State · Sikkim

Section 21 of The Sikkim University Act, 2006 in hindi

(1)The constitution of the Court and the term of office of its members shall be prescribed by the Statutes: Provided that such number of members as may be prescribed by the Statutes shall be elected from among the teachers, employees and students of the University.
(2)Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Court shall have the following powers and functions, namely:--
1. (a)to review, from time to time, the broad policies and programmes of the University and to suggest measures for the improvement and development of the University;
2. (b)to consider and pass resolutions on the annual report and the annual accounts of the University and the audit report on such accounts;
3. (c)to advise the Visitor in respect of any matter which may be referred to it for advice; and
4. (d)to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

Summary

The Statutes decide how the Court is formed and how long its members serve.
Some members of the Court must be elected from the university teachers, employees, and students.
The Court reviews the broad policies of the university and suggests improvements.
It considers and votes on the annual report, annual accounts, and the audit report.
The Court also advises the Visitor if the Visitor asks for advice.

1Priya, a student, gets elected to the Court as per Section 21 and helps review the university policies.

2The Court holds a meeting on March 15 to pass a resolution on the university's annual financial accounts.

1. Who decides the term length for Court members?

The Statutes prescribe the term of office.

2. Are students allowed on the Court?

Yes, a certain number of members prescribed by the Statutes are elected from the students, teachers, and employees.

3. Does the Court make the daily decisions?

No, it reviews broad policies and passes resolutions on annual reports.

Q1.Under Section 21 of The Sikkim University Act, 2006, which of the following groups must have elected representation on the Court?

Q2.What is one of the main functions of the Court under Section 21 of The Sikkim University Act, 2006?

Q3.Under Section 21 of The Sikkim University Act, 2006, whose advice might the Court be asked to provide?

Q4.Read Section 21 and Section 22 of The Sikkim University Act, 2006. How does the composition of the Executive Council relate to the Court?