SJMU ActKarnataka2020
SRI JAGADHGURU MURUGARAJENDRA UNIVERSITY ACT, 2020
An Act to establish and incorporate in the State of Karnataka a University of unitary nature in private sector by the Sri Jagadhguru Murugarajendra Vidhyapeetha (R) Chitradurga to promote and undertake the advancement of University education in General, Technical, Health, Management, Law, Life Sciences and for the matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Act No. 21 of 2020
- Sections
- 62
- Chapters
- 6
- Classified offences
- 1
Contents
IIThe University and Sponsoring Body§ 3–119 sections
- 3Proposal for the establishment of the University.- (1) Sponsoring Trust shall have the right to establish the University of unitary nature subject to and in accordance with the provisions of this Act
- 4Establishment of the University.- (1) Where the State Government, after considering the recommendations of the screening Committee and holding such inquiry as it may deem necessary, is satisfied that
- 5Grants and Financial Assistance:- The University shall be self-financing
- 6Power to establish constituent College, additional campuses, Regional
- 7Objects of the University.- The University shall employ a broad range of
- 8Powers of the University.- The University shall have the following powers,
- 9University open to all classes, castes, creed, gender or nation.- The
- 10National Accreditation.- The University shall seek accreditation from
- 11Powers of the Sponsoring Body.- The sponsoring body shall have the
IIIChapter III§ 12–2110 sections
- 12Officers of the University.- The following shall be the officers of the
- 13The Visitor.- (1) His Excellency the Governor of Karnataka shall be the
- 14The Pro-Visitor.- (1) The Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education,
- 15The Chancellor.- (1) The Chancellor shall be appointed by the Sponsoring Body
- 16The Vice-Chancellor.- (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the
- 17The Pro Vice-Chancellor.- The Vice-Chancellor shall appoint not
- 18Deans of faculties.- Deans of faculties shall be appointed by the Vice
- 19The Registrar.- (1) The Registrar shall be appointed by the Chancellor in
- 20The Finance Officer.- The Finance Officer shall be appointed by the Vice
- 21Other Officers:- The manner of appointment, terms and conditions of
IVChapter IV§ 22–3110 sections
- 22Authorities of the University.- The following shall be the authorities of
- 23The Board of Governors and its powers.- (1) The Board of Governors shall
- 24The Board of Management.- (1) The Board of Management shall consist
- 25The Academic Council.- (1) The Academic Council shall consist of the
- 26The Research and Innovation Council.- (1) Research and Innovation
- 27The Finance Committee.- (1) The Finance Committee shall consist of the
- 28Other Authorities.- The constitution, powers and functions of the other
- 29Disqualification for membership of an Authority or Body.- A person shall
- 30Proceedings not invalidated on account of vacancy.- No act or
- 31Provisions pertaining to Agenda Matters.- (1) No Agenda Matter shall be
VChapter V§ 32–20068 sections
- 32Statutes.- Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes may provide
- 33Statutes how made.- (1) The first statutes framed by the Board of
- 34Power to amend the Statutes.- The Board of Governors may, make new or
- 35Regulations.- Subject to the provisions of this Act, the regulations may
- 36Regulations how made.- The Regulations shall be made by the Academic
- 37Power to amend Regulations.- The Academic Council may, with the
- 38Fixation of fee.- (1) The fee in respect of forty percent of the admissions
- 2006Section 2006
VIChapter VI§ 39–6123 sections
- 39Conditions of service of employees.- (1) Every employee shall be
- 40Right to appeal.- In case of disciplinary actions by the University against
- 41Provident or pension fund.- The University shall constitute for the benefit
- 42Disputes as to constitution of University authorities and bodies.- If any
- 43Constitution of Committees.- Any authority of the University mentioned
- 44Filling of casual vacancies.- Any casual vacancy among the members,
- 45Protection of action taken in good faith.- No suit or other legal
- 46Transitional provisions.- Notwithstanding anything contained in any
- 47Permanent Statutory Endowment Fund.- (1) The University shall
- 48University Endowment Fund.- (1) The University shall establish a
- 49General Fund.-(1) The University shall establish a General Fund to which
- 50Development fund.- (1) The University shall establish a Development Fund
- 51Maintenance of funds.- The funds established under sections 47, 48, 49
- 52Annual Report.- (1) The annual report of the University shall be prepared
- 53Account and audit.- (1) The annual accounts and balance sheet of
- 54Mode of proof of University record.- A copy of any receipt, application,
- 55Power of State Government to issue directions.- The State Government
- 56Penalties.- (1) Whoever contravenes the provisions of this Act or the rules
- 57Power to enter and Inspect.- Any officer not below the rank of Group ‘A’
- 58Power to give direction for dissolution of the University.- (1) If the
- 59Expenditure of the University during dissolution
- 60Removal of difficulties
- 61Power to make rules by the State Government

