Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad, Act, 2013

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THE SHAHEED ZULFIQAR ALI BHUTTO MEDICAL 
UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD, ACT, 2013 
 
 
 
 
 
CONTENTS 
 
SECTIONS: 
CHAPTER I 
 
1. Short title and commencement. 
 
2. Definitions. 
 
CHAPTER II 
 
THE UNIVERSITY 
 
3. Incorporation. 
 
4. Functions. 
 
5.  Jurisdiction.  
 
6. University open to all persons. 
 
7. Teaching. 
 
CHAPTER III 
 
OFFICERS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 
 
8. Principal officers of the University. 
 
9. Chancellor. 
 
10. Revision of powers of the Chancellor. 
 
Updated till 12.11.2021 

 
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11. Inspection and inquiry. 
 
12. Vice Chancellor. 
 
13. Powers and functions of Vice­Chancellor. 
 
14. Pro­Vice Chancellor. 
 
15. Registrar. 
 
16. Controller of Examinations. 
 
17. Treasurer. 
 
18. Auditor. 
 
19. Other officers and staff members. 
 
 
CHAPTER IV 
 
AUTHORITIES AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 
 
20. Authorities. 
 
21. Senate. 
 
22. Powers and functions of the Senate. 
 
23. Visitations. 
 
24. Syndicate. 
 
25. Powers and functions of Syndicate. 
 
26. Academic Council. 
 
27. Functions of the Academic Council. 
 
28. Constitution, functions and powers of the authorities. 
 
29. Appointment of committees by certain authorities. 
 
  
 
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CHAPTER V 
 
RULES AND REGULATIONS 
30. Rules. 
 
31. Regulations. 
 
CHAPTER VI 
 
UNIVERSITY FUND 
 
 
32. Fund. 
 
33. Recovery of dues. 
 
34. Property and assets. 
 
35. Audit and accounts. 
 
CHAPTER VII 
 
GENERAL PROVISIONS 
 
36. Retirement. 
 
37. Pension etc. 
 
38. Filling of casual vacancies in authorities. 
 
39. Dispute about membership of authorities. 
 
40. Proceeding of authorities not invalidated by vacancies. 
 
41. Amendment of schedule. 
 
42. Removal of difficulties. 
 
 
SCHEDULE
 
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The Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad, 2013  
ACT No. XV OF 2013 
[20th March, 2013] 
 
An Act to establish Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad 
WHEREAS it is expedient to establish and incorporate the Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto 
Medical University at Islamabad; 
 
It is hereby enacted as follows:___ 
 
1. Short title and commencement.__(l) This Act may be called the Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto 
Medical University, Islamabad, Act, 2013. 
 
(2) It shall come into force at once. 
 
2. Definitions.___ In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,__ 
 
(a) “Academic Council” means the Academic Council specified in section 26; 
 
(b) “Authority” includes one or more authorities of the University specified in 
section 20; 
 
(c) “Chairman” means head of a teaching department; 
 
(d) “Chancellor” means the Chancellor specified in section 9; 
 
(e) “Dean” means the Chairman of the Board of Faculty specified in the Schedule; 
 
(f) “Director” means the Director of an institute; 
 
(g) “Faculty” means a faculty specified in the Schedule; 
 
1[(ga) “Federal Medical and Dental College ” or “FMDC” means the Federal Medical 
and Dental College of the Federal Government affiliated to the University;]  
 
(h) “Government” means the Federal Government; 
 
1[(i) “hospital” means a teaching hospital as notified by the Federal Government or 
an authority authorized by it in this behalf;]  
 
(j) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; 
 
(k) “Pro­Vice Chancellor” means the Pro­Vice­Chancellor appointed under section 
14; 
 
 
1 Ins. and subs. by Act, 2018 (III of 2018), s. 2. 
 
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(l) “registered graduate ” means a graduate of the University who either resides 
within its jurisdiction or otherwise but his name is entered in the register 
maintained for the  purpose; 
 
(m) “regulations” means the regulations made under section 31; 
 
(n) “constituent college or institution ” means a college, institute, department or 
academy maintained and administered by the University; 
 
(o) “affiliated college” means an educational institution affiliated to the University 
but not maintained or administered by it; 
 
(p) “college” means a constituent college or affiliated college; 
 
(q) “rules” means the rules made under section 30; 
 
(r) “Schedule” means Schedule to this Act; 
 
(s) “Senate” means the Senate specified in section 21; 
 
(t) “Syndicate” means the Syndicate specified in section 24; 
 
(u) “Teacher” includes a Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor ,  
senior regi strar and Demonstrator engaged whole­time by the University, 
college,  institute or the institution and such other persons as may be declared  
as  teachers  by  the regulations; 
 
(v) “Teaching department” means a teaching department maintained and 
administered by the University; 
 
1[(va) “University” means the Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University 
constituted under section 3;] 
 
(w) “Vice Chancellor” means the Vice­Chancellor appointed under section 12. 
 
CHAPTER  II  
 
THE UNIVERSITY 
 
3. Incorporation.__(1) The Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad shall 
be constituted in accordance with the provisions of this Act. 
 
(2) The University shall consist of the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor, the Pro­Vice­Chancellor 
and members of the Senate, the Syndicate, and the Academic Council. 
 
 
1 Ins. by Act, 2018 (III of 2018), s.2. 
 
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(3) The University shall be an autonomous, body corporate by the name of Shaheed Zulfiqar 
Ali Bhutto Medical University and shall have a perpetual succession and a common seal and may sue 
or be sued by the said name. 
 
(4) The University shall be competent to acquire and hold property both moveable and 
immovable and lease, sell or otherwise transfer any moveable or immovable property which vests in or 
have been acquired by it. 
 
1[ (5) The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences Islamabad (PIMS) shall be a teaching hospital 
of the University and it shall be headed by an Executive Director appointed by the Prime Minister in the 
manner as may be prescribed under the Civil Servant Act, 1973 (LXXI of 1973) and the rules made 
thereunder.] 
 
