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THE
(Pb. Ord. XLVIII of 2002)
C O N T E N T S
Sections
1. Short title and commencement.
2. Definitions.
3. Incorporation.
4. Powers of the University.
5. Jurisdiction of the University.
6. University to be open to all classes, creeds, etc.
7. Teaching in the University.
8. Officers of the University.
9. Chancellor.
10. Revisional powers of the Chancellor.
11. Visitation.
11-A. Pro-Chancellor
12. Vice-Chancellor.
13. Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor.
14. Registrar.
15. Treasurer.
16. Controller of Examinations.
17. Resident Auditor.
18. Other officers.
19. Authorities of the University.
20. The Syndicate.
21. Powers and duties of the Syndicate.
22. Academic Council.
23. Powers and duties of the Academic Council.
24. Constitution, functions and powers of other Authorities.
25. Appointment of Committees by Authorities.
26. Statutes.
27. Regulations.
28. Rules.
29. Affiliation of educational institutions.
30. Extension of affiliation.
31. Inspection and reports.
32. Disaffiliation.
33. University Fund.
34. Audit and accounts.
35. Recovery of University dues.
36.
37. Functions of
38. Committee of Control
39. Retirement from service.
40. Pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fund.
41.
42. Appeal and Review.
43. Commencement of term of office of members of Authorities.
44. Filling of casual vacancies in Authorities.
45. Filling
of vacancies in authorities in certain circumstances.
46. Disputes and Membership of Authority.
47. Tripartite mobility.
48. Proceedings of Authorities not invalidated by vacancies.
49. Indemnity.
50. Savings.
51. First Statutes.
52. Transitory Provisions.
53. Removal of difficulties.
54. Repeal.
SCHEDULE
[1]THE
(Pb Ord. XLVIII of 2002)
[
An Ordinance to provide for the establishment of the
Preamble.– Whereas it is
expedient to establish the
And whereas the Provincial Assembly of the
And whereas under Article 4 of the Provisional
Constitution (Amendment) Order No.9 of 1999, as amended by the Chief Executive
Order No.11 of
2000, the Governor of a Province may issue and promulgate an
Ordinance;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the aforesaid powers and all
other powers enabling him in that behalf, the Governor of the Punjab is pleased
to
make and promulgate the following Ordinance:-
1. Short title and commencement.– (1) This
Ordinance may be called the
(2) It shall come into force at once.
2. Definitions.– In this
Ordinance, unless the subject or context otherwise requires, the following
expressions shall have the meanings hereby respectively
assigned to them, that
is to say –
(a) “Academic Council”
means the Academic Council of the University;
(b) “affiliated
college” means an educational institution affiliated to the University but not
maintained or administered by it;
(c) “Academic
Department” means a teaching, research and technological development Department
maintained and administered by the University;
(d) “Authority”
means any of the Authorities of the University specified in the Ordinance;
(e) “Chairperson”
means head of an Academic Department;
(f) “Chancellor”
means the Chancellor of the University;
(g) “College” means a
(h) “Dean”
means the Chairperson of the Board of Faculty;
(i) “Director” means the Director of an Institute;
(j) “Faculty”
means a faculty of the University;
(k) “Government”
means the Government of the
(l) “Institute”
means a teaching unit of the University;
(m) “officer”
means an officer of the University specified in the Ordinance;
(n) “prescribed” means prescribed by Statutes, Regulations or Rules;
(o) “Principal”
means the head of a college;
[2][(o-a) ‘Pro-Chancellor’
means the Pro-Chancellor of the University;]
(p) “Professor
Emeritus” means a retired Professor working in an honorary capacity;
(q) “Statutes”,
“Regulations” and “Rules” mean respectively the Statutes, the Regulations and
the Rules made or deemed to have been
made under this Ordinance;
(r) “Syndicate”
means the Syndicate of the University;
(s) “teachers” mean Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant
Professors, Lecturers and Research staff having prescribed qualifications
engaged whole time by the University for teaching certificate, diploma, degree
or postgraduate classes and engaged in research
and development of technologies
and such other persons as may be declared as teachers by Regulations;
(t) “Teaching
Unit” means a constituent or affiliated college, institute, department or such
other unit where instruction for research
is being undertaken;
(u) “University” means the
(v) “
(w) “Vice Chancellor” means the Vice Chancellor of the University.
