Daanish University Islamabad Act, 2026

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THE DAANISH UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD ACT, 2026 
 
 
 
 CONTENTS 
CHAPTER I 
PRELIMINARY 
1.  Short title and commencement 
2.  Definitions 
CHAPTER II 
THE UNIVERSITY 
3.  Establishment and incorporation of the University 
4.  Powers and functions of the University 
5.  University open to all classes, creeds, etc. 
6.  Teaching at the University 
7.  Sub Campuses 
CHAPTER III 
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY 
8.  Principal Officers 
9.  Patron 
10.  Visitation 
11.  Chancellor 
12.  Rector 
13.  Appointment and removal of the Rector and Search Committee 
 

 
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14.  Pro-Rector 
15.  Directors 
16.  Registrar 
17.  Controller of Examination 
18.  Resident Auditor 
CHAPTER IV 
AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY 
19.  Authorities 
20.  Senate 
21.  Powers and functions of the Senate 
22.  Visitation 
23.  Executive Committee 
24.  Academic Council 
25.  Appointment of committees 
26. Faculties 
CHAPTER V 
STATUTES, REGULATIONS AND RULES 
27.  Statutes 
28.  Regulations 
29.  Amendment and repeal of Statutes and Regulations 
30.  Rules 
CHAPTER VI 
UNIVERSITY FUND 
31.  University Fund 
32.  Audits and accounts 
CHAPTER VII 
GENERAL PROVISIONS 
33.  University Procurement 
 
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34.  Opportunity to show cause 
35.  Appeal to the Senate 
36.  Service of the University 
37.  Benefits and insurance 
38.  Commencement of term of office of members of Authority 
39.  Filling of casual vacancies in Authorities 
40.  Flaws in the constitution of Authority 
41.  Proceedings of Authorities not invalidated by vacancies 
42.  Removal of difficulty 
43.  Indemnity 
44.  First Statutes 
SCHEDULE 
  
 
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THE DAANISH UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD ACT, 2026 
ACT NO. XXII OF 2026 
[18th March, 2026] 
AN 
ACT 
to provide for the establishment of Daanish University, Islamabad 
WHEREAS the Government of Pakistan recognizes the critical importance of emerging 
technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, advanced materials, renewable energy 
systems, and data science for national development, economic competitiveness,  and the welfare of its 
people; 
AND WHEREAS it is the policy of Government of Pakistan to foster centres of excellence that 
can drive innovation, nurture highly skilled professionals, and generate research o utcomes of global 
significance; 
AND WHEREAS  it is e xpedient to provide for the establishment of Daanish University 
Islamabad and to provide for matters ancillary thereto and connected therewith; 
It is hereby enacted as follows:— 
CHAPTER I 
PRELIMINARY 
1. Short title and commencement. —(1) This Act shall be c alled the Daanish University 
Islamabad Act, 2026. 
(2) It shall come into force at once. 
2. Definitions.—In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context, — 
(i)  “Academic Council” means the Academic Council of the University constituted 
under section 24; 
(ii)  “Authority” means each of the Authorities of the University specified under 
section 19; 
(iii)  “Chancellor” means the Chancellor of the University; 
(iv)  “Commission” means the Higher Education Commission established under the 
Higher Education Commission Ordinance, 2002 (LIII of 2002); 
(v)  “Constituent College ” means an educational institution or Unit, by whatever 
name described, maintained and administered by the University; 
 
