Section 8: Vacancies amongst members or defect in constitution not to invalidate acts or proceedings of the  Commission.

Q: What does Section 8 of The University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (UGC Act) deal with?

Section 8 UGC Act pertains to "Vacancies amongst members or defect in constitution not to invalidate acts or proceedings of the Commission.". It is part of the The University Grants Commission Act, 1956, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 8 of The University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (UGC Act) governs vacancies amongst members or defect in constitution not to invalidate acts or proceedings of the Commission. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 8 UGC Act still in force?

Yes, Section 8 of the The University Grants Commission Act, 1956 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 8 UGC Act?

धारा 8 UGC Act is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 8 of the The University Grants Commission Act, 1956. Section 8 of The University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (UGC Act) governs vacancies amongst members or defect in constitution not to invalidate acts or proceedings of the Commission. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 8 UGC Act?

Dhara 8 UGC Act is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 8 of the The University Grants Commission Act, 1956. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 8 of The University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (UGC Act) governs vacancies amongst members or defect in constitution not to invalidate acts or proceedings of the Commission. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 8 of The University Grants Commission Act, 1956?

Cite as: "Section 8, The University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (UGC Act)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The University Grants Commission Act, 1956, § 8 (India).

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The University Grants Commission Act, 1956

Chapter II — ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COMMISSION

Section 8

Vacancies amongst members or defect in constitution not to invalidate acts or proceedings of the Commission.

No act or proceedings of the Commission shall be deemed to be invalid by reason merely of any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of, the Commission.