The Nalanda University Act

Short title and commencement

Declaration of Nalanda University as an institution of national importance

Definitions

Establishment and incorporation of Nalanda University

Effect of establishment of University

Jurisdiction

Governing Board

Powers and functions of Governing Board

Objectives of University

Powers of University

University open to all persons

Visitor

Officers of University

The Chancellor

The Vice-Chancellor

The Registrar

The Finance Officer

The Controller of Examinations

The Librarian

Other officers

Privileges and immunities of academic staff, etc

Authorities of the University

The Academic Council

The School of Studies

The Finance Committee

Other authorities

Statutes

Statutes how made

Ordinances

Regulations

Annual report

Annual accounts, etc

Conditions of service of employees

Procedure of appeal and arbitration in disciplinary cases against students

Right to appeal

Provident and pension funds

Disputes as to the constitution of authorities and bodies

Filling of casual vacancies

Proceedings of authorities or bodies not invalidated by vacancies

Protection of action taken in good faith

Power to remove difficulties

Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations to be published in the Official Gazette and to be laid before  Parliament

Transitional provisions

Repeal of University of Nalanda Act

All sections

Whereas the
objects of the institution known as the Nalanda University are such as to make the institution one of
national importance, it is hereby declared that the institution known as the Nalanda University is an
institution of national importance.

LAWGIST

# 2 Declaration of Nalanda University as an institution of national importance