Universiti Teknologi Mara Act 1976 · Updated to 1 Nov 2021 · Part II
5. Common seal of the Universiti
Feedback & supportThe common seal of the Universiti shall be such seal as may be approved by the Board and such seal may in like manner from time to time be broken, changed, altered or made anew.
Universiti
“Universiti” means the Universiti Teknologi MARA established under section 3 and includes a Branch;
The common seal of the Universiti shall be kept in the custody of the Vice-Chancellor.
Vice-Chancellor
“Vice-Chancellor” means the Vice-Chancellor of the Universiti appointed under section 20 and includes any other person, by whatever name called, who has been appointed as the chief executive officer of the Universiti, and “Deputy Vice-Chancellor” shall be construed accordingly.
The common seal of the Universiti shall not be affixed to any instrument other than a degree, diploma or certificate except in the presence of—
degree
“degree” means the degree conferred on a person at a Bachelor level or a Masters level or a Doctorate level by the Universiti after his successful completion of a course of study which is designed to lead to the conferment of such degree or the equivalent thereof;
the Vice-Chancellor or, in his absence, a principal officer of the Universiti authorized in writing by the Board;
and
one other member of the Board authorized in writing by the Board, who shall sign their names to the instrument in token of such presence, and such signature shall be sufficient evidence that such seal was duly and properly affixed and that the same is the lawful seal of the Universiti.
The common seal of the Universiti shall be affixed to a degree, diploma or certificate in the presence of—
the Vice-Chancellor or, in his absence, one other member of the Board authorized in writing by the Board; and
the Registrar, who shall sign their names to the instrument in token of such presence, and such signature shall be sufficient evidence that such seal was duly and properly affixed and that the same is the lawful seal of the Universiti.
The common seal of the Universiti shall be officially and judicially noticed.
Universiti Teknologi MARA
MARA
“MARA” means the Majlis Amanah Rakyat established by the Majlis Amanah Rakyat Act 1966. Transfer of powers, rights, duties, etc.
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Any document or instrument which (if executed by a person not being a body corporate) will not require to be under seal may in like manner be executed by the Universiti provided that such document or instrument shall be executed on behalf of the
Universiti by the Vice-Chancellor, or by any person generally or specially authorized in writing by the Board.
Board
“Board” means the Board of Directors of the Universiti constituted under section 13;