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© [Regd. No. TN/CCN/467/2012-14. GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU [R. Dis. No. 197/2009. 2025 [Price: Rs. 10.40 Paise. TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 167] CHENNAI, FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025 Panguni 28, Kurothi, Thiruvalluvar Aandu-2056 Part IV—Section 2 Tamil Nadu Acts and Ordinances CONTENTS Pages. ACTS: No.1 4 of 2025—The Tamil Nadu Fisheries University (Amendment) Act, 2020. .. .. .. 62-64 No.15 of 2025—The Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (Amendment) Act, 2020. .. .. .. .. .. 65-66 No.16 of 2025—The Tamil Nadu Universities Laws (Amendment) Act, 2022. .. .. 67-74 No.17 of 2025—The Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University (Amendment) Act, 2022. 75-76 No.18 of 2025—The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai (Amendment) Act, 2022. 77-78 No.19 of 2025—The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (Amendment) Act, 2022. .. .. .. 79-80 No.20 of 2025—The Tamil University (Second Amendment) Act, 2022. .. .. .. 81-82 No.21 of 2025—The Tamil Nadu Fisheries University (Amendment) Act, 2023. .. .. .. 83-84 No.22 of 2025—The Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (Amendment) Act, 2023. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 85-86 IV-2—Ex. (167) [61]62 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY The following Act of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is deemed to have received the assent of the Governor on the 18th November 2023, pursuant to the Judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, made under Article 142 of the Constitution of India in WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) No. 1239 of 2023 titled “THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU Vs THE GOVERNOR OF TAMIL NADU & ANOTHER”, dated the 8th April 2025 and is hereby published for general information:- ACT No. 14 of 2025. An Act further to amend the Tamil Nadu Fisheries University Act, 2012. Be it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Tamil Nadu in the Seventieth Year of the Republic of India as follows:- Short title and 1. (1) This Act may be called the Tamil Nadu Fisheries University commencement. (Amendment) Act, 2020. (2) Sections 2, 6 and 7 shall be deemed to have come into force on the 16th February 2018 and the remaining provisions of this Act shall come in to force at once. Amendment of 2. In section 1 of the Tamil Nadu Fisheries University Act, 2012 (hereinafter Tamil Nadu section 1. referred to as the principal Act), for sub-section (1), the following sub-section Act 21 of 2012. shall be substituted, namely:- “(1) This Act may be called the Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University Act, 2012.”. Amendment of 3. In section 7 of the principal Act,- section 7. (1) for the word “Chancellor” wherever it occurs, the word “Government” shall be substituted; (2) for the word “he” occurring in two places, the word “they” shall be substituted. Amendment of 4. In section 11 of the principal Act,- section 11. (1) in sub-section (2), in item (ii), for the expression “Board of Management”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (2) for sub-section (2-A), the following sub-section shall be substituted, namely:- “(2-A) A person recommended by the Committee for appointment as Vice-Chancellor shall- (i) be a distinguished academician with highest level of competence, integrity, morals and institutional commitment; and (ii) possess such educational qualifications and experience as may be specified by the Government in consultation with the Chancellor by an order published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.”. (3) in sub-section (2-B), for the expression “Board of Management”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted.TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY 63 5. Notwithstanding anything contained in the principal Act, as amended by Vice-Chancellor to this Act, the Vice-Chancellor of the Tamil Nadu Fisheries University holding office continue to hold office. as such immediately before the date of publication of this Act in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, shall continue to hold office as such Vice-Chancellor, for a term of three years from the date on which he entered upon his office or till the completion of seventy years of age, whichever is earlier. 6. In the principal Act, for the expression ”the Tamil Nadu Fisheries Substitution of the University” wherever it occurs, the expression “the Tamil Nadu expression “Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University” shall be substituted. Fisheries University”. 7. References to “the Tamil Nadu Fisheries University” and “the Construction of Tamil Nadu Fisheries University Act” in any Act or in any rule, notification, references to the “Tamil proceeding, order, regulation, by-law or other instrument made or issued there Nadu Fisheries under or in statutes and regulations made or continued in force under the University” and principal Act, shall be construed as references to ”the Tamil Nadu “Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University” and “the Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries Fisheries University Act”, respectively. University Act” (By order of the Governor) S. GEORGE ALEXANDER, Secretary to Government, Law Department.64 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARYTAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY 65 The following Act of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is deemed to have received the assent of the Governor on the 18th November 2023, pursuant to the Judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, made under Article 142 of the Constitution