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THE UNIVERSITY OF THE
(Pb Act IX of 1973)
C O N T E N T S
Sections
CHAPTER I
PRELIMINARY
1. Short title and commencement.
2. Definitions.
CHAPTER II
THE UNIVERSITY
3. Incorporation.
4. Powers of the University.
5. Jurisdiction of the University.
6. Integration of educational institutions with University and transfer of institutions from University to Government.
7. University open to all classes, creeds, etc.
8. Teaching in the University.
9. University students' Union.
CHAPTER III
10. Officers of the University.
11. Chancellor.
11-A. Revisional powers of the Chancellor.
12. Visitation.
13. Pro-Chancellor.
14. Vice-Chancellor.
15. Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor.
16. Pro-Vice-Chancellor.
17. Registrar.
18. Treasurer.
19. Controller of examinations.
20. Auditor.
21. Other officers.
CHAPTER IV
22. Authorities.
23. The Senate.
24. Powers and duties of the Senate.
25. The Syndicate.
26. Powers and duties of the Syndicate.
27. The Academic Council.
28. Powers and duties of the Academic Council.
29. Constitution, functions and powers of other Authorities.
30. Appointment of Committees by certain Authorities.
CHAPTER V
STATUTES, REGULATIONS AND RULES
31. Statutes.
32. Regulations.
33. Amendment and repeal of Statutes and Regulations.
34. Rules.
CHAPTER VI
AFFILIATION OF EDUCATIONAL
INSTITUTIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY
35. Affiliation.
36. Addition of courses by affiliated educational institutions.
37. Reports from affiliated educational institutions.
38. Withdrawal of affiliation.
39. Appeal against refusal or withdrawal of affiliation.
CHAPTER VII
UNIVERSITY FUND
40. University fund.
40-A. Recovery of University dues.
41. Audit and Accounts.
CHAPTER VIII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
42. Retirement from service.
43. Appeal to and review by the Syndicate.
44. Pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fund.
44-A.
45. Commencement of term of members of Authorities.
46. Filling of casual vacancies in Authorities.
47. Disputes about membership of Authorities.
48. Proceedings of Authorities not invalidated by vacancies.
48-A. Bar to suits.
49. First Statutes.
50. Repeal and savings.
51. Transitory provisions.
52. Removal of difficulties at the commencement of this Act.
53. Repeal and Validation.
SCHEDULE
THE FIRST STATUTES OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB
1. Faculties.
2. Dean.
3. Teaching Departments and Chairmen.
4. Board of Studies.
5. Advanced Studies and Research Board.
6. Selection Board.
7. Functions of the Selection Board.
8. Finance and Planning Committee.
9. Functions of the Finance and Planning Committee.
10. Affiliation Committee.
11. Discipline Committee.
[1]THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB ACT, 1973
(Pb Act IX of 1973)
[16 May 1973]
An Act to
re-constitute and re-organize the University of the Punjab
Preamble.— WHEREAS it is expedient to re-constitute and
re-organize the University of the Punjab for the purposes of improving the
teaching,
research provided thereby, publications and administration thereof,
safeguarding its autonomy and democratising its constitution;
It is hereby enacted as follows:-
CHAPTER I
PRELIMINARY
1. Short title and commencement.— (1) This Act may be called the University of the Punjab Act, 1973.
(2) It shall come into force at once and shall be deemed to have taken effect on and from the day the University of the Punjab Ordinance, 1972 (Punjab Ordinance No. XVII of 1972), as amended by the University of the Punjab (Amendment) Ordinance, 1973 (Punjab Ordinance No. IX of 1973) ceased to operate in accordance with the provisions of clause (2) (a) of Article 135 of the Interim Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
2. Definitions.— In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions shall have the meanings hereby respectively assigned to them, that is to say—
(i) “Academic Council” means the Academic Council of the University;
(ii) “Affiliated College” means an educational
institution affiliated to the University but not maintained or administered by
it;
(iii) “Authority” means any of the Authorities of the University specified in section 22;
(iv) “Chairman of Department” means head of a teaching department;
(v) “Chancellor” means the Chancellor of the University;
(vi) “College” means a constituent college or an
affiliated college;
(vii) “Constituent College” means a college maintained and administered by the University;
(viii) “Dean” means the Chairman of the Board of a Faculty;
(ix) “Educational Institution” means an institution imparting instruction in a subject or subjects relating to a Faculty;
(x) “Faculty” means a Faculty of the University;
(xi) “Government” means Government of the Punjab;
(xii) “Prescribed” means prescribed by Rules, Statutes, or Regulations;
(xiii) “Principal” means the head of the college;
(xiv) “Pro-Vice-Chancellor” means the Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University;
(xv) “Pro-Chancellor” means the Pro-Chancellor of
the University.