(6) 1[*   *  *  *  * * *] 
 
(7) 1[*   *  *  * * * *] 
 
4. Functions.___ The University shall perform the following functions, namely:__ 
 
(a) to provide for instruction in such teaching subjects, disciplines or branches of 
learning at graduate or post­graduate level as it may deem fit and to make 
provision for research, advancement and dissemination of knowledge in such 
manner as it may determine; 
 
(b) to prescribe or identify courses of studies to be conducted by it and the faculties; 
 
(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; 
 
(d) to confer honorary degrees or other distinctions on persons approved therefore; 
 
(e) to provide for persons having received education or training in other 
institutions, such instructions as it may determine, and to award degrees, 
diplomas or certificates to such persons; 
 
(f) to confer degrees on persons have carried on independent research under certain 
conditions; 
 
(g) to inspect constituent or affiliated colleges or institutions; 
 
(h) for the purpose of admission to the University, recognize the examination passed 
and the periods of study spent by students at other universities and places of 
learning as equivalent to such examinations and periods of study in the 
University, and to withdraw such recognition in appropriate cases after giving 
notice to the concerned student; 
 
 
 
1 Subs. and Omitted by Act, 2018 (III of 2018), s. 3. 
 
 
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(i) to co­ordinate with other universities and public authorities in such manner, and 
for such purposes as it may determine; 
 
(j) to create posts of Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Senior 
Registrars and Demonstrators and other posts for  research, publication, 
extension, administration and other related purposes and to appoint persons  
thereto;  
 
(k) to confer or award fellowships, scholarships, bursaries, medals and prizes as 
may be prescribed; 
 
(l) to establish teaching departments, schools, colleges, faculties, institutes, 
museums and centers of excellence including area study center and other centers 
of learning for the development of teaching and research and to make such 
arrangements for their maintenance, management and administration as may be 
prescribed; 
 
(m) to arrange, administer and maintain hostels for students of the University; 
 
(n) to promote and organize recreational and extra­curricular activities for physical 
and mental growth, health and fitness of the students; 
 
(o) to enforce and maintain discipline amongst the students of the University; 
 
(p) to demand and receive such fees and other charges as may be prescribed; 
 
(q) to make provisions for research  and advisory  services  and, in  relation thereto,  
enter into arrangements with other institutions or with public bodies as may be 
deemed necessary; 
 
(r) to make, amend, alter, vary or rescind agreements, contracts and leases; 
 
(s) to receive grants, bequests, trusts, gifts, donations, endowments and other 
contributions made to the University and to make investment thereof, if any, 
with the permission of the Senate; 
 
(t) to engage and provide for the printing and publications of research papers and 
other works for the advancement of medical education; and 
 
(u) to do all such other acts and things incidental to the aforesaid, as may be 
necessary for  the University as a custodian of medical education, learning and 
research. 
 
5. Jurisdiction.__(1) The University shall exercise the powers conferred on it by or under this 
Act within Islamabad Capital Territory in respect of such medical colleges and institutions in public or 
private sector as may apply to the University for exercise of its process: 
 
Provided that Government may, in consultation with the University, by general or special 
 
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orders, modify the extent and scope of aforesaid powers of the University with regard to the territorial 
limits, colleges and institutions. 
 
(2) All medical colleges, and health institutions whether in public or private sector excluding 
the constituent college of a university, located within the Islamabad Capital Territory, whether affiliated 
with any other university, examination board or medical faculty, notwithstanding anything contained 
in any other law for the time being in force, shall affiliate with the university within such period and on 
such condition as may be prescribed. 
 
(3) The Faculty of Medicine, Quaid­i­Azam University shall be transferred to Shaheed Zulfiqar 
Ali Bhutto Medical University, and all students thereafter will be transferred in one year time. 
 
1[(3A) All the teaching posts and teaching faculty of the PIMS existing on commencement of 
the Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad (Amendment) Act, 2018 shall, subject 
to their option under sub-section(3B), stand transferred to the Federal Medical and Dental College. 
 
(3B) The incumbents of the teaching posts to be transferred under sub-section (3A) may, within 
a period of not exceeding sixty days, exercise a one -time irrevocable option either to become 
employees of the Federal Medical and Dental College or, as the case may be, continue to be employees 
of the PIMS: 
 
Provided that___ 
 
(a) on exercise of such option the opted terms and conditions of their service shall 
not be less favourable than their terms and conditions existing before exercising 
the option; 
 
(b) no person who stands transferred to the Federal Medical and Dental College by 
virtue of sub-section (3A) shall, notwithstanding anything contained in any law, 
or any other instrument, for the time being in force, be entitled to any 
compensation because of such transfer; and 
 
(c) incumbents of the teaching posts who do not exercise any option within the said 
sixty days shall be deemed to have opted to continue to be employees of the 
PIMS.] 
 
(4) The University may admit to its privileges, under prescribed conditions and with the consent 
of such university and approval of the Government, the colleges of medical and health sciences, within 
the territorial limits of another university, whether inside or outside Pakistan. 
 
(5) An increase in any fee or charge that is in excess of ten per cent per annum on an annualized 
basis from the last such increase may not be made except in special circumstances, and only with the 
approval of the Chancellor. 
 
(6) The University shall institute financial aid programmes for students in need on merit basis 
to the extent considered feasible by the Senate subject to the resources available. 
 
 
1 Ins. by Act, 2018 (III of 2018), s.4. 
 
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6. University open to all persons.___The University shall be open to all persons and no person 
shall be denied admission or privileges of the University on the basis of sex, caste, color, creed, class, 
race, religion or status. 
 
7. Teaching.__(1) All recognized teaching in various subjects, disciplines or courses shall  be 
conducted by the University, in the manner specified under the regulations  and  may  include lectures, 
tutorials, discussions, seminars, demonstrations as well as practical work in  the  laboratories, hospitals, 
workshops and community and other methods of instruction. 
 
(2) The courses and the curricula shall be such as may be prescribed. 
 
CHAPTER III  
 
OFFICERS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 
 
8. Principal officers of the University .___The following shall be the principal officers of the 
University, namely:__ 
 
(a) the Chancellor; 
 
(b) the Vice Chancellor; 
 
(c) the Pro­Vice Chancellor; 
 
(d) the Deans; 
 
(e) the Principals of constituent colleges or institutions; 
 
(f) the Chairman of Teaching Department; 
 
(g) the Registrar; 
 
(h) the Controller of Examinations; 
 
(i) the Treasurer; and 
 
(j) such other persons as may be prescribed. 
 
9. Chancellor.__(1) The President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan shall be the Chancellor of 
the university and Chairperson of Senate. 
 
(2) The Chancellor or, in his absence, the Pro­Chancellor or in his absence the nominee of the 
Chancellor shall preside at the convocation of the University and the meetings of the Senate. 
 
(3) Where the Chancellor is satisfied that any order or proceedings of any authority is not in 
accordance with the provisions of this Act, the rules or the regulations made, he may thereof, after 
calling upon such authority to show cause, by order in writing, modify or set aside such order or 
proceedings, as the case may be. 
 
