National Textile University Ordinance, 2002

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NATIONAL TEXTILE UNIVERSITY ORDINANCE, 2002 
              
 
 
CONTENTS 
1.  Short title and commencement 
2.  Definitions 
3.  Establishment and Incorporation of University 
4.  Purposes, powers and functions of the University 
5.  University to be open to all classes, creeds, etc. 
6.  Officers of the University 
7.  The Chancellor. 
8.  The Pro-Chancellor 
9.  Rector 
10.  Authorities 
11. The Board of Governors 
12.  Meeting of the Board, etc. 
13.  Executive Committee 
14.  Academic Council 
15.  Council of Regents 
16.  Academic and administrative staff 
17.  University funds, audit and accounts 
 
 

   
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18.  Pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent Fund 
20.  Regulations 
21.  Rules 
22.  Indemnity and bar of Jurisdiction 
23.  Ordinance to override other laws 
24.  Removal of difficulties 
 
 
 
  
   
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NATIONAL TEXTILE UNIVERSITY ORDINANCE, 2002 
ORDINANCE CXXIV OF 2002 
         [15th November, 2002]  
An Ordinance to set-up a National Textile University 
 WHEREAS it is expedient to establish a University at the national level for imparting 
education and providing research facilities in the field of textile technology;  
 AND WHEREAS the President is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it necessary 
to take immediate action;  
 NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamation of Emergency of the Fourteenth day 
of October, 1999, and the Provisional Constitution Order No. 1 of 1999, read with the Provisional 
Constitution (Amendment) Order No.9 of 1999, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that 
behalf, the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is please to make and promulgate the 
following Ordinance:― 
 1. Short title and commencement.___(1) This Ordinance may be called the National Textile 
University Ordinance, 2002. (2) It shall come into force at once. 
 2. Definitions.___In this Ordinance, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject on 
text,― 
(a)  “Academic Council” means the Academic Council constituted under section 
14; 
(b)  “Board” means the Board of Governors of the University constituted under 
section 11;  
(c)  “Chancellor” means the Chancellor of the University; 
(d)  “College” means a college constituted or affiliated with the University; 
(e)  “Commission” means the Higher Education Commission set up by the Higher 
Education Commission Ordinance, 2002 (LIII of 2002): 
(f)  “Committee” means the Executive Committee of the University constituted 
under Section 13; 
(g)  “Dean” means the head of a department of the University; 
(h)  “Director of Examination and Academics” means the Chief Coordinator of 
Examinations, Academics and Research of the University; 
(i) “Director Finance” means the Director Finance of the University; 
(j) “Institute” means an institute constituted or affiliated with the University; 
   
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(k) “prescribed” means prescribed by the statutes, regulations or rules, as the case 
may be; 
(l) “Pro-Chancellor” means the Pro-Chancellor of the University appointed 
under section 8; 
(m) “Rector” means the Rector of the University; 
(n) “Registrar” means the Registrar of the University; 
(o) “regulations” means regulations made under this Ordinance:  
(p) “Rules” means the rules made under this Ordinance; 
(q) “statures” means statutes made under section 19; and 
(r) “University” means the National University established under this Ordinance. 
 3. Establishment and Incorporation of University.___(1) There shall be established a 
University to be called the National Textile University consisting of___ 
(a)  the Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor, the Board, the Rector, Deans, the Committee 
and the Academic Council; 
(b)  the members of such other councils, committees and advisory bodies as the 
Board may establish or authorize from time to time; 
(c)  the members of the faculties and students of the colleges and institutes; and 
(d)  such other officers and members of the staff as may be specified by the Board 
from time to time. 
 (2) The University shall be a body corporate by the name of the National Textile University, 
having perpetual succession and a common seal, with power, among others, to acquire, hold and 
dispose of any property and shall by the said name sue and be sued, so long as property acquired 
through Government is not sold or transferred as detailed in clause (v) of subsection (2) of section 
4. 
 (3) The principal seat of the University shall be at Islamabad and it may set up any number or 
colleges and institutes at such places in Pakistan as the Board may determine. 
 (4) The present regular or full time employees of the National College of Textile Engineering, 
Faisalabad (NCTE) shall continue to be employed under this Ordinance in the National T extile 
University under existing terms and conditions not less favorable than those prevailing at present. 
 (5) The Uni versity sh all be t he su ccessor of N ational College of Textile Engineering, 
Faisalabad for the purposes of the National College of Textile Engineering (Governing Body and 
Cess) Order, 1983 (President’s Order No. 11 of 1983) and shall be the beneficiary of the textile cess 
proceeds. 
 4. Purposes, powers and functions of the University.___(1) The purposes of the University 
shall be the promotion and dissemination of knowledge and technology in textile and to provide 
   
