The Jawaharlal Nehru University Act

Short title and commencement

Definitions

The University

Objects

Powers of the University

Jurisdiction of the University

Powers and jurisdiction in respect of institution or body outside the Union territory of Delhi

Visitor

Officers of the University

Authorities of the University

The Court

The Executive Council

The Academic Council

The Academic Advisory Committee

Statutes

Statutes how made

Ordinances

Regulations

Annual Report

Audit of accounts

Disputes as to constitution of the University authorities and bodies

Constitution of committees

Filling of casual vacancies

Proceedings of the University authorities and bodies not invalidated by vacancies

Removal of difficulties

Transitional provisions

Amendment of Act 8 of 1922

All sections

Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act and the Statutes--

(a) the first Chancellor, members of the Court, the Executive Council and the Academic Council
shall be nominated by the Visitor and shall hold office for a term of three years;

(b) the first Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Visitor and he shall hold office for a term
of five years.

LAWGIST

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