in
discharging his or her duties as and when required by the Vice-
Chancellor.
(4) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall get honorarium of such amount as
may be determined by the sponsoring body.
(5) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be the head of the Board of
Management in the absence of the Vice-Chancellor.
16.(1) The terms and conditions relating to the appointment of the Registrar
shall be made by the Chancellor.
(2') All contracts shall be signed and all documents and records shall be
authenticated by the Registr3r on behalf of the University.
The Registrar
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(3) The Registrar shall exercise such others powers and perform such
other duties as may be prescribed or may be required from time to
time, by the Chancellor and the Board of Governors:
(4) 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 chancellor, the vice-chancellor, the pro-vice-
chancellor or any other authority, all such information and
documents as may be necessary for transaction of their business.
(5) The Registrar shall without prefudice to the powers, functlons and
duties under sub-sections (1), (2), (3) and (4):
(a) comply with all directions and orders of the Chancetlor and the
Board of Governors;
(b) be the custodian of the records, common seal and such other
property of the University as the Board of Management shall
commit to his charge;
(cI issue all notice covering meetings of the Board of
Managernent, the Acadernic Council, the Finance Committee,
the Faculties, the Board of Studies and of any Committee,
appointed by the authorities of the University;
(d) keep the minutes of all the Meetings of Board of Management,
the Acadernic council, the Finance committee, the faculties
and any Committee appointed by the authorities of the
University and conduct the official correspondence of the
Board of Management and the Academic Council;
(e) supply the Chancellor with the copies of the agenda of the
meetings of the Authorities of the University as soon as they
are issued for his final approval or concurrence and the
minutes of such meetings ordinarily within a month of holding
of the meetings;
(0 act as the custodian of the records, common seal and such
other movable property of the University he may destroy,
demolish and dismantle any movable property which is old,
spoiled, damaged, impair property like unused records,
common seal, answer paper of student who has passed two
years ago;
(g) call a meeting of the Board of Management forthwith in an
emergency, when neither the Vice-chancellor nor the officers
duly authorized, is able to act and take decisions for carrying
on the work of the University;
(h) be directly responsible to the chancellor, vice-chancellor and
Pro-Vice-chancellor for the proper discharge of his duties and
functions; and
(i) perform such other duties as may be assigned, from time to
time, by the Chancellor and the Board of Management.
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The first Registrar shall, in consultation with the Chancellor, make
such statutes and regulations as may be necessary for the proper
functioning of the University. The University shall submit the
regulations and statutes to the State Government for notification by
publication in the Official Gazette;
ln the event of the post of the Registrar remaining vacant for any
reason, it shall be open to the Chancellor to authorize any officer in
the service of the University to exercise such powers, functions,
and duties of the Registrar as the Chancellor deems fit.
17.The manner of appointment, terms and conditions of service and power
and duties of the other officers of the University shall be as authorized by
the Chancellor.
18.The following shall be the authorities of the University:
(6)
(7)
Other Officers
Authorities of
the University
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(J)
The Board of Governors;
The Board of Management;
The Academic Council;
The Finance Committee;
The Board of Online Education Council;
The Board of College Development Council;
The Board of External Education Council;
The Board of Vocational and Skill Development Education
Council;
The Board of Pre-University Education, and
Such other authorities as may be declared by the statutes under
this Act.
Members of the
Board of
Governors
19.The Board of Governors of the University shall consist of the following
members, namely:-
The Chancellor;
The Pro-Chancellor;
The Vice- Chancellor;
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor;
The Secretary ln-charge of Education Department, Government of
Sikkim or his nominee not below the rank of a Joint Secretary;
Two nominees of the Chancellor; and
Three nominees of the sponsoring body.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(0
(g)
Members of the 20.(1) The Board of Management shall consist of the following members,
Board of namely:-
Management
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(a) The Chancellor;
(b) The Pro-Chancellor;
(c) TheVice-Chancellor;
(d) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor;
(e) The Registrar;
(f) Finance Officer;
(g) One nominee of the sponsoring body;
(h) One nominee of the Chancellor.
(2J The Chancellor shall be the chairperson of the Board of
Management.
(3) ln the absence of the Chancellor, the Pro-Chancellor or any person
nominated by the Chancellor shall act as the Chairperson of the
Board of Management.
Members of the 21.(1) The Academic Councii shall consist of the following members,
Academic namely:-
council (a) Vice-chancellor - chairperson;
(b) Registrar - Secretary;
(c) Deans of the faculties;
(d) Two Educators or Experts from the faculty members
nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;
(e) Two nominees of the Chancellor; and
(0 Four external experts nominated by the Chancellor.
(2) The term of office of the members other than ex-officio members
shall be three years, provided that the term of the first Academic
Council shall be five years.
Members of the 22.(11 There shall be a Finance Committee constituted by the Chancellor
Finance consisting of the following members, namely:-
committee (a) The chanceilor,
(b) ThePro-Chancellor;
(c) TheVice-Chancellor;
(d) The Registrar;
(e) The Finance Officer;
(f) Two nominees of the Chancellor; and
(g) Two nominees of the Research and Gyan for Ncble Upliftment
Trust (sponsoring body).
(2) The members of the Finance Committee other than the ex-officio
members shall hold office for a term of three years.
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Membership of 23.(1) The Board of Online Education Council shall consists of the
the Board of following members, namely:-
Online
Education (a) chairman;
Council (b) Registrar - Secretary;
(c) Deans of the faculties;
(d) One educator or expert from the faculty members nominated
by the Vice-Chancellor;
(e) Two nominees of the sponsoring body; and
(f) Four external experts in the field of education nominate-d by the
Chancellor.
(2) The term of office of the members other than ex-officio members
shall be three years, provided that the term of the first Academic
Council shall be five years.
