Date: 2016-02-04Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
All India Council for Technical Education Grant of Approval for conducting Vocational Education Program, Community College course s and Skill Knowledge Provider under National Vocational Education Qualification Framework
Executive Summary:
This document contains amendments to the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) regulations regarding the Grant of Approval for conducting Vocational Education Programs, Community College courses, and Skill Knowledge Provider programs under the National Vocational Education Qualification Framework (NSQF). These regulations, referred to as the 1st Amendment Regulations, 2014, come into force on the date of their publication in the Gazette of India. The amendments address various clauses within the Principal Regulation of 2012, focusing on definitions, institutional requirements, and penalties for non-compliance.
Key Points / Main Content:
Definitions and Scope:
* The regulations are called the "All India Council for Technical Education Grant of Approval for conducting Vocational Education Program, Community College courses and Skill Knowledge Provider under National Vocational Education Qualification Framework 1st Amendment, Regulations, 2014."
* "Community College" is redefined as an institution offering diploma education approved by the Council to conduct Technical Education Programs, recognized by a Central Statutory Body, and/or affiliated with a University or State Board of Technical Education and conducts Vocational Education under NSQF.
* "Community College course" and "Vocational Course" are defined as specializations in a specific sector under the NSQF scheme.
* "Level" is defined as specified in the NSQF Scheme notified by the Ministry of Finance.
* "National Skill Qualification Framework" is defined as the framework of vocational education program as notified by Ministry of Finance vide No. 862013Invt. dated 27th December, 2013.
* "Vocational Education" is defined as imparting Vocational courses in a certain specialization at a certain level along with General Education under NSQF scheme.
* "Skill Knowledge Provider" is defined as the competency-based knowledge provider that imparts skill-based training of Vocational Content under NSQF Scheme.
Institutional Requirements:
* Institutions and Skill Knowledge Providers (SKPs) must adhere to Council-prescribed norms regarding the appointment of teaching staff, coordinators, and principals/directors, including minimum qualifications and pay scales.
* Institutions (excluding minority institutions) must appoint teaching and administrative staff in accordance with the methods and procedures of the concerned affiliating University/Technical Board, especially regarding selection processes and committees.
* Information about staff appointments must be uploaded to the AICTE web portal.
* Institutions/SKPs cannot start approved courses unless all required teaching and other staff are in place.
* Education Institutions/SKPs must have lawful possession of land with a clear ownership title or a lease of at least 30 years.
* Promoter societies/trusts/companies can mortgage the land after receiving the letter of approval, but only to raise resources for developing the Education Institute/SKP.
Penalties for Non-Compliance:
* Institutions/SKPs violating these regulations are liable for legal civil and/or criminal action, including withdrawal of approval.
* The Council can conduct inquiries and provide institutions/SKPs with an opportunity to clarify matters before taking action.
* If approval is withdrawn, the Institution/SKP cannot be restarted for two academic years from the withdrawal date.
* Students from institutions/SKPs with withdrawn approval will be reallocated to other institutions/SKPs by the relevant State Government authority.
* Restoration of withdrawn approval requires a new application as per the procedure for seeking fresh approval from the Council under NSQF.
Impact Analysis:
AICTE:
* Impact: The AICTE is responsible for enforcing the amended regulations, conducting inquiries, and taking action against non-compliant institutions/SKPs.
* Action Required: Implement the amended regulations, update approval processes, and monitor compliance.
Technical Institutions/Skill Knowledge Providers (SKPs):
* Impact: These institutions must comply with the amended regulations to maintain their approval status. They face stricter requirements for staff appointments, land ownership, and adherence to NSQF guidelines.
* Action Required: Review and update their practices to align with the amended regulations, including staff appointment procedures, land ownership documentation, and NSQF compliance.
Students:
* Impact: Students attending institutions/SKPs that lose approval due to non-compliance may be affected. However, the regulations include provisions for their reallocation to other institutions.
