Central Act
The Jawaharlal Nehru University Act, 1966
An Act to establish and incorporate a university in Delhi.
| Act number | 53 of 1966 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1966-12-22 |
| In force from | 1969-04-22 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Education |
| Department | Department of Higher Education |
| Sections | 27 |
| Schedules | 4 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Jawaharlal Nehru University Act, 1966 come into force?
It came into force on 1969-04-22, having been enacted on 1966-12-22.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Education (Department of Higher Education).
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