This article deals with the preliminary draft Bill of the Central Universities of India (Teaching, Research and Administration) Bill (2013) also known as ‘Pathan Committee Report’ (PCR). The draft Bill was circulated in September 2013 for the wider discussion. The draft Bill, particularly its single act provision for all central universities, was discussed in retreat of vice chancellors at Chandigarh (12–13 September 2014). This article attempts to highlight crucial provisions of the Bill which, if implemented, may change the idea of a university. Moreover, the response of the academic community has not been forthcoming on the Bill despite much discussed single act provision for all central universities. This article attempts to fill the gap.
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