The Indian Maritime University Act, 2008 (Act No. 22 of 2008). Pays/Territoire Inde Type du document Législation Date 2008 (2015) Source FAO, FAOLEX Titre completAn Act to establish and incorporate a teaching and affiliating University at the national level to facilitate and promote maritime studies and research and to achieve excellence in areas of marine science and technology, marine environment and other related fields, and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Sujet Mer Mot clé Renforcement des capacités Collecte de données/déclarations Règlement des différends Éducation Financement Genre Gouvernance Inspection Institution Procédures judiciaires/procédures administratives Monitorage Recherche Royalties/redevances Fonds spécial Normes Transport/dépôt Aire géographique Asie, Asie et Pacifique, Océan Indien, Mer de l'Asie du Sud-Est, Asie du Sud Entry into force notes 14th November, 2008, vide Notification No. S.O. 2660(E), dated 14th November, 2008. Résumé This Act establishes the Indian Maritime University (University) with objects that include facilitation and promotion of maritime studies, training, research and extension work with focus on emerging areas like oceanography, maritime history, maritime laws, maritime security, search and rescue, transportation of dangerous cargo, environmental studies and other related fields. Section 5 provides for the powers of the University which include establishing centres of research, training and specialised studies, conducting workshops, collaborations etc. The Act provides for appointment of officers such as Chancellor, Deans, Registrars and other officers. The authorities include executive and academic council, planning board, finance committee etc. Any dispute between University and an employee shall be referred to Arbitration. The Act requires preparation of University’s annual report and annual accounts and balance sheet under the directions of executive council. It also provides for powers to make statutes, ordinances and regulations. Texte intégral Anglais Site web www.indiacode.nic.in