(xvi) “Professional College” means a college providing for instruction in courses of studies leading to a degree in Medicine, Engineering, Commerce, Education, Law, Fine Arts or such other subjects as may be prescribed as professional subjects;
(xvii) “Professor Emeritus” means retired Professor working in a Faculty in an honorary capacity;
(xviii) “Registered Graduate” means—
(a) a graduate of the University who has his name entered in the register maintained for the purpose; or
(b) a graduate of any University who ordinarily resides within the territorial jurisdiction of the University and has his name entered in the register maintained by the University for the purpose;
(xix) “Research Officer” means a person engaged whole-time by the University for research, being equivalent in rank to a University teacher;
(xx) “Senate” means the Senate of the University;
(xxi) “Statutes”, “Regulations” and “Rules” mean respectively the Statutes, the Regulations and the Rules made or deemed to have been made under this Act;
(xxii) “Syndicate” means the Syndicate of the University;
(xxiii) “Teachers” means Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors and Lecturers engaged whole-time by the University or by a College for teaching degree, honours or post-graduate classes and such other persons as may be declared as teachers by Regulations;
(xxiv) “Teaching Department” means a Teaching
Department maintained and administered by the University or recognized by the
University;
(xxv) “University” means the University of the Punjab as reconstituted under this Act;
(xxvi) “University Teacher” means a whole-time teacher
appointed by the University and recognised by the University; and
(xxvii) “Vice-Chancellor” means the Vice-Chancellor of the University.
CHAPTER II
THE UNIVERSITY
3. Incorporation.— (1) The University of the Punjab shall be reconstituted at Lahore in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
(2) The University shall consist of the Chancellor, the Pro-Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor and members of the Senate, the Syndicate and the Academic Council.
(3) The University shall be a body corporate by the name of the University of the Punjab and shall have perpetual succession and a common seal and may sue and be sued by the said name.
(4) The
University shall be competent to acquire and hold property both movable and
immovable and lease, sell or otherwise transfer any
movable and immovable
property which vests in or has been acquired by it.
(5) All properties, rights and interests of whatever kind, used, enjoyed, possessed, owned or vested in, or held in trust by or for the University as constituted under the West Pakistan (University of the Punjab) Ordinance, 1961 (West Pakistan Ordinance XXII of 1961) and all liabilities legally subsisting against the said University shall stand transferred to the University as reconstituted by this Act.
4. Powers of the University.— The University shall have the powers—
(a) to provide for instruction in such branches of learning as it may deem fit, and to make provision for research and for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in such manner as it may determine;
(b) to prescribe courses of studies to be conducted by it and the colleges;
(c) to hold examinations and to award and confer degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions to and on persons who have been admitted to and have passed its examinations under prescribed conditions;
(d) to confer honorary degrees or other distinctions on approved persons in the prescribed manner;
(e) to provide for such instruction for persons not being students of the University as it may determine, and to grant certificates and diplomas to such persons;
(f) to confer degrees on persons who have carried on independent research under prescribed conditions;
(g) to affiliate and disaffiliate educational institutions under prescribed conditions;
(h) to admit educational institutions to its privileges and to withdraw such privileges under prescribed conditions;
(i) to inspect colleges and other educational institutions associated or seeking association with it;
(j) to accept the examinations passed and the periods of study spent by students of the University at other Universities and places of learning as equivalent to such examinations and periods of study in the University, as it may determine, and to withdraw such acceptance;
(k) to co-operate with other Universities and public authorities in such manner, and for such purposes as it may determine;
(l) to institute Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant Professorships and Lecturerships and any other posts and to appoint persons thereto;
(m) to create posts for research, publication, extension,
administration and other related purposes and to appoint persons thereto;
(n) to recognize selected members of the teaching staff of affiliated colleges and colleges or educational institutions admitted to the privileges of the University or such other persons as it may deem fit, as University teachers;
(o) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, bursaries, medals and prizes under prescribed conditions;
(p) to establish Teaching Departments, Schools, Colleges, Faculties, Institutes, Centres of Excellence and Area Study Centres, Museums and other centres of learning for the development of teaching and research and to make such arrangements for their maintenance, management and administration as it may determine;
(q) to control the residence of the students of the University and the colleges, to institute and maintain halls of residence and to approve or licence hostels and lodgings;
(r) to supervise and control the discipline of the students of the University and the colleges, to promote the extra-curricular and recreational activities of such students, and to make arrangements for promoting their health and general welfare;
(s) to demand and receive such fees and other charges as it may determine;
(t) to make provisions for research and advisory services and with these objects to enter into arrangements with other institutions or with public bodies under prescribed conditions;
(u) to enter into, carry out, vary or cancel contracts;
(v) to receive and manage property transferred and 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, and endowments or
contributions in such manner as it
may deem fit;
(w) to provide for the printing and publication of research and other works; and
(x) to do all such other acts and things whether incidental to the powers aforesaid or not, as may be requisite in order to further the objects of the University as a place of education, learning and research.