* Action Required: Be aware of the accreditation status of their institutions and any potential impacts of non-compliance.
State Governments:
* Impact: State governments are responsible for reallocating students from institutions/SKPs with withdrawn approval to other institutions within their jurisdiction.
* Action Required: Establish procedures for student reallocation and coordinate with affiliated universities/boards to ensure a smooth transition.
Key Entities Referenced
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE): A national-level council for technical education in India, responsible for the planning, coordination, and development of technical education and management education in the country.
All India Council for Technical Education Act 1987: The act of the Indian Parliament that established the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and defined its powers and functions.
National Vocational Education Qualification Framework (NVEQF): A quality assurance framework that organizes all qualifications according to a series of levels of knowledge, skills, and aptitude.
Skill Knowledge Provider (SKP): An entity providing skill-based training of vocational content under the National Vocational Education Qualification Framework (NSQF).
Companies Act, 1956: Indian legislation regulating companies in India.
Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs: The Indian government ministry responsible for financial and economic matters.
Community College: Educational institutions offering diploma education and vocational training programs.
New Delhi, Delhi: The capital city of India, where the notification was issued.
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ikB~;Øe ¼vksa½ rFkk jk’Vªh; O;kolkf;d f”k{kk vgrkZ <kaps ds vra xZr dkS”ky Kku çnkrk ¼,l-ds-ih-½ ds lapkyu gsrq vuqeksnu
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1- bu fofu;eksa dks vf[ky Hkkjrh; rduhdh f'k{kk ifj"kn~ ¼O;kolkf;d f”k{kk dk;ZØe] lkeqnkf;d egkfo|ky; ikB~;Øe
¼vksa½ rFkk jk’Vªh; O;kolkf;d f”k{kk vgZrk <kaps ds vra xZr dkS”ky Kku çnkrk ¼,l-ds-ih-½ ds lapkyu gsrq vuqeksnu
dh eatwjh½ fofu;e] ¼çFke la”kks/ku½ 2014 dgk tk,xkA
2- ;s Hkkjr ds jkti= esa buds izdk'ku dh rkjh[k ls izo`Ùk gksaxsA
3- Þvf[ky Hkkjrh; rduhdh f'k{kk ifj"kn~ ¼O;kolkf;d f”k{kk dk;ZØe] lkeqnkf;d egkfo|ky; ikB~;Øe ¼vksa½ rFkk
jk’Vªh; O;kolkf;d f”k{kk vgZrk <kaps ds varxZr dkS”ky Kku çnkrk ¼,l-ds-ih-½ ds lapkyu gsrq vuqeksnu dh eatwjh½