of India in WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) No. 1239 of 2023 titled “THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU Vs THE GOVERNOR OF TAMIL NADU & ANOTHER”, dated the 8th April 2025 and is hereby published for general information:- ACT No. 15 OF 2025. An Act further to amend the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Act, 1989. Be it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Tamil Nadu in the Seventieth Year of the Republic of India as follows:- 1. (1) This Act may be called the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Short title and Sciences University (Amendment) Act, 2020. commencement. (2) It shall come in to force at once. Tamil Nadu Act 2. In section 49 of the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences Amendment of 42 of 1989. University Act, 1989,- section 49. (1) for the word “Chancellor” wherever it occurs, the word “Government” shall be substituted; (2) for the word “he” occurring in three places and the word “his” occurring in two places, the words “they” and “their” shall, respectively, be substituted. (By order of the Governor) S. GEORGE ALEXANDER, Secretary to Government, Law Department.66 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARYTAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY 67 The following Act of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is deemed to have received the assent of the Governor on the 18th November 2023, pursuant to the Judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, made under Article 142 of the Constitution of India in WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) No. 1239 of 2023 titled “THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU Vs THE GOVERNOR OF TAMIL NADU & ANOTHER”, dated the 8th April 2025 and is hereby published for general information:- ACT No. 16 of 2025. An Act further to ament the Tamil Nadu Universities Laws. Be it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Tamil Nadu in the Seventy-third Year of the Republic of India as follows:— PART- I. PRELIMINARY 1. (1) This Act may be called the Tamil Nadu Universities Laws (Amendment) Short title and Act, 2022. commence- ment. (2) It shall come into force at once. PART-II. AMENDMENTS TO THE MADURAI-KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY ACT, 1965. Tamil Nadu Act 2. In section 11 of the Madurai-Kamaraj University Act, 1965 (hereafter in this Amendment of 33 of 1965. Part referred to as Tamil Nadu Act 33 of 1965),— section 11. (1) in sub-section (1),— (i) for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (ii) in the proviso, for the expressions “Chancellor” and “he”, the expressions “Government” and “they” shall, respectively, be substituted; (2) in sub-section (2-D), for the expression “Chancellor”, occurring in three places, the expression “Government” shall be substituted. 3. After section 11 of the 1965 Act, the following section shall be inserted, Insertion of new namely:— section 11-A. “11-A. Removal of Vice-Chancellor.—The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Government passed on the ground of wilful omission or refusal to carry out the provisions of this Act or abuse of the powers vested in him. In a case where it is proposed to remove the Vice-Chancellor, the Government shall order an inquiry by such a person who is or has been,— (i) a Judge of the High Court; or (ii) an officer of the Government, not below the rank of Chief Secretary to Government, in which the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity to make a representation. On consideration of the inquiry report, the Vice-Chancellor shall be furnished a copy of the inquiry report and called upon to submit his further representation, if any thereon, before making an order of removal.”.68 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY PART-III. AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNA UNIVERSITY ACT, 1978. Amendment of 4. In section 11 of the Anna University Act, 1978 (hereafter in this Part referred Tamil Nadu Act section 11 to as Tamil Nadu Act 30 of 1978.),— 30 of 1978. (1) in sub-section (1),— (i) for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (ii) in the proviso, for the expressions “Chancellor” and “he”, the expressions “Government” and “they” shall, respectively, be substituted; (2) in sub-section (2-D), for the expression “Chancellor”, occurring in three places, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (3) in the first proviso to sub-section (3), for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (4) sub-sections (4-A) and (4-B) shall be omitted. Insertion of new 5. After section 11 of the 1978 Act, the following section shall be inserted, section 11-A. namely:— “11-A. Removal of Vice-Chancellor.—The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Government passed on the ground of wilful omission or refusal to carry out the provisions of this Act or abuse of the powers vested in him. In a case where it is proposed to remove the Vice-Chancellor, the Government shall order an inquiry by such a person who is or has been,— (i) a Judge of the High Court; or (ii) an officer of the Government, not below the rank of Chief Secretary to Government, in which the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity to make a representation. On consideration of the inquiry report, the Vice-Chancellor shall be furnished a copy of the inquiry report and called upon to submit his further representation, if any thereon, before making an order of removal.”