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(4) Any proposal to confer an honorary degree shall be subject to approval of the Chancellor. 
 
(5) The Chancellor shall be competent to approve the rules as may be made and submitted to 
him by the Senate whereupon he may either approve without modifications or refer them back to the 
Senate for re­consideration. 
 
(6) The Chancellor may terminate any person from the membership of any authority if he is 
satisfied that such person:___ 
(a) has become of unsound mind; or 
 
(b) has been incapacitated to function as a member of such authority; or 
 
(c) has been convicted of charges of corruption or moral turpitude. 
 
10. Revision of powers of the Chancellor .___The Chancellor may, on 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 thereof, as he may deem fit: 
 
Provided that no order under this section shall be passed unless the person to be affected 
thereby is afforded an opportunity of being heard. 
 
11. Inspection and inquiry.__(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 conducting inquiry or carrying out inspection 
of___ 
 
(a) the University, its building, laboratories, libraries, museums, workshops and 
equipment; 
 
(b) any institution, college, hospital or hostel maintained by the University; 
 
(c) the teaching and other work conducted by the University; and 
 
(d) the conduct of examinations held by the University: 
 
Provided that the Chancellor shall, in every such case, intimate the 
Syndicate of his intention to cause an inspection or inquiry to be made. 
 
(2) The Chancellor shall forward to the Syndicate the report of such inspection or inquiry and 
shall, after ascertaining the views of the Syndicate thereon, communicate to it 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 and such communication 
shall be submitted to the Chancellor within such time as may be required or specified by him. 
 
 
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(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 directions to the Vice­Chancellor as he thinks fit and the Vice­Chancellor 
shall other comply such directions or cause the compliance thereof. 
 
12. Vice Chancellor.___1[(1) The Vice­Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor in 
accordance with the provisions of this Act.] 
 
(2) The Vice­Chancellor shall have qualification prescribed by Pakistan Medical and Dental 
Council at Level I and Level III MS or MD or FCPS or equivalent with fifteen years teaching 
experience and must have produced ten research papers in Pakistan Medical and Dental Council or 
Higher Education Commission recognized journals. 
 
(3) The Government shall constitute, for a term of two years, a Search Committee consisting 
of not less than three and not more than five members for making recommendations for appointment 
of the Vice­Chancellor. 
 
(4) The Search Committee shall follow the HEC’s procedure for selection of the panel for the 
post of the Vice­Chancellor, and will be notified by the Federal Government. 
 
(5) The Search Committee shall recommend to the Federal Government, a panel of three 
persons who, in its opinion, are suitable for appointment as the Vice­Chancellor. 
 
(6) The Chancellor shall appoint the Vice­Chancellor for each term of four years but he shall 
serve during the pleasure of the Chancellor. 
 
(7) The Government shall determine the terms and conditions of service of the Vice­ 
Chancellor. 
 
(8) The incumbent Vice­Chancellor shall not be allowed any extension in his tenure but subject 
to eligibility he may again compete for the post of the Vice-Chancellor accordance with the procedure 
prescribed by or under this section. 
 
(9) If the office of the Vice­Chancellor is vacant or the Vice­Chancellor is absent or is unable 
to perform the functions of the Vice­Chancellor owing to any cause, the Pro­Vice­Chancellor shall 
perform the functions of the Vice­Chancellor but, if at any time, the office of Pro­Vice­Chancellor is 
also vacant or the Pro­Vice­Chancellor is absent or is unable to perform the functions of the 
Vice­Chancellor owing to any cause, the Chancellor shall make such temporary arrangements for the 
performance of the duties of the Vice­Chancellor as he may deem fit, for not more than a period of 
three months. 
 
13. Powers and functions of  Vice­Chancellor.__ (1) Subject to sections 22 and 24, the  
Vice­Chancellor shall be the chief executive of the University and exercise administrative control over 
all its officers, teachers and employees; and shall ensure the enforcement of the provisions of this Act, 
the rules and the regulations made thereunder. 
 
 
1 Subs. by Act, 2018 (III of 2018), s. 5. 
 
 
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(2) The Vice­Chancellor may teach and undertake clinical assignments in the University and its 
attached hospital for academic purposes but shall not undertake any private practice inside or outside 
the premises of the University. 
 
(3) The Vice Chancellor may___ 
 
(a) Place on deputation the services of any officer, teacher or any other employee 
of the University at the disposal of the Federal Government or such other 
university or institution, for such period and on such terms and conditions as 
may be agreed with the borrowing agency: 
 
Provided that such terms and conditions shall not be less favorable than 
those admissible to him immediately before his transfer on deputation; and 
 
(b) make appointment to any post in the University, whether as a teacher or 
otherwise from persons in the civil government service of Pakistan or from 
officers, teachers or other employees of any other public sector university or 
institution as recommended by the Government: 
 
(4) Subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, the Vice­Chancellor may, in an 
emergency, take an action which is not otherwise in the competence of the Vice­Chancellor but is in 
the competence of any other Authority. 
 
(5) The Vice­Chancellor shall, within seven days of taking an action under sub­section  (4), 
submit a report, of the action taken to the members of the Syndicate; and, the Syndicate shall, within 
forty five days of such an action of the Vice­Chancellor, pass such orders as the Syndicate deems 
appropriate. 
 
(6) the Vice­Chancellor shall perform the following functions:___ 
 
(a) preside at the meetings of the authorities or bodies except the Senate 
notwithstanding any other nomination by the Chancellor; 
 
(b) fill temporary posts for a period not exceeding one year; 
 
(c) sanction all  expenditure provided for in the approved budget, and to 
re­appropriate funds within the same major head of expenditure; 
 
(d) sanction the re­appropriation of an amount not exceeding five hundred thousand 
rupees for an unforeseen but permissible item not provided for in the budget, 
and report it to the Syndicate at the next meeting; 
 
(e) appoint  experts  to  set  question  papers  and  examiners  for   all  examinations 
of the University after receiving panels of names from the relevant authorities; 
 
(f) make such arrangements for the security of examination papers, marks and 
results as he may consider necessary; 
 
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(g) 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, in its 
interest, consider necessary in consultation with the Dean concerned; 
 
(h) delegate, subject to such conditions, if any, as may be prescribed, any of his 
powers under this Act, to any officer of the University; 
 
(i) appoint employees up to the scale of pay equivalent to BPS 18: 
 
Provided that all appointments equivalent to BPS 17 and BPS 18 shall 
be made on the recommendations of the Selection Board; and 
 
(j) suspend, expel or rusticate students of the University on the recommendations 
of the Discipline Committee. 
 