3. Incorporation.– (1) The Government College,
(2) The
University shall have its main campus at,
(3) The
University may open and administer new campuses and institutes.
(4) The University shall consist of the
Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor, members of the Syndicate and the Academic
Council, officers,
teachers and Authorities.
(5) The University shall be a body corporate and shall have a perpetual succession and a common seal and may, by the aforesaid name, sue and be sued.
(6) The University shall be competent to acquire
and hold property, both movable and immovable, and to lease, sell or otherwise
transfer
any property vested in it or enter into contract for purposes of this
Ordinance.
(7) All properties, owned or possessed and all
rights and all interests held or enjoyed by, and all liabilities subsisting
against the
(8) All employees, regular or on contract basis, serving the College,
immediately before coming into force of this Ordinance, shall stand
transferred
to the University except those who are working in the College on deputation
with or without deputation allowance; provided
that they shall remain on
deputation with or without deputation allowance, as the case may be, and shall
be liable to be transferred
to their parent Department at any time.
4. Powers
of the University.– The University
shall have the powers to–
(a) provide for instruction in such branches of
learning as it may deem fit, and to make provisions for teaching, training,
research,
demonstration and development of technologies in the fields of Arts,
Sciences and applied disciplines at the undergraduate, graduate
and
post-graduate levels and for the advancements and dissemination of knowledge in
such manner and by such means as the University
may determine;
(b) frame
and prescribe courses of studies to be taught by it, and the institutes,
affiliated and University colleges;
(c) prescribe
criteria of admission, migration and examination of students and to admit and
examine students;
(d) establish
sub-campuses of the University;
(e) hold
examinations and to award and confer degrees, diplomas, certificates and other
academic distinctions on persons who have, under
the prescribed conditions,
been admitted to and have passed its examinations;
(f) accept
the examinations passed and periods of study spent by the students of the
University at other Universities and places of
learning, as equivalent to such
examination and period of study in the University as the University may
determine, and to withdraw
such acceptances at any time;
(g) confer
degrees on persons who have carried on independent research under prescribed
conditions;
(h) confer,
in the prescribed manner, honorary degrees or other academic distinctions on
such persons as the Chancellor may approve
on the recommendation of the
Syndicate;
(i) collaborate with other universities, research
and educational institutions and commercial or industrial organizations, in the
public
or private sectors or other public authorities in such manner and for
such purposes as it may determine;
(j) make provision for teaching, research,
consultancy and advisory services and with these objects to enter into such
arrangements
with other institutions or organizations or with public bodies as
the University may consider desirable;
(k) recognize
as teachers such persons as it may deem fit;
(l) institute
such offices whether academic or not as may be required by the University, and
to appoint persons to and to remove them
from such offices, and to prescribe
their conditions of service;
(m) create
posts in connection with teaching, research, development of technology,
administration, and for any other purpose related
thereto and to select,
appoint and promote academic and administrative staff;
(n) institute
and award fellowships, scholarships, medals, bursaries and prizes in the
prescribed manner;
(o) institute
Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant Professorships and Lecturerships and any other post and to appoint persons
thereto;
(p) establish
institutes, colleges, departments, faculties, centres
of advanced studies, laboratories, workshops, hospitals, farms, institutions,
museums and other centres of learning for the
development of teaching, research and technological development and make such
arrangements for their maintenance,
management and administration, as it may
determine;
(q) establish,
control and maintain University halls of residence for students and approve any
place as hostel or lodging for students;
(r) supervise
and control the discipline of students of the University and promote
co-curricular and recreational activities of such
students and make
arrangements for promoting their health and general welfare;
(s) take
disciplinary action against, and impose penalty on students, in the prescribed
manner;
(t) charge
and receive such fees and other payments as it may determine;
(u) enter
into, carry out, vary or cancel contracts;
(v) receive and manage property (acquired or
transferred), grants, bequests, trusts, gifts, donations, endowments and other
contributions,
made to the University, and to invest any fund representing such
property, grants, bequests, trusts, gifts, donations, endowments
or
contributions, and to convert one kind of property into another in such manner
as it may deem fit;
(w) provide for the printing, recording,
broadcasting, publication and distribution of teaching material, research
reports, papers and
other works which may be issued by the University;
(x) affiliate
or disaffiliate colleges and other educational institutions in the prescribed
manner;
(y) admit
colleges and other educational institutions to its privileges or withdraw such
privileges from them in the prescribed manner;
(z) inspect
colleges, affiliated or seeking affiliation;
(aa) affiliate or associate itself with
Examination Bodies and other institutions within
(bb) provide
for teaching specified courses of training for persons not being the students
of the University and grant certificates and
diploma to such persons;
(cc) do
such other acts or things, whether or not incidental to the powers aforesaid,
as may be necessary to further the objectives of
the University as a place of
education, learning, research and technical development.