5. Jurisdiction of the University.— (1) The University shall exercise the powers
conferred on it by or under this Act within the territorial limits and in
respect of
the institutions over which the University as re-constituted under
the West Pakistan (University of the Punjab) Ordinance, 1961 had
jurisdiction
immediately before this Act came into force:
Provided that Government may, in consultation with the University, by general or special order, modify the extent and scope of the aforesaid powers of the University with regard to such territorial limits or institutions.
(2) No educational institution situated within the territorial limits of the University shall, save with the consent of the University and the sanction of the Government be associated in any way with, or seek admission to the privileges of any other University.
(3) The University may admit to its privileges under prescribed conditions, an educational institution falling within the territorial limits of another University, whether inside or outside Pakistan, provided that the consent of such other University and the sanction of Government is first obtained.
6. Integration of educational institutions with
University and transfer of institutions from University to Government.— (1) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
contained in any other law, notification, contract, agreement or instrument,
government
may, by notification in the official Gazette, integrate with the
University any educational institution situated anywhere in the
Province or
transfer any institute, institution or Department of the University to
Government.
(2) On the publication of a notification under sub-section (1)—
(a) all rights, properties, assets and liabilities
vested in or undertaken by Government or the University in respect of such
educational
institution, institute, institution or Department shall
respectively become the rights, properties, assets and liabilities of the
University or the Government, as the case may be; and
(b) all persons serving in connection with the affairs of such educational institution, institute, institution or Department in any capacity shall stand transferred for service under the University or Government, as the case may be, on such terms and conditions as Government may determine:
Provided that such terms and conditions shall not be less favourable than those admissible to them immediately before their transfer to the University or Government.
(3) Any question arising under the proviso to sub-section (2) shall be referred to Government and the decision of Government on such question shall be final.
7. University open to all classes, creeds, etc.— The University shall be open to all persons of
either sex and of whatever religion, race, creed, class or colour and no person
shall
be denied the privileges of the University on the grounds of religion,
race, caste, creed, class or colour:
Provided that nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent religious instruction being given to the students in their own religious faiths in such manner as may be prescribed.
8. Teaching in the University.— (1) All recognized teaching in various courses shall be conducted by the University or the colleges in the prescribed manner and may include lectures, tutorials, discussions, seminars, demonstrations as well as practical work in the laboratories, hospitals, workshops and farms and other methods of instruction.
(2) The authority responsible for organising recognized teaching shall be such as may be prescribed.
(3) The courses and the curricula shall be such as may be prescribed.
[2][(4) A subject to be called “Islamic and Pakistan Studies” shall be taught as a compulsory subject at the Bachelor’s Degree level in all Faculties:
Provided that non-Muslim students may opt for “Ethics and Pakistan Studies” in place of “Islamic and Pakistan Studies”.
(5) A degree shall not be awarded to a student unless he has passed the examination in the subject mentioned in sub-section (4).
(6) The provisions of sub-sections (4) and (5) shall take effect from such date as may be fixed by the Vice-Chancellor.]
9. University students’ Union.— (1) There shall be a Union of the Students of the University which shall be represented on the Senate and the Syndicate by the representatives mentioned in clause (xvi) of section 23 and in clause (xii) of section 25.
(2) The constitution, functions and privileges of the University Students’ Union and other matters relating thereto shall be such as may be prescribed by Statutes at the initiation of the general body of the students of the University.
