Section 2, Assam University Act, 1989 [S1W-6AN]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 18 July 1990 by S.O. 3662(E) [N12-55N].
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) "school" means any recognised school imparting elementary education; (f) "teacher" means a person employed to teach in an institution; (g) "notification" means a notification published in the Official Gazette, and the expression "notified" shall be construed accordingly; (h) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act.
Defined terms in this text (6)
Commission: Section 2, Assam University Act, 1989 [S1W6AN] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Commission" means the Commission established under section 3
Commission: 85 more definitions.
degree: Section 2, Assam University Act, 1989 [S1W6AN] (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, Assam University Act, 1989 [S1W6AN] (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, Assam University Act, 1989 [S1W6AN] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "recognised" means recognised by the Council under section 14
recognised: 68 more definitions.
school: Section 2, Assam University Act, 1989 [S1W6AN] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "school" means any recognised school imparting elementary education
school: 42 more definitions.
teacher: Section 2, Assam University Act, 1989 [S1W6AN] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "teacher" means a person employed to teach in an institution
teacher: 23 more definitions.
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Cited by (1)
Rule 2, Assam University Act Rules, 1990 [S1W-H2K], 22 December 1990, Band A. " (2) Words and expressions used herein and not defined but defined in the Act shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in the Act".
Not held (0)
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Duties published under this section (0)
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