Members the 24.(1) The Board of College, School and Campuses Developrnent Council
Board of shall consist of the following members, namely:-
Collegre, School
and Campuses (a) Chairman;
Development (b) Registrar - Secretary;
council (c) Deans of the facutties;
(d) One educator or expert from the faculty members nominated
by the Vice-Chancellor;
(e) Two nominees of the sponsoring body; and
(0 Four external experts nominated by the Chancellor.
(2'l The term of office of the members other than ex-officio members
shall be three years, provided that the term of the first Academic
Council shall be five years.
Members the 25.(1) The Board of External Education Council shall consist of the
Board of following members, namely:-
External
Education (a) chairman;
Council (b) Registrar - Secretary;
(c) Deans of the faculties;
(d) One educator or experts from the faculty members nominated
by the Vice-Chancellor;
(e) Two nominees of the sponsoring body; and
(f) Four external experts nominated by the Chancellor.
(2) The term of office of the members other than ex-officio members
shall be three years provided that the term of the first Academic
Council shall be five years.
)t
Members of the
Board of
Vocational and
skiil
Development
Education
Council
Members of the
Board of Pre-
University
Education
The Board of
Governors
The Board of
Management
The Board of
Online
Education
Council
26. (1) The Board of Vocational and Skill Development Education Council
shall consist of the following members, namely:-
(a) Chairman;
(b) Registrar - Secretary;
(c) Deans of the faculties;
(d) One educator or expert from the faculty members nominated
by the Vice-Chancellor;
(e) Two nominees of the sponsoring body; and
(f) Four external experts nominated by the Chancellor.
(2> The term of office of the members other than ex-officio members
shall be three years, provided that the term of the first Academic
Council shall be five years.
27.(1't The Board of Pre-University Education shall consist of the following
members, namely:-
(a) Chairman;
(b) Registrar - Secretary;
(c) Deans of the faculties;
(d) One educator or expert from the faculty members nominated
by the Vice- Chancellor;
(e) Two nominees of the sponsoring body; and
(f) Four external experts nominated by the Chancellor.
(2) The term of office of the members other than ex-officio members
shall be three years, provided that the term of the first Academic
Council shall be five years.
28.The Board of Governors shall be the Supreme Authority of the University.
29.(1) The Board of Management shall be the Chief Executive body of the
University.
(2) Subject to the powers and functions of the chancellor, the
administration, management and control of the University and the
income accruing from there shall be with the Board of Management
which shall control and administer the property and funds of the
University.
30.(1) The Online Education Committee shall be the Principal body in the
University to review and approve academic poricies and issues
related to the curriculum for academic programs and instructions
delivered via face to face teaching, practical, satellite mediated
instructions, e-learning mode, print material and on the job training
as per the program requirement to a larger segment of the
))
(2\
population and to promote educational well being of the society in
general, to encourage the e-learning and alternative learning system
in conjunction with the conventional education pattern of the Country
and to coordinate and determine the standards in such system.
The Online Education Committee shall, subject to the provision of
this Act, the statutes, regulations and .the rules coordinate and
exercise general supervision over the Online Education policles of
the University.
Meetings of the Online Education Committee shall be convened by
the Secretary on such date and at such time and place as may be
fixed in consultation with the Chairman of the Online Education
Committee.
The Online Education Committee shall set up e-learning centres
(centre established, maintained or recognized by the University for
the purposes of advising, counseling or for rendering any other
assistance including training, virtual classes and administering
examination required in the context of online education) in and
outside the Country for providing professional education and skill
development training facilities.
The statutes may specify the other powers and functions of the
Online Education Committee.
Three members of the Online Education Committee shall form the
quorum for the meetings.
The tenure of office of the members of the Online Education
Committee other than ex-Officio member shall be three years or till
reconstitution, whichever is earlier.
Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Chancellor shall
reconstitute the Online Education Committee once in three years.
The Board of affiliated college, School and campuses Development
Council shall be the principal body in the University to review and
approve the academic policies and issues related to the curriculum
for Academic programs and instruction offered by the affiliated
college, Community Colleges, School and campuses in accordance
with the policies and procedures of the Board of affiliated college,
Community College and campuses Development Council.
The affiliated college, School and campuses Development Council
shall coordinate and exercise general supervision over affiliated
college, School and University campuses as per the policies of the
University.
There shall be an officer of the affiliated college, School and
campuses Development Council as may be appointed by the
Chancellor who shall keep proceedings on record and be the
custodian of all papers relating to the College Development Council.
The meeting of the Council. shall be convened by the Secretary on
(3)
(4)
(s)
(6i
(7)
(8)
The Board of 31.(1)
College,
Community
College, School
and Campuses
Elevelopment
Gouncil
(2)
(3)
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such date and at such time and place as may be fixed in
consultation with the Chairman of the affiliated college, School and
campuses Development Council.
The statutes may specify the other powers and functions of the
affiliated college, School and campuses Development Council.
Three members of the affiliated college, School and campuses
Development Council shall form the quorum for a meeting.
The tenure of office of the members of the affiliated college, School
Development Council other than ex-officio member shall be three
years or till reconstitution, whichever is earlier.
Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Chancellor shall
reconstitute the af f iliated college, School and campuses
Development Council once in three years.
32.(1) The Board of External Education Council shall be the principal body
in the Universlty to review and approve academic policies and
issues related to the curriculum for external program and instructions
to be delivered via face to face teaching in external education,
practical of external education program, satellite mediated
instructions, e-learning mode, print material and on the job training
as per the program requirement to a larger segment of the
populations and to promote educational well being of the society in
general, to encourage the e-learning in external education and
alternative learning system in conjunction with the conventional
education pattern of the Country and to coordinate and determine
the standards in such system.
(2) The Board of External Education Council shall subject to the
provisions of this Act, statutes, regulation and the rules coordinate
and exercise general supervision over the affiliation policies of the
Colleges of the University.