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(vi)  “Dean” means the head of a faculty or the head of an academic body granted the 
status of a Faculty under this Act or by the Statutes or Regulations; 
(vii)  “Department” means a teaching department maintained and administered, or 
recognized by the University in the manner prescribed; 
(viii)  “Director” means the head of an academic or administrative unit established by 
the University by Statutes or Regulations; 
(ix)  “Emergency Committee” means a committee constituted by the Senate for the 
purposes as mentioned in sub-section (4) of section 12; 
(x)  “Faculty” means an administrative and academic unit of the University consisting 
of one or more departments, as may be prescribed; 
(xi)  “Fund” means the Daanish University Fund established under section 31; 
(xii)  “Government” means the Federal Government of Islamic Republic of Pakistan; 
(xiii)  “prescribed” means prescribed by this Statutes, Regulations or Rules made under 
this Act; 
(xiv)  “Pro-Rector” means the Pro-Rector of the University; 
(xv)  “Registrar” means Registrar of the University; 
(xvi)  “Regulations” means Regulations made under this Act; 
(xvii) “Rector” means Rector of the University; 
(xviii)  “Review Panel” means the Review Panel set up by the Chancellor in accordance 
with the provisions of this Act; 
(xix)  “Rules” means Rules made under this Act; 
(xx)  “Search Committee” means the Search Committee set u p by the Senate under 
this Act; 
(xxi)  “Senate” means the supreme governing body of the University a s constituted 
under section 24; 
(xxii)  “Schedule” means a Schedule to this Act; 
(xxiii)  “Statutes” means Statutes made under this Act; 
(xxiv)  “Teacher” includes Professors Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, and 
Lecturers engaged full-time by the University or by a constituent and such other 
persons as may be declared to be teachers by Regulations; and 
(xxv)  “University” means the Daanish University, Islamabad. 
 
 
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CHAPTER II 
THE UNIVERSITY 
3. Establishment and incorporation of the University. —(1) There shall be established  a 
University to be called the Daanish University, Islamabad. 
(2) The University shall consist of the following, namely:- 
(a)  the Chancellor, the members of the Senate, and the Rector; 
(b)  the members of the Authorit of the University established; 
(c)  all Teachers and persons recognized as students of the University in accordance 
with terms prescribed from time to time; and  
(d)  all other University full-time officers and members of the staff of the University 
recognized as such officers and members of the staff of University in accordance 
with terms prescribed from time to time. 
(3) The University shall be a body corporate shall have perpetual succession and a common seal 
and shall have the powers to sue and be sued. 
(4) The University shall be competent to acquire and hold property, both moveable and 
immovable, and to lease, sell or otherwise transfer any movable and immovable property which may 
have become vested in or been acquired by it. 
(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, the 
University shall have academic, financial and administrative autonomy, including the power to employ 
officers, professors, and other employees on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed, subject to 
the provisions of this Act. In particular, and notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the 
Government or an authority or auditor appointed by the Government shall neither have the power to  
question the allocation of resources approved by  Senate in the annual budget of the University and its 
decision regarding inter alia  investment of any property, grants, bequests, trusts, gifts, contributions 
representing immovable or movable property of the University, nor the policy underlying such allocation 
of resources and decision regarding investment of any property, grants, bequ ests, trusts, gifts, 
contributions representing immovable or movable property of the University. 
(6) The University may provide facilities to the representatives of the Higher Education 
Commission, Pakistan Engineering Council, Pakistan Medical & Dental Co uncil, and other relevant 
organizations for visitation to enable them to verify that the university is maintaining appropriate 
academic standards. 
(7) The University shall be required to strictly comply with the constitutional provisions, 
ideology of Pakistan, law and abide by the social, religious, ethical, and cultural ethos, values, and respect 
cultural and religious sensitivities. 
4. Powers and functions of the University .—The University shall have complete power and 
authority to do all such acts, deeds , matters and things as may be necessary, expedient, ancillary or 
 
