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**Report on The Central Universities Amendment Act, 2022**
**1. Executive Summary:**
The Central Universities Amendment Act, 2022, amends the Central Universities Act, 2009. The core purpose of this amendment is to establish and recognize the Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (formerly National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara) as a Central University with all-India jurisdiction, sponsored and funded by the Ministry of Railways. Key findings include the transfer of assets, liabilities, and personnel from the National Rail and Transportation Institute to the Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, and the university's focus on transportation-related disciplines.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview of the Central Universities Amendment Act, 2022 (No. 17 of 2022), based solely on the information contained within the provided policy text. It aims to inform stakeholders about the changes introduced to the Central Universities Act, 2009, specifically concerning the establishment of the Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* The Central Universities Amendment Act, 2022, amends the Central Universities Act, 2009.
* **Core Objective:** To formally establish the National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara, as the Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, a Central University with national jurisdiction, focused on transportation-related education and research.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The amendment addresses the need to formally recognize and upgrade the National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI), Vadodara, to a Central University under a new name, Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya. The rationale appears to be strengthening the institution's capacity to provide high-quality education, research, and skill development in diverse transportation-related disciplines, likely aligned with national infrastructure development goals (though this is inferred).
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This section focuses on the specific changes introduced by the amendment.
* **Amendment to Section 2:** A new clause (ja) is inserted, defining "Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya" as the University established under new section 3F.
* **Insertion of Section 3F:** This new section formally establishes the National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara, as a body corporate named "Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya." It grants the university territorial jurisdiction extending to the whole of India and specifies that it will be sponsored and funded by the Central Government in the Ministry of Railways.
* **Amendment to Section 4:** This section focuses on transition provisions.
* References to the National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara, in contracts and instruments are deemed references to Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya.
* All properties (movable and immovable) of the National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara, vest in Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya.
* All rights and liabilities of the National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara, are transferred to Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya.
* Employees of the National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara, continue their employment at Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya under the same terms and conditions, unless altered. If alterations are unacceptable to the employee, their employment may be terminated with compensation.
* References to the Vice-Chancellor and Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara, are construed as references to the Vice-Chancellor and Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya.
* The incumbent Vice-Chancellor of the National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara, shall hold office for six months from the commencement date of the Act or until the first Vice-Chancellor of Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya is appointed, whichever is earlier.
* **Amendment to Section 5:** Allows Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya to take additional measures for providing high quality teaching, research and skill development in diverse disciplines related to transportation, technology and management including establishing centres in India and abroad, as may be required in the opinion of the said University.
* **Amendment to the First Schedule:** Adds "Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya" to the list of Central Universities, specifying its jurisdiction as the "Whole of India."
* **Effect of these changes:** These changes formalize the establishment of the new university, ensure a smooth transition of assets, personnel, and liabilities, and provide a legal framework for its operation as a Central University with a national scope.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the text, the primary target audience and stakeholders include:
* The Ministry of Railways (as the sponsoring and funding body).
* The existing faculty, staff, and students of the National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara.
* The University Grants Commission.
* Future students and researchers interested in transportation-related disciplines.
* Organizations and industries involved in transportation, technology, and management.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Central Government (Ministry of Railways) is responsible for sponsoring and funding the Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya. The university administration is responsible for day-to-day operations.
* **Timelines:** The Act comes into force on a date to be notified by the Central Government in the Official Gazette. The Vice-Chancellor of the National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara, holds office for a maximum of six months after the Act comes into force.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of these changes are:
* Enhanced capacity for high-quality education, research, and skill development in transportation-related fields.
* A national-level institution dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation in the transportation sector.
* A streamlined transition of assets and personnel from the National Rail and Transportation Institute to the new university.
* Increased visibility and recognition of the institution as a Central University.
* Attracting more investment and talent to the transportation sector.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Central Universities Amendment Act, 2022, is a significant piece of legislation that formalizes the establishment of the Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya as a Central University. By transforming the existing National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara, into a nationally recognized institution, the amendment aims to strengthen education, research, and skill development in transportation-related fields. This act facilitates a smooth transition of assets and personnel and positions the university as a key player in advancing the transportation sector in India.
Key Entities Referenced
Central Universities Amendment Act, 2022: An Act further to amend the Central Universities Act, 2009.
Central Universities Act, 2009: The principal Act that the Central Universities Amendment Act, 2022 amends.
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya: A University established under section 3F of the Central Universities Act, 2009 after amendment. It was formerly known as National Rail and Transportation Institute.