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for instruction, training, research, demonstration and service in the said area of learning as the Board 
may deem appropriate. 
 (2) The University shall be a fully autonomous body with freedom to govern its academic and 
administrative functions in order to achieve its objectives, in general and, in particular, freedom to- 
(a) determine courses of study in textile education, tr aining and such other 
branches of learning as it may determine; 
(b)  select and examine students; 
(c)  award degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions;  
(d)  pursue and coordinate research; 
(e) affiliate itself or associate with other institutions, and establish faculties in 
Pakistan or abroad for better discharge of its functions and responsibilities; 
(f) decide teaching methods and strategies in order to ensure the most effective 
educational and research programmes; 
(g) use the financial and other resources allocated to it for the execution of its 
functions; 
(h) confer in the manner pr escribed, honor ary d egrees or oth er distin ctions on 
persons approved by the Board for the purpose, 
(i) provide for such instructions for persons not being students of the University 
as it may determine, and to grant certificates and diplomas to such persons; 
(j) confer degrees on persons who have carried on independent research as may be 
prescribed; 
(k) accept the examinations passed, and the periods of study sp ent 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; 
(l) institute Professorships, Asso ciate Prof essorships, Assist ant Professorships, 
Research Associate ships and other posts and to make appointments thereto; 
(m) create posts for teaching, research, extension, administration and other related 
purposes and to appoint persons thereto; 
(n)  institute and award fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, bursaries, medals 
and prizes as may be prescribed; 
(o) establish institutes, faculties, libraries, laboratories, workshops, museums and 
other centers of learning for the development of teaching and research, and to 
make such arrangements for their maintenance, management and 
administration as it may determine; 
   
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(p)  make provisions for research and advisory services and with these objects to 
enter into arrangements with other institutions or with public bodies within 
Pakistan and abroad as may be prescribed; 
(q) enter into, carry out, vary or cancel contracts; 
(r) receive and manage property and grants, bequests, trusts, gifts, donations, 
endowments and other contributions made to it and to invest any funds, 
representing such property, grants, bequests, trusts, gifts, donations, 
endowments or contributions and to convert one kind of property into other, 
in su ch manner as it may, deem fit, so long  as property acquired through 
Government is not sold or transferred as detailed in clause (v) of subsection 
(2) of section 4; 
(s) provide for the printing and publication of research and other works; 
(t) authorize and agree when required by the colleges to the mobility of qualified 
staff among universities, r esearch o rganizations and t he G overnment or 
corporate bodies, subject to condition that the rights and privileges of the staff 
under this arrangement shall be protected;  
(u)  do all such other acts and things, whether Incidental to the powers aforesaid 
or not, as may be requisite in order to further its objects as a place of 
education, learning and research; and 
(v) the assets and properties attached to and owned by the National College of 
Textile Engineering, Faisalabad and the liabilities, if any, of the College shall 
be transferred, to the proposed National Textile University and these assets 
and properties may not be sold or disposed or transferred without approval 
of the Government. 
 (3) The principal teaching facilities of the University shall consist of constituent colleges and 
institutes and such other colleges and institutes as may be determined by the Board from time to 
time. 
 (4) The colleges and i nstitutes r eferred to  in sub-section (3 ) that are in existence at the 
commencement of this Ordinance , shall continue to function under their existing administrative and 
financial arrangements, provided that the examination and other academic activities, in cluding 
research shall be subject to coordination and supervision by the University. 
 (5) The University may, with the approval of the Board, provide facilities to the representatives 
of the Commission to enable them to verify that appropriate academic standards are being maintained 
by the University. 
 5. University to be open to all classes, creeds, etc.―The University shall be open to all 
persons of either sex of whatever religion, race, class, creed, colour or domicile who qualify for 
admission to the courses of study offered by the University based on the criteria and policy 
determined by the Board, and no such person shall be denied the privileges of the University on the 
round only of sex, religion, race, class, creed, colour or domicile. 
 6. Officers of the University.___ (1) The following shall be officers of the University, 
namely:― 
   
