The Nalanda University Act, 2010
The Nalanda University Act, 2010, Act No. 39 of 2010, was enacted by Parliament on 21 September 2010 to establish Nalanda University in Bihar as an international institution of national importance. It came into force on 25 November 2010 under Central Government Notification No. S.O. 2809(E), dated 18 November 2010, and transfers the former University of Nalanda's property, rights, liabilities, contracts and institutional arrangements to Nalanda University.
What the law does
The Nalanda University Act, 2010 establishes Nalanda University as a legal entity with perpetual succession and a common seal. Its headquarters must be in Nalanda district in Bihar. The university may establish centres elsewhere in India and, with Governing Board approval, study centres outside India.
The Nalanda University Act, 2010 declares the university to be an institution of national importance. Its jurisdiction extends throughout India and to centres established inside or outside India.
Property, contracts and existing rights
The Nalanda University Act, 2010 provides for continuity from the University of Nalanda established under the University of Nalanda Act, 2007 of Bihar. From commencement:
- All movable and immovable property belonging to the former University of Nalanda vests in Nalanda University.
- All rights and liabilities of the former university transfer to Nalanda University.
- References to the former university in contracts and other instruments are treated as references to Nalanda University.
- Colleges, institutions, faculties and departments affiliated to, recognised by or maintained by the former university continue under Nalanda University.
- Existing employees continue on the same tenure, remuneration and service conditions unless these are properly changed under the university's Statutes.
These provisions may matter to anyone dealing with property, contracts, employment rights or liabilities belonging to the former University of Nalanda. The supplied text does not create or change Tamil Nadu land ownership, registration, planning or development rules.
Governance and purpose
The Nalanda University Act, 2010 creates a Governing Board responsible for university policy, direction and management. Its membership includes the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, representatives of supporting East Asia Summit Member States, nominees of the Central Government and Bihar State Government, and recognised academics or educationists.
The university's stated objectives include education and research in ancient science, philosophy, language, history and other fields of higher learning. It also seeks to promote regional peace and understanding by bringing together students, scholars, researchers and academics from the East Asia region.
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Common questions
Does the Nalanda University Act, 2010 affect land purchases in Tamil Nadu?
The supplied text does not change Tamil Nadu land ownership, registration, planning or development rules. It concerns Nalanda University, headquartered in Nalanda district in Bihar.
What happened to property owned by the former University of Nalanda?
All movable and immovable property belonging to the former University of Nalanda vested in Nalanda University from the commencement of the Nalanda University Act, 2010.
Are old contracts with the University of Nalanda still recognised?
Yes. References to the University of Nalanda in contracts or other instruments are treated as references to Nalanda University.
Can Nalanda University establish centres outside Bihar?
Yes. It may establish or maintain centres elsewhere in India and may establish study centres outside India with the approval of its Governing Board.