. PART-IV. AMENDMENTS TO THE BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY ACT, 1981 Amendment of 6. In section 12 of the Bharathiar University Act, 1981 (hereafter in this Part Tamil Nadu Act section 12. referred to as Tamil Nadu Act 1 of 1982),— 1 of 1982. (1) in sub-section (1),— (i) for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (ii) in the proviso, for the expressions “Chancellor” and “he”, the expressions “Government” and “they” shall, respectively, be substituted; (2) in sub-section (2-D), for the expression “Chancellor”, occurring in three places, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (3) in the second proviso to sub-section (3), in clauses (a) and (b), for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted. Insertion of new 7. After section 12 of Tamil Nadu Act 1 of 1982, the following section shall be section 12-A. inserted, namely:—TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY 69 “12-A. Removal of Vice-Chancellor.— The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Government passed on the ground of wilful omission or refusal to carry out the provisions of this Act or abuse of the powers vested in him. In a case where it is proposed to remove the Vice-Chancellor, the Government shall order an inquiry by such a person who is or has been,— (i) a Judge of the High Court; or (ii) an officer of the Government, not below the rank of Chief Secretary to Government, in which the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity to make a representation. On consideration of the inquiry report, the Vice-Chancellor shall be furnished a copy of the inquiry report and called upon to submit his further representation, if any thereon, before making an order of removal.”. PART-V. AMENDMENTS TO THE BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY ACT, 1981 Tamil Nadu Act 8. In section 12 of the Bharathidasan University Act, 1981 (hereafter in this Part Amendment of 2 of 1982. referred to as Tamil Nadu Act 2 of 1982),— section 12. (1) in sub-section (1),— (i) for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (ii) in the proviso, for the expressions “Chancellor” and “he”, the expressions “Government” and “they” shall, respectively, be substituted; (2) in sub-section (2-D), for the expression “Chancellor”, occurring in three places, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (3) in the second proviso to sub-section (3), in clauses (a) and (b), for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted. 9. After section 12 of Tamil Nadu Act 2 of 1982, the following section shall be Insertion of new inserted, namely:— section 12-A. “12-A. Removal of Vice-Chancellor.—The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Government passed on the ground of wilful omission or refusal to carry out the provisions of this Act or abuse of the powers vested in him. In a case where it is proposed to remove the Vice-Chancellor, the Government shall order an inquiry by such a person who is or has been, — (i) a Judge of the High Court; or (ii) an officer of the Government, not below the rank of Chief Secretary to Government, in which the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity to make a representation. On consideration of the inquiry report, the Vice-Chancellor shall be furnished a copy of the inquiry report and called upon to submit his further representation, if any thereon, before making an order of removal.”. PART-VI. AMENDMENTS TO THE MOTHER TERESA WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY ACT, 1984. Tamil Nadu Act 10. In section 12 of the Mother Teresa Women’s University Act, 1984 (hereafter Amendment of 15 of 1984. in this Part referred to as Tamil Nadu Act 15 of 1984),— section 12. (1) in sub-section (1),— (i) for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted;70 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY (ii) in the proviso, for the expressions “Chancellor” and “he”, the expressions “Government” and “they” shall, respectively, be substituted; (2) in sub-section (2-D), for the expression “Chancellor”, occurring in three places, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (3) in the second proviso to sub-section (3), in clauses (a) and (b), for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted. Insertion of new 11. After section 12 of the 1984 Act, the following section shall be inserted, section 12-A. namely:— “12-A. Removal of Vice-Chancellor.— The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Government passed on the ground of wilful omission or refusal to carry out the provisions of this Act or abuse of the powers vested in him. In a case where it is proposed to remove the Vice-Chancellor, the Government shall order an inquiry by such a person who is or has been,— (i) a Judge of the High Court; or (ii) an officer of the Government, not below the rank of Chief Secretary to Government, in which the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity to make a representation. On consideration of the inquiry report, the Vice-Chancellor shall be furnished a copy of the inquiry report and called upon to submit his further representation, if any thereon, before making an order of removal.”. PART-VII. AMENDMENTS TO THE ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY ACT, 1985. Amendment of 12. In section 13 of the Alagappa University Act, 1985 (hereafter in this Part Tamil Nadu Act section 13. referred to as Tamil Nadu Act 23 of 1985.),— 23 of 1985. (1) in sub-section (1),— (i) for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (ii) in the proviso, for the expressions “Chancellor” and “he”, the expressions “Government” and “they” shall, respectively, be substituted; (2) in sub-section (2-D), for the expression “Chancellor”, occurring in three places, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (3) in the second proviso to sub-section (3), in clauses (a) and (b), for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted. Insertion of new 13. After section 13 of the 1985 Act, the following section shall be inserted, section 13-A. namely:— “13-A. Removal of Vice-Chancellor.