(3) The Board of External Education Council shall set up Colleges or
affiliate Colleges in and outside the Country for such purpose and in
such manner and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed
by statutes.
(4) Three members of the Board of External Education Council shall
form the quorum for a meeting.
(5) The statutes may specify the other powers and functions of the
Board of External Education Council.
(6) The tenure of office of the members of the Board of External
Education Council other than ex-officio members shall be three
years or till reconstitution, whichever is earlier.
(7) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Chancellor shall
reconstitute the Board of External Education Council once in three
years.
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
The Board
External
Education
Council
of
The Board of 33.(1)
Vocational and
skill
Development
Education
Council
The Board of 34.(1)
Pre-University
Education
(2)
(3)
(5)
(6)
(7)
The Board of Vocational and Skill Development Education Council
shall be the principal body in the University to review approve the
academic policies and issues related to the curriculum for academic
programs and instruction offered by the Vocational and Skill
Development institute in accordance with the policies and
procedures of the Board of Vocational and Skill Development
Education Council.
fhe College Development Council shall subject to the provisions of
this Act, statutes, regulation and the rules coordinate and exercise
general supervision over the Vocational and Skill Development
policies of the University.
There shall be an officer of the Board of Vocationat and Skill
Development Education Council as may be appointed by the
Chancellor who shall keep proceedings on record and be the
custodian of all papers relating to Vocational and Skill Development
lnstitute. Board meeting shall be convened by the Secretary on such
date and at such time and place as may be fixed in consultation
with the chairman of the Board of Vocational and Skill Development
Education Council.
(4) The Board of Vocational and Skill Development Education Council
shall set up Vocational and Skill Development lnstitute for such
purpose and in such manner and subject to such conditions as may
be prescribed by statutes.
The statutes may specify the other powers and functions of the
Board of Vocational and Skill Development Education Council.
Three members of the Board of Vocational and Skill Development
Education Council shall form the quorum for a meeting.
The tenure of office of the members of the Board of Vocational and
Skill Development Education Council other than ex-officio members
shall be three years or till reconstitution, whichever is earlier.
(8) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Chancellor shall
reconstitute the Board of Vocational and Skill Development
Education Council once in three years.
The Board of Pre-University Education shall be the principal body of
the University to review and approve the academic policies and
issues related to the curriculum for academic programs and
instructions offered in accordance with the policies and procedures
of the Board of Pre-University Education.
The Board of Pre-University Education shall be principal body of the
University to review and approve academic policies and issues
related to the curriculum for Pre-University and instructions delivery
via face to face teaching in Pre-University with external education
and regular education, practical of Pre-University in external
education program and regular program, satellite mediated
instructions, e-learning mode, print material and on the job training
(2)
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The Academic
Council
Regulations
as per the program requirement to a larger segment of the
population and to promote educational well being of the society in
general, to encourage the e-learning in Pre-University with external
education and alternative learning system in conjunction with the
conventional education pattern of the Country and to coordinate and
determine the standards in such system.
(3) The Board of Pre-University Education shall subject to the
provisions of this Act, statutes, regulation and the rules coordinate
and exercise general supervision over the affiliation policies of the
affiliated Schools of the University.
(4) There shal] be an officer of the Board of University as may be
appointed by the Chancellor who shall keep proceedings on record
and be the custodian of all papers relating to the Board.
(5) The Board of Pre-University Education shall set up School or
affiliate School in and outside the Country for such purpose and in
such manner and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed
by statutes.
(6) Three members of the Board of Pre-University, Education shall form
the quorum for a meeting.
(7\ The statutes may specify the other powers and functions of the
Board of Pre-University Education. The Board of Pre-University
Education is equivalent to State Board of School Education of any
lndia and abroad. State government will process and instruct to
council of boards of school education (COBSE) for giving
membership to the university.
(8) The tenure of otfice of the members of the Board of Pre-University
Education other than ex-officio rnember shall be three years or till
reconstitution, whichever is earlier.
(9) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Chancellor shall
reconstitute the Board of Pre-University Education once in three
years.
35.The Academic Council shall be the academic body of the University and
it shall, subject to the provision of this Act and the regulations made
hereunder, have the power of control and shall be responsible for the
maintenance of standards of education, instruction and examinations of
the University and exercise such other powers and functions as may be
conferred upon it by the Act and shall also have the right to advice the
Board of Management on all academic matters.
36.(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Board of Management, in
addition to all other power vested in it shall have the power to frame
regulations to provide for the administrations and management of the
affairs of the University as listed below:-
(a) The Constitution and assignment of duties of the Academic
Council and to direct the Vice-Chancellor;
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(2)
(3)
(b) The empowerment of authorities responsible for organizing
teaching in connection with the University and related
academic programs;
(c) The withdrawal of Diplomas and Certificates and other
academic distinctions;
(d) The establishment and abolition of faculties, department and
institutions as per the need of the University, lnstitutions or
organizations other than constituents Colleges which conduct
specified studies may be recognized by the Board of
Management as Community Colleges for such purpose and in
such manner and subject to such conditions as prescribed by
the statutes, subject to the relevant University Grants
Commission (UGC) norms;
(e) The institution of fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, medals
and prizes;
(f) Conditions and modes of appointment of examiners for
monitoring of standards of examination or any other course;
(g) Mode of enrolmenVadmission of students:
Provided that the Board of Management shall not rnake any
regulations regarding the status, power or the constitution of
the University until such authority has been given an
opporlunity of expressing an opinion in writing on the proposed
changes, and any opinion so received shall be considered by
the Board of Governors.
The Academic Council shall have the powers to propose regulations
on all matters specified in clauses (a) to (g) of sub-section (1) and
on matters incidental and related thereto in this regard.