14. Pro­Vice Chancellor.__(1) The Vice­Chancellor shall nominate the Pro­Vice Chancellor of 
the University, from amongst a panel of three faculty members of the University, for a term of three 
years. 
 
(2) The Pro­Vice­Chancellor shall perform such functions as may be assigned to him under this 
Act, statutes or regulation made thereunder. 
 
(3) The Syndicate or the Vice­Chancellor may assign any other functions to the 
Pro­Vice­Chancellor in addition to his duties as specialist. 
 
15. Registrar. __(1) The Registrar shall  be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor on  the 
recommendations of Syndicate on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed in the statutes. 
 
(2) the Registrar 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) initiate and process nomination of members to the various authorities in the 
manner as may be prescribed; and 
 
(d) perform such other duties as may be prescribed. 
 
16. Controller of Examinations.__(1) The Controller of Examinations shall be appointed by 
the Vice­Chancellor on recommendations of syndicate on such terms and conditions as may be 
prescribed in the statutes. 
 
(2) The Controller of Examinations shall be responsible for the conduct of examinations and 
all matters connected therewith including formation of multiple choice questions (MCQs) bank, 
maintenance of secrecy of examination, tabulation of results and perform such other duties as may be 
prescribed. 
 
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17. Treasurer.__(1) The Treasurer shall be a whole-time officer and shall be appointed by the 
Vice­Chancellor on the recommendations of the Syndicate, on such terms and conditions as may be 
prescribed in the statutes. 
 
(2) the Treasurer shall be responsible to___ 
 
(a) manage property, finances and investments of the University; 
 
(b) prepare annual and revised budget estimates of the  University and present them 
to the Finance and Planning Committee, the Syndicate and the Senate; 
 
(c) ensure that the funds of the University are utilized for the purposes for which 
they are provided; and 
 
(d) perform such other duties as may be prescribed. 
 
18. Auditor.___The Auditor shall be taken from the office of the Auditor General of Pakistan 
being in BPS 20 on deputation basis on such terms and conditions as determined by Syndicate. 
 
19. Other officers and staff members.__(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the University 
may employ such officers and employees in its service as may be necessary for the efficient 
performance of its functions in such manner and on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed. 
 
1[ (2) Until the terms and conditions of service of the employees of the University are prescribed 
under this Act, all service rules, regulations and ins tructions as are applicable to c ivil servants of 
respective pay scales and status governed by the Civil Servants Act, 1973 (LXXI of 1973) shall apply to 
the employees of the University in so far as they are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act. 
 
(3) The employe es of the PIMS who on or after commencement of this Act but before 
commencement of the Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad (Amendment) Act, 
2018___ 
 
(a) did not exercise any option shall continue to be governed by the Civil Servants 
Act, 1973 (LXXI of 1973) and the rules made thereunder; and 
 
(b) had exercised the option to become employees of the University may, within 
sixty days of the commencement of the Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical 
University, Islamabad (Amendment) Act, 2018, exercise a one-time irrevocable 
option either to be governed by the Civil Servants Act, 1973 (LXXI of 1973) 
and the rules made thereunder or, as the case may be, to continue to be 
employees of the University. 
 
        
1 Subs. by Act, 2018 (III of 2018), s. 6. 
 
  
 
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(4) Where a person, required to exercise option under clause (b) of sub -section (3), does not 
exercise the option within the said period, he shall be deemed to have exercised the option to be 
governed by the Civil Servants Act, 1973(LXXI of 1973) and the rules made thereunder. 
 
(5) The terms and conditions of service of all persons serving in connection with the affairs of 
any institution, institute or teaching department in any capacity transferred from the University or 
deemed under sub-section (4) to have exercised the option to be governed by the Civil Servants Act, 
1973 (LXXI of 1973) and the rules made thereunder shall be determined in the prescribed manner 
under the Civil Servants Act, 1973 (LXXI of 1973) and the rules made thereunder. 
 
(6) The terms and conditions of the employees determined under sub -section (5) shall not be 
less favourable then those admissible to them immediately before exercising the irrevocable option or 
deemed under sub-section (4) to have exercised the option. 
 
(7) Any question arising under sub -sections (3) to (6) of this section and sub -section (1) of 
section 34 shall be referred to an anomalies committee to be constituted by the Pri me Minister for a 
period of one year. 
 
(8) No person who stands transferred to the PIMS by virtue of sub -section (3) or deemed to 
have exercised the option as provided for in sub-section (4) shall, notwithstanding anything contained 
in any law, or any other instrument , for the time being in force, be entitled to any compensation 
because of such transfer.] 
 
CHAPTER IV  
AUTHORITIES AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 
20. Authorities.___The following shall be the authorities of the University, namely:___ 
 
(a) the Senate 
 
(b) the Syndicate 
 
(c) the Academic Council; 
 
(d) the Board of Faculty; 
 
(e) the Board of Studies; 
 
(f) the Selection Board; 
 
(g) the Advanced Studies and Research Board; 
 
(h) the Performance Audit and Vigilance Committee; 
 
(i) the Finance and Planning Committee; 
 
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(j) the Discipline Committee; and 
 
(k) such other authorities as may be prescribed. 
 
21. Senate.___ (l)  The Senate shall consist of___ 
 
(a) the Chancellor; 
 
(b) two members of the Senate of Pakistan including one from ICT, to be nominated 
by the Chairman Senate of Pakistan; 
 
(c) two members of the National Assembly of the Pakistan including one from lCT 
to be nominated by the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Pakistan; 
 
(d) the Vice Chancellor; 
 
(e) the Pro­Vice Chancellor; 
 
(f) the Secretary Capital Administration and Development; 
 
(g) one representative of Higher Education Commission; 
 
(h) the Principals of constituent college or institutes; 
 
(i) the Chairmen of the teaching departments; 
 
(j) the Registrar; 
 
(k) the Controller of Examinations; 
 
(l) the Director or Administrator of University hospitals; 
 
(m) the Principal of affiliated college; 
 
(2) The Chancellor or in his absence the nominee of the Chancellor shall preside or act as the 
chairperson of the Senate. 
 
(3) The members of the Senate, other than ex­officio members, shall hold office for a period 
of three years. 
 