¼çFke la”kks/ku½ fofu;e] 2012ß ¼ftls blds i”pkr~ ewy ¼fçafliy½ fofu;e dgk tk,xk½ ds [k.M 1-1 esa la”kks/ku
djds bls fuEu [kaM }kjk çfrLFkkfir fd;k tkrk gS %&
Þ1-1 bu fofu;eksa dks Þvf[ky Hkkjrh; rduhdh f”k{kk ifj’kn~ ¼O;kolkf;d f”k{kk dk;ZØe] lkeqnkf;d
egkfo|ky; ikB~;Øe¼vksa½ rFkk jk’Vªh; dkS”ky vgZrk <kaps ds vra xZr dkS”ky Kku çnkrk ¼,l-ds-ih-½ ds
lapkyu gsrq vuqeksnu dh eatwjh½ fofu;e] 2014ß dgk tk,xkA
4- ewy ¼fçafliy½ fofu;e ds [kaM 2-9 esa la”kks/ku djds mls fuEu [kaM }kjk çfrLFkkfir fd;k tkrk gS %&
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Þ2-9 Þlkeqnkf;d egkfo|ky;ß ls vfHkizsr jk’Vªh; dkS”ky vgZrk <kapk ¼,u,lD;w,Q½ ;kstuk ds varxrZ
O;kolkf;d f”k{kk dk lapkyu djus okyh rFkk rduhdh f”k{kk lapkfyr djus gsrq ifj"kn }kjk fof/kor
vuqeksfnr fMIyksek f”k{kk çnku djus okyh lLa Fkk vkSj@vFkok dsUæh; lkafof/kd fudk; }kjk ekU;rk ikzIr
egkfo|ky; vkSj@vFkok fo”ofo|ky; vFkok jkT; rduhdh f”k{kk cksMZ ls lEc)rk çkIr lLa Fkk ¼tSlk Hkh
ekeyk gks½ ls gSAß
5- ewy ¼fçafliy½ fofu;e ds [kaM 2-10 esa la”kks/ku djds mls fuEu [kaM }kjk çfrLFkkfir fd;k tkrk gS %&
Þ2-10 Þlkeqnkf;d egkfo|ky; ikB~;Øeß ls vfHkizsr gS jk’Vªh; dkS”ky vgZrk <kapk ¼,u,lD;w,Q½ ;kstuk ds
varxZr fof”k’V {ks= esa fo”ks’kKrkAß
6- ewy ¼fçafliy½ fofu;e ds [kaM 2-11 esa la”kks/ku djds mls fuEu [kaM }kjk çfrLFkkfir fd;k tkrk gS %&
Þ2-11 ÞO;kolkf;d ikB~;Øeß ls vfHkizsr jk’Vªh; dkS”ky vgZrk <kapk ¼,u,lD;w,Q½ ;kstuk ds vra xrZ fof”k’V
{ks= esa fo”ks’kKrk ls gSAß
7- ewy ¼fçafliy½ fofu;e ds [kaM 2-25 esa la”kks/ku djds mls fuEu [kaM }kjk çfrLFkkfir fd;k tkrk gS %
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¼,u,lD;w,Q½ ;kstuk esa fofufnZ’V fd, x, vuqlkj gSAß
8- ewy ¼fçafliy½ fofu;e ds [kaM 2-26 esa la”kks/ku djds mls fuEu [kaM }kjk çfrLFkkfir fd;k tkrk gS %&
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9- ewy ¼fçafliy½ fofu;e ds [kaM 2-27 esa la”kks/ku djds mls fuEu [kaM }kjk çfrLFkkfir fd;k tkrk gS %&
Þ2-27 ÞO;kolkf;d f”k{kkß ls vfHkizsr gSa jk’Vªh; dkS”ky vgZrk <kapk ¼,u,lD;w,Q½ ;kstuk ds vra xrZ lkekU;
f”k{kk ds lkFk&lkFk ,d fu/kkZfjr Lrj ds fu/kkZfjr fof”k’Vrkvksa okys O;kolkf;d ikB~;ØeAß
10- ewy ¼fçafliy½ fofu;e ds [kaM 2-32 esa la”kks/ku djds mls fuEu [kaM }kjk çfrLFkkfir fd;k tkrk gS %&
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;kstuk ds varxZr O;kolkf;d fo’k;oLrq dk dkS”ky vk/kkfjr çf”k{k.k çnku djsxkAß
11- ewy ¼fçafliy½ fofu;e ds [kaM 4-20 esa la”kks/ku djds mls fuEu [kaM }kjk çfrLFkkfir fd;k tkrk gS %&