5. Jurisdiction of the University.– The University shall have jurisdiction
within the limits of the Province of the
6. University to be open to all classes, creeds,
etc.– The University shall
be open to all persons irrespective of their religion, race, creed, class or colour and no person shall be denied the privileges of the
University on any such ground.
7. Teaching in the University.– (1) All recognized teaching in various
courses in the University and affiliated colleges shall be conducted in the
prescribed manner,
and it may include lectures, tutorials, discussions,
seminars, demonstrations as well as practical work in laboratories and
workshops
and other methods of instruction.
(2) The teaching in any
prescribed course in the University or affiliated colleges shall be organized
by such Authority as may be prescribed.
(3) The courses and the curricula for teaching in
the University and affiliated colleges shall be such as may be prescribed.
(4) A discipline to be called Islamic and Pakistan
Studies shall be offered, as a compulsory subject at the Bachelor’s level, in
the
University and affiliated colleges provided that non Muslim students may
opt for Ethics and Pakistan Studies.
(5) The degree, diploma or certificate at the
University shall only be granted to a student after fulfilling the prescribed
requirements
for the said degree, diploma or certificate.
(6) A continuous
evaluation shall be built into the system of studies.
8. Officers of the University.– The following shall be the officers of the University:-
(a) the Chancellor;
(b) the Vice-Chancellor;
(c) the Deans;
(d) the Associate Deans;
(e) the Directors of Institutes;
(f) the
(g) the Chairmen of Academic Departments;
(h) the Registrar;
(i) the Treasurer;
(j) the Controller of Examinations;
(k) the Librarian; and
(l) such other persons as may be prescribed to be
officers.
9. Chancellor.– (1) The Governor of the
(2) The Chancellor or his nominee shall preside at
the convocation of the University.
(3) If the Chancellor is satisfied that the
proceedings of any Authority or the orders of any officer are not in accordance
with the
provisions of this Ordinance, the Statutes, the Regulations or the Rules,
he may, after calling upon such Authority or officer to
show cause why such
proceedings or orders should not be annulled, by order in writing, annul such
proceedings or orders.
(4) Every proposal to confer an honorary degree
shall be subject to confirmation by the Chancellor.
(5) The Chancellor shall have the power to assent
to such statutes as are required to be submitted to him by the University or
withhold
assent or refer them back to the University for reconsideration.
(6) The Chancellor may remove any person from the
membership of any Authority if such person –
(i) has become of
unsound mind; or
(ii) has become subject to any incapacity which
prevents him from functioning as member of such Authority; or
(iii) has been convicted by a court of law of an
offence involving moral turpitude; or
(iv) does not attend three consecutive meetings of
the Authority, without intimation to the Vice-chancellor; or
(v) remains absent from the country for more than
six months without intimation to the Vice-Chancellor:
Provided that no order under this sub section shall be passed
unless the person to be affected thereby is afforded an opportunity
of being
heard.