— The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Government passed on the ground of wilful omission or refusal to carry out the provisions of this Act or abuse of the powers vested in him. In a case where it is proposed to remove the Vice-Chancellor, the Government shall order an inquiry by such a person who is or has been,— (i) a Judge of the High Court; or (ii) an officer of the Government, not below the rank of Chief Secretary to Government, in which the Vice - Chancellor shall be given an opportunity to make a representation. On consideration of the inquiry report, the Vice - Chancellor shall be furnished a copy of the inquiry report and called upon to submit his further representation, if any thereon, before making an order of removal.”.TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY 71 PART-VIII. AMENDMENTS TO THE MANONMANIAM SUNDARANAR UNIVERSITY ACT, 1990. Tamil Nadu Act 14. In section 11 of the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Act, 1990 Amendment of 31 of 1990. (hereafter in this Part referred to as Tamil Nadu Act 31 of 1990),— section 11. (1) in sub-section (1),— (i) for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (ii) in the proviso, for the expressions “Chancellor” and “he”, the expressions “Government” and “they” shall, respectively, be substituted; (2) in sub-section (2-D), for the expression “Chancellor”, occurring in three places, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (3) in the second proviso to sub-section (3), in clauses (a) and (b), for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted. 15. After section 11 of the 1990 Act, the following section shall be inserted, Insertion of new namely:— section 11-A. “11-A. Removal of Vice-Chancellor.— The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Government passed on the ground of wilful omission or refusal to carry out the provisions of this Act or abuse of the powers vested in him. In a case where it is proposed to remove the Vice-Chancellor, the Government shall order an inquiry by such a person who is or has been,— (i) a Judge of the High Court; or (ii) an officer of the Government, not below the rank of Chief Secretary to Government, in which the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity to make a representation. On consideration of the inquiry report, the Vice - Chancellor shall be furnished a copy of the inquiry report and called upon to submit his further representation, if any thereon, before making an order of removal.”. PART-IX. AMENDMENTS TO THE PERIYAR UNIVERSITY ACT, 1997. Tamil Nadu Act 16. In section 12 of the Periyar University Act, 1997 (hereafter in this Part Amendment of 45 of 1997. referred to as Tamil Nadu Act 45 of 1997),— section 12. (1) in sub-section (1),— (i) for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (ii) in the proviso, for the expressions “Chancellor” and “he”, the expressions “Government” and “they” shall, respectively, be substituted; (2) in sub-section (2-D), for the expression “Chancellor”, occurring in three places, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (3) in the second proviso to sub-section (3), in clauses (a) and (b), for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted. 17. After section 12 of the 1997 Act, the following section shall be inserted, Insertion of new namely:— section 12-A.72 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY “12-A. Removal of Vice-Chancellor.— The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Government passed on the ground of wilful omission or refusal to carry out the provisions of this Act or abuse of the powers vested in him. In a case where it is proposed to remove the Vice-Chancellor, the Government shall order an inquiry by such a person who is or has been,— (i) a Judge of the High Court; or (ii) an officer of the Government, not below the rank of Chief Secretary to Government, in which the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity to make a representation. On consideration of the inquiry report, the Vice – Chancellor shall be furnished a copy of the inquiry report and called upon to submit his further representation, if any thereon, before making an order of removal.”. PART-X. AMENDMENTS TO THE TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY ACT, 2002. Amendment of 18. In section 10 of the Tamil Nadu Open University Act, 2002 (hereafter in this Tamil Nadu Act section 10. Part referred to as Tamil Nadu Act 27 of 2002),— 27 of 2002. (1) in sub-section (1),— (i) for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (ii) in the proviso, for the expressions “Chancellor” and “he”, the expressions “Government” and “they” shall, respectively, be substituted; (2) in sub-section (2-D), for the expression “Chancellor”, occurring in three places, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (3) in the first proviso to sub-section (3), for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted. Insertion of new 19. After section 10 of Tamil Nadu Act 27 of 2002, the following section shall be section 10-A. inserted, namely:— “10-A. Removal of Vice-Chancellor.— The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Government passed on the ground of wilful omission or refusal to carry out the provisions of this Act or abuse of the powers vested in him. In a case where it is proposed to remove the Vice-Chancellor, the Government shall order an inquiry by such a person who is or has been,— (i) a Judge of the High Court; or (ii) an officer of the Government, not below the rank of Chief Secretary to Government, in which the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity to make a representation. On consideration of the inquiry report, the Vice-Chancellor shall be furnished a copy of the inquiry report and called upon to submit his further representation, if any thereon, before making an order of removal.”