(4) The member of the Senate other than the ex­officio member may under his hand tender his 
resignation to the Chancellor. 
 
(5) The Senate shall meet at least twice each year on dates to be fixed by the Vice­Chancellor 
with the consent of the Chancellor. 
 
 
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(6) The quorum for the meeting of the Senate shall be one­third of the total number of its 
members, a fraction being counted as one. 
 
22. Powers and functions of the Senate.___The Senate shall be the highest administrative and 
executive  body of the University  and shall, subject to the provisions of this  Act and the rules, have  
the powers to discharge the following functions, namely:__ 
 
(a) consider the draft of rules proposed by the Syndicate and deal with them in the 
manner specified in sub­section (2) of section 30; 
 
(b) consider and pass resolutions on the annual report, annual statement of accounts 
and the annual and revised budget estimates submitted by the Syndicate; 
 
(c) appoint or nominate members to the Syndicate and other authorities in 
accordance with the provisions of this Act; 
 
(d) delegate any of its powers to an authority or officer or a committee or 
sub­committee; and 
 
(e) perform such other functions as may be prescribed. 
 
23. Visitations.___The Senate may, in accordance with the terms and procedures as may be 
prescribed, cause an inspection to be made in respect of any matter connected with the University. 
 
24. Syndicate. __(1) The Syndicate shall consist of__ 
 
(a) the Vice­Chancellor (Chairman); 
 
(b) two member of the Senate of Pakistan including one from ICT, to be nominated 
by the Chairman Senate of Pakistan; 
 
(c) two members of the National Assembly of the Pakistan including one from ICT 
to be nominated by the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Pakistan; 
 
(d) the Pro­Vice Chancellor; 
 
(e) the representative of administrative ministry not below the rank of additional  
secretary; 
 
(f) one representative of Higher Education Commission; 
 
(g) the Chairman of the Hospital Management Committee; 
 
(h) the heads of the constituent and affiliated colleges or institutes; 
 
(i) two Deans to be nominated by the Senate; 
 
 
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(j) two faculty members to be nominated by the Vice­Chancellor; 
 
(k) two nominees of the Chancellor; 
 
(l) Registrar; 
 
(m)  the Vice­Chancellor, Quaid­e­Azam University, Islamabad; 
 
(2) the members of the Syndicate, other than ex­officio members, shall hold office for a period 
of three years. 
 
(3) the quorum for a meeting of the Syndicate shall be one­third of the total number of its 
members, a fraction being counted as one. 
 
(4) the Registrar shall act as the Secretary of Syndicate. 
 
25. Powers and functions of Syndicate .___The Syndicate shall be the executive body of the 
University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, the rules and the regulations made 
thereunder, have the powers to discharge the following functions, namely:__  
 
(a) take effective measures to raise the standards of medical teaching, research and 
publication in the light of national priorities; 
 
(b) administer and manage the property and funds of the University; 
 
(c) govern and regulate the finances, accounts and investments of the University 
and for that purpose to appoint such agents as it may think fit subject to any 
advice tendered by the Finance and the Planning Committee in this behalf; 
 
(d) prepare the annual report, the annual and revised budget estimates and to advice 
the Senate thereon, and to re­appropriate funds; 
 
(e) execute sale, purchase and transfer of movable or immovable property on behalf 
of the University; 
 
(f) make, modify, vary, and rescind contracts on behalf of the University; 
  
(g) cause proper books of accounts to be maintained and kept for all sums of money 
received and expended in relation to all assets and liabilities of the University; 
 
(h) invest any money relating unapplied income in any of the securities described 
in section 20 of the Trusts Act, 1882 (Act II of 1882), in the purchase of 
immovable property or in such other manner as it may determine, with the like 
power varying such Investments; 
 
(i) receive and manage any property transferred, grants, bequests, trusts, gifts, 
donations, endowments and other contributions made to the University; 
 
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(j) administer any funds placed at the disposal of the University for specified 
purposes; 
 
(k) determine the form and the manner of custody and the regulation of use of 
common seal of the University; 
 
(l) provide the buildings, libraries, premises, furniture, apparatus, equipment and 
other required items for carrying out the work of the University; 
 
(m) establish and maintain hostels or lodgings for the residence of students; 
 
(n) create or abolish such administrative, research or other posts as may be 
necessary; 
 
(o) appoint teachers and other officers on the recommendations of the Selection 
Board for teaching and other posts equivalent to BPS­19 or above and 
determine their terms and conditions of appointment including fixation of pay, 
etc.; 
 
(p) appoint Professor Emeritus on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed; 
 
(q) confer honorary degrees in accordance with the conditions as may be 
prescribed; 
 
(r) determine the duties of officers, teachers and other employees of the University; 
 
(s) suspend, punish and remove from service in the manner as may be prescribed 
such officers, teachers and other employees appointed by the Syndicate; 
 
(t) submit annual report to the Senate and furnish such information as it may call 
for; 
 
(u) appoint or nominate members to the various authorities in accordance with the 
provisions of this Act; 
 
(v) propose draft rules for submission to the Senate; 
 
(w) consider draft regulations under sub­section (1) of section 30, provided that the 
Syndicate may make regulations at its own initiative or in consultation with the 
Academic Council; 
 
(x) recommend a panel of three names of the persons to be appointed as Director 
or Administrator of an attached hospital; and 
 
(y) regulate, determine and administer all other matters and perform such other 
functions as have been assigned to it by this Act, the rules and the regulations 
made thereunder. 
 
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26. Academic Council.__ (1) The Academic Council shall consist of:__ 
 
(a) the Vice­Chancellor (Chairman); 
 
(b) the Pro­Vice Chancellor; 
 
(c) the Deans; 
 
(d) the Principals of constituents colleges or institutions; 
 
(e) the principals or Directors of affiliated colleges or institutes; 
 
(f) the University Professors including Professors Emeritus; 
 
(g) the Chairmen of all teaching departments; 
 
(h) two Associate Professors to be nominated by the Vice­Chancellor; and 
 
(i) two Assistant Professors to be nominated by the Vice­Chancellor. 
 
(2) The members as may be appointed by nomination shall hold office for three years. 
 
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Academic Council shall be one­third of the total number 
of its members, a fraction being counted as one. 
 
