The Governor of Maharashtra gave his assent in the Maharashtra Government Gazette, on the 3rd January 2024 pertaining to the Maharashtra Public Universities (Amendment) Act, 2023, The Act was enacted to further amend the Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016.
The Act explains that it is deemed to have come into force on October 20th, 2023. It outlines the amendments made to section 109 of the Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016, with the purpose of extending the dates for various application processes related to opening new colleges or institutions of higher learning and seeking permission to start new courses for the academic year 2024-2025.
The amendments to section 109 include changes to the dates for making applications for seeking the Letter of Intent for opening new colleges or institutions, scrutiny of applications by the Board of Deans, and granting the Letter of Intent by the State Government for the academic year 2024-2025. The Act also extends the date for seeking permission to start new courses of study, subjects, faculties, additional divisions, or satellite centers for the same academic year.
Furthermore, the document includes the repeal of the Maharashtra Public Universities (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023. It provides details about the changes made to the names of certain locations in the Schedule A appended to the principal Act.
In conclusion, the Maharashtra Public Universities (Amendment) Act, 2023, is a significant legal document that outlines amendments to the Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016, with the aim of extending application deadlines and making administrative changes for the academic year 2024-2025.