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lapkyu gsrq vuqeksnu i= iznku fd;k x;k gS] os U;wure vgZrkvksa rFkk osrueku ds lEcU/k esa cukbZ xbZ
uhfr] ifj"kn~ }kjk fufnZ"V ekudksa ds vuqlkj] f'k{k.k dfeZ;ksa] leUo;d rFkk izkpk;Z@funs'kd ¼;Fkk
çdj.k½ vkSj vuqeksnu izfØ;k iqfLrdk esa fufnZ"V vuqlwph ds vuqlkj vU; rduhdh lgk;d LVkQ vkSj
iz'kklfud LVkQ dh fu;qfDr dk vuqikyu djsaxhA
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fo'ofo|ky;@rduhdh cksMZ dh i)fr rFkk izfØ;k ¼fo'ks"kr;% p;u izfØ;k ,oa p;u lfefr ds lEcU/k
esa½ ds vuq:i gh djsaxhA
LVkQ dh bu fu;qfDr;ksa ds ckjs esa lwpuk] fu/kkZfjr izi= ij vuqeksnu izfØ;k iqfLrdk esa fufnZ"V vulq wph
ds vuqlkj vHkkrf'ki ds osc&iksVZy ij Hkh viyksM dh tk,xhA
fdUgha Hkh ifjfLFkfr;ksa esa f'k{k.k dfeZ;ksa rFkk vU; LVkQ dh visf{kr fu;qfDr fd, fcuk] laLFkk,a
vkSj@vFkok dkS”ky Kku çnkrk ¼,l-ds-ih-½ vuqeksfnr ikB~;Øe 'kq: ugha djsaxsAß
12- ewy ¼fçafliy½ fofu;e ds [kaM 6 esa la”kks/ku djds mls fuEu [kaM }kjk çfrLFkkfir fd;k tkrk gS %&
Þ6-0 Þfdlh f”k{k.k lLa Fkk@dkS”ky Kku çnkrk ¼,l-ds-ih-½ dh izoÙkZd lkslkbVh@U;kl@daiuh¹Hkkx IIIµ[k.M 4º Hkkjr dk jkti=k % vlk/kj.k 3
vf/kfu;e 1956 dh /kkjk 25 ds v/khu LFkkfir dh xbZ daiuh ds ikl vius fof/klEer dCts esa]
izoRrZd lkslkbVh@U;kl@daiuh vf/kfu;e 1956 dh /kkjk 25 ds v/khu LFkkfir dh xbZ daiuh
ds uke ij vFkok vkof/kd iV~Vs ¼tks fd 30 o’kZ ls de dk uk gks½ ij vkosnu tek djus dh
frfFk dks ;k mlls iow Z] Li"V gd ds lkFk] ;Fkkvisf{kr vkSj fufnZ"V Hkwfe gksuh pkfg,A
ijarq ;g Hkh fd] izoÙkZd lkslkbVh@U;kl@daiuh vf/kfu;e 1956 dh /kkjk 25 ds v/khu LFkkfir
dh xbZ daiuh dh izLrkfor lLa Fkk@dkS”ky Kku çnkrk ¼,l-ds-ih-½ ds fy, ;g ckr [kqyh gksxh
fd og dsoy vuqeksnu i= dh çkfIr ds i'pkr~ gh dsoy ml Hkwfe ij fLFkr f'k{k.k
laLFkku@dkS”ky Kku çnkrk ¼,l-ds-ih-½ ds fodkl ds iz;kstukFkZ lla k/ku tqVkus ds fy, ml
Hkwfe dks fxjoh j[k ldsxhßA
13- ewy ¼fçafliy½ fofu;e ds [kaM 11-0 esa la”kks/ku djds mls fuEu [kaM }kjk çfrLFkkfir fd;k tkrk gS %&
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bu fofu;eksa ds mYya?ku djrs gq, py jgh jk’Vªh; dkS”ky vgZrk <kaps ¼,u-,l-D;w-,Q-½ ds v/khu
f”k{kk@dkS”ky çf”k{k.k nsus gsrq lLa Fkk@dkS”ky Kku çnkrk ¼,l-ds-ih-½ fof/kd flfoy dkjoZ kbZ vkjaHk
djus ds fy, nk;h gksaxs] ftlesa vuqeksnu] ;fn dksbZ gS] dks okil fy;k tkuk vkSj@vFkok ifj"kn~ }kjk]
blds vkSj@vFkok bldh izoRrZd lkslkbVh@U;kl@/kkjk ¼25½ ds v/khu daiuh rFkk O;fDr;ksa@vU;
lg;ksftr ds fo#) ;Fkk çdj.k] fof/kd vkijkf/kd dkjZokbZ Hkh 'kkfey gSA
