University of Sikkim

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub sections (2), (3) and (4) of Section 29 of the Sikkim University Act, 2006, the Executive Council

Issue Date: 13 August 2025 Published: 21 August 2025

Gazette ID: CG-SK-E-21082025-265577 Download PDF

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Core Purpose

This notification introduces the Sikkim University (Amendment) Statutes, 2025, to amend the Sikkim University Act, 2006, specifically concerning the constitution of the Executive Council.

Detailed Summary

The Sikkim University, through its Executive Council and with the approval of the Visitor, has issued the Sikkim University (Amendment) Statutes, 2025, on May 23, 2025, under F.No. SU/REG/F-1/06/2018/Vol. I/138. This action is taken in exercise of powers conferred by sub-sections (2), (3) and (4) of Section 29 of the Sikkim University Act, 2006. The amendment specifically modifies Statute 11(1) of the Sikkim University Act, which details the constitution of the Executive Council. The revised constitution includes the Vice Chancellor (ex-officio Chairman), Pro Vice Chancellor or Rector (ex-officio member), Secretary (Higher Education), Ministry of Education, Government of India or nominee (ex-officio member), Deans of the Students (ex-officio member), four Deans of Schools nominated by the Vice Chancellor, one Professor and one Associate Professor nominated by the Vice Chancellor, two members of the Court nominated by the Visitor, one representative from the University Grants Commission, three persons nominated by the Visitor, and five persons nominated by the Visitor on the Vice Chancellor's recommendation, including the Secretary, Department of Human Resources Development, Government of Sikkim. The Registrar of the University serves as the ex-officio Secretary to the Executive Council. All members, other than ex-officio, hold office for a term of three years. This notification was signed by Prof. LAXUMAN SHARMA, Registrar (I/C).

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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-SK-E-21082025-265577 EXTRAORDINARY PART III—Section 4 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2025/SHRAVANA 22, 1947 SIKKIM UNIVERSITY NOTIFICATION Gangtok, the 23rd May, 2025 F.No. SU/REG/F-1/06/2018/Vol. I/138 —In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (2), (3) and (4) of Section 29 of the Sikkim University Act, 2006, the Executive Council, with the approval of the Visitor, hereby makes the following amendments further to amend the Sikkim University Act, 2006, namely: 1. These Statutes may be called as the Sikkim University (Amendment) Statutes, 2025. 2. Statute 11(1) of the Sikkim University Act on the constitution of the Executive Council of Sikkim University shall have the following provisions as under: 11 (1) The Executive Council shall consist of the following members, namely. (i) Vice Chancellor, ex-officio Chairman (ii) Pro Vice Chancellor or Rector, ex-officio member (iii) Secretary (Higher Education), Ministry of Education, Government of India or his/her nominee, ex-officio member (iv) Deans of the Students, ex-officio member (v) Four Deans of Schools by rotation according to seniority, to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor. (vi) One Professor, other than a Dean by rotation according to seniority, to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor. (vii) One Associate Professor by rotation according to seniority, to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor. (viii) Two members of the Court, to be nominated by the Visitor, none of whom shall be an employee of the University or a college or an institution affiliated to or recognized by the University. (ix) One representative from the University Grants Commission (x) Three persons nominated by the Visitor (xi) Five persons to be nominated by the Visitor on the recommendation of the Vice Chancellor of which one will be the Secretary, Department of Human Resources Development, Government of Sikkim. The Registrar of the University shall be the ex-officio Secretary to the Executive Council. 11 (2) All the members of the Executive Council, other than ex-officio members, shall hold office for a term of three years. Prof. LAXUMAN SHARMA, Registrar (I/C) [ADVT.-III/4/Exty./297/2025-26] Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054. GORAKHA NATH YADAVA Digitally signed by GORAKHA NATH YADAVA Date: 2025.08.21 14:47:39 +05'30'

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