Section 24 of The University Grants Commission Act, 1956
Whoever contravenes the provisions of section 22 or section 23 shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, and if the person contravening is an association or other body of individuals, every member of such association or other body who knowingly or wilfully authorises or permits the contravention shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.
Summary
- It establishes the punishment for violating the rules on who can grant degrees or use the word university.
- Anyone who breaks these rules can be fined up to one thousand rupees.
- For groups or associations that violate the law, every member who knowingly or willingly allowed the violation is personally subject to the same fine.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the maximum fine for giving out fake degrees under Section 24 of the University Grants Commission Act?
Under Section 24 of the University Grants Commission Act, the maximum fine for unauthorizedly conferring or granting degrees is one thousand rupees.
2. Can individual members of a group be fined under Section 24 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956?
Yes, under Section 24 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, if the violator is an association or body of individuals, any member who knowingly or wilfully permits the violation can be fined up to one thousand rupees.
3. Which sections of the law trigger the penalties described in Section 24 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956?
The penalties in Section 24 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 are triggered by violating Section 22, which governs the right to confer degrees, or Section 23, which prohibits unauthorized use of the word university.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 24 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, what is the maximum penalty for a person who falsely confers degrees?
Q2.Under Section 24 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, which members of an offending association or body of individuals can be fined?
Q3.Under Section 24 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, a violation of which other provisions leads to the specified penalties?
Q4.Under Section 24 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, what is the penalty if an association of ten partners knowingly permits the unauthorized use of the word university?