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(a) the Chancellor; 
(b) the Pro-Chancellor;  
(c) the Rector; and 
(d) such person or persons as may be prescribed to be an officer or officers by the 
Board. 
 7. The Chancellor.___(1) President of Pakistan shall be the Chancellor of the University. 
 (2) The Chancellor shall preside over at the convocations of the University and meetings at 
which business of the University is transacted. 
 (3) Every proposal to confer an honorary degree shall be subject to confirmation by the 
Chancellor. 
 (4) If the Chancellor is satisfied, that the proceedings or orders of any authority are not in 
accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance, the statutes rules or regulations, he may, after 
calling upon such authority to show cause in writing, annul such proceedings or orders. 
 8. The Pro-Chancellor.___(1) The Pro-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor on 
recommendations of the Board for such period and on such terms and conditions as the Chancellor 
may determine. 
 (2) The Pro-Chancellor sh all p erform functions of t he Chancellor, in  the absence of the 
Chancellor, and such other functions as may be entrusted to him by the Chancellor. 
 (3) The Pro-Chancellor shall hold office for a term of four years and shall be eligible for re- 
appointment for a similar or such shorter terms as the Board may decide and his other terms and 
conditions of service shall be such as the Board may, determine. 
 (4) The Pro-Chancellor shall be the Chief Executive of the University in all the fields of 
academics and administration, and sh all have overall responsibility for t he direction, organization, 
administration and pro grammes of t he Uni versity in accordance with the guidelines and general 
Policies formulated by the Board and for the implementation of the decisions and policies of the Board 
and, in particular, he shall without prejudice to the provisions of subsection (4) of section 4,― 
(a) oversee, monitor and supervise all academic activities, including examinations 
and applied research to ensure that proper academic standards are maintained; 
(b) exercise administrative control over the academic and administrative staff 
employed by the University including their recruitment; 
(c) submit the plans of work and end budget estimates of the University for the 
approval of the Board; 
(d) direct the activities connected with execution of programmes for instruction, 
training, research, demonstration and service, and authorize expenditure 
provided for in the budget as approved by the Board; 
   
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(e) make appointments of teachers, officers and members of the staff of the 
University and other persons on regular basis in accordance with the policies 
and procedures approved by the Board so as to ensure the highest intellectual 
and moral qualities in the persons appointed; 
(f)  appoint, subject to approval of the Board, on contract, teachers, officers and 
members of the staff of the University and such other persons as may be 
necessary for a period not exceeding two years; 
(g)  submit to the Board, in accordance with the rules of procedure framed by it, 
reports on the activities of the University and the execution of the plans of 
works; 
(h)  prepare and revise from time to time statutes and regulations with the 
approval of the Board for the efficient and effective operations of the 
University; and , 
(i) provide the necessary service to the Board. 
 9. Rector.___(1) The Board shall appoint a person, having expertise or understanding of textile 
area with recognized standing, as Rector.  
 (2) The Rector shall, in the absence of the Pro-Chancellor, perform the functions of the 
Pro-Chancellor.  
 (3) The Rector shall hold the office for a term of four years and shall be eligible for re-
appointment for a similar term or such shorter terms as the Board may decide and his other terms 
and conditions of service shall be such. 
 10. Authorities.___The following shall be the authorities of the University, namely;--  
(a)  the Board of Governors; 
(b) the Executive Committee;  
(c)  the Academic Council; 
(d)  the Faculty Board of Studies; and, 
(e)  such other authorities as may be constituted by the Board. 
 11. The Board of Governors.___(1) The general supervision and control of the affairs of the 
University and the power to lay down the policies of the University, shall vest in a Board. of 
Governors consisting of___ 
(i)  eight members of the of National Textile Education Foundation;  
(ii)  Chairman, All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA); 
(iii)  Chairman, Higher Education Commission or his nominee not below the rank of 
a professor or an officer of BPS-20; 
   