. PART – XI. AMENDMENTS TO THE THIRUVALLUVAR UNIVERSITY ACT, 2002. Amendment of 20. In section 12 of the Thiruvalluvar University Act, 2002 (hereafter in this Part Tamil Nadu Act section 12. referred to as Tamil Nadu Act 32 of 2002),— 32 of 2002. (1) in sub-section (1),— (i) for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted;TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY 73 (ii) in the proviso, for the expressions “Chancellor” and “he”, the expressions “Government” and “they” shall, respectively, be substituted; (2) in sub-section (2-D), for the expression “Chancellor”, occurring in three places, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (3) in the first proviso to sub-section (3), for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted. 21. After section 12 of Tamil Nadu Act 32 of 2002, the following section shall be Insertion of new inserted, namely:— section 12-A. “12-A.Removal of Vice-Chancellor.—The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Government passed on the ground of wilful omission or refusal to carry out the provisions of this Act or abuse of the powers vested in him. In a case where it is proposed to remove the Vice-Chancellor, the Government shall order an inquiry by such a person who is or has been,— (i) a Judge of the High Court; or (ii) an officer of the Government, not below the rank of Chief Secretary to Government, in which the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity to make a representation. On consideration of the inquiry report, the Vice-Chancellor shall be furnished a copy of the inquiry report and called upon to submit his further representation, if any thereon, before making an order of removal.”. PART–XII. AMENDMENTS TO THE TAMIL NADU TEACHERS EDUCATION UNIVERSITY ACT, 2008. Tamil Nadu Act 22. In section 10 of the Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University Act, 2008 Amendment of 33 of 2008. (hereafter in this Part referred to as Tamil Nadu Act 33 of 2008),— section 10. (1) in sub-section (1),— (i) for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (ii) in the proviso, for the expressions “Chancellor” and “he”, the expressions “Government” and “they” shall, respectively, be substituted; (2) in sub-section (2-D), for the expression “Chancellor”, occurring in three places, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (3) in the first proviso to sub-section (4), for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted. 23. After section 10 of the 2008 Act, the following section shall be inserted, Insertion of new namely:— section 10-A. “10-A. Removal of Vice-Chancellor.— The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Government passed on the ground of wilful omission or refusal to carry out the provisions of this Act or abuse of the powers vested in him. In a case where it is proposed to remove the Vice-Chancellor, the Government shall order an inquiry by such a person who is or has been,— (i) a Judge of the High Court; or (ii) an officer of the Government, not below the rank of Chief Secretary to Government, in which the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity to make a representation. On consideration of the inquiry report, the Vice-Chancellor shall be furnished a copy of the inquiry report and called upon to submit his further representation, if any thereon, before making an order of removal.”.74 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY PART-XIII. AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY ACT, 2013. Amendment of 24. In section 9 of the Annamalai University Act, 2013 (hereafter in this Part Tamil Nadu Act section 9. referred to as Tamil Nadu Act 20 of 2013),— 20 of 2013. (1) in sub-section (1),— (i) for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (ii) in the proviso, for the expressions “Chancellor” and “he”, the expressions “Government” and “they” shall, respectively, be substituted; (2) in sub-section (2-D), for the expression “Chancellor”, occurring in three places, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (3) in the first proviso to sub-section (3), for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (4) sub-sections (6) and (7) shall be omitted. Insertion of new 25. After section 9 of Tamil Nadu Act 20 of 2013, the following section shall be section 9-A. inserted, namely:— “9-A. Removal of Vice-Chancellor.— The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Government passed on the ground of wilful omission or refusal to carry out the provisions of this Act or abuse of the powers vested in him. In a case where it is proposed to remove the Vice-Chancellor, the Government shall order an inquiry by such a person who is or has been— (i) a Judge of the High Court; or (ii) an officer of the Government, not below the rank of Chief Secretary to Government, in which the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity to make a representation. On consideration of the inquiry report, the Vice-Chancellor shall be furnished a copy of the inquiry report and called upon to submit his further representation, if any thereon, before making an order of removal.”