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THE INSTITUTE OF
(Pb. Act XII of 2003)
C O N T E N T S
Sections
1. Short title and commencement.
2. Definitions.
3. Establishment of the Institute.
4. Functions and powers of the Institute.
5. Jurisdiction.
6. Patron.
7. Inspection and inquiry.
8. Board of Governors.
9. Rector.
10. Powers and functions of the Board.
11. Business of the Board.
12. Appointments.
13. Committees.
14. Delegation of powers.
15. Institute Fund.
16. Budget, audit and accounts.
17. Regulations.
18. Removal of difficulties.
[1]THE
(Pb. Act XII of 2003)
[
An Act to provide for the establishment of the
Institute
of
Preamble.– Whereas it is expedient to make provisions
for the establishment of the Institute of South Asia,
It is hereby enacted as
follows:-
1. Short title and commencement.– (1) This Act may be called the Institute of
South Asia, Lahore Act, 2003.
(2) It shall come into force at once.
2. Definitions.– In this Act, unless there is anything
repugnant in the subject or context–
(a) “Board”
means the Board of Governors;
(b) “Government”
means the Government of the
(c) “Institute”
means the Institute of South Asia,
(d) “Patron”
means the Patron of the Institute;
(e) “Rector”
means the Rector of the Institute;
(f) “Regulations”
means the Regulations made or deemed to have been made under this Act; and
(g) “Company”
means the Gateway Technologies (Pvt.) Limited.
3. Establishment of the Institute.– (1) There shall be established an institute
to be called the Institute of South Asia,
(2) The Institute shall be a body corporate having perpetual succession
and a common seal with power to acquire, hold and dispose of
property and shall
by the said name sue and be sued.
4. Functions and powers of the Institute.– The functions and powers of the Institute shall
be –
(a) to provide for instruction and training in
–
(i) Computer Sciences; and
(ii) such other branches of learning as the
Board may determine with the approval of the Patron given on the recommendation
of a committee
constituted by the Education Department, Government of the
Provided that in case of medical and
engineering education, approval of the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council
and Pakistan Engineering
Council respectively shall be a pre-requisite;
(b) to provide for research, demonstration and other services,
and for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge;
(c) to hold examinations and confer or award degrees, diplomas,
certificates and other academic distinctions on or to persons who have
passed
its examinations;
(d) to select and promote faculties;
(e) to prescribe course of studies;
(f) to establish and support other facilities for education,
training and research; and
(g) to decide teaching methods and strategies in order to ensure
the most effective educational and training programs.
5. Jurisdiction.– (1) The jurisdiction of the Institute shall
be restricted to the Province of the
(2) The Institute shall not open any sub-campus or affiliate any other
educational institution for a period of ten years from the commencement
of this
Act after which period it may have sub-campuses with the approval of the
Patron.
6. Patron.– (1) The Governor of the
(2) The Patron or his nominee shall preside at the convocations of the
Institute.
(3) Every proposal to confer an honorary degree shall be subject to
confirmation by the Patron.
7. Inspection and inquiry.– (1) The Patron may cause an inspection or
inquiry to be made in respect of any matter connected with the affairs of the
Institute.
(2) The Patron shall communicate to the Board his views with regard to
the result of the inspection or inquiry and shall, after ascertaining
the views
of the Board, advise the Board on the action to be taken by it.
(3) The Board shall, within such time as may be specified by the
Patron, communicate to him such action as has been taken as a result
of the
inspection or inquiry.
(4) Where the Board does not, within the time
specified, take action to the satisfaction of the Patron, the Patron may issue
such directions
as he thinks fit and the Board shall comply with all such
directions.
(5) The Patron may, on the recommendation of a Committee constituted by
the Patron and comprising a nominee of the Board, a Judge of
the Lahore High
Court, Lahore to be nominated by the Chief Justice of the said Court and a
Professor Emeritus or Vice Chancellor,
take any action against the Institute
including its closure.
(6) The Government may make Rules to give effect to the provisions of
sub-section (5).
(7) The Patron shall have the authority to annul
any decision or action of the Board, which he thinks was taken against the
interest
of academic excellence, religious and cultural ideology, and national
integrity.
8. Board of Governors.– (1) The Board of Governors of the Institute
shall comprise the following:-
(i) Chief Executive of the Company;
(ii) Directors
of the Company subject to a maximum of four Directors;
(iii) Chairman,
Higher Education Commission or his nominee not below the rank of Executive Director;
(iv) the Vice Chancellor of a University in the
(v) the Rector; and
(vi) Secretary to the Government of the
(2) The Chief Executive of the Company shall be the Chairman of the
Board.
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Board shall be one half of the
total number of members, a fraction being counted as one.
9. Rector.– (1) The Rector shall be appointed by the
Government on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Government
on recommendations
of the Board.
(2) The Rector shall perform such functions as may be assigned to him
by the Board.
10. Powers and functions of the Board.– The administration and management of the
affairs of the Institute shall vest in the Board.
11. Business of the Board.– (1) The meetings and business of the Board
shall be conducted in such manner and in accordance with such procedure as may
be prescribed
in the Regulations and until these matters are prescribed, as may
be determined by the Board.
(2) No Statute, Regulation or proceeding of the
Board shall be invalid by reason of any vacancy or defect in the constitution
of the
Board.
12. Appointments.– The Institute may appoint such persons in
its services as may be necessary on such terms and conditions as may be
determined by
the Board.
13. Committees.– The Board may constitute such committees as
may be deemed necessary for carrying out the purposes of this Act.
14. Delegation of powers.– The Board may delegate to any person or a
committee any of its powers, duties or functions.
15. Institute Fund.– There shall be a fund to be known as the
16. Budget, audit and accounts.– The budget of the Institute shall be
approved and its accounts shall be maintained and audited in such manner as may
be prescribed
by the Board.
17. Regulations.– The Board may, by notification, make
Regulations for the administration and management of the affairs of the
Institute.
18. Removal of difficulties.– If any difficulty
arises in giving effect to any of the provisions of this Act, the Government
may, in consultation with the Board,
give such directions, not inconsistent
with the said provisions, as it may consider necessary for the removal of such
difficulty.
19. Repeal.– The Institute of South Asia,
[1]This Act was passed by the
Punjab Assembly on
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