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(iv)  two Textile professionals of national or international repute to be nominated 
by the National Textile Education Foundation; 
(v)  a nominee from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS):  
(vi)  Vice-Chancellor of a public University of Engineering and Technology; 
(vii)  two representatives of the Federal Government, preferably the Secretary, 
Ministry of Industries and Production and the Textile Commissioner; 
(viii)  two members nominated, by All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA); 
and 
(ix)  two nominees of the Provincial Governments of the Punjab, Sindh, N.W.F.P. 
and Baluchistan (by rotation, for a term of two years). The nominees should be 
eminent textile professionals or industrialists. 
 (2) Registrar will be the member and Secretary of the Board, but shall not be entitled to vote.  
 
 (3) The Chancellor may, in consultation with the Board, appoint any other person, including 
a scientist or educationist, as member of the Board. 
 (4) The existence of a vacancy in, or defect in the constitution of the Board, shall not invalidate 
any act or proceedings of the Board. 
 (5) The Board may direct any officer, member of the faculty or any other person to be 
in attendance during all or any of its meetings.   
 (6) Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of subsection (1), the Board shall 
exercise and perform the following powers and functions, namely:- 
(a) to hold, control and administer the property, funds and resources of the 
University and to borrow or raise money for the purpose of  the University 
upon such security as may be required; 
(b) to formulate or approve the principles, policies and plans governing the 
activities and operations of the University, so as to ensure that the academic 
staff enjoy academic freedom in their research and educational work; 
(c) to prepare and revise, form time to time the rules and regulations for the 
efficient and effective operation of the University ; 
(d) to r eview and approve the creation of any standing component of the 
University, such as faculties, and councils and other administrative bodies 
necessary to assist or improve the working of the University; 
   
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(e) to approve the plans of work and annual budget of the University submitted by 
the Director Finance, the budget being based on the budget prepared and 
submitted by the constituent or affiliated college or institutes; 
(f) to require and consider reports submitted by the  officers of the University 
relating to the activities of the University and the execution of the plans of work 
and to direct the concerned authority to submit reports relating to any matter 
specified by the Broad; 
(g) to create such academic or administrative posts as it may consider necessary 
for the purpose of the University and to approve appointments to such of 
these posts  as it may specify, in cluding the posts of  deans, directors, 
professors, associate p rofessors, assistant professors, lecturers and 
demonstrators; 
(h) to select and appoint all administrative and academic staff of the University; 
(i) to fix the scales of pay allowances and honoraria for the staff, both academic 
and administrative, commensurate with their qualification and experience in 
order to attract the best talent from within and outside Pakistan for the 
University; 
(j) to undertake responsibility for financial integrity of t he University, including 
responsibility for ensuring effectiveness of its future operations and their 
continuity and the preservation of the autonomy of the University; 
(k) to approve all affiliations and ot her si milar arrangements throu gh whi ch 
colleges, institutions or individuals may become associated with the University 
within Pakistan and abroad;  
(l) to appoint from amongst its members such committees or sub-committees as 
may in the opinion of the Broad necessary for its more efficient and effective 
operation; and 
(m) to take all such initiatives as it may consider necessary or desirable for the 
efficient and effective management and functioning of the University. 
 (7) The Board shall lay down its own rules of procedure and may amend or modify them 
from time to time. 
 (8) The Board may delegate all or any of its powers and functions to an Executive Committee, 
sub-committee or Rector. 
 12. Meeting of the Board, etc__ (1) The Board shall meet at least twice during a year for 
regular or scheduled meetings and may meet at any other time at which a special meeting thereof may 
be called by the Chairman of the Board. 
 (2) Not less than ten clear day’s notice of a special meeting shall be given to the members 
of the Board and the agenda of the meeting shall be restricted to the matters specified in the 
agenda to be annexed to such notice, 
 (3) The quorum for a meeting of the Board shall not be less than” fifty percent of its members. 
   