ijarq ;g vkSj Hkh fd] ;fn dksbZ lLa Fkk@dkS”ky Kku çnkrk ¼,l-ds-ih-½ bu fofu;eksa ds fdlh Hkh mica/k
dk mYya?ku djrs gSa] rks ifj"kn~ ,slh tkap djds] tks ;g mi;qDr le>s rFkk lacaf/kr laLFkk@dkS”ky
Kku çnkrk ¼,l-ds-ih-½] dks ekeys dks Li"V djus dk volj iznku djus ds i'pkr] uhps fufnZ"V] ;Fkk
çdj.k] dksbZ ,d vFkok lHkh dkjZokbZ;ka dj ldsxhAß
14- ewy ¼fçafliy½ fofu;e ds [kaM 12-1 esa la”kks/ku djds mls fuEu [kaM }kjk çfrLFkkfir fd;k tkrk gS %&
Þ12-1 O;kolkf;d f”k{kk ds dksbZ Hkh dk;ZØe pykus okyh lLa Fkk@dkS”ky Kku çnkrk ¼,l-ds-ih-½ ;fn fdlh
fofu;e vFkok@vkSj vuqeksnu çfØ;k iqfLrdk dk mYya?ku djrs gSa rks os mi;qDr nf.Md flfoy
dkjZokbZ vkjaHk djus gsrq nk;h gksaxs] ftlesa vuqeksnu] ;fn dksbZ gS dks okil fy;k tkuk rFkk@vFkok
ifj’kn~ }kjk nks’kh lkslk;Vh@daiuh@lg;ksftr O;fDr;ksa rFkk@vFkok lLa Fkk@dkS”ky Kku çnkrk ¼,l-ds-
ih-½ ds fo#) ;Fkk çdj.k vkijkf/kd dkjZokbZ Hkh “kkfey gSA
ijarq ;g fd ;fn dksbZ laLFkk@dkS”ky Kku çnkrk ¼,l-ds-ih-½ bu fofu;ekas ds mica/kkas eas ls fdlh dk mYya?ku djrs gS] rks
ifj’kn~] ,slh tkap djus ds i”pkr~] tks ;g mi;qDr le>s rFkk lacaf/kr lLa Fkk@dkS”ky Kku çnkrk ¼,l-ds-
ih-½ dks lqus tkus dk volj nsus ds i”pkr~ mi;qDr fofu;eksa ds varxZr lacaf/kr lLa Fkk@dkS”ky Kku
çnkrk ¼,l-ds-ih-½ dks çnku fd, x, vuqeksnu dks okil ys ldsxhA
iajrq ;g Hkh fd] vuqeksnu okilh ds ,sls ekeyksa esa] of.kZr lLa Fkk@ dkS”ky Kku çnkrk ¼,l-ds-ih-½
vuqeksnu okilh dh frfFk ls] nks “kS{kf.kd o’kZ ijw s gks tkus ls igys] nksckjk ugha pykbZ tk ldsaxhA
ijarq ;g Hkh fd] vuqeksnu okil fy, x, lLa Fkku@dkS”ky Kku çnkrk ¼,l-ds-ih-½ esa ços”k ys pqds
fo|kfFkZ;ksa dks lacaf/kr jkT; ljdkj ds l{ke çkf/kdkjh }kjk lac)rk çnku djus okys fo”ofo|ky;
vFkok cksMZ ds {ks=kf/kdkj esa vkus okyh vU; lLa Fkkvksa@dkS”ky Kku çnkrkvksa dks iqu% vkcafVr fd;k
tk,xkA
,slh laLFkk@dkS”ky Kku çnkrk ¼,l-ds-ih-½ ftldk vuqeksnu okil ys fy;k x;k gS] ml lLa Fkk@dkS”ky
Kku çnkrk ¼,l-ds-ih½ dk vuqeksnu jk’Vªh; dkS”ky vgrkZ <kaps ¼,u-,l-D;w-,Q-½ ds v/khu ikB~;Øe
pykus gsrq ifj’kn~ ls u;k vuqeksnu çkIr djus gsrq fu/kkZfjr çfØ;k ds vuqlkj gh cgky fd;k tk,xkAß
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ALL INDIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 3rd February, 2016
All India Council for Technical Education (Grant of Approval for conducting Vocational Education
Program, Community College course(s) and Skill Knowledge Provider under National Vocational
Education Qualification Framework) (1st Amendment), Regulations, 2014.
