HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT — The Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016

HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Madam Cama Marg, Hutatma Rajguru Chowk Mantralaya, Mumbai 400 032, dated the 26th October 2018. NOTIFICATION MAHARASHTRA PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES ACT, 2016. No. PARINI- 2018/C. R. No. 104/VISHI-2.––In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (10) of section 72 read with sub-section (12) of section 71 of the Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016 (Mah. Act. No. VI of 2017), the Government of Maharashtra hereby, prescribes the uniform Statute, relating to functions and duties of Students' Council in university, colleges and recognized institutions, namely :— UNIFORM STATUTE NO. 5 OF 2018. Short title.––This Statute may be called the Maharashtra Public Universities (Functions and Duties of Students' Council in University, Colleges and Recognized Institutions) Uniform Statute, 2018. Functions and duties of the Students' Council–– The Students’ Council shall have the following functions and duties, namely :–– to look after the welfare of the students; to promote and coordinate the extra-curricular activities of different students associations and committees which are constituted at the college and recognized institution or university department and university level, like Art circle, Gymkhana committee, Elocution and Debate committee, Literary committee, etc.; to promote democratic outlook, civic sense and spirit of oneness amongst students; to inculcate sense of moral values, humanities and nationalism among students; to promote sense of belonging and commitment to betterment of society and State; to promote and maintain discipline among the students on the campus; to organize various activities for promoting cultural, social and personality development of the students; to assist proactively in resolving the difficulties and gri