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 13. Executive Committee.___ (1) The Executive Committee shall comprise the following, 
namely:― 
(a) Pro-Chancellor; who shall also be the Chairman of the Executive Committee; 
(b) Rector; 
(c) Chairman, APTMA; and 
(d) Four members of the Board of Governors representing National Textile 
Education Foundation. 
 (2) The Executive Committee shall deliberate on various aspects related to the functioning 
of the University and recommend s pecific measures to  the Board for approval and shall, in 
particular- 
(a) delineate priorities for research; 
(b) recommend allocation of training and research funds to the colleges and 
institutes; 
(c) guide and direct the Academic Council and Faculty Board of Studies of each 
college and institute on all matters relating to the academics, including syllabi 
and duration of various courses;. 
(d) recommend disciplines for all academic studies in the colleges and institutes 
and help in creation of necessary infrastructure for the same; 
(e)      help to induct highly competent scientific and technical talent  into     
      the faculty of each college to enhance the quality of education and research; 
(f) lay down guidelines for proper and efficient conduct of professional 
examination at the colleges and institutes; 
(g) recommend such measures which would foster and enhance interaction and 
collaboration between the University and the existing national and 
international organizations, institutions and research centers and the industrial 
base; 
(h) recommend apportioning of the n ational research and development budget for 
the University; 
(i) work out and propose affiliation measures with foreign institutions of repute; 
(j)  decide methods and strategies in or der to ensure the most effective scientific 
and, technological programmes; 
   
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(k)  coordinate with relevant Government Ministries, Universities and 
Commission;  
(l)  propose statutes to the Board for approval; and 
(m) prepare regulations approval by the Board. 
 14. Academic Council.―(1) The Academic Council shall comprise the  following, 
namely:― 
(a)  Rector who shall be the Chairman of the Academic Council;                         
(b) the Deans of all educational departments; 
(c)  textile professionals; and 
(d)  Chairman, APTMA, Punjab. 
 (2) The Academic Council shall act as an advisory as well as an implementing body of the 
decisions of the Executive Committee on all matters relating to the conduct of examinations, revision 
and updating of courses and syllabi, quality of education, duration of all courses including conduct 
of post-graduate classes in specified disciplines. 
 (3) The Academic Council shall also help the Pro-Chancellor in evaluating, proposing and 
coordinating research and development, projects and respective, institutes and colleges. 
 15. Council of Regents. ___ (1) The University may set up a Council of Regents consisting of 
such members as the Board may determine. 
 (2) The members of the Council of Regents shall be appointed from amongst heads of 
Government and non-Government organizations, bodies and institutions of repute, both national and 
foreign, interested in the educational promotion and its patronage. 
 (3) The business of the Council of Regents shall be regulated by the Board as may be 
prescribed. 
 16. Academic and administrative staff. ___The academic and administrative staff of the 
University shall be selected with a view to achieve its stated objectives and the basic criteria of 
their selection shall be the highest standards of competence, integrity and efficiency. 
 17. University funds, audit and accounts. ___ (1) The University shall have a Fund to which 
shall be credited all direct donations, trusts, bequests, endowments, grants, assistance from 
international agencies, contributions, shares or fees, and income from any other sources and which 
shall be under the control of the Board. 
 (2) The colleges and institutes shall receive their finances from the following sources, namely:- 
(a)  annual budget from the University; 
   