27. Functions of  the Academic Council.__(1) The Academic Council shall be the academic 
body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder, 
have the powers to discharge the following functions, namely:__ 
 
(a) advise the Syndicate on academic matters; 
 
(b) regulate the conduct of teaching, research, publication and examinations; 
 
(c) regulate the admission of students to the courses of studies and examinations in 
the University; 
 
(d) regulate the conduct and discipline of the students of the University; 
 
(e) propose to the Syndicate scheme for the con stitution and organization of 
faculties, teaching departments and Board of Studies; 
 
(f) consider or formulate proposals for the planning and development of teaching  
and research in the University; 
 
(g) make regulations on the recommendation of the Board of Faculty and the 
Boards of Studies, prescribing the courses of studies, the syllabi and the out­line 
of tests for all University examinations, provided that if the recommendations 
 
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of the Board of Faculty or a Board of Studies are not received by the prescribed 
date, the Academic Council may, subject to the approval of the Syndicate, 
continue for the next year the courses of studies already prescribed for an  
examination; 
 
(h) recognize the examinations of  other universities or examining bodies as 
equivalent to the corresponding examinations of the University; 
 
(i) regulate the award or studentships, scholarships, medals and prizes; 
 
(j) frame regulations for submission to the Syndicate; 
 
(k) appoint or nominate members to the various authorities in accordance with the 
provisions of this Act; and 
 
(l) perform such other functions as may be prescribed. 
 
28. Constitution, functions and powers of the authorities.___The constitution, functions and 
powers of the authorities for which no specific provision has been made in this Act shall be such as 
may be prescribed. 
 
29. Appointment of com mittees by certain authorities. ___The Senate, the Syndicate, the 
Academic Council, an d other authorities may, from time to time, appoint such standing, special or 
advisory committees as it may deem fit and may nominate such persons on there  committees as are 
not members of the authorities appointing the committees. 
 
CHAPTER   V  
 
RULES AND REGULATIONS 
 
30. Rules.__(1) The Senate may, subject to the provisions of this Act, make rules for providing 
certain terms and conditions to regulate all or any of the following matters, namely:___ 
 
(a) the scales of pay and, except matters relating to discipline, other terms and 
conditions of service of officers, teachers and other employees of the University; 
 
(b) the constitution of pension, insurance,  gratuity,  provident  fund  and benevolent  
fund for University employees,  provided  such  rules  are  not  repugnant  to the  
general policy of the Federal Government; 
 
(c) the maintenance of the register of registered graduates; 
 
(d) the establishment of faculties, institutes, colleges and other academic divisions; 
 
(e) the power and duties of officers and teachers; 
 
(f) conditions under which the University may enter into arrangements with other 
 
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institutions nationally or internationally or  with public bodies for purposes of 
research and advisory services; 
 
(g) conditions for appointment of Professors Emeritus and award  of honorary  
degrees; and 
 
(h) the general scheme of studies including the duration of courses and the number 
of subjects and papers for examinations. 
 
(2) Every proposal relating to matters specified in sub­section (1) shall be initiated by the 
Syndicate which shall cause the proposed  draft to laid before  the Senate  which  may either pass with 
or without modifications as it may deem fit, or may reject it: 
 
Provided that the Syndicate shall not propose such draft as may affect the constitution or  
powers of any authority of the University, until such authority has been given an opportunity of 
expressing an opinion in writing upon the proposals contained therein. 
 
31. Regulations.___(1) The Syndicate may, subject to the provisions of this Act and the  rules, 
make regulations for regulating all or any of the following matters, namely: 
 
(a) courses of study for degrees, diplomas and certificates of the University; 
 
(b) manner in which the recognized teaching referred to in sub­section (1) of section 
7 shall be organized and conducted; 
 
(c) admission of students to the University; 
 
(d) conditions under w hich students shall be admitted  to the courses and the 
examinations of the University and shall become eligible for the award of 
degrees, diplomas and certificates; 
 
(e) conduct of examinations; 
 
(f) fees and other charges to be paid by students for admission to the courses of 
study and the examinations of the University; 
 
(g) conduct and discipline of students of the University; 
 
(h) conditions of residence of the students of the University or the colleges, 
including the levying of fees for residence, hostels and lodges; 
 
(i) use of hostels and lodges; 
 
(j) conditions under which a person should carry an independent research to entitle 
him to a degree; 
 
(k) institution of fellowships, scholarships­medals and prizes; 
 
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(l) institution of stipends and free and half­free studentships; 
 
(m) academic costume; 
 
(n) use of the library; 
 
(o) formation of teaching departments and Board of Studies; and 
 
(p) to lay down all other matters specified by this Act and the rules made  
thereunder; 
 
(2) Every proposal relating to matters specified in sub­section (1) shall be prepared by the 
Academic Council and laid before the Syndicate which may approve without modifications or refer 
back to the Academic Council for re­consideration. 
 
CHAPTER VI  
 
UNIVERSITY FUND 
 
32. Fund.__(1) There shall be established a University fund to which shall be Credited 
grants received from the Federal and Provincial Governments including an initial grant of fifty million 
rupees by the Federal Government. All income from fees, donations, trusts, bequests, endowments, 
contributions and grant in­aid from any source shall be credited to the University fund. 
 
(2) The fund shall be kept in such custody, form and manner as may be determined by the 
Government. 
 
33. Recovery of dues.___The University or any person generally or especially authorized by it 
may apply to the Collector for recovery of any sum accrued to it under any bond and the Collector 
shall thereupon proceed to recover the sum due, as if it were arrears of land revenue. 
 
34. Property and assets.___1[(1) All movable and immovable assets, funds, rights, privileges, 
liabilities, obligations, interests, etcetera whatsoever, which before commencement of the Shaheed 
Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad (Amendment) Act, 2018 were deemed to be the 
movable and immovable assets, funds, rights, privileges, lia bilities, obligations, etcetera  of the 
University, stand transferred to, owned and possessed by the PIMS and be maintained by the Federal 
Government or such authority as it may authorize in this behalf: 
 
Provided that such movable  and immovable assets, funds, rights, privileges, liabilities, 
obligations, etcetera in respect of the PIMS shall for the purpose of teaching only be enjoyed by the 
University till acquisition of such movable and immovable assets, funds, rights, privileges, liabilities, 
obligations, etcetera by the University from its own funds and resources.] 
 
(2) All future assets movable and immovable including land and funds as may be acquired by 
the University shall become the property of the University. 
 
 
1 Subs. by Act, 2018 (III of 2018), s.7. 
 
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35. Audit and accounts.__(1) The accounts of the University shall be maintained in such 
form and manner as maybe laid down by the Federal Government. 
 
(2) The audit of accounts, stores and stocks of the University shall be conducted by the authority 
or agency as may be determined by the Federal Government. 
 