National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara, Gujarat: An institute declared as deemed to be University, which is to be established as Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya.
University Grants Commission Act, 1956: Act under which the National Rail and Transportation Institute was declared a deemed to be University.
Ministry of Railways: The ministry of the Central Government that sponsors and funds the Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya.
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MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE
(Legislative Department)
New Delhi, the 17th August, 2022/Sravana 26, 1944 (Saka)
The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on the
16th August, 2022 and is hereby published for general information:—
THE CENTRAL UNIVERSITIES (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2022
NO. 17 OF 2022
[16th August, 2022.]
An Act further to amend the Central Universities Act, 2009.
BE it enacted by Parliament in the Seventy-third Year of the Republic of India as
follows:—
1. (1) This Act may be called the Central Universities (Amendment) Act, 2022. Short title and
commencement.
(2) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification
in the Official Gazette, appoint.
25 of 2009. 2. In the Central Universities Act, 2009 (hereinafter referred to as the principal Act), in Amendment of
section 2, after clause (j), the following clause shall be inserted, namely:–– section 2.
‘(ja) “Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya” means the University established under
section 3F;’.2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—
Insertion of 3. After section 3E of the principal Act, the following section shall be inserted,
new section namely:—
3F.
Establishment “3F. (1) The National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara, Gujarat,
of Gati Shakti declared as a deemed to be University under section 3 of the University Grants
Vishwavidyalaya
Commission Act, 1956, shall be established as a body corporate under this Act by the 3 of 1956.
in Gujarat.
name Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya.
(2) The territorial jurisdiction of Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya shall extend to the
whole of India, as specified in the First Schedule to this Act.
(3) The Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya shall be sponsored and funded by the
Central Government in the Ministry of Railways.”.
Amendment 4. In section 4 of the principal Act,––
of section 4.
(i) in clause (e), for the words “whichever is earlier; and”, the words “whichever
is earlier;” shall be substituted;
(ii) after clause (f), the following clauses shall be inserted, namely:––
“(g) any reference to the National Rail and Transportation Institute,
Vadodara, in any contract or other instrument shall be deemed as a reference to
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya established under this Act;
(h) all properties, movable and immovable, of or belonging to the National
Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara, shall vest in Gati Shakti
Vishwavidyalaya established under this Act;
(i) all rights and liabilities of the National Rail and Transportation Institute,
Vadodara, shall be transferred to, and be the rights and liabilities of Gati Shakti
Vishwavidyalaya established under this Act;
(j) every person employed by the National Rail and Transportation
Institute, Vadodara, immediately before the commencement of the Central
Universities (Amendment) Act, 2022 shall hold his office or service in Gati
Shakti Vishwavidyalaya established under this Act with the same tenure, at the
same remuneration and upon the same terms and conditions and with the same
rights and privileges as to pension, leave, gratuity, provident fund and other
matters as he would have held the same if the Central Universities (Amendment)
Act, 2022 had not been enacted and shall continue to do so unless and until his
employment is terminated or until such tenure, remuneration and terms and
conditions are duly altered by the Statutes:
Provided that if the alteration so made is not acceptable to such employee,
his employment may be terminated by the University in accordance with the
terms of the contract with the employee or, if no provision is made therein in this
behalf, on payment, to him by the University, of compensation equivalent to
three months’ remuneration in case of permanent employees and one month’s
remuneration in the case of other employees;
(k) any reference, by whatever form of words, to the Vice-Chancellor and
Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara,
in any law for the time being in force, or in any instrument or other document,
shall be construed as reference to the Vice-Chancellor and Pro-Vice-Chancellor
of Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya; and
(l) the incumbent Vice-Chancellor of the National Rail and Transportation
Institute, Vadodara, shall hold office for a period of six months from the date of
coming into force of the Central Universities (Amendment) Act, 2022 or till
such time the first Vice-Chancellor of Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya is appointed
under section 44, whichever is earlier.”.SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY 3
5. In section 5 of the principal Act, after the proviso, the following proviso shall be Amendment
inserted, namely:–– of section 5.
“Provided further that the Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya established as an
University under section 3F shall take additional measures for providing high quality
teaching, research and skill development in diverse disciplines related to
transportation, technology and management including establishing centres in India
and abroad, as may be required in the opinion of the said University.”.
6. In the First Schedule to the principal Act, after serial number 5 and the entries Amendment
relating thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be inserted, namely:–– of First
Schedule.
“5A. Gujarat Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya Whole of India.”.
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DR. REETA VASISHTA,
Secretary to the Govt. of India.
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