Where the Board of Management has rejected the draft of the
regulations proposed by the Acadernic Council, the latter may appeal
to the Chancellor and the Chancell or may, by order, direct that the
proposed regulations may be laid before the next meeting of the
Board of Governors for its approval and that pending such approval
of the Board of Governors, it shall have effect from such date as
may be specified in that Order.
All regulations made by the Board of Management shall be
submitted, as soon as may be, to the Chancellor and to the Board
of Governors for approval by a majority of not less lhan 213 of the
members present and voting. A majority of not less than 213 of the
members present shall be required to revoke or rescind any
regulation made by the Board of Management and such regulation
shall, from the date of such resolution, cease to have effect.
The Chancellor shall, at least once in every five years, constitute a
University Review Committee to review the working pattern of the
University and to make recommendations relating thereto.
(4)
Appointment of 37.(1)
University
Review
Committee
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(2\ The Committee shall consist of not less than three eminent
members/educationists, one of whom shall be the Chairperson of the
Committee appointed by the Chancellor in consultation with the State
Government.
The terms and conditions of the appointment of the members shall
be such as the Chancellor may determine.
The Committee shall, after holding such enquiry as it deems fit,
make its recommendations to the Chancellor.
The Chancellor may take such actions on the recommendations as
he deems fit.
Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or the rules made
hereunder, no proceedings of the Board of Governors, Board of
Management, Academic Council or any other authority or body of
the University shall be invalidated or questioned merely on the
ground of existence of any vacancy or defect. in its constitution in
the membership of such authority or body.
No resolution of any authority of the University shall be deemed to
be invalidated on account of any irregularity in the service of notice
upon any member provided that the proceeding of such authority or
body were not prejudicially affected by such irregularity.
(3)
(4)
(5)
Vacancies etc., 38.(1)
not to invalidate
proceedings
Removal of
Difficulties
Removal of
Doubts
Transitional
Provision
(2)
39.1f any difficulties.arises with respect to the establishment of the University
in giving effect to the provisions of the statutes, the Chancellor may, at
any time, by order, make such provisions, not inconsistent with the
provisions of the statutes, as appeared to him or her to be necessary or
expedient, for removing the difficulty and every such order shall have the
same effect as if the appointment or action had been made or taken in
the manner provided in this Act :
Provided that before making any such order, the Chancellor shall
ascertain and consider the opinion of the Registrar of the University or
such appropriate authority as he may deem fit and proper.
40.For the purpose of removal of doubts, it is hereby declared that nothing in
this Act shall be construed as transferring from the Research and Gyan
for Noble Upliftment Trust to the University such right of ownership of any
of the Research and Gyan for Noble Upliftment Trust, over or in respect
of the lnstitutes established by it.
4l.Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act and the regulations made
hereunder, the Registrar may, with the approval of the Chancellor and
subject to the availability of funds, discharge all or any of the functions of
the University for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the Act
and the regulations and for that purpose may exercise powers or perform
any duties which, are to be or performed by any authority of the
University until such authority comes into existence in the manner
provided by this Act and the regulations made hereunder.
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The Authorities
and Officers of
the University
etc.
Protection of
action taken in
good faith
Power to
amend the
Statutes and
Schedule
Power to make
Statutes and
Regulations
Act to be in
addition to
existing laws
Savings
42.(1) The Authorities of the University and the composition, powers,
functions and other matters related to the officers of the University
and all other matters relating to the functions, powers, teaching,
administration, management and other affairs of the University shall,
subject to the provisions of this Act, be as specified in the Schedule
or as may be provided by the regulations.
(2) Sponsoring body can appoint first officers of the University and its
authority for the smooth functioning of the University activities.
43.No suit, prosecution or other proceedings shall lie against the Chancellor,
the Authorities or the Controller of Examination of the University or any
other person or employee of the University in respect of anything which
is, in good faith, done or purported to have been done in pursuance of
this Act or any regulations made hereunder.
44.(1) The Board of Governors may, with the previous approval of the
Chancellor, by notification, amend, either prospectively or
retrospectively, the Statutes and the Schedule:
Provided that the Government of Sikkim, in case of necessity
which may be recorded in writing and after due consultation with the
relevant authorities of the University, shall have the power to amend
the Statutes and Schedule, through due process, in such manner as
may be required from time to time.
(2) A copy of the notification made under sub-section (1) shall be
submitted to the State Government as soon as it is made for
publication in the Official Gazette.
45.The Authorities under section 18 may make Statutes, Rules and
Regulations, as may be deemed expedient, for all or any of the provisions
of the Act for carrying out the responsibilities of the University. The
University shall submit the copy of the Rules, Regulations and Statutes to
the State Government from time to time and the State Government shall
notify the same by publication in the Official Gazette.
46.The provisions of this Act shall have effect in addition, but not in
derogation, to any other law for the time being in force in the State of
Sikkim.
4T.Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, all rules, orders,
notification, schemes, bye-laws, regulations, circulars, office memoranda
or similar instructions issued by the Government of lndia or its regulatory
bodies including University Grants Commission (UGC), All lndian Council
of Technical Education (AICTE), etc, that are applicable to such
Universities and other lnstitutions of Higher Education, shall apply, mutatis
mutandis to the University, until the same is issued by the Government
of Sikkim, and the University shall provide all such facilities and
assistance to such bodies as are required by them to discharge their
duties and carry out their functions.
1n
Dissolution of
the University
Definitions
Chairperson
and Vice
Chairperson of
the Board of
Governors
Term of Office
of Members of
the Board of
Governors
48.(1) lf the Sponsoring Body proposes dissolution of the University in
accordance with the law governing its constitution or incorporation, it
shall give at least 12 (twelve) months'notice in writing to the State
Government and it shall ensure that no new admissions to the
University are accepted during the notice period. All financial
obligations, whatsoever may be, for dissolution of the University
shall lie with the University.
