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The Goa University Act, 1984

The Vice-Chancellor

In force Act 7 of 1984 As on 21 Oct 2026

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Act 7 of 1984

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Section 11 of the Goa University Act, 1984 deals with the Vice-Chancellor. The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the [Chancellor] in such manner and on such terms and conditions of service as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the 39[Chancellor] in such manner and on such terms and conditions of service as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

(2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal executive and academic officer of the University, and shall exercise general supervision and control over the affairs of the University and give effect to the decisions of all the authorities of the University.

(3) The Vice-Chancellor may, if he is of opinion that immediate action is necessary in any matter, exercise any power conferred on any authority of the University by or under this Act and shall report to such authority the action taken by him on such matters:

Provided that if the authority concerned is of opinion that such action ought not to have been taken, it may refer the matter to the 40[Chancellor] whose decision thereon shall be final:

Provided further that any person in the service of the University who is aggrieved by the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor under this sub-section shall have the right to appeal against such action to the Executive Council within three months from the date on which decision on such action is communicated to him and thereupon the Executive Council may confirm, modify or reverse the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor.

(4) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes or Ordinances. 41[11A. Extension of the term of the Vice-Chancellor. - Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or Statute, the Chancellor may extend the term of the Vice- Chancellor for such period not exceeding one year from the date of the expiry of the term of the incumbent]

Section 11, The Goa University Act, 1984 (Act 7 of 1984).

Questions about Section 11

What does Section 11 of the Goa University Act deal with?

Section 11 of the Goa University Act is headed "The Vice-Chancellor". The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the [Chancellor] in such manner and on such terms and conditions of service as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

How do I find court cases under Section 11 of the Goa University 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: GOA University Act 1984 11, section 11 GOA University Act 1984, section 11 of the Goa University Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Goa University Act enacted?

Goa University Act was enacted in 1984 as Act 7 of 1984. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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