The Pondicherry University Act

Short title and commencement

Definitions

The University

Objects

Powers of the University

Establishment of certain Schools

Jurisdiction

University open to all classes, castes and creed

Visitor

Chief Rector

Officers of the University

The Chancellor

The Vice-Chancellor

Directors

Deans of Schools

The Registrar

The Finance Officer

Other officers

Authorities of the University

The Court

The Executive Council

The Academic Council

The Planning Board

Other authorities of the University

Power to make Statutes

Statutes how to be made

Ordinances

Regulations

Annual report

Annual accounts

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 constitution of University authorities and bodies

Constitution of committees

Filling of casual vacancies

Proceedings of University authorities or bodies not invalidated by vacancies

Protection of action taken in good faith

Mode of proof of University record

Power to remove difficulties

Transitional provisions

Completion of courses of studies in colleges and institutions affiliated to the University

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

All sections

If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this
Act, the Central Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions, not
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as appear to it to be necessary or expedient for removing the
difficulty:

Provided that no such order shall be made under this section after the expiry of three years from the
commencement of this Act.

LAWGIST

# 41 Power to remove difficulties