(Z't Notwithstanding anything contained under sub-section (1) above, the
State Government may initiate dissolution of the University suomoto,
after it is satisfied that the sponsoring body has failed to adhere to
the established norms.
SCHEDULE
(see Section 2(34))
1. ln this Schedule, unless the context othenruise requires:-
(1) "Clause" means a clause of the Schedule.
(2) "Teacher" includes Deans, Professors, Associate Professors,
Assistant Professors, Readers, Lectures and any other person
imparting instructions in the University.
(3) "UGC norms" includes the University Grants Cornmission
(Establishment of and Maintenance of Standards in Private
Universities) Regulations, 2003 and any other such regulations as
may be issued by University Grants Commission (UGC) from time
to time that are applicable to Private Universities.
2. (1| The Chancellor shall be the Chairperson of the Board of Governors.
(2'l The Pro-Chancellor shall be the Vice-Chairperson of the Board of
Governors.
(3) ln the absence of the Chanceilor, the Pro-Chancellor or any person
nominated by the Chancellor will be the Chairperson of the Board of
Governors.
3. (1) The Registrar shall be the Secretary of the Board of Governors. ln
the absence of the Registrar, the Chancellor may nomirtate any
person to be the Secretary of the Board of Governors.
(2\ The term of office of the Board of Governors shall be five years :
Provided that the term of office of the first Board of Governors
will expire on the constitution of the regular Board of Governors
under the provision of the Schedule.
(3) A member of the Board of Governors shall cease to be one if he
resigns or becomes of unsound mind, or becomes insolvent, or
accepts a full time appointment in the University, or fails to attend
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three consecutive meetings of the Board of Governors without the
leave of the Chairperson.
When a person has become a member of the Board of Governors
by reason of the office or appointment he holds, or is a nominated
member, his membership shall terminate when he ceases to hold
that office or appointment or nomination, as the case may be.
A member of the Board of Governors may resign from his office by
a letter addressed to the Chairperson and such resignation shall
take effect as soon as the resignation has been accepted by the
latter.
Any vacancy in the Board of Governors or a member shall be filled
either by appointment or nomination, as the case may be, by the
respective authority authorized to make the same, and the member
so appointed or nominated shall hold office until such time as the
member in whose place he is appointed or nominated would have
held the office if the vacancy had not occurred.
4.(1) The Board of Governors shall have all the power necessary for
administration and management of the University or for conducting
the affairs of the Academic Council, the Finance Committee and all
other committees and the power to review the regulations made by
the Board of Management and shall exercise the powers of the
University not otherwise provided in this Act.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the powers conferred by sub-
clause: (1) The Board of Governors shall -
(a) recommend to the board policies and programs of the
University and suggest measures for the improvement and
development of the University;
(b) consider and pass resolutions on the annual report, the
financial estimate and the audit report on such accounts; and
(c) perform such other functions as it may deem necessary for the
proper functioning and administration of the University.
(3) Without prejudice to the generality of the powers conferred by sub-
clauses (1) and (2), the Board of Governors shall perform the
following functions, namely:-
(a) take steps for achieving the objectives of the University;
(b) hold, control and administer the property and funds of the
University;
(c) acquire and hold any movable or immovable property on behalf
of the University;
(d) Administer any funds placed at the disposal of the University
for specific purposes;
(e) manage and regulate the finances, accounts, investments,
property, and all other administrative matter of the University
and for that purpose appoint such agent as it may think fit;
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(4)
(s)
(6)
Powers and
Functions of
the Board of
Governors
Meeting of the
Board of
Governors
(f) invest the money belonging to the University (including any
income from trust and endowed property) in such stocks,
funds, shares or securities as it may, from time to time, think
fit and appropriate;
(g) enter into or carry out, or cancel contracts on behalf of the
University;
(h) regulate and determine all other matters concerning the
University in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the
rules and regulations made hereunder;
(i) delegate any of its powers to a cornmittee or the Vice-
Chancellor or to any Officer of the University; and
(j) co-operate with other Institutions and Universities and other
authorities in such manner and for such purpose as it may
deern necessary.
5. (1) The Board of Governors shall meet at least once in a year. Annual
meeting of the Board of Governors shall be held on a date to be
fixed by the chancellor, unless some other date has been fixed by
the Board of Governors in respect of any number of years.
(2\ The chancellor shall preside over the meeting of the Board of
Governors and in his absence the Pro-Chancellor shall preside over
the meeting and in the absence of both of them, the Vice Chancellor
shall preside over the meeting;
(3) A report of the working of the University during the previous year,
together with a Statement of receipts and Register of expenditures,
audited balance sheet and Financial Statement shall be presented by
the Registrar to the Board of Governors at its annual meeting;
(4) The Member of the Board of Governors shail be called by the
chancellor or in his absence by the Registrar either on his own or
at the request of not less than five members of the Board of
Governors;
(5) For every meeting of the Board of Governors, fifteen days' notice
shall be given.
(6) Two-thirds of the Member of the Board of Governors shall form the
quorum.
(7') Each member shall have one vote and if there be equality of votes
on any question to be determined by the Board of Governors, the
chancellor or the person presiding over the meeting, shall, in
addition, have a casting vote.
(8) ln the case of difference of opinion among the members, the opinion
of the majority shall prevail.
(9) lf urgent action by the Board of Governors becomes necessary, the
Chancellor may permit the business to be transacted by circulation
of papers to the members thereof. The action proposed to be taken
shall not be taken unless agreed to by a majority of the members
present. The action so taken shall be forthwith intimated to all the
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Terms of office
of members of
the Board of
Management
Power and
Functions of
the Board of
Management
6. (1)
members of the Board of Governors and the papers shall be placed
before the next meeting of the same for confirmation.
When a person has become a member of the Board of Management
by reason of the Office or appointment he holds, his membership
shall be co-terminus with that office or appointment.
