Section 7 of The Pondicherry University Act, 1985
- (1)The jurisdiction of the University shall extend to the whole of the Union territory of Pondicherry: Provided that the University may, at the request of the Administrator of the Union territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands or of the Union territory of Lakshadweep and with the prior approval of the Central Government, extend its jurisdiction to those territories.
- (2)No college or institution situated within the local limits of the jurisdiction of the University shall be compulsorily affiliated to the University and affiliation shall be granted by the University only to such colleges or institutions as may agree to accept the Statutes and Ordinances.
- (3)Any college or institution admitted to the privileges of the University shall cease to be associated with, or be admitted to the privileges of, any other university.
- (4)No college or institution situated within the local limits of the jurisdiction of the University, but not admitted to its privileges, shall be associated with, or be admitted to the privileges of, any other university except with the previous approval of the Administrator of the Union territory in which such college or institution is situated.
Summary
- The University mainly covers the entire Union territory of Pondicherry.
- It can expand its reach to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep if their Administrator asks and the Central Government approves.
- No local college is forced to join the University, but if they do, they must follow its specific rules and laws.
- A college that joins Pondicherry University cannot remain connected to any other university at the same time.
- If a local college is not part of Pondicherry University, it needs permission from the local Administrator to join a different university.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Does the University automatically cover the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
No, it only happens if the Administrator of those islands requests it and the Central Government gives prior approval.
2. What happens if a college in Pondicherry wants to join a university in a different state?
It can only do so if it is not already part of Pondicherry University and it obtains the previous approval of the Administrator.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 7 of The Pondicherry University Act, 1985, which condition must be met for the University to extend its jurisdiction to the Union territory of Lakshadweep?
Q2.According to Section 7 of The Pondicherry University Act, 1985, what is the rule regarding "compulsory affiliation" for local institutions?
Q3.If a college in Pondicherry is admitted to the privileges of Pondicherry University, what happens to its relationship with other universities under Section 7 of The Pondicherry University Act, 1985?
Q4.Under Section 7 of The Pondicherry University Act, 1985, what is required for a local college (not part of Pondicherry University) to join a university outside the territory?