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The Institutes of Technology Act, 1961

Institutes to be open to all races, creeds and classes

In force From 01 Apr 1962 Act 59 of 1961 As on 14 Oct 2026

Act 59 of 1961 Ministry Education Enacted 19 Dec 1961 In force 01 Apr 1962

Section 7 of the Institutes of Technology Act, 1961 deals with institutes to be open to all races, creeds and classes. Every Institute shall be open to persons of either sex an of whatever race, creed, caste or class, and no test or condition shall be imposed as to religious belief or profession in admitting or appointing members, students, teachers or workers or in any other connection whatsoever. The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1962.

(1) Every Institute shall be open to persons of either sex an of whatever race, creed, caste or class, and no test or condition shall be imposed as to religious belief or profession in admitting or appointing members, students, teachers or workers or in any other connection whatsoever.

(2) No bequest, donation or transfer of any property shall be accepted by any Institute which in the opinion of the Council involves conditions or obligations opposed to the spirit and object of this section.

Section 7, The Institutes of Technology Act, 1961 (Act 59 of 1961).

Questions about Section 7

What does Section 7 of the Institutes of Technology Act deal with?

Section 7 of the Institutes of Technology Act is headed "Institutes to be open to all races, creeds and classes". Every Institute shall be open to persons of either sex an of whatever race, creed, caste or class, and no test or condition shall be imposed as to religious belief or profession in admitting or appointing members, students, teachers or workers or in any other connection whatsoever.

How do I find court cases under Section 7 of the Institutes of Technology 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: Institutes of Technology Act 7, section 7 Institutes of Technology Act, section 7 of the Institutes of Technology Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 7 of the Institutes of Technology Act come into force?

Section 7 of the Institutes of Technology Act, cited as Institutes of Technology Act 7, came into force on 01 Apr 1962, having been enacted on 19 Dec 1961. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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