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The Central Universities Act, 2009

The Court

In force From 15 Jan 2009 Act 25 of 2009 As on 22 Oct 2026

Act 25 of 2009 Ministry Education Enacted 20 Mar 2009 In force 15 Jan 2009 Cited by 1 provision Instruments 1

Section 20 of the Central Universities Act, 2009 deals with the Court. The constitution of the Court and the term of office of its members shall be prescribed by the Statutes: Provided that such number of members, as may be prescribed by the Statutes, shall be elected from among the teachers, employees and students of the University. The Act came into force on 15 Jan 2009.

(1) The constitution of the Court and the term of office of its members shall be prescribed by the Statutes:

Provided that such number of members, as may be prescribed by the Statutes, shall be elected from among the teachers, employees and students of the University.

(2) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Court shall have the following powers and functions, namely:--

(a) to review, from time to time, the broad policies and programmes of the University, and to suggest measures for the improvement and development of the University;

(b) to consider and pass resolutions on the annual report and the annual accounts of the University and the audit report on such accounts;

(c) to advise the Visitor in respect of any matter which may be referred to it for advise; and

(d) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

Section 20, The Central Universities Act, 2009 (Act 25 of 2009).

Cross-references

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Referred to by 1

  1. s. 46 Amendment of President’s Act 10 of 1973

Made under this section, and citing it

1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

All subordinate legislation

Questions about Section 20

What does Section 20 of the Central Universities Act deal with?

Section 20 of the Central Universities Act is headed "The Court". The constitution of the Court and the term of office of its members shall be prescribed by the Statutes: Provided that such number of members, as may be prescribed by the Statutes, shall be elected from among the teachers, employees and students of the University.

How do I find court cases under Section 20 of the Central Universities Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Central Universities Act 20, section 20 Central Universities Act, section 20 of the Central Universities Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 20 of the Central Universities Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it. One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently Central University of Punjab Statutes (2012).

When did Section 20 of the Central Universities Act come into force?

Section 20 of the Central Universities Act, cited as Central Universities Act 20, came into force on 15 Jan 2009, having been enacted on 20 Mar 2009. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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