[3][(7) In the performance of his functions under
this Ordinance, the Chancellor shall act and be bound in the same manner as the
Governor
of a Province acts and is bound under Article 105 of the Constitution
of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.]
10. Revisional powers of the Chancellor.– The Chancellor may, of his own motion or otherwise, call for and
examine the record of any proceedings in which an order has been
passed by any
authority for the purpose of satisfying himself as to the correctness, legality
or propriety of any finding or order
and may pass such order as he may deem
fit.
11. Visitation.– (1) The Chancellor may cause an inspection or
inquiry to be made in respect of any matter directly or indirectly connected
with
the affairs of the University and shall, from time to time, appoint one or
more persons to conduct inspection of–
(i) the University,
its buildings, laboratories, libraries, museums, workshops and equipment;
(ii) any
institution, college or hostel maintained, recognized or licensed by the
University;
(iii) the
teaching and other work conducted by the University; and
(iv) the
conduct of examinations held by the University.
(2) The Chancellor shall in every such case give
notice to the Syndicate of his intention to cause an inspection or inquiry to
be made,
and the Syndicate shall be entitled to be represented thereat.
(3) After the inspection
or inquiry is completed, the Chancellor shall cause his views as a result
thereof to be communicated to the
Syndicate, and after ascertaining the views
of the Syndicate, the Chancellor may advise the Syndicate to refrain from
taking an
action or to take such action, and within such time, as he may
specify in this behalf.
(4) Where the Syndicate fails to carry out the
advice of the Chancellor given under sub-section (3), the Chancellor may, after
considering
the explanation or representation, if any, made by the Syndicate,
issue such directions as he may deem fit, and the Vice-Chancellor
shall comply
with such directions.
[4][11-A. Pro-Chancellor.– (1) The Minister for Education, Government of
the
(2) He shall perform such duties and
functions and exercise such powers as may be assigned and delegated to him by
the Chancellor.]
12. Vice-Chancellor.– (1) The
Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor on such terms and
conditions as the Chancellor may determine, and shall
hold office during the
pleasure of the Chancellor for a term not exceeding four years.
(2) At any time when the
office of Vice-Chancellor is vacant, or he is absent or is unable to perform
the functions of the office due
to illness or some other cause, the Chancellor
shall make such arrangements for the performance of the duties of the
Vice-Chancellor
as he may deem fit.
13. Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor.– (1) The
Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal executive and academic officer of the
University and shall ensure that the provisions
of this Ordinance, the
Statutes, the Regulations and the Rules are faithfully observed in order to
promote the general efficiency
and good order of the University and shall have
all powers necessary for this purpose, including administrative control over
all
officers, teachers, students and employees of the University.
(2) The Vice Chancellor
shall, in the absence of the Chancellor, preside at a convocation of the
University and shall, if present, preside
at the meetings of the Authorities or
other bodies of the University, colleges and institutes of which the Vice
Chancellor may
or may not be the head.
(3) The Vice Chancellor may take such actions in
an emergency as may be considered necessary by him and report thereafter as
soon as
possible, the action so taken to the officer, Authority or other body
which in the ordinary course would have taken that action.
(4) The Vice Chancellor shall also have the powers
to –
(i) create and fill temporary posts for a period
not exceeding six months;
(ii) sanction all expenditures provided for in the approved budget and
to re-appropriate funds within the same major head of expenditure;
(iii) sanction and re-appropriation of an amount not exceeding one lac and fifty thousand rupees for an unforeseen item not
provided for in the budget and report it to the Syndicate at its next meeting;
(iv) appoint paper setters and examiners for all
examinations of the University after receiving panels of names from the
relevant authorities;
(v) to make such arrangements for the scrutiny of
papers, marks and results as he may consider necessary;
(vi) direct teachers, officers and other employees
of the University to take up such assignments in connection with teaching,
research,
examination, administration and such other activities in the
University as Vice Chancellor may consider necessary for the purpose
of the
University;
(vii) delegate, subject to such conditions if any,
as may
be prescribed, any of the powers under this Ordinance to an officer of the
University;
(viii) to exercise general control and supervision over the system of
examinations in the University;
(ix) to appoint visiting Professors in various disciplines for a period
not more than one academic year on the terms and conditions as
prescribed; and
(x) exercise and perform such other powers and functions as may be
prescribed.