(3) The annual statement of the accounts of the University signed by the Treasurer and the 
Auditor shall be submitted to the Federal Government within six months of closing of the financial 
year. 
(4) The observations of the Auditor or auditing agency, together with such annotations as the 
Treasurer may make, shall be presented to the Syndicate. 
 
CHAPTER VII  
 
GENERAL PROVISIONS 
 
36. Retirement.__An officer, other than the Vice­Chancellor, teacher or other employee of the 
University shall have the right to retire from service on such date, after he has completed twenty­five 
years of service qualifying for pension or other retirement benefits as the competent authority may, in 
the public interest, direct or where no direction is given, on the completion of sixtieth year of his age. 
 
Explanation.__ In this section “competent authority” means the appointing authority or a 
person duly authorized by the appointing authority in that behalf, not being a person lower in rank to 
the officer, teacher, or other employee concerned. 
 
37. Pension etc.__(1) The University shall constitute for the benefit of its officers, teachers and 
other employees, in such manner and subject to such conditio ns as may be prescribed, such pension, 
insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fund schemes as it may deem fit, provided these 
are not repugnant to the general policy of the Federal Government. 
 
(2) Where any provident fund is constituted under this Act, the provisions of the Provident 
Fund Act, 1925 (XIX of 1925), shall apply as if it were the Federal Government Provident Fund. 
 
38. Filling of casual vacancies in authorities.__(1) Any causal vacancy among the appointed 
or nominated members of any authority shall be filled within three months and may be made by the 
person or persons, or the body who appointed or nominated the member whose place has become 
vacant. 
 
(2) Any member so appointed or nominated under sub­section (1) shall continue to be a  
member of such authority for the unexpired term for which the person whose place he fills would have 
been a member. 
 
39. Dispute about membership of authorities.___Every question or dispute as to whether any 
person is entitled to be a member of any authority, or otherwise, shall be referred to a committee 
constituted by the Senate. 
 
 
 
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40. Proceeding of authorities not invalidated by vacancies.___No act, proceeding, resolution 
or decision of any authority shall be invalid by reason of any vacancy therein or invalidity of 
appointment or nomination of any de­facto member of the authority. 
 
41. Amendment of schedule. ___The Federal Government may, by notification in the official 
Gazette, amend the schedule. 
 
42. Removal of difficulties.___If any difficulty arises in giving effect to any provisions of this 
Act, the Chancellor may, on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor through syndicate, issue such 
orders or directions as may not be inconsistent therewith for removing such difficulty: 
 
Provided that no order shall be pa ssed under this section after eighteen months of the 
commencement of this Act. 
 
SCHEDULE 
 
[see­section  2 (g)] 
 
 
1. Faculties.___The University shall have the following faculties, namely:__ 
 
(a) Medicine and allied disciplines; 
 
(b) Surgery and allied disciplines; 
 
(c) Dentistry and allied disciplines; 
 
(d) Basic Medical Sciences (non­clinical sciences) 
 
(e) Nursing and allied Health Sciences. 
 
2. Board of Faculty.__(1) There shall be a Board of Faculty for each department which shall 
consist of __ 
 
(a) the Dean; 
 
(b) the Chairman and all Professors of the faculty; 
 
(c) one Associate Professor and one Assistant Professor to be appointed by rotation 
in order of seniority from each teaching department constituted in the faculty; 
and 
 
(d) three teachers to be nominated by the Vice­Chancellor by reason of their 
specialized knowledge of the subjects which, though not assigned to the faculty, 
have in the opinion of Vice­Chancellor, important bearing on the subjects 
assigned to the faculty. 
  
 
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(2) The members mentioned in clauses (c) and (d) of sub­paragraph (1) shall hold office for 
two years. 
 
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Board of Faculty shall be one­third of the total number of 
members, fraction being counted as one; 
 
(4) The functions of the Board of Faculty shall, subject to the general control of the Academic 
Council and the Syndicate;___ 
 
(a) to co­ordinate the teaching, publication and research work in the subjects 
assigned to the faculty; 
 
(b) to scrutinize the recommendations of the Board of Studies comprised in the 
faculty; 
 
(c) to consider any other academic matter relating to the facu lty and to report 
thereon to the Academic Council; and 
 
(d) to perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Academic Council 
or the Syndicate. 
 
3. Dean.__(l) There shall be a Dean of each faculty, who shall be the Chairman and Convener 
of the Board of Faculty. 
 
(2) The Dean shall be appointed by the Syndicate from amongst Professors in the faculty. 
 
(3) The Dean shall hold office for three years. 
 
(4) The Dean shall ensure proper enforcement and implementation of the rules and regulations 
relating to various departments. 
 
(5) The Dean shall coordinate the work of the Board of Studies and the Advanced Studies and 
Research Board in various departments. 
 
(6) The Dean shall advise the Vice­Chancellor on matters related to teaching, research, 
academic programs, extension and other developmental projects. 
 
(7) The Dean shall perform such other duties and exercise such administrative and academic 
powers as may be delegated to him. 
 
(8) The Dean shall be responsible for quality assurance of the courses run under its Faculty. 
 
4. Teaching department, etc.__(l) There shall be a teaching department or institute for  each 
subject or a group of subjects, as may be provided under the regulations, and each teaching department 
or institute shall be headed by a Chairman or the Director, as the case may be. 
 
(2) The Chairman or the Director shall be appointed by the Syndicate for a term of two years 
 
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from amongst the first three senior most teachers in the department or institute, as the case may be. 
 
(3) The Chairman or the Director, as the case may be, shall plan, organize and supervise the 
work of the department or institute and shall be responsible to the Dean for the work of his department 
or institute. 
 
5. Board of Studies. ___(1) There shall be a separate Board of Studies for each faculty. 
 
(2) Each Board of Studies shall consist of __ 
 
(a) the Dean of Faculty; 
 
(b) all Professors and Associate Professors of the faculty; 
 
(c) one teacher other than the Professor or Associate Professor to be appointed by 
the Vice­Chancellor; 
 
(d) three teachers other than University teachers to be appointed by the Academic 
Council; and 
 
(e) one expert to be appointed by the Vice­Chancellor. 
 
(3) The term of office of members of the Board of Studies, other than ex­officio members, shall 
be three years. 
 
(4) The quorum for meetings of the Board of Studies shall be one­third of the total number of 
members, a fraction being counted as one. 
 
