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Andhra Pradesh Fisheries and Ocean University (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2017 (Act No. 13 of 2017).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Andhra Pradesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for establishment and regulation of a functional university in the state of Andhra Pradesh with objects to provide high quality, research oriented and industry relevant higher education in Fisheries Aquaculture and Ocean Science and to improve access and equity in higher education in order to enhance the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) and for the matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Data collection/reporting Education Governance Public private partnership (PPP) Research Special fund
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
17 May 2017.
Abstract

This Act provides for establishment of Fisheries and Ocean University confined to the field of fisheries and related allied activities. It shall be on PPP model with government share at a maximum of 49%. The Act provides for the goals and objects of the University and its powers and functions. The Act lays down provisions for various Officers and Authorities of the University, the funds, accounts, audit and annual reports etc. It also lays down the procedure for application and establishment of a private university under the Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.indiacode.nic.in