The University Grants Commission Act, 1956
The University Grants Commission Act, 1956 governs the establishment and regulation of the University Grants Commission (UGC) in India.
Summary
The University Grants Commission Act, 1956 is an Indian law that governs the establishment and regulation of the University Grants Commission (UGC) in India. The UGC is responsible for promoting and coordinating university education in the country and for ensuring the maintenance of standards of education in universities. The Act defines the powers and functions of the UGC, which include the power to award grants to universities and colleges, and to recognize universities and colleges for the purpose of granting degrees. The Act also provides for the establishment of a Fund for the UGC, which is used to finance its activities and programmes. Additionally, the Act sets out provisions for the appointment and removal of members of the UGC, and for the conduct of its meetings.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title And Commencement | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Application Of Act To Institutions For Higher Studies Other Than Universities | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Establishment Of The Commission | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Composition Of The Commission | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Terms And Conditions Of Service Of Members | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: Meetings Of The Commission | Open |
| 8 | Section 8: Vacancies Amongst Members Or Defect In Constitution Not To Invalidate Acts Or Proceedings Of The Commission | Open |
| 9 | Section 9: Temporary Association Of Persons With The Commission For Particular Purposes | Open |
| 10 | Section 10: Staff Of The Commission | Open |
| 11 | Section 11: Authentication Of Orders And Other Instruments Of The Commission | Open |
| 12 | Section 12: Functions Of The Commission | Open |
| 13 | Section 12A: Regulation Of Fees And Prohibition Of Donations In Certain Cases | Open |
| 14 | Section 12B: Prohibition Regarding Giving Of Any Grant To A University Not Declared By The Commission Fit To Receive Such Grant | Open |
| 15 | Section 13: Inspection | Open |