Section 4 of The "Tribhuvan" Sahkari University Act, 2025
- (1)With effect from such date as the Central Government may, by notification, appoint, the Institute of Rural Management Anand shall be established as a University to be known as the "Tribhuvan" Sahkari University, which shall be a body corporate, having perpetual succession and a common seal, with power, subject to the provisions of this Act, to acquire, hold property, both movable and immovable, and to contract and shall, by the said name sue or be sued.
- (2)The headquarters of the University shall be at Anand in the State of Gujarat and the University may establish Schools or outlying campuses or affiliate institutes at such other places in India as it may deem fit: Provided that the University may, with the prior approval of the Central Government, also establish or maintain outlying campuses or affiliate institutes outside India.
- (3)The Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor, the members of the Governing Board, the Executive Council, the Academic and Research Council, the Capacity Building Council, the Assessment and Improvement Council, the Research and Development Council and other authorities shall constitute the University.
Summary
- The Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) is transformed into the "Tribhuvan" Sahkari University.
- The University is a body corporate, meaning it is a legal entity that exists independently of its members.
- It has perpetual succession, meaning it continues to exist even if its leaders change.
- It has a common seal and the power to own land, buy property, and sign contracts.
- The University can sue others or be sued in its own name.
- The main headquarters is located in Anand, Gujarat, but it can open campuses elsewhere in India or abroad.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Where is the main office of the University?
The headquarters is in Anand, Gujarat.
2. Can the University own property?
Yes, it has the legal power to acquire and hold both movable property, like equipment, and immovable property, like land.
3. Does the University need permission to open a campus outside India?
Yes, it can only establish campuses or affiliate institutes outside India with the prior approval of the Central Government.
4. What happens if the University has a legal dispute?
As a body corporate, the University can sue others or be sued in its own name.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 4 of The "Tribhuvan" Sahkari University Act, 2025, what is the legal status of the University?
Q2.According to Section 4 of The "Tribhuvan" Sahkari University Act, 2025, where must the headquarters of the University be located?
Q3.Under Section 4 of The "Tribhuvan" Sahkari University Act, 2025, what is required before the University can establish an affiliate institute outside of India?
Q4.Under Section 4 of The "Tribhuvan" Sahkari University Act, 2025, which of these is a power granted to the University?