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Section 2, Pondicherry University Act, 1985 [S1T-5QK]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 3 July 1985 by S.O. 1389(E) [N12-2SM].

In Pondicherry University Act, 1985 [A10-X56]. This text from 3 July 1985. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 2, Pondicherry University Act, 1985 [S1T-5QK]. Machine: S1T-5QK.

2. Definitions.—In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) "institution" means an institution of higher education recognised under section 6; (b) "Commission" means the Commission established under section 3; (c) "degree" means any such degree as may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, be specified in this behalf by the Commission by notification in the Official Gazette; (d) "recognised" means recognised by the Council under section 14; (e) "notification" means a notification published in the Official Gazette, and the expression "notified" shall be construed accordingly; (f) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act.

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Commission: Section 2, Pondicherry University Act, 1985 [S1T5QK] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Commission" means the Commission established under section 3

Commission: 85 more definitions.

degree: Section 2, Pondicherry University Act, 1985 [S1T5QK] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "degree" means any such degree as may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, be specified in this behalf by the Commission by notification in the Official Gazette

degree: 67 more definitions.

institution: Section 2, Pondicherry University Act, 1985 [S1T5QK] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "institution" means an institution of higher education recognised under section 6

institution: 95 more definitions.

recognised: Section 2, Pondicherry University Act, 1985 [S1T5QK] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "recognised" means recognised by the Council under section 14

recognised: 68 more definitions.

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