A member of the Board of Management shall cease to be a member
if he resigns, or becomes of unsound mind, or insolvent, or if a
member other than the Registtat or a member of a Faculty accepts
a full time appointment in the University or fails to attend three
consecutive meetings of the Board without the leave of the
Chairperson.
Unless the membership of the Board of Management is previously
terminated as provided in sub-clause (2), a member of the Board of
Management other than an ex-officio member shall relinquish
membership on the expiry of three years from the date on which he
has become a member but shall be eligible for re-nomination or re-
appointment, as the case may be; provided that the term of the first
Board of Management shall be five years.
A member of the Board of Management other than the ex-office
members may resign from his office by a letter addressed to the
Chairperson and such resignation shall take effect as soon as the
resignation is accepted by the Chairperson.
7. The Board of Management shall have following powers and functions
namely:-
to appoint from time to time, the Director, the Librarian, the
Professors, Readers, Associated Professors, Assistant professors
and other members teaching staff, as may be necessary, subject to
University Grants Commission (UGC) norms on minimum
educational qualifications as may be applicable from time to time;
to appoint, from time to time such number of officers, emptoyees on
such terms and conditions as it may deem fit for carrying out the
management and affairs of the University;
to create administrative, ministerial and other necessary posts, to
determine the emoluments of such positions, to specify minimum
qualifications for appointment to such post subject to such law as
may be applicable and for the time being in force, and to appoint
persons to such post on such term and conditions of service as
may be prescribed by the regulations made in this behalf, after
delegating the power of the appointment to such authority or
authorities or office or officers as the Board of Management may,
from time to time, by resolution, generally or specifically, direct;
(iv) to exercise control and discipline over the employees of the
university;
(v) to accept on behalf of the University, endowments, bequests,
donations, grants and transfer of any immovable property;
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(2)
(3)
(4)
o
o
(i )
(vi) to receive money, securities, instruments or any movable property
for and on behalf of the University;
(vii) to grant receipt, sign and execute instrument and endorsements,
discount cheques and other negotiable instruments through its
accredited agencies;
(viii) to make, sign and take account of such documents and instruments
as may be necessary $ proper for carrying out the management of
the property or affairs of the University;
(ix) to introduce courses of study at the University and to take decision
on the recommendations of the Academic Council;
(x) to co-operate and co-opt with other educationa[ and medical
institutions and authorities in lndia and abroad;
(xi) to create fellowships and scholarships and provide other assistance
on such terms and conditions, as it may prescribe to such person
as it may select to carry out research, investigation or study;
(xii) to propose regulations for consideration and adoption by the Board
of Governors;
(xiii) to grant in accordance with the regulations, leave of absence other
than casual leave to any officer of the University and to make
necessary arrangements for the discharge of the functions of such
officers during his absence;
(xiv) to manage and regulate finances, accounts, investment, property,
business and all other administrative affairs of the University and for
the purpose to appoint such agents, as it may think fit;
(xv) to recommend to the Board of Governors to invest any money
belonging to the University, including any unapplied income, in such
stocks, funds shares or securities, as it may from time to time
think fit or in the purchase of immovable property in lndia, with
similar powers of varying such investment from time to tinre;
(xvi) to transfer or accept transfers of any movable or immovable
property on behalf of University;
(xvii) to enter into and cafiy out or cancel contract on behalf of the
University and for that purpose to appoint such officers as it may
think it ;
(xviii)to provide building, premises, furniture and apparatus and other
means needed for carrying on the work of the University;
(xix) to entertain, adjudicate upon, and if it thinks fit, to redress any
grievances of the officers of the University, the teachers, the
students and the University employees, who may, for any reasons
feel aggrieved, othenruise then by the Hon'ble Court ;
(xx) to appoint examiners and moderators, if necessary, and to remove
them and to fix their fees, emoluments and travelling and other
allowances, after consulting with the Academic Council;
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Meetings of 8. (1)
Board of
Management
(2)
(3)
(4)
Constitution of 9. (1)
a Standing
Committee and
appointment of
Adhoc
Committee by
the Board of
Management
e)
Delegation of
power by the
Board of
Management
(xxi) to select a common seal for the University and to provide for the
custody of the seal,
(xxii) to exercise such other powers and to perform such other duties as
may be conferred or imposed on it by or under this Act, and;
(xxiii)to do all things necessary or expedient to exercise the above
powers.
The Board of Management shall meet atleast once in six nnonths
and not less than 15 days'prior notice shall be given for such
meeting.
Four members of the Board of Management shall constitute a
quorum for any meeting thereof.
in case of difference of opinion among the members, the opinion of
the majority shall prevail.
Each member of the Board of Management shall have one vote. lf
there be equality of votes on any question to be determined by the
Board of Management, the Chairperson of the Board of Management
or the person presiding over the meeting shall, in addition, have a
casting vote.
Every meeting of the Board of Management shall be presided by the
Chairperson and in his absence by a member chosen by the
members present, subject to meeting the quorum and other
applicable rules.
lf urgent action by the Board of Management becomes necessary,
the Chancellor may permit the business to be transacted by
circulation of notes or papers to the members thereof.
ln such a situation, the action proposed to be taken shall not be so
taken unless agreed by the majority of the members present and
voting. The action so taken shall be forthwith intimated to all the
member of the Board of Management and the papers shall be
placed before the next meeting of the same for confirmation.
Subject to the provisions of this Act and the regulations made in this
behalf, the Board of Management may, by resolution, constitute such
Standing Committee or appoint Adhoc Committees for such
purposes and with such powers as it may think fit for exercising
any power, tor discharging any function of the University or for
enquiring into, reporting or advising upon any matter relating to the
University.
The Board of Management may co-opt any such persons to the
Standing Committee or Adhoc Committees as it considers suitable
and permit them to attend its meeting.