. (By order of the Governor) S. GEORGE ALEXANDER, Secretary to Government, Law Department.TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY 75 The following Act of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is deemed to have received the assent of the Governor on the 18th November 2023, pursuant to the Judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, made under Article 142 of the Constitution of India in WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) No. 1239 of 2023 titled “THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU Vs THE GOVERNOR OF TAMIL NADU & ANOTHER”, dated the 8th April 2025 and is hereby published for general information:- ACT No. 17 of 2025. An Act further to amend the Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University Act, 1996. Be it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Tamil Nadu in the Seventy-third Year of the Republic of India as follows:— 1. (1) This Act may be called the Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University Short title and (Amendment) Act, 2022. commencement. (2) It shall come into force at once. Tamil Nadu Act 43 2. In section 12 of the Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University Act, 1996 Amendment of of 1997. (hereinafter referred to as the principal Act),— section 12. (1) in sub-section (1),— (i) for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (ii) in the proviso, for the expressions, “Chancellor” and “he”, the expressions “Government” and “they” shall, respectively, be substituted; (2) in the second proviso to sub-section (3), in clauses (a) and (b), for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted. 3. In section 13 of the principal Act,— Amendment of section 13. (1) for sub-section (1), the following sub-section shall be substituted, namely:— “(1) If, in the opinion of the Government, the Vice-Chancellor wilfully omits or refuses to carry out the provisions of this Act, or abuses the powers vested on him, or misbehaves or mismanages or his conduct involves moral turpitude or if it otherwise appears to the Government that the continuance of the Vice-Chancellor in office is detrimental to the interests of the University, the Government may constitute a Committee consisting of not less than three members to enquire into the matter.”. (2) in sub-section (2), for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted. (By order of the Governor) S. GEORGE ALEXANDER, Secretary to Government, Law Department.76 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARYTAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY 77 The following Act of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is deemed to have received the assent of the Governor on the 18th November 2023, pursuant to the Judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, made under Article 142 of the Constitution of India in WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) No. 1239 of 2023 titled “THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU Vs THE GOVERNOR OF TAMIL NADU & ANOTHER”, dated the 8th April 2025 and is hereby published for general information:- ACT No. 18 of 2025. An Act further to amend the Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, Act, 1987. Be it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Tamil Nadu in the Seventy-third Year of the Republic of India as follows:— 1. (1) This Act may be called the Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Short title and Chennai (Amendment) Act, 2022. commencement. (2) It shall come into force at once. Tamil Nadu Act 2. In section 10 of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, Amendment of 37 of 1987. Act, 1987 (hereinafter referred to as the principal Act),— section 10. (1) in sub-section (1),— (i) for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (ii) in the proviso, for the expressions “Chancellor” and “he”, the expressions “Government” and “they” shall, respectively, be substituted; (2) in sub-section (5), for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted. 3. After section 10 of the principal Act, the following section shall be Insertion of new inserted, namely:—` section 10-A. “10-A. Removal of Vice–Chancellor.— The Vice Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Government passed on the ground of wilful omission or refusal to carry out the provisions of this Act or abuse of the powers vested in him. In a case where it is proposed to remove the Vice - Chancellor, the Government shall order an inquiry by such a person who is or has been,— (i) a Judge of the High Court ; or (ii) an officer of the Government, not below the rank of Chief Secretary to Government, in which the Vice – Chancellor, shall be given an opportunity to make a representation. On consideration of the inquiry report, the Vice-Chancellor shall be furnished a copy of the inquiry report and called upon to submit his further representation, if any thereon, before making an order of removal.”. (By order of the Governor) S. GEORGE ALEXANDER, Secretary to Government, Law Department.78 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARYTAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY 79 The following Act of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is deemed to have received the assent of the Governor on the 18th November 2023, pursuant to the Judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, made under Article 142 of the Constitution of India in WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) No. 1239 of 2023 titled “THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU Vs THE GOVERNOR OF TAMIL NADU & ANOTHER”, dated the 8th April 2025 and is hereby published for general information:- ACT No. 19 of 2025. An Act further to amend the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Act, 1971. Be it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Tamil Nadu in the Seventy-third Year of the Republic of India as follows:— 1. (1) This Act may be called the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Short title and (Amendment) Act, 2022. commencement. (2) It shall come into force at once. Tamil Nadu Act 8 2. In section 11 of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Act, 1971,— Amendment of of 1971. section 11. (1) in sub-section (1),— (i) for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (ii) in the proviso, for the expressions “Chancellor” and “he”, the expressions “Government” and “they” shall, respectively, be