The Rashtriya Raksha University Act, 2020
An Act to establish and declare an institution to be known as the Rashtriya Raksha University as an institution of national importance and to provide for its incorporation and matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Administered by. Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Internal Security · Other Acts of 2020
Preamble
THE RASHTRIYA RAKSHA UNIVERSITY ACT, 2020
ACT NO. 31 OF 2020
28th September, 2020. An Act to establish and declare an institution to be known as the Rashtriya Raksha University as an institution of national importance and to provide for its incorporation and matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
BE it enacted by Parliament in the Seventy-first Year of the Republic of India as follows:--
What this Act covers
Summary of The National Forensic Sciences University Act, 2020
Purpose & Establishment
• Act Name: The National Forensic Sciences University Act, 2020
• Objective: Establish a premier institution for forensic sciences, enhancing criminal justice through education, research, and training in forensic science, applied behavioural science, law, criminology, and technology.
Key Provisions
1. Structure & Authorities:
• University Status: A body corporate with perpetual succession, headquartered in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
• Integration: Merges existing forensic science and criminology institutions under one umbrella.
2. Powers & Functions:
• Academic Excellence: Offer undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in forensic sciences and allied fields.
• Research & Development: Conduct and promote research in forensic technologies and sciences.
• Infrastructure Development: Establish, maintain, and manage campuses, colleges, and research units across India.
• Financial Management: Raise, borrow, and invest funds as per statutory provisions, with oversight for transparency.
3. Jurisdiction & Accessibility:
• Pan-India Jurisdiction: Exercises authority across the whole of India.
• Inclusive Policy: Admissions based solely on merit, open to all irrespective of gender, race, caste, creed, disability, or background.
4. Regulatory & Financial Oversight:
• Central Government Oversight: For key financial transactions and institutional audits.
• Self-Sufficiency: Through efficient management of grants, tuition fees, and donations.
5. Transitional & Miscellaneous Provisions:
• Smooth Transition: For staff, students, and ongoing projects from merged entities.
• Repeal of Previous Acts: Applicable to the institutions integrated into the new university.
Notable Aspects & Powers
• Objects:
• Advance forensic science applications.
• Enhance investigation capabilities for law enforcement agencies.
• Foster national and international collaborations for best practices.
• Operational Powers:
• Award degrees and honorary degrees.
• Enter into national and international partnerships.
• Manage finances through approved investment strategies.
Sections
Type to filter. 53 sections.
- 1Short title and commencement
- 2Declaration of Rashtriya Raksha University as an institution of national importance
- 3Definitions
- 4Establishment and incorporation of University
- 5Effect of incorporation of University
- 6Objects of University
- 7Powers and functions of University
- 8Jurisdiction of University
- 9University to be open to all races, creeds and classes
- 10Admission of students
- 11Teaching at University
- 12Authorities of University
- 13Governing Body
- 14Term of office, vacancies among, and allowances payable to, members of Governing Body
- 15Powers and functions of Governing Body
- 16Executive Council
- 17Academic Council
- 18Functions of Academic Council
- 19Finance Committee
- 20Board for Affiliation and Recognition
- 21Officers of University
- 22Vice-Chancellor
- 23Pro Vice-Chancellor
- 24Registrar
- 25Dean
- 26Finance Officer
- 27Other authorities and officers
- 28Grants by Central Government
- 29Grants by State Governments
- 30Corpus of University
- 31Fund
- 32Accounts and audit
- 33Pension and provident fund
- 34Annual report of University
- 35Appointments
- 36Statutes
- 37Statutes how made
- 38Ordinances
- 39Ordinances how made
- 40Tribunal of Arbitration for employees
- 41Redressal for debarment from examination and disciplinary action against students
- 42Disputes as to constitution of authorities and bodies
- 43Power of Central Government to make rules in respect of matters relating to Governing Body
- 44Acts and proceeding not to be invalidated by vacancies, etc
- 45University to be public authority under Right to Information Act
- 46Power of Central Government to review work and progress made and to hold enquiries
- 47Protection of action taken in good faith
- 48Residuary provisions
- 49Power of Central Government to issue directions
- 50Power to remove difficulties
- 51Laying of rules, Statutes, Ordinances and notifications
- 52Transitional provisions
- 53Repeal of Gujarat Act 14 of 2009
Rules made under this Act
4 sets of Rules. India Code publishes Rules as a record and a document rather than as text, so these are indexed here and not reproduced. All Rules.
- Appointment of Vice Chancellor for RRU2020
- Appointment of members of Governing Body for RRU2020
- Notification-for effective date2020
- The Rashtriya Raksha University Rules, 20202020
Related Acts
- The National Forensic Sciences University Act, 202056 sections
- The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 20204 sections
- The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019105 sections
- The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (Merger of Union territories) Act, 201923 sections
- The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 202210 sections
- The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023531 sections
- The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023358 sections
- The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023170 sections
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