(5)
(6)
(7)
10.Board of Management may, by resolution, delegate to the Registrar or to
a committee such of its power as it may deem fit subject to the condition
that the action taken by the Registrar or such committee in the exercise
of powers so delegated shall be reported at the next meeting to the Board
of Management.
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Powers and
duties of the
Academic
Council
ll.Subject to the provisions of this Act and the regulations made hereunder,
the Academic Council shall, in addition to all other powers vested in it,
have the following powers namely:-
(i) to report any matter referred or delegated to it by the Board of
Governors or the Board of Management;
(ii) to make recommendations to the Board of Management with regard
to the creation, abolition or classification of teaching post in the
University and the emoluments and duties attached thereto;
(iii) to formulate and modify or revise schemes for the organization of
the faculties, and their respective subiects and also to report to the
Board of Management as to the expediency of the abolition or sub-
division of any faculty or the combination of one faculty with another;
(iv) to make arrangements through regulations for the instruction and
examination of persons other than those enrolled in the University;
(v) to promote research in the University and with other Universities,
etc., and to require, from time to time, reports on such research;
(vi) to consider proposals submitted by the faculties;
(vii) to appoint committees for admission of the University;
(viii) to consider diplomas and degrees of other Universities and
institutions in the context of their equivalence in relation to the
diplomas and degrees of the University;
(ix) to fix, subject to any conditions accepted by the Board of
Governors, the time, mode and conditions of constitution of
fellowships and other prizes and to award the fellowships and
prizes;
(x) to make recommendation to the Executive Committee in regard to
the appointment of examiners and if necessary their rernoval and the
fixation of their fees, emoluments and travelling and other expenses;
(xi) to make arrangement for the conduct of examinations and to fix
dates for holding thern;
(xii) to declare the results of the various examinations, or to appoint
committees of officers to do so, and to make recommendations
regarding the conferment or grant of degrees, honors, diplomas,
licenses, titles and marks of honor;
(xiii) to award stipend, scholarships, medals and prizes and to make
regulations and such other conditions as may be attached to the
awards;
(xiv) to publish list of prescribed or recommended text-books and to
publish syllabi of the prescribed courses of study;
(xv) to prepare such forms and registrars as are, frorn time to time,
prescribed by regulations, and
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Finance
Committee
Other Officers 13.(1)
and Employees
(2)
(xvi) to perform, in relation to academic matters, all such duties and to do
all such acts as may be necessary for the proper carrying out of
the provisions of this Act and the regulations prescribed hereunder.
12.(1) The function and duties of the Finance Committee shall be as
follows:
(a) to examine and scrutinize the annual budget of the University
and to make recommendations on financial matters to the
Board of Management;
(b) to consider all proposals for new expenditure and to make
recommendations to the Board of Management;
(c) to examine the annual accounts of the University and advise
the Board of Management thereon;
(d) to examine the annual budget estimate and advise the Board of
Management thereon;
(e) to review the financial position of the University from time to
time;
(f) to make recommendations to the Board of Management on all
proposals involving the raising of funds, receipts and
expenditure;
(2) The Finance Committee shall meet at least twice every year. Three
members of the Finance Committee shall form the Quorum.
(3) The Chancellor and in his absence the Pro-Chancellor, shall preside
over the meeting of the Finance Committee.
(4) ln the case of difference of opinion among the members, the opinion
of the majority of the members present shall prevail.
(3)
Subject to the regulations made for the purpose, every other officer
or employee of the University shall be appointed under a written
contract setting out the conditions of service as prescribed by the
regulation which shall be lodged with the University and a copy
thereof furnished to the officer or employee concerned.
While making employment in the University and the institution under
it, the University shall safeguard the interest of the local people of
the State of Sikkim through adoption of the State Reservation Policy.
Any dispute arising out of the contract between the University and
any of the officers or employees shall, at the request of the officer
or the employee concerned, or at the instance of the University, be
referred to a tribunal for arbitration consisting of three members
appointed by the Board of Management as prescribed by the
regulations.
Appointment and condition of service of employees and faculty
members shall be as per University Grants Commission (UGC)
rules and regulations applicable from time to time.
(4)
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Provision for
Reservation
Provident Fund
Gratuity,
Pension and
any other
benefit Scheme
Funds of the
University and
Endowment
Fund
14.The Reservation Policy of the Government of Sikkim notified from time to
time shall be followed by the University for the purpose of admission and
employment of both Teaching and Non-Teaching Faculty of the University.
15.All the permanent employees of the University shall be entitled to the
benefits of provident fund and gratuity in accordance with such regulation
as may be framed in that behalf by the Board of Management.
16.(1) The sponsoring body, namely, The Research and Gyan for Noble
Upliftment Trust shall establish an Endowment Fund for the
Universlty which shall include:-
(a) Any contribution or grants received by the Research and
Gyan for Noble Upliftment Trust;
(b) Any bequest, donations, endowments or other grants by the
private individual or institution;
(c) lncome received by the University from fees and charge; and
(d) Amount received from any other sources;
(e) The endowment Fund shall be not less than Rs. 50 (Fifty)
lacs.
(21 rhe amount of the said fund shall be kept in a schedured Bank
notif ied under the Reserve Bank of lndia Act, 1934 or in
corresponding new Bank constituted under the Banking Companies
(Acquisition and rransfer of Undertakings) Act, 19g0 on in such
financing institutions authorized by the lndian Trust Act, as may be
decided by the Board of Governors.
(3) The Endowment Fund may be used for such purpose of University
and in such manner as may be prescribed by regulations, subject to
the following conditions:
(a) The Endowment Fund shall be used as security deposit to
ensure that the University complies with the provision of the
Act, Statutes and Ordinance and as per the norms of the
University Grants Commission (UGC) from time to time. The
State Government shall have the power to confiscate in the
prescribed manner, a part or whole of the Endowment Fund in
case the University or the sponsoring body contravenes the
provisions of this Act or Statutes, Ordinance, Regutation or
Rules made hereunder.