F. No. 7-6/DD-Admn/NSQF/2013-II.—In exercise of powers conferred under sub-section (1) of
Section 23 read with Section 10 of the All India Council for Technical Education Act 1987 (52 of 1987), the
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) makes the following Regulations to amend the “All India
Council for Technical Education (Grant of Approval for conducting Vocational Education Program,
Community College course(s) and Skill Knowledge Provider under National Vocational Education
Qualification Framework' Regulations, 2012.
Short Title and Commencement:
1. These Regulations may be called All India Council for Technical Education (Grant of Approval for
conducting Vocational Education Program, Community College course(s) and Skill Knowledge
Provider under National Vocational Education Qualification Framework) (1st Amendment),
Regulations, 2014.
2. They shall come into force w.e.f. the date of their publication in the Gazette of India.
3. Clause 1.1 of the “All India Council for Technical Education (Grant of Approval for conducting
Vocational Education Program, Community College course(s) and Skill Knowledge Provider under
National Vocational Education Qualification Framework' Regulations, 2012 (hereinafter to be called
the Principal Regulation) shall stand amended and substituted by the following clause:
“1.1 These Regulations may be called the “All India Council for Technical Education
(Grant of Approval for conducting Vocational Education Program, Community
College course(s) and Skill Knowledge Provider under National Skill Qualification
Framework) Regulations, 2014.”
4. Clause 2.9 of the Principal Regulation shall stand amended and substituted by the following clause:
“2.9 “Community College" means Institution offering Diploma Education duly approved
by the Council to conduct Technical Education Program and /or the college
recognized by the Central Statutory Body and/or affiliated by the University or the
State Board of Technical Education, as the case may be and conducting Vocational
Education under NSQF scheme.”
5. Clause 2.10 of the Principal Regulation shall stand amended and substituted by the following clause:-
“2.10 "Community College course" means specialization in a specific sector under NSQF
scheme.”
6. Clause 2.11 of the Principal Regulation shall stand amended and substituted by the following clause:-
“2.11 “Vocational Course" means specialization in a specific sector under NSQF scheme.”
7. Clause 2.25 of the Principal Regulation shall stand amended and substituted by the following clause:-
“2.25 “LEVEL” as specified in NSQF Scheme notified by Ministry of Finance, (Department
of Economic Affairs)”
8. Clause 2.26 of the Principal Regulation shall stand amended and substituted by the following clause:-
“2.26 "NATIONAL SKILL QUALIFICATION FRAMEWORK" means framework of
vocational education program as notified by Ministry of Finance vide No. 8/6/2013-Invt.
dated 27th December, 2013.”
9. Clause 2.27 of the Principal Regulation shall stand amended and substituted by the following clause:-¹Hkkx IIIµ[k.M 4º Hkkjr dk jkti=k % vlk/kj.k 5
“2.27 “Vocational Education" means imparting Vocational courses in a certain specialization
at a certain level along with General Education under NSQF scheme.”