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(b)  proportionate share of fees including examinations fee through the University 
budget; 
(c) any grants from the Governments; 
(d) any sale of royalties or publications; and 
(e)  any assistance from the University Fund as decided by the Board. 
 (3) Capital and recurrent expenditure of the University shall be met from the allocation made 
by the Board out of the University Fund. 
 (4) No contribution, donation or grant which may directly or indirectly involve any immediate 
or subsequent financial liability for the University, or which may involve an activity not included in 
its programmers for the time being, shall be accepted without prior approval of the Board. 
 (5) The accounts of the University shall be maintained in such form and manner as may be 
determined by the  Board and shall be audited each year within six months of the closing of the 
financial year of the University by a Chartered Accountant appointed by the Board. 
 (6) The accounts, together with the report of the auditor thereon, shall be submitted to the 
Board for approval. 
 (7) The auditors report shall certify that the auditor has complied with the standards of audit 
and certification laid down by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan. 
 18. Pension, insurance, g ratuity, provident fund and benevolent F und.___(1) The 
University shall constitute for the benefit of its officers teachers and other employees in such manner 
and subject to such condition as may be prescribed such pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fund 
and benevolent fund and other welfare schemes as it may deem fit. 
 (2) Where any Provident Fund has been constituted under this Ordinance, the provisions 
of the Provident Funds Act, 1925 (XIX of 1925), shall apply to such Fund as if it were the 
Government Provident Fund. 
 19. Statutes. ___ (1) Subject to the provisions of  this Ordinance, statutes may be made to 
regulate or prescribe all or any of the following matters, namely:― 
(a) creation of the institutes and faculties; 
(b) service, pension and fringe benefits for University employees and terms and 
conditions of their service; 
(c) condition of appointment of Professors Emeritus and award of honorary 
degrees;  
(d) efficiency and discipline of the University employees; and 
(e)  all other matters required to be regulated by statutes. 
 (2) No statute shall be valid until it has been approved by the Board or Chancellor. 
   
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 20. Regulations. ___ (1) Subject to t he pro visions of this Ordin ance and the s tatutes, the 
Executive Committee may make regulations for all or any of the following matters, namely:-  
(a)  scheme of studies and research, including the duration of courses, number of 
subjects or papers for examination; 
(b) syllabi and courses of study and research programmes leading to d egrees, 
diplomas or certificates; 
(c)  methodology for selection and admission of students; 
(d)  conduct and sup ervision of  examination, appointment of  examiners and 
scrutiny and tabulation of results; 
(e)  determination of fees and other charges for admission to various courses; 
(f)  maintenance of discipline amongst the students and schemes for their welfare; 
(g) institution of fellowships, prizes and medals, honorarium and other financial 
assistance to students and research scholars; 
(h) conduct of convocations and form of academic costumes; and 
(i)  all other academic matters which are to be or may be prescribed. 
 (2) The regulation shall be approved by the Board on recommendations of the committee.  
 (3) No regulation shall be valid until it has been approved by the Board. 
 21. Rules.___ The Executive Committee may make rules for implementation of statutes or 
regulations where so required under the statutes or regulations or make rules to regulate any matter 
relating to the affairs of the University which under this Ordinance are not specifically required to be 
provided for by the statutes or regulations. 
 22. Indemnity and bar of Jurisdiction. ___ (1) No  suit prosecution or other legal 
proceedings shall lie against any person or authority for anything which is in good faith done or 
intended to be done under this Ordinance. 
 (2) No decision taken or act or thing done, by the Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor of the Board 
shall be called in question before any Court or other authority. 
 23. Ordinance to override other laws. ___This Ordinance shall have effect notwithstanding 
anything contained in any other law for the time being in force. 
 24. Removal of difficulties.___ (1) If any question arises as to the interpretation of any of the 
provisions of the Ordinance, it shall be placed before the Board whose decision thereon will be 
final. 
 (2) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to any provision of this Ordinance, the Board may 
make such order or direction, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, as may appear 
to it to be necessary for the purpose of removing such difficulty. 
   
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 (3) Where this Ordinance makes any provision for anything to be done but no provision or no 
sufficient provision has been made in respect of the authority by whom, or the time at which, or the 
manner in which, shall be done, then, is shall be done by such authority, at such time, or; such 
manner as the Board may direct.