Section 58 in Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016
58. Powers and duties of Board of Sports and Physical Education.
- The Board of Sports and Physical Education shall have the following powers and duties, namely:-(a)to take necessary steps for promotion of sports culture and activities in the field of sports in colleges and university departments;(b)to establish links with regional and national bodies in the various sports and to promote various activities jointly with them;(c)to establish rapport with groups, societies and other professional bodies so as to involve them in the activities of Board of Sports and Physical Education;(d)to take up activities in colleges, recognized institutions and university departments to promote interest and also skills in various sports as per the policy of the university and also national policies in the field of sports;(e)to hold university level competitions, sports skills development camps, interactive activities and also training workshops in various sports in order to bring the society closer to the colleges, institutions and university;(f)to encourage participation in regional, national and international level activities and competitions through well trained teams in various sports;(g)to recommend to competent authority to make alternative arrangements regarding examinations of students participating in the inter-university or national or international sports tournaments or events during the relevant schedules of examinations as prescribed by Ordinances;(h)to undertake any other task as may be assigned by the university authorities so as to carry out the objectives of the Board of Sports and Physical Education.