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desirable to achieve its objectives as a centre of education, learning, research, innovation and 
commercialization, and for the effective administration, governance, development and financin g of the 
University. Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing the University may, — 
(i)  provide for education and scholarship in such branches of knowledge as it may 
deem fit, and to make provision for research, service to society and for the 
application, advancement and dissemination of knowledge in s uch manner as it 
may determine; 
(ii)  prescribe courses of studies to be conducted by it and the con stituent institutions 
or units; 
(iii)  hold examinations and to award and confer degrees, diplom as, certificates and 
other academic distinctions to and on persons who have been admitted to and have 
passed its examinations under prescribed conditions; 
(iv)  prescribe the terms and conditions of employment of the officers, teachers and 
other employees of the University and to lay down terms and conditions that may 
be different from those applicable to government servants in general; 
(v)  engage, where necessary, persons on contracts of specified duration and to specify 
the terms of each engagement; 
(vi)  provide for such instruction for persons not being students of the University as it 
may prescribe, and to grant certificates and diplomas to such persons; 
(vii)  institute programme for the exchange of students and professors between the 
University and other universities, educational institutions and research 
organizations, inside as well as outside Pakistan; 
(viii)  provide career counselling and job search services to students and alumni; 
(ix) maintain linkage with alumni; 
(x)  develop and suggest fund-raising plans; 
(xi)  provide and support the academic development of the Faculty of the University; 
(xii)  confer degrees on persons who have carried on independent resear ch under 
prescribed conditions; 
(xiii)  accept the examinations passe d and the period of study spent by students of the 
University and places of learning equivalent to such examinations and periods of 
study in the University, as it may prescribe, and to withdraw such acceptance; 
(xiv)  co-operate with other Universities, pu blic authorities or private organizations, 
inside as well as outside Pakistan, in such manner and for such purposes as it may 
prescribe; 
 
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(xv)  institute Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant Professorships and 
Lectureships and any other posts and to appoint persons thereto; 
(xvi)  create posts for research, extension, administration and other related purposes and 
to appoint persons thereto; 
(xvii)  recognize selected members of the teaching staff of university or educational 
universities admitted to the privileges of the university or such other persons as it 
may deem fit, as University Professors, 
(xviii) institute and award financi al assistance to students in need, fellowships, 
scholarships, bursaries, medals and prizes under prescribed conditions; 
(xix)  establish teaching Constituent Colleges, Departments, Faculties, institutes, 
museums and other centers of learning for the develo pment of teaching and 
research, professional and technical training and special studies and to make such 
arrangements for their maintenance, management and admi nistration as it may 
prescribe; 
(xx)  provide for the residence of the students of the Universit y and the Constituent 
Colleges, to institute and maintain halls of residence and to approve or license 
hostels and lodging; 
(xxi)  maintain order, discipline and security on the campuses of the University and the 
Constituent Colleges; 
(xxii)  promote the e xtra-curricular and recreational activities of such students, and to 
make arrangements for promoting their health and general welfare; 
(xxiii)  demand and receive such fees and other charges as it may determine; 
(xxiv)  make provision for research, advisory consultancy or placement services and with 
these objects to enter into arrangements with other Universities, public or private 
bodies, commercial and industrial enterprises under prescribed conditions; 
(xxv)  enter into, carry out, vary or cancel contracts; 
(xxvi)  receive and manage property transferred and grants, contributions made to the 
University and to invest any fund representing such property, grants, bequests, 
trusts, gifts, contributions with the approval of the Senate; and 
(xxvii) provide for the printing and publication of research and other works. 
5. University open to all classes, creeds, etc. —(1) The University shall be open  to all persons 
of any gender religion, race, creed, class, colour or domicile and no person shall be denied privileges of 
the University on these grounds. The University shall uphold the principle of merit in performing all of 
its functions including admission of students, selection and promotion of faculty and staff, and grant of 
specific degree and certificates. 
 