substituted; (2) in sub-section (2), in item (i), for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (3) in sub-section (2-D), for the expression “Chancellor”, occurring in three places, the expression “Government” shall be substituted: (4) in the first proviso to sub-section (3),— (i) in clause (a), for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (ii) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted, namely:— “(b) if in the opinion of the Government, the Vice-Chancellor wilfully omits or refuses to carry out the provisions of this Act, or abuses the powers vested on him, or misbehaves or mismanages or his conduct involves moral turpitude or if it otherwise appears to the Government that the continuance of the Vice- Chancellor in office is detrimental to the interests of University, the Government shall order an enquiry by such a person who is or has been,— (i) a Judge of the High Court; or (ii) an officer of the Government, not below the rank of Chief Secretary to Government, in which the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity to make a representation. On consideration of the inquiry report, the Vice-Chancellor shall be furnished a copy of the inquiry report and called upon to submit his further representation, if any thereon, before making an order of removal.”;80 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY (5) for sub-section (4), the following sub-section shall be substituted, namely:— “(4) When any temporary vacancy occurs in the office of the Vice-Chancellor or if the Vice-Chancellor is, by reason of absence or for any other reason, unable to exercise the powers and perform the duties of his office, the Board of Management shall, as soon as possible, make the requisite arrangements for exercising the powers and performing the duties of the Vice-Chancellor.”. (By order of the Governor) S. GEORGE ALEXANDER, Secretary to Government, Law Department.TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY 81 The following Act of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is deemed to have received the assent of the Governor on the 18th November 2023, pursuant to the Judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, made under Article 142 of the Constitution of India in WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) No. 1239 of 2023 titled “THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU Vs THE GOVERNOR OF TAMIL NADU & ANOTHER”, dated the 8th April 2025 and is hereby published for general information:- ACT No. 20 of 2025. An Act further to amend the Tamil University Act, 1982. Be it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Tamil Nadu in the Seventy-third Year of the Republic of India as follows:— 1. (1) This Act may be called the Tamil University (Second Amendment) Short title and Act, 2022. commencement. (2) It shall come into force at once. Tamil Nadu Act 2. In section 12 of the Tamil University Act, 1982 (hereinafter referred to as the Amendment of 9 of 1982. principal Act),— section 12. (1) in sub-section (1),— (a) for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (b) in the proviso, for the expressions “the Chancellor” and “he”, the expressions “the Government” and “they” shall, respectively, be substituted; (2) in sub-section (2),— (a) for clause (i), the following clause shall be substituted, namely:-- “(i) two nominees of the Government, of whom, one shall be a retired Judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court, and another shall be a retired or serving officer of the State Government not below the rank of Principal Secretary to Government or an eminent educationist”; (b) clause (ii) shall be omitted; (3) in sub-section (2-A), in clause (ii), the expression “in consultation with the Chancellor” shall be omitted; (4) in sub-section (2-B), the expression “the Chancellor” shall be omitted; (5) in sub-section (2-D), for the expression “the Chancellor” occurring in three places, the expression “the Government” shall be substituted; (6) in the second proviso to sub-section (3), in clauses (a) and (b), for the expression “the Chancellor”, the expression “the Government” shall be substituted; (7) in sub-section (4), for the expression “the Chancellor”, the expression “the Government” shall be substituted; 3. After section 12 of the principal Act, the following section shall be inserted, Insertion of new namely:— section 12-A. “12-A. Removal of Vice-Chancellor.— The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Government passed on the ground of wilful omission or refusal to carry out the provisions of this Act or abuse of the powers vested in him. In a case where it is proposed to remove the Vice-Chancellor, the Government shall order an inquiry by such a person who is or has been,— (i) a Judge of the High Court; or (ii) an officer of the Government, not below the rank of the Chief Secretary to Government,82 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY in which the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity to make a representation. On consideration of the inquiry report, the Vice-Chancellor shall be furnished a copy of the inquiry report and called upon to submit his further representation, if any thereon, before making an order of removal.”