(5) The Dean of Faculty shall be the Chairman and Convener of the Board of Studies. 
 
6. Functions of Board of Studies. ___The functions of the Board of Studies shall be to__ 
 
(a) Advice the authorities on all academic matters connected with instruction, 
publication, research and examination in the subject or subjects concerned; 
 
(b) propose curricula and syllabi for all degree, diploma and certificate courses in 
the subject or subjects concerned; 
 
(c) suggest a panel of experts for setting examination papers and examiners in the 
subject or subjects concerned; and 
 
(d)  perform such other functions as may be specified in the regulations.  
 
7. Advanced Studies and Research Board.___(1)The Advanced Studies and Research Board 
shall consist of the following members, namely:___ 
 
(a) the Vice­Chancellor (Chairman); 
 
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(b) the Deans; 
 
(c) three Professors other than Deans to be appointed by the Syndicate; 
 
(d) three teachers having research qualifications and experience to be appointed by 
the Academic Council; and 
 
(e) three teachers from colleges having research qualifications to be appointed by 
the Academic Council. 
 
(2) The term of office of members of the Advanced Studies and Research Board, other than ex­ 
officio members, shall be three years. 
 
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the  Advanced  Studies  and  Research Board  shall be one­ 
third of the total number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
 
8. Functions of Advanced Studies and Research Board.___The functions of the Advanced 
Studies and Research Board shall be to__ 
 
(a) advice the authorities on all matters connected with the promotion of advanced 
studies and research in the University; 
 
(b) consider and report to the authorities on the institution of research degrees in 
the University; 
 
(c) propose regulations regarding the award of research degrees; 
 
(d) appoint supervisors for research studies and to determine the subjects of their  
thesis; 
 
(e) recommend panels of names of experts for setting examination papers and 
examiners for research and examinations after considering the proposals of the 
Board of Studies in this behalf; and 
 
(f) perform such other functions as may be specified in the regulations. 
 
9. Selection Board.__(1) The Selection Board shall consist of__ 
 
(a) The Vice­Chancellor (Chairman); 
 
(b) The Registrar; 
 
(c) The Chairman Board of Studies; 
 
(d) The Dean concerned; 
 
 
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(e) one member of the Senate to be nominated by the Chancellor; 
 
(f) Pro­Vice­Chancellor; 
 
(2) The term of office of members of the Selection Board, other than ex­officio members, shall 
be three years. 
 
(3) The quorum of the Selection Board shall be one­third of total number of members: 
 
Provided that no member who is a candidate for the post to which appointment is to be made 
shall take part in the proceedings of the Board. 
 
10. Functions of the Selection Board. ___The Selection Board shall consider the applications 
received in response to advertisement for the posts in BPS 17 and above and recommend the names of 
suitable candidates for appointment to teaching or other posts to the  Vice­Chancellor in case of 
appointment to posts in BPS 17 and BPS 18, and to the Syndicate in case of appointment to posts in 
BPS 19 and above and may also recommend the grant of a higher initial pay in a suitable case for 
reasons to be recorded. 
 
11. Performance Audit and Vigilance Committee . ___The Performance Audit and Vigilance 
Committee shall consist of___ 
 
(a)  the Vice­Chancellor (Chairman); 
 
(b) the director or administrator of the hospital; and 
 
(c) the dean of respective faculty; 
 
12. Functions of Performance Audit and Vigilance Committee. ___The Performance Audit 
and Vigilance Committee shall, subject to rules and regulations, perform the following functions, 
namely: ___ 
 
(a) lay down parameters for performance audit and efficiency of the teachers with 
the approval of the Syndicate; 
 
(b) recommend to the Syndicate cases of repatriation, promotions including 
accelerated promotions, grant of special pay, etc., and removal from service of 
teachers; and 
 
(c) perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Syndicate. 
 
13. Finance and Planning  Committee.__(1) The Finance and Planning Committee shall  
consist of __ 
 
(a) the Vice­Chancellor (Chairman);  
 
(b) the representative of Planning Commission not below the rank of a member; 
 
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(c) one member of the Senate to be appointed by the Senate; 
 
(d) one member of the Syndicate to be appointed by the Syndicate; 
 
(e) the representative of administrative ministry, not below the rank of an 
Additional Secretary; 
 
(f) the representative of Ministry of Finance not below the rank of an Additional  
Secretary; 
 
(g) two members of the Academic Council to be appointed by the Academic  
Council; 
 
(h) one Professor to be appointed by the Vice­Chancellor; 
 
(i) one nominee of the Chancellor from amongst the legal profession, 
philanthropist or social workers; 
 
(j) the director or administrator of the attached hospitals; 
 
(k) the Registrar; and 
 
(l) the Treasurer. 
 
(2) The term of office of the members of the Finance and Planning Committee, other than the 
ex­officio members, shall be three years. 
 
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Finance and Planning Committee shall be one­third of the 
total number of its members. 
 
14. Functions of Finance and Planning Committee .___The functions of the Finance and 
Planning Committee shall be to__  
 
(a) consider the annual statement of accounts and the annual and revised budget 
estimates and advice the Syndicate thereon; 
 
(b) review periodically the financial position of the University; 
 
(c) advise the Syndicate on all matters relating to planning, development, finances, 
investments and accounts of the University; 
 
(d) raise funds; and 
 
(e) perform such other functions as may be prescribed. 
 
15. Discipline Committee.__(1) The Discipline Committee shall consist of__ 
 
 
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(a) four Faculty members including its Chairman to be nominated by the 
Vice­Chancellor; and 
 
(b) the teacher or officer­in­charge of students’  affairs by whatever name called 
who shall be its Secretary. 
 
(2) the term of office of the members of the Discipline Committee, other than ex­officio 
members, shall be two years. 
 
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Discipline Committee shall be three members including its 
chairman. 
 
16. Functions of Discipline Committee.___The functions of the Discipline Committee shall be 
to__ 
(a) deal with all inter­institute cases of indiscipline in the University; 
 
(b) propose regulations to the Academic Council relating to the conduct and 
discipline of University students; 
 
(c) recommend to the Vice­Chancellor, the suspension, expulsion or rustication of 
the student on the basis of inquiry conducted under the rules or the regulations; 
and 
 
(d) perform such other functions as may be prescribed. 
 
17. Curriculum Development Committee.___The Curriculum Development Committee shall 
consist of__  
 
(a) the Vice­Chancellor (Chairman); 
 
(b) the Deans; and 
 
(c) the Chairperson whose curriculum is to be modified. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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