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(2) An increase in any fee or charge that is in excess of ten percent 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. 
(3) The University shall initiate financial aid programmes for students in need, to the extent 
considered feasible by the Senate given the resources available, to enable admission and access to the 
University and the various opportunities, provided by it to be based on merit rather than ability to pay. 
6. Teaching at the University.—(1) All recognized teaching, professional and technical training 
in various courses shall be conducted by the University in the prescribed manner which may include 
lectures, tutorials, discussions, seminars, demonstrations, online and blended learning and other methods 
of instruction as well as practical work in the laboratories, hospitals, workshops and other governmental 
or private organizations. 
(2) The Authority responsible for organ izing recognized teaching shal l be such as may be 
prescribed. 
7. Sub Campuses. —The University may have sub -campuses within Pakistan and abroad with 
the prior approval of Senate relevant Provincial Government and the Commission. 
CHAPTER III 
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY 
8. Principal Officers. —The University may from time to time appoint such officers as it may 
deem necessary or desirable to achieve its objectives as a center of education, learning, research, 
innovation and commercialization, and for the effecti ve administration, governance, development and 
financing of the University. Without prejudice to generality of the foregoing, the University may have 
the following officers: 
(a)  the Chancellor, 
(b)  the Rector; 
(c)  the Pro Rector; 
(d)  the Deans; 
(e)  the Principals of the Constituent Colleges or units; 
(f)  the Chairpersons of the teaching departments; 
(g)  the Registrar, 
(h)  the Controller of Examinations; 
(i)  the Resident Auditor; and 
(j)  such other persons as may be prescribed by the Statute s or Regulations to be the 
principal officers of the University. 
 
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9. Patron. (1) The Prime Minister of Pakistan shall be the Patron of the University. 
(2) The Patron shall preside over the convocation of the University, and in his absence the 
Chancellor shall preside over the convocation. 
 (3) Every proposal to confer an honorary degree shall be subject to confirmation by the Patron. 
(4) In addition to those powers provided for expressly in this A ct, the Patron may in writing 
dolegate any of his powers and functions to the Chancellor. 
10. Visitation.—(1) The Chancellor may, in accordance with the terms and procedures as may 
be prescribed, cause an inspection or inquiry to be made on his own motion in respect of any matter 
connected with the affairs of the Uni versity and shall, from time to time, direct any person or Review 
Panel to inquire into or carry out inspection of— 
(a)  the University, its building, laboratories, libraries, and other facilities. 
(b)  any University, department or hostel maintained by the University; 
(c)  the adequacy of financial and human resources; 
(d)  the teaching, research, curriculum, examination, and othe r matters of the 
University; or 
(e) such other matters as the Chancellor may specify. 
(2) The Chancellor shall c ommunicate, to the Senate, his views with regard to the result of 
visitation and shall, after ascertaining the views, advise the Senate on the action to be taken by it. 
(3) The Senate shall, within such time as may be specified by the Chancellor, communica te to 
him such action, if any, as has been taken or may be proposed to be taken upon the result of visitation.  
11. Chancellor.— The Patron shall appoint the Chairman of Daanish University Trust as the 
University’s Chancellor and Chairperson of the Senate.  
12. Rector.— (1) There shall be a Rector of the University who shall be an eminent academician 
or a distinguished administrator and shall be appointed on such terms and c onditions as may be 
prescribed. 
(2) The Rector shall be the chief officer of the Uni versity responsible for all administrative and 
academic functions of the University, and for ensuring that the provisions of this Act, Statutes, 
Regulations and Rules are faithfully observed to promote the general efficiency and good order of the 
University. The Rector shall have all powers prescribed for this purpose, including administrative control 
over the officers, Professors, and other employees of the University. 
(3) The Rector shall, if present, be entitled to attend any meeting of any Authority or body of the 
University. 
(4) The Rector may, in an emergency that in his opinion requires immediate action ordinarily not 
in the competence of the Rector, take such action and forward, within seventy -two hours, report of the 
 
