The Government of Maharashtra on January 19, 2024, issued the Maharashtra Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2023.
The following provisions have been stated:
• Inspection by Secretary Level Committee:
The Secretary Level Committee under sub-section (1) of section 7 of this Act may carry out an inspection of the university as and when directed by the Government and shall also verify and ensure compliance of the requirements relating to the establishment of self-financed private universities and such committee shall also verify and ensure compliance of the provisions of the relevant laws for the time being in force.
• University to be Self-Financed:
Every university established under this Act shall be self-financed. The university shall not be entitled to any financial assistance of any nature from the Government and any student admitted to university shall not be entitled to claim for any type of financial assistance or scholarship or reimbursement of fees from the State Government.
For further details, kindly refer to the document attached.
[Notification No VIII of 2024]