14. Registrar.– (1) The Registrar shall be a
whole time officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Chancellor
on the recommendations
of the Government which shall consider for this purpose
a panel of three persons recommended by a Search Committee appointed by
the
Syndicate and headed by the Vice-Chancellor on such terms and conditions as it
may determine.
(2) Under the general supervision of the Vice
Chancellor, the Registrar shall –
(i) be the custodian of the Common Seal and the
academic records of the University;
(ii) maintain a register of Registered Graduates in the prescribed
manner;
(iii) conduct elections of members to the various authorities in the
prescribed manner;
(iv) be
the Secretary of the Syndicate, the Academic Council, Advanced Studies and
Research Board, the Selection Board and such other
Committees as may be
prescribed; and
(v) perform
such other duties as may be specified by the Vice-Chancellor and other
authorities from time to time.
15. Treasurer.– The Treasurer shall be a whole
time officer of the University appointed by the Chancellor on the
recommendation of the Government
on such terms and conditions as the Chancellor
may determine. The Treasurer shall–
(i) manage the property, the finances and the
investments of the University;
(ii) prepare
the annual and revised budget estimates of the University and present them to
the Finance and Planning Committee and the
Syndicate;
(iii) ensure
that the funds of the University are expended on the purposes for which they
are provided;
(iv) perform
such other duties as may be prescribed; and
(v) be
the Secretary of the Finance and Planning Committee.
16. Controller
of Examinations.– The
Controller of Examinations shall be a whole time officer of the University and
shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendations
of the Government
which shall consider for this purpose a panel of three persons recommended by a
Search Committee appointed by
the Syndicate and headed by the Vice-Chancellor
on such terms and conditions as may be determined by it. The Controller of
Examination
shall be responsible for all matters connected with the conduct of
examinations and perform such other duties as may be prescribed.
17. Resident Auditor.– The Resident
Auditor shall be taken from the Audit Department of the Government on
deputation on such terms and conditions as the
Syndicate may determine.
18. Other officers.– Subject to the provisions of this Ordinance, the terms and conditions of service and powers and duties of other officers of the University shall be such as may be prescribed.
19. Authorities of the University.– The following shall be the Authorities of the University:-
(a) the
Syndicate;
(b) the
Academic Council;
(c) the
Board of Faculties;
(d) the
Selection Board;
(e) the
Advanced Studies and Research Board;
(f) the
Finance and Planning Committee;
(g) the
Affiliation Committee;
(h) the
Discipline Committee; and
(i) such other Authorities as may be prescribed
by Statutes and Regulations.
20. The Syndicate.– (1) The Syndicate shall consist of –
(i) the Vice-Chancellor who shall be its
Chairperson;
(ii) the
Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court or a Judge of the Lahore High Court
nominated by him;
(iii) the
Secretary to Government of the
(iv) the
Secretary to Government of the
(v) the
Secretary to Government of the
(vi) the
Chairman of the University Grants Commission or his nominee not below the rank
of a whole time member of the Commission;
(vii) one
Vice-chancellor of any public University of the
(viii) three
Deans of the faculty to be nominated by the Chancellor;
(ix) three
Directors of Institutes to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor;
(x) four
persons of eminence to be nominated by the Chancellor;
(xi) Chairman
Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education,
(xii) two
Principals of constituent colleges to be nominated by the Government;
(xiii) two
Principals of affiliated colleges to be nominated by the Government; [5][**]
(xiv) the
Executive District Officer (Education),
[7][(xv) three
members of the Provincial Assembly of the
(2) The Registrar shall be the Secretary of the
Syndicate.
(3) Members of the Syndicate, other than
ex-officio members, shall hold office for three years.