(b) lncome from the Endowment Fund may be utilized for the
development of the infrastructure of the University but not to
meet the recurring expenditure of the University.
(c) Amount from Endowment Fund shall not be withdrawn without
the permission of the State Government.
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Annual Account 17.(1)
and Audit
The Annual Account of the University shall be prepare under the
direction of the Board of Management.
The account of the University shall, at [east once a yeat, be audited
by the auditors appointed by the Board of Management:
Provided that the State Government shall have the power to
direct, whenever considered necessary, an audit of the account of
the University, including the institutions managed by it, by such
auditor, as it may specify.
The account when audited shall be published by the Board of
Management and a copy of the account together with the audit
report shall be placed before the Board of Governors and shall also
be submitted to the Government.
The Annual Accounts shall be considered by the Board of
Governors at its annual meeting. The Board of Governor may pass
resolution with reference thereto and communicate the same to the
Board of Management. The Board of Management shall consider the
suggestions made by the Board of Governors and take such action
thereon as it thinks fit. The Board of Management shall inform the
Board of Governors at its next meeting all action taken by, or the
reasons for not taking action.
The Board of Management shall prepare the Financial Estimates as
may be prescribed by regulations for the ensuring year and place
the same before the Board of Governors.
The Board of Management may, in case where the expenditures to
be incurred are in excess of the amount provided in the budgets or
in case of urgency, for reason to be recorded in writing, incur
expenditure subject to such restrictions and conditions as specified
in the regulations. Where no provision has been made in the budget
in respect of such excess expenditure, a report shall be made to
the Board of Governors at its next meeting.
The Board of Management shall prepare the Annual Report
containing such particulars as the Board of Governors may specify,
covering each financial year and submit it to the Board of Governors
on or before such date as may prescribed by the regulations. The
Board of Governors may pass resolutions thereon and the Board of
Management shall take action in accordance therewith. The action
taken shall be intimated to the Board of Governors.
Copies of the annual report along with the resolution of the Board of
Governors thereon shall be submitted to the State Government.
(2|
(3)
(4)
Financial
Estimates
18. (1 )
(2)
Annual Report 19.(1)
Honorary
Degrees
(2)
(3) The State Government shall, as soon as may be, cause a copy of
such annual report to be laid before the Sikkim Legislative
Assembly.
20.The Academic Council shail recommended that an Honorary Degree of
academic distinction be conferred on any person on the ground that, in
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Withdrawal of
Degree or
Diploma
Discipline
their considered opinion recorded in writing, he is, by reason of eminent
attainment and position, fit and proper to receive such degree or
academic distinction. The Board of Governor may, by a resolution, decide
accordingly that the same may be conferred on the person recommended.
21.(1) The Board of Governor may, on the recommendation of the
Academic Council, withdraw any distinction, degree, diploma,
privileges, etc., conferred or granted to any person by a resolution
passed by a majority of the total membership of the Board of
Governors and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the
members present and voting at the meeting, if such person has
been convicted by a court of law for an offence, which in the
opinion of the Board of Governors involves mora[ turpitude or if he
has been found guilty of gross misconduct.
(2) No action under the above provision shall be taken against any
person unless he has been given an opportunity to show cause
against the action proposed to be taken.
(3) A copy of the resolutions of the Board of Governors shall
immediate[y be sent to the person concerned.
(4\ Any person aggrieved by the decision taken by the Board of
Governors may appeal to the Chancellor within thirty days from the
date of the receipt of such resolution.
(5) The declsion of the Chancellor in such appeal shall be final and
binding.
22.(1) The University shall maintain strict discipline as per all relevant
University Grants Commission (UGC) norms applicable from time to
time.
(2\ Such discipline shall be strictly enforced amongst the Teaching
Faculty, Non-Teaching Faculty and all the Students enrolled in the
University at all times as discipline is one of the most important
pillars of quality education.
(3) The University shall enable due inspection periodically by the State
Government to ensure compliance to all relevant University Grants
Commission (UGC) norms, guidelines, and due adherence to local
etiquettes and traditional values to ensure suitable adaption of the
University to the local population with primary focus on high
standards of education.
(4) The final authority responsible for the maintenance of discipline
among the students of the University shall be the Vice-Chancellor.
His directions in this regard shall be carried out by the Heads of the
Department of the University, Hostel and lnstitutions.
(5) Any punishment of debarring a student from the examination or
rustication, expulsion, suspension or restriction from the Universlty
or hostel institution shall, on the report of the Vice-Chancellor, be
considered and imposed by the Board of Management:
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Provided that no such punishment shall be taken without giving
student concerned a reasonable opportunity for show cause against
proposed action to be taken.
23.Whenever the University receives funds from any Scheme to be
executed by the University, notwithstanding anything in this Act and
Regulations:-
(1) The amount received shall be kept by the University separately from
the University Fund and utilized only for the scheme; and
(2) The staff required to execute the scheme shall be recruited in
accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated by the
sponsoring body.
24.fhe University Grants Commission (UGC) shall monitor the University
annually as required under the UGC (Establishment of and Maintenance
of Standards in Private Universities) Regulations, 2003 and or under any
other such regulation as may be issued by University Grants Commission
(UGC) from time to time that are applicable to Private Universities.
Suraj Chettri (SSJS)
L.R-cum-Secretary
Law & P.A. Department.
F. No. 1 1(656yL&PADl2021
S.G.P.G. 157/ Com. 2lGazetle /100 Nos./ Dt: 29.06.2021
About this act
- Jurisdiction
- Sikkim
- Enactment date
- 2021-06-29
- Sections available
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