CHAPTER III
10. Officers of the University.— The following shall be the officers of the University:-
(i) the Chancellor;
(ii) the Pro-Chancellor;
(iii) the Vice-Chancellor;
(iv) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor;
(v) the Deans;
(vi) the Directors;
(vii) the Principals of the constituent colleges;
(viii) the Chairman;
(ix) the Registrar;
(x) the Treasurer;
(xi) the Controller of examinations;
(xii) the Librarian; and
(xiii) such other persons as may be prescribed.
11. Chancellor.— (1) The Governor of the Punjab shall be the Chancellor of the University.
(2) The Chancellor or his nominee shall preside at the convocation of the University and the meetings of the Senate.
(3) If the Chancellor is satisfied that the proceedings of any Authority are not in accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Statutes, the Regulations, or the Rules, he may, after calling upon such Authority to show cause why such proceedings should not be annulled, by order in writing, annal the proceedings.
(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 Senate or withhold assent or refer them back to the Senate for re-consideration.
[3][(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 been incapacitated to function as member of such Authority; or
(iii) has proceeded outside Punjab for a period exceeding six months; or
(iv) has ceased to hold the position, office or qualification which was pre-requisite for his election/appointment as member of such Authority; or
(v) has been convicted by a court of law for an offence involving moral turpitude;
[4][(vi) has failed to attend three consecutive meetings of the authority; or
(vii) has accepted any assignment which involves his absence from the University for a continuous period of six months or more.]
[5][Provided that no order under this subsection shall be passed unless the person to be affected thereby is afforded an opportunity of being heard;]
[6][(7) * * * * * * * * * * * *]
[7][(8) In the performance of his functions under the Act 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.]
[8][11-A. 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 orders as he may deem fit.]
[9][Provided that no order under this section shall
be passed unless the person to be affected thereby is afforded an opportunity
of
being heard.]
12. Visitation.— (1) The Chancellor may cause an inspection or
inquiry to be made in respect of any matter connected with the University, and
shall,
from time to time, appoint such person or persons as he may deem fit,
for the purposes of carrying out inspection of—
(i) the University, its buildings, laboratories, libraries, museums, workshops and equipment ;
(ii) any institution, college or hostel maintained or recognized by or affiliated to the University;
(iii) the teaching and other work conducted by the
University; and
(iv) the conduct of examinations held by the University.
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.
(2) The Chancellor shall communicate to the Syndicate his views with regard to the results of such inspection or inquiry and shall, after ascertaining the views thereon of the Syndicate, advise the Syndicate on the action to be taken.
(3) The Syndicate shall communicate to the Chancellor such action, if any, as has been taken or may be proposed to be taken upon the results of the inspection or inquiry. Such communication shall be submitted to the Chancellor within such time as may be specified by the Chancellor.
(4) Where the Syndicate does not, within a reasonable time, take action to the satisfaction of the Chancellor, the Chancellor, may, after considering any explanation furnished or representation made by the Syndicate, issue such directions as he thinks fit, and the Vice-Chancellor shall comply with such directions.
13. Pro-Chancellor.— (1) The Minister for Education, Government of the Punjab shall be the Pro-Chancellor of the University.
(2) He shall perform such duties and functions and exercise such powers as may be assigned and delegated to him by the Chancellor.
14. 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 the Vice-Chancellor is vacant, or the Vice-Chancellor is absent or is unable to perform the functions of his 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.
15. 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 Act, the Statutes, the Regulations and the Rules are faithfully observed in order to promote teaching, research, publication, administration and the general efficiency and good order of the University. He shall have all powers necessary for this purpose including administrative control over all officers, teachers and other employees of the University.
(2) The
Vice-Chancellor shall preside at the meetings of the Authorities of which he is
the Chairman and be entitled to attend and preside
at any meeting of any other
Authority or body of the University.
(3) The Vice-Chancellor may, in an emergency which in his opinion requires immediate action, take such action as he may consider necessary and shall, as soon thereafter as possible, report his action for approval to the officer, Authority or other body which in the ordinary course would have dealt with the matter.