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action taken to the Emergency Committee duly constituted by the Senate for the purposes of dealing with 
emergencies. The Emergency Committee may direct such further action as is considered appropriate. 
(5) Without prejudice to the generality of powers in the foregoing sections, the Rector shall also 
exercise the following powers, namely:— 
(a)  direct professors, officers and other employees of the University to take up such 
assignments in connection with examination, administration and such other 
activities in the University as he may consider necessary for the purposes of the 
University; 
(b)  sanction by re-appropriation an amount not exceeding an amount specified by the 
Senate for an unforeseen item not provided for in the budget and report it to the 
Senate at the next meeting; 
(c)  make appointments of such categories of employees of the University and in such 
manner as may be prescribed by the Statutes; 
(d) suspend, punish and remove, in accordance with prescribed procedure, from 
service officers, professors and other employees of the University except those 
appointed by or with the approval of the Senate; 
(e) delegate, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, any of his powers under 
this Act to an officer or officers of the University; and  
(f)  exercise and perform such other powers and functions as may be prescribed.  
(6) The Rector shall present an annual report before the Senate within three months of the close 
of the academic year. The annual report shall present such information as regards the academic year 
under review as may be prescribed, including disclosure of all relevant facts pertaining to: 
(a)  academics; 
(b)  research; 
(c)  administration; and  
(d)  finances.  
 (7) The Rector’s annual report shall be made available, prior to its presentation before the Senate, 
to all officers and University Professors and shall be published in such numbers as are required to ensure 
its wide circulation.  
 13. Appointment and removal of the Rector and Search Committee.  —(1) The Rector shall 
be appointed by the Senate in the following manner, namely:- 
(a)  a Search Committee for the recommendation of persons suitable for appointment 
as Rector shall be constituted by the Senate on the date and in the manner 
prescribed by the Statutes and shall consist of two eminent members of society 
nominated by the Senate and approved by the Chancellor, of whom one shall be 
 
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appointed the convener, one member of the Senate, one University Professor who 
is not member of the Senate, and one academician of eminence not employed by 
the University. The University’s Professor shall be selected by the Senate through 
a process, to be prescribed by Statute, that provides for the recommendation of 
suitable names in general: 
Provided that for the appointment of the first Rector, in lieu of the 
Professor of the University, the Chancellor  shall appoint as a member of the 
Search Committee a professor from any other public or private sector university 
in Pakistan. The Search Committee shall remain in existence till the time of 
appointment of the Rector is made by the Senate; and  
(b) the Sea rch Committee shall recommend a panel of three to the Senate for the 
appointment as Rector: 
Provided that the Senate may decline to appoint any of the three persons 
recommended and seek recommendation of a fresh panel. In the event of a fresh 
recommendation being sought, the Search Committee shall make a proposal to the 
Senate in the prescribed m anner. The Senate shall have the authority to choose 
any one of the three recommended names.  
(2) The Rector shall be appointed for a term of four years on such terms and conditions as may 
be prescribed by the Statutes, and may, upon a resolution of the Se nate supporting such renewal, be re-
appointed once only for a further term of four years. 
(3) The Senate may, pursuant to a resolution in this behalf passed by three -fourths of its 
membership, remove the Rector on the grounds of inefficiency, moral turpitu de, physical or mental 
incapacity, gross misconduct or misuse of position for personal advantage of any kind, 
(4) At any time when the office of the Rector is vacant, or the Rector is absent or is unable to 
perform the functions of his office due to illness or some other cause, the Senate shall ask the senior most 
Pro-Rector to perform the duties of the Rector in his absence. 
14. Pro-Rector.—(1) The Senate may from time to time, on such terms and conditions as it may 
prescribe, appoint on or more Pro -Rectors of the University as it may deem fit . Subject to the overall 
supervision of the Rector, the Pro -Rectors shall assist the Rector on affairs of the University and may 
exercise such powers as may be prescribed by Senate. The Pro Rector may delegate any of his power to 
an appropriate level of management subject to such conditions as he may deemed fit. 
(2) The Pro -Rector shall preside at the convocation o f the University in the absence of the 
Chancellor and Rector. 
15. Directors. —(1) In such manner as may be prescribed, the Senate may from time to time on 
such terms and conditions and having such powers as it may prescribe, appoint such number of Directors 
as it deems appropriate, including, inter alia, Director Finance, Director Human Resources.  
(2) A Director shall hold office for a term of four years and may, upon a resolution of the Senate 
supporting such renewal, be re-appointed once only for a further term of four years. 
 