. (By order of the Governor) S. GEORGE ALEXANDER, Secretary to Government, Law Department.TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY 83 The following Act of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is deemed to have received the assent of the Governor on the 18th November 2023, pursuant to the Judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, made under Article 142 of the Constitution of India in WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) No. 1239 of 2023 titled “THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU Vs THE GOVERNOR OF TAMIL NADU & ANOTHER”, dated the 8th April 2025 and is hereby published for general information:- ACT No. 21 of 2025. An Act further to amend the Tamil Nadu Fisheries University Act, 2012. Be it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Tamil Nadu in the Seventy-fourth Year of the Republic of India as follows:— 1. (1) This Act may be called the Tamil Nadu Fisheries University Short title and (Amendment) Act, 2023. commencement. (2) It shall come into force at once. Tamil Nadu Act 2. In section 11 of the Tamil Nadu Fisheries University Act, 2012 (hereinafter Amendment of 21 of 2012. referred to as the principal Act),— section 11. (1) in sub-section (1), — (a) for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (b) in the proviso, for the expressions “the Chancellor” and “he”, the expressions “the Government” and “they” shall, respectively, be substituted; (2) in sub-section (2-D), for the expression “Chancellor” occurring in three places, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (3) for the first proviso to sub-section (3), the following proviso shall be substituted, namely:-- “Provided that— (a) the Vice-Chancellor may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Government and after giving two months’ notice resign his office; (b) the Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Government passed on the ground of wilful omission or refusal to carry out the provisions of this Act or abuse of the powers vested in him. In a case where it is proposed to remove the Vice-Chancellor, the Government shall order an inquiry by such a person who is or has been,— (i) a Judge of the High Court; or (ii) an officer of the Government, not below the rank of the Chief Secretary to Government, in which the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity to make a representation. On consideration of the inquiry report, the Vice-Chancellor shall be furnished a copy of the inquiry report and called upon to submit his further representation, if any thereon, before making an order of removal.”. (By order of the Governor) S. GEORGE ALEXANDER, Secretary to Government, Law Department.84 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARYTAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY 85 The following Act of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is deemed to have received the assent of the Governor on the 18th November 2023, pursuant to the Judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, made under Article 142 of the Constitution of India in WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) No. 1239 of 2023 titled “THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU Vs THE GOVERNOR OF TAMIL NADU & ANOTHER”, dated the 8th April 2025 and is hereby published for general information:- ACT No. 22 of 2025. An Act further to amend the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Act, 1989. Be it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Tamil Nadu in the Seventy-fourth Year of the Republic of India as follows:— 1. (1) This Act may be called the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Short title and Sciences University (Amendment) Act, 2023. commencement. (2) It shall come into force at once. Tamil Nadu 2. In section 11 of the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Amendment of Act 42 of 1989. Act, 1989 (hereinafter referred to as the principal Act),— section 11. (1) in sub-section (1),— (a) for the expression “Chancellor”, the expression “Government” shall be substituted; (b) in the proviso, for the expressions “the Chancellor” and “he”, the expressions “the Government” and “they” shall, respectively, be substituted; (2) in sub-section (2), — (a) for clause (i), the following clause shall be substituted, namely:-- “(i) two nominees of the Government, of whom, one shall be a retired Judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court, and another shall be a retired or serving officer of the State Government not below the rank of Principal Secretary to Government or an eminent educationist”; (b) clause (ii) shall be omitted; (3) in sub-section (2-A), in clause (ii), the expression “in consultation with the Chancellor” shall be omitted; (4) in sub-section (2-B), the expression “the Chancellor” shall be omitted; (5) in sub-section (2-D), for the expression “the Chancellor” occurring in three places, the expression “the Government” shall be substituted; (6) in the second proviso to sub-section (3), in clauses (a) and (b), for the expression “the Chancellor”, the expression “the Government” shall be substituted. 3. After section 11 of the principal Act, the following section shall be inserted, Insertion of new namely:- section 11-A. “11-A. Removal of Vice-Chancellor.— The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Government passed on the ground of wilful omission or refusal to carry out the provisions of this Act or abuse of the powers vested in him. In a case where it is proposed to remove the Vice-Chancellor, the Government shall order an inquiry by such a person who is or has been,—86 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY (i) a Judge of the High Court; or (ii) an officer of the Government, not below the rank of the Chief Secretary to Government, in which the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity to make a representation. On consideration of the inquiry report, the Vice-Chancellor shall be furnished a copy of the inquiry report and called upon to submit his further representation, if any thereon, before making an order of removal.”. (By order of the Governor) S. GEORGE ALEXANDER, Secretary to Government, Law Department. PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF STATIONERY AND PRINTING, CHENNAI ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU