The New Horizon University Act, 2021

In force 62 sections Karnataka

Act 23 of 2021

Preamble

KARNATAKA ACT NO. 23 OF 2021 THE NEW HORIZON UNIVERSITY ACT, 2021 Sections: CHAPTER-I PRELIMINARY 1. Short title, extent and commencement. 2. Definitions. CHAPTER-II THE UNIVERSITY AND SPONSORING BODY 3. Proposal for the establishment of the University. 4. Establishment of the University. 5. Grants and Financial Assistance 6. Power to establish constituent College, additional campuses, Regional Centres or Study Centres. 7. Objects of the University. 8. Powers of the University. 9. University open to all classes, Castes, creed, gender or nation. 10. National Accreditation. 11. Powers of the sponsoring body. 0 Code CHAPTER - III OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY 12. Officers of the University. 13. The Visitor. 14. The Pro-Visitor. 15. The Chancellor. 16. The Pro-Chancellor. 17. The Vice-Chancellor. 18. The Pro Vice-Chancellor. 19. Deans of faculties. 20. The Registrar. 21. The Finance Officer. 22. Other Officers. CHAPTER - IV AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY 23. Authorities of the University. 24. The Board of Governors and its powers. 25. The Board of Management. 26. The Academic Council. 27. The Research and Innovation Council. 28. The Finance Committee. 29. Other Authorities. 30. Disqualification for membership of an Authority or Body. 31. Proceedings not invalidated on account of vacancy. 32. Provisions pertaining to Agenda matters. CHAPTER-V STATUTES AND REGULATIONS 33. Statutes. 34. Statutes how made. 35. Power to amend the Statutes. 36. Regulations. 37. Regulations how made 38. Power to amend Regulations. 39. Fixation of fee. CHAPTER - VI MISCELLANEOUS 40. Conditions of service of employees. diaCode 41. Right to appeal. 42. Provident or pension fund. 43. Disputes as to constitution of University authorities and bodies. 44. Constitution of Committees. 45. Filling of casual vacancies. 46. Protection of action taken in good faith. 47. Transitional provisions. 48. Permanent Statutory Endowment Fund. 49. University Endowment Fund. 50. General Fund. 51. Development fund. 52. Maintenance of funds. 53. Annual Report. 54. Account and audit. 55. Mode of proof of University record. 56. Power of State Government to issue directions. 57. Penalties. 58. Power to enter and inspect. 59. Power to give direction for dissolution of the University. 60. Expenditure of the University during dissolution. 61. Removal of difficulties. 62. Power to make rules by the State Government. STATEMENT OF OBJECTS AND REASONS ACT 23 OF 2021 .- The New Horizon Educational and Cultural Trust, Bengaluru has come forward to establish private University in the State. The establishment of a private University by a well known organization would certainly help in spreading the quality education to the needy students. This also accelerates the enhancement of gross enrolment ratio in higher education sector. It is considered necessary to provide for establishment of a private university of unitary nature in the name of The New Horizon by the New Horizon Educational and Cultural Trust, Bengaluru. This private University focuses on romote and undertake the advancement of applied university Education in sciences, all branches of Engineering, Arts, Management, Commerce and for the matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Accordingly, it becomes imperative to enact a new legislation for the establishment and incorporation of a University of unitary nature in private sector by the New Horizon Educational and Cultural Trust, Bengaluru Hence, the Bill. [L.A. Bill No. 09 of 2021, File No. Samvyashae 04 Shasana 2021] [Entry 25 of List III of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India.] [Published in Karnataka Gazette Extra-ordinary No. 434 in part-IVA dated: 16.04.2021] KARNATAKA ACT NO. 23 OF 2021 (First Published in the Karnataka Gazette Extra-ordinary on the 16th day of April 2021) THE NEW HORIZON UNIVERSITY ACT, 2021 (Received the assent of the Governor on the 15th day of April 2021) An Act to establish and incorporate in the State of Karnataka a University of unitar

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