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Regulations pertaining to Credits, Academic Programmes and Award of Degrees:

or any condition which has not been complied with, it may take punitive measures as it may
specify, for reasons to be recorded in writing:
Provided that no such order against the Higher Educational Institution shall be passed unless
a reasonable opportunity of hearing has been given to such Higher Educational Institution:
Provided further that withdrawing the approval Order or refusing approval by the Commission
shall come into force with immediate effect.
(2) In the event of any Higher Educational Institution being found offering Course or
Programme in Online mode without the approval of the Commission or in violation to
any of the provisions of these Regulations and guidelines or orders made thereunder,
the Commission may -
(i) Issue a Show Cause Notice to withdraw the recognition of the Higher Educational
Institution for an academic session or withdraw the recognition of the Higher
Educational Institution, maximum up to next five academic sessions or withdraw
the recognition of the Higher Educational Institution permanently;
(ii) Not withstanding anything contained in item (1), the Higher Educational
Institution is found continuing the violations, a First Information Report may
be lodged against the officials or management of the errant Higher Educational
Institution to take action as per law;
(iii) withhold or debar from receiving grants from the Commission;
(iv) refer the matter to the State Government concerned or Central Government as the
case may be to initiate appropriate actions in accordance with applicable laws;
(v) take action as per the provisions of the Act or Rules or Regulations as applicable
to the Higher Educational Institution; and
(vi) put on the public domain a list of such defaulters Higher Educational Institutions.

(3) If a Higher Educational Institution offers any Course or Programme in Online mode
after coming into force of the order withdrawing approval granted by the Commission,
the Degree or Diploma or Certificate obtained pursuant to such Course or Programme
shall not be treated as a valid qualifications.
12. Appeals and Removal of Difficulties.—(1) Any Higher Educational Institution aggrieved
by an order passed by the Commission under these Regulations may prefer an appeal to the
Commission within a period of thirty days and no appeal after the expiry of the said period
shall be accepted.
(2) Every appeal made under sub-regulation (1) shall be accompanied by a copy of the
order appealed against.
(3) After due consideration, the Commission may confirm or reverse the order appealed
against and the decision of the Commission shall be final and binding on the Higher
Educational Institutions.
(4) Removal of Difficulties : UGC reserves the right to remove difficulty / difficulties in
the implementation of these Regulations in consultation with the Ministry of Human
Resource Development, Government of India.
Prof. RAJNISH JAIN, Secy.
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./129/18-19]

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