10. Clause 2.32 of the Principal Regulation shall stand amended and substituted by the following clause:-
“2.32 “SKILL KNOWLEDGE PROVIDER" means the competency based knowledge
provider which will impart skill based training of Vocational Content under NSQF Scheme.”
11. Clause 4.20 of the Principal Regulation shall stand amended and substituted by the following clause:-
“4.20 Institutions and SKP granted Letter of Approval for conduct of VE, Community
College Courses and SKP under NSQF shall comply with appointment of teaching staff,
coordinator, and Principal/Director as the case may be, as per policy regarding minimum
qualifications, pay scales etc., norms prescribed by the Council and other supporting staff &
administrative staff as per the schedule prescribed in Approval Process Handbook.
Institutions other than minority Institutions shall appoint teaching staff / coordinator /
Principal / Director and other supporting staff and administrative staff strictly in accordance
with the methods and procedures of the concerned affiliating University / Technical Board
particularly in case of selection procedures and selection Committees.
The information about these appointments of staff in the prescribed format shall also be
uploaded on the web-portal of AICTE as per the schedule prescribed in the Approval Process
Handbook.
In no circumstances, unless the appointment of all teaching and other staff is in place, the
Institution and/or SKP shall start the approved Courses.”
12. Clause 6 of the Principal Regulation shall stand amended and substituted by the following clause:-
“6.0 The promoter society / trust / company established under Section 25 of the Companies
Act, 1956 of a Education Institution / SKP shall have the land as required and prescribed in its
lawful possession with clear ownership title or term lease not less than 30 years in the name
of promoter society / trust / Company Act, 1956 on or before the date of submission of
application.
Provided that it shall be open for the promoter society / trust / company established under
Section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956 proposed Institution / SKP to mortgage the land only
after the receipt of letter of approval, only for raising the resources for the purpose of
development of the Education Institute / SKP situated on the land.”
13. Clause 11.0 of the Principal Regulation shall stand amended and substituted by the following clause:-
“11 Penalty
An Institution / SKP running any education / skill training under NSQF in violation of these
Regulations, shall be liable for initiation of legal civil action including withdrawal of
approval, if any, and / or legal criminal action by the Council against the Institution and/or6 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III —SEC. 4
its Society/ Trust/ Section 25 Company and Individuals / any other associated as the case may
be.
Provided further that if any Institution/SKP contravenes any of the provisions of these
Regulations, the Council after making such inquiry as it may consider appropriate and after
giving Institution / SKP concerned an opportunity to clarify the matter, may take any or all
actions as specified below and as the case may be.”
14. Clause 12.1 of the Principal Regulation shall stand amended and substituted by the following clause:-
“12.1 An Institution/SKP running any Vocational Educational Program in violation of
Regulations or/and Approval Process Handbook, shall be liable for initiation of appropriate
Penal Civil action including withdrawal of approval, if any, and / or criminal action by the
Council against defaulting Societies/Trusts/Companies / Associated Individuals and / or the
Institution / SKP, as the case may be.
Provided that, if any Institution/SKP contravenes any of the provisions of concerned
regulations, the council after making such inquiry as it may consider appropriate and after
giving these Institution/SKP concerned, an opportunity of being heard, under appropriate
regulations, withdraw approval to the concerned Institution/SKP.
Provide further that in case of such a withdrawal, the operations of the said Institution / SKP
shall not be started again before completion of two academic years from the date of such a
withdrawal.
Provided further that, the students admitted to the Institute/SKP whose approval has been
withdrawal, shall be redistributed to other Institutions/SKP in the jurisdiction of the affiliating
University or Board by the competent authority of the respective State Governments.
Such Institution / SKP where the approval has been withdrawn, the restoration shall be as per
the procedure for seeking fresh approval of the council for conduct of courses under NSQF by
Institute/SKP.”
Dr. AVINASH S. PANT, Vice Chairman
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./162(352)]
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