Patna University (Amendment) Act, 2017
Preamble
[Bihar Act 10, 2017] Patna University (Amendment) Act, 2017 AN ACT To Amend Patna Universities Act, 1976 (Bihar Act 24, 1976) Preamble-Whereas, there shall be a University Service Commission for future appointment to the post of teachers in the Universities and colleges of the Bihar State in conformity with the prescribed standards of University Grant Commission . And, whereas, it is essential to make future appointments to the posts of teachers in the Universities of the State by making the provisions for appointment of teachers in the Patna University Act, 1976 in conformity with the provisions laid down in the various guidelines/regulations issued by the University Grants Commission from time to time. Hence, it is necessary to amend the Act as per the guidelines/ regulations issued by the University Grants Commission. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Bihar in the Sixty eighth year of the Republic of India as follows :-
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[Bihar Act 10, 2017] Patna University (Amendment) Act, 2017 AN ACT To Amend Patna Universities Act, 1976 (Bihar Act 24, 1976) Preamble-Whereas, there shall be a University Service Commission for future appointment to the post of teachers in the Universities and colleges of the Bihar State in conformity with the prescribed standards of University Grant Commission . And, whereas, it is essential to make future appointments to the posts of teachers in the Universities of the State by making the provisions for appointment of teachers in the Patna University Act, 1976 in conformity with the provisions laid down in the various guidelines/regulations issued by the University Grants Commission from time to time. Hence, it is necessary to amend the Act as per the guidelines/ regulations issued by the University Grants Commission.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Bihar in the Sixty eighth year of the Republic of India as follows :- 1. Short title and Commencement .- (1) This Act may be called The Patna University (Amendment) Act, 2017. (2) It shall come in force with effect from the date which the State Government, by notification, may fix. 2. Amendment in Section-2 of Bihar Act, 24, 1976 .- Clause (za) of section 2 of the Patna University Act, 1976 (Bihar Act 24, 1976) (hereinafter referred to as to said Act) shall be substituted by the following :- Ha. "(za) 'Commission' means 'Bihar State University Service Commission" 3. Amendment in section-56 of the Bihar Act 24, 1976 .- (1) Clause (i) of sub section (1) of section 56 shall be deleted. (2) Proviso of clause (iii) of sub section (1) of section 56 of the Act shall be deleted.
4. Addition of new section-56 A in the Bihar Act 24, 1976 .- The following new section-56 A shall be added after-56 of the Act. "56 A. Constitution of Bihar State University Service Commission- The State shall constitute a separate Bihar State University Service Commission for making recommendation for appointment of University teacher". 5. Saving .- Notwithstanding the amendment made in section-2 and clause (iii) of sub section (1) of section-56 of this Act, anything done or decision or action taken prior to it shall be deemed to have been validly done or taken and shall not be questioned on the ground of amendment. By Order of the Governor of Bihar, SURENDRA PRASAD SHARMA, Secretary to Government.
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