(4) The Vice-Chancellor shall also have the powers—
(i) to create and fill temporary posts for a period not exceeding six months;
(ii) to sanction all expenditure provided for in the approved budget, and to re-appropriate funds within the same major head of expenditure;
(iii) to sanction by re-appropriation an amount not exceeding Rs. 5,000 for an unforeseen item not provided for in the budget, and report it to the Syndicate at the next meeting;
(iv) to 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) to direct teachers, officers and other employees of the University to take up such assignments in connection with teaching, research, examinations, administration and such other activities in the University as he may consider necessary for the purpose of the University;
(vii) to delegate, subject to such conditions, if any, as may be prescribed, any of his powers under this Act, to an officer or officers of the University;
(viii) to exercise and perform such other powers and functions as may be prescribed; and
(ix) to appoint employees below the initial pay of Rs. 450.
[10][16. Pro-Vice-Chancellor.— (1) The Chancellor may, if considered expedient, appoint a Pro-Vice-Chancellor from amongst the Professors of the University in consultation with the Vice-Chancellor.
(2) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall hold office during the pleasure of the Chancellor for a term not exceeding four years.
(3) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be paid such special pay as the Chancellor may determine.
(4) In addition to his duties as Professor, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be assigned such administrative duties as may be determined by the Vice-Chancellor in consultation with the Syndicate.]
17. Registrar.— The Registrar shall be a whole-time officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Syndicate on such terms and conditions as may be determined by it. He shall—
(a) be the custodian of the Common Seal and the academic records of the University;
(b) maintain a register of Registered Graduates in the prescribed manner;
(c) conduct elections of members to the various Authorities in the prescribed manner; and
(d) perform such other duties as may be prescribed.
18. Treasurer.— The treasurer shall be a whole-time officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Chancellor on such terms and conditions as the Chancellor may determine. He shall—
(a) manage the property, the finances and the investments of the University;
(b) prepare the annual and revised budget estimates of the University and present them to the Finance and Planing Committee, the Syndicate and the Senate;
(c) ensure that the funds of the University are expended on the purposes for which they are provided; and
(d) perform such other duties as may be prescribed.
19. Controller
of examinations.— The Controller
of examinations shall be a whole-time officer of the University, and shall be
appointed by the Syndicate on such terms
and conditions as may be determined by
it. He shall be responsible for all matters connected with the conduct of
examinations and
perform such other duties as may be prescribed.
20. Auditor.— The Resident Auditor shall be taken from Government on deputation.
21. Other officers.— (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the terms and conditions of service and the powers and duties of other officers of the University shall be such as may be prescribed.
[11][(2) Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary contained in the Statutes, the Chancellor may, on the
recommendation of the concerned appointing
authority, relax the qualifications,
on grounds of outstanding scholarship and contribution to learning, for
appointment to a post
of an officer referred to in sub-section (1) in an
individual case.]
22. Authorities.— The following shall be the Authorities of the University:-
(i) the Senate;
(ii) the Syndicate;
(iii) the Academic Council;
(iv) the Boards of Faculties;
(v) the Board of Studies;
(vi) the Selection Board;
(vii) the Advanced Studies and Research Board;
(viii) the Finance and Planning Committee;
(ix) the Affiliation Committee;
(x) the Discipline Committee ; and
(xi) such other Authorities as may be prescribed by Statutes.
23. The Senate.— (1) The Senate shall consist of—
(i) the Chancellor;
(ii) the Pro-Chancellor;
(iii) the Vice-Chancellor;
(iv) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor;
(v) the Members of the Syndicate;
(vi) the Deans;
(vii) the Directors of Institutes;
(viii) the Principals of the Constituent Colleges;
(ix) the University Professors and Professors Emeritus;
(x) the Chairmen of the Teaching Departments;
(xi) the Officer or Teacher Incharge of Students Affairs (by whatever designation called);
(xii) the University teachers having at least three years’ service subject to the maximum of 15 to be elected by University teachers from amongst themselves;
(xiii) six Principals of Affiliated Colleges, to be elected by the Principals of all such colleges from amongst themselves;
(xiv) the teachers from the affiliated colleges having at least three years’ service subject to the maximum of 15 to be elected from amongst themselves;
(xv) all the Chairmen of the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education in the Punjab and the Chairman, Board of Technical Education;
(xvi) two students’ representatives of the University Students’ Union and two representatives of the Unions of the affiliated colleges to be elected by the Presidents of the Students’ Unions of those colleges;
(xvii) five Registered Graduates to be elected by all such graduates from amongst themselves;
(xviii) five persons eminent in the arts, the sciences and the professions, to be nominated by the Chancellor;
(xix) the Registrar;
(xx) the Treasurer;
(xxi) the Controller of examinations;
(xxii) the Librarian;
[12][(xxiii) members of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab to be elected in the following manner:-
(a) two members from each Division excluding Lahore Division to be elected by the Members of the Provincial Assembly from that Division; and
(b) one member from each District of Lahore Division to be elected by the Members of the Provincial Assembly from that Division; and]
(xxiv) all the Regional Directors of Education and the Director of Technical Education within the territorial limits of the University.
The Chancellor, or in his absence his nominee, shall be the Chairman of the Senate.
(2) Members of the Senate, other than ex-officio members, shall hold office for three years.
(3) The Senate shall meet at least twice in every year on dates to be fixed by the Vice-Chancellor with the consent of the Chancellor.
(4) The quorum for a meeting of the Senate shall be one-third of the total number of members, a fraction being counted as one.
24. Powers and duties of the Senate.— Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Senate shall have the powers—
(a) to consider the drafts of Statutes proposed by the Syndicate and deal with them in the manner indicated in sub-section (2) of section 31;
(b) to consider and pass resolutions on the annual report, annual statement of accounts and the annual and revised budget estimates;
(c) to appoint members to the Syndicate and other Authorities in accordance with the provisions of this Act;
(d) to delegate any of its powers to an Authority or Officer or a Committee or Sub-Committee; and
(e) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Statutes.
25. The Syndicate.— [13][(1) The Syndicate shall consist of—
(i) the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be its chairman;
(ii) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, if any;
(iii) one member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab to be nominated by the Speaker of the Assembly;
(iv) two members of the Senate [14][* * *]; to be elected by the Senate;
(v) the Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court, Lahore or his nominee from amongst the Judges of the Lahore High Court;
(vi) Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Education Department [15][or his nominee not below the rank of Additional Secretary];
[16][(vi-A) Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Finance Department, or his nominee not below the rank of Additional Secretary;]
(vii) one nominee of the University Grants Commission;
(viii) one Dean to be nominated by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor;
[17][(ix) one Professor, one Associate Professor, one Assistant Professor and one such Lecturer as has completed a minimum of two years service in the University to be elected respectively by and from amongst themselves;
(x) three persons of eminence
[18][including a scholar of Islamic Jurisprudence and one
woman not serving in any educational institution] to be nominated by the
Chancellor;
(xi) one Principal of the affiliated colleges to be nominated by the Chancellor; and
(xii) the President of the University Students’ Union.]]
(2) Members of the Syndicate other than ex-officio members shall hold office for [19][three] years.
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Syndicate shall be one-half of the total number of members, a fraction being counted as one.
26. Powers and duties of the Syndicate.— (1) The Syndicate shall be the executive body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, and the Statutes, take effective measures to raise the standards of teaching, research and publication and other academic pursuits and exercise general supervision over the affairs and management of the property of the University.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers and subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, the Syndicate shall have the powers—
(a) to take effective measures to raise the standards of teaching, research and publications in the light of national needs;
(b) to hold, control and administer the property and funds of the University;
(c) to govern and regulate, with due regard to the advice of the Finance and Planning Committee in this behalf, the finances, accounts and investments of the University and for that purpose to appoint such agents as it may think fit;
(d) to consider the annual report, the annual and revised budget estimates and to advise the Senate thereon, and to reappropriate funds from one major head of expenditure to another;
(e) to transfer and accept transfer of movable or immovable property on behalf of the University;
(f) to enter into, vary, carry out and cancel contracts on behalf of the University;
(g) to cause proper books of accounts to be kept for all sums of money received and expended by the University and for assets and liabilities of the University;
(h) to invest any money belonging to the University including any unapplied income in any of the securities described in section 20 of the Trusts Act, 1882, or in the purchase of immovable property or in such other manner as it may determine, with the like power of varying such investments;
(i) to receive and manage any property transferred, grants, bequests, trusts, gifts, donations, endowments and other contributions made to the University;
(j) to administer any funds placed at the disposal of the University for specified purposes;
(k) to determine the form provided for the custody and regulate the use of the Common Seal of the University;
(l) to provide the buildings, libraries, premises, furniture, apparatus, equipment and other means required for carrying out the work of the University;
(m) to establish and maintain halls of residence and hostels or lodgings for the residence of students;