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(3) A Director shall hold office until the expiry of his term, or earlier resignation, or removal by 
the Senate on grounds of misconduct or as may otherwise be prescribed. 
(4) The job descriptions, terms and conditions of service, and criteria for performance evaluation 
of the Directors shall be such as may be determined by the Senate. 
16. Registrar.—(1) There shall be a Registrar of the University to be appointed by the Senate on 
the recommendation of the Selection Board, on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed. 
(2) The experience as well as the professional and academic qual ification necessary for 
appointment to the post of Registrar shall be as may be prescribed. 
(3) The Registrar shall be be a full-time officer of the University and shall,— 
(a)  be the administrative head of the secretariat of the University and be responsi ble 
for the provision of secretariat support to the Authorities of the University; 
(b)  be the custodian of the common seal and the academic records of the University; 
(c)  maintain a register of registered graduates in the prescribed manner; 
(d)  supervise the process of election, appointment, or nomination of members to the 
various authorities and other bodies in the prescribed manner; and 
(e)  perform such other duties as may be prescribed. 
(4) The term of office of the Registrar shall be four years, and may be renewed once for a further 
term of four years: 
Provided that the Senate may, on the advice of the Rector, terminate the appointment of the  
Registrar on grounds of inefficiency or misconduct in the prescribed manner. 
17. Controller of Examin ation.—(1) There shall  be a Controller of Examination of the 
University, to be appointed by the Senate on the recommendation of the Selection Board, on such terms 
and conditions as may be prescribed. 
(2) The minimum qualification necessary for appointment to the post of the Controller of 
Examination shall be as may be prescribed. 
(3) The Controller of Examination shall be a full -time officer of the University and shall be 
responsible for all the matters connected with the conduct of examination and perform such other duties 
as may be prescribed. 
 (4) The Controller of Examination shall be appointed for a renewable term of four years: 
Provided that the Senate may, on the advice of the Rector, terminate the appointment of the 
Controller of Examination on the grounds of inefficiency or misconduct in the prescribed manner. 
18. Resident Auditor.— (1) There shall be a Resident Auditor of the University, to be appointed 
by the Senate on the recommendation of the Selection Board, on such terms and c onditions as may be 
prescribed. 
 
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(2) The Resident Auditor shall be a full -time officer of the University and shall be responsible 
for pre-audit of all payments from the Fund. He shall perform any other duty assigned by the Senat e, 
Academic Council and Rector. 
(3) The minimum experience as well as the professional and academic qualifications necessary 
for the appointment to the post of Resident Auditor shall be as may be prescribed.  
(4) The Senate may, on the advice of Rector, terminate the services of the Resident Auditor 
appointed on regular basis on grounds of inefficiency or misconduct, in the prescribed procedure. 
CHAPTER IV 
AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY 
19. Authorities.— (1) The following shall be the Authorities of the University, namely: — 
(a)  Authorities established by this Act: — 
(i)  the Senate; 
(ii)  Executive Committee; and 
(iii)  the Academic Council. 
(b)  Authorities that may be established by the Statutes: — 
(i)  Board of Advanced Studies and Research; 
(ii)  Board of Studies; 
(iii)  Selection Board; 
(iv)  Finance and Planning Committee; 
(v)  Search Committee for the appointment of the Rector; 
(vi)  Quality Enhancement Committee; and 
(vii)  Discipline Committee. 
(2) The Senate and the Academic Council may set up such other committees or sub-committees, 
by whatever name described, as are considered desirable through Statutes or Regulations. Such 
committees or subcommittees shall be Authorities of the University for the purposes of this Act. 
20. Senate. —(1) The general supervision and control of the affairs, and power to lay down 
polices of the University shall vest in the Senate. The members of the Board of Trustees of Daanish 
University Trust, a Not -For-Profit Trust registered under the Punjab Trust Act , 2020 shall be the 
members of the Senate of the University. The Chancellor of the University shall also serve as  the 
chairperson of the Senate. 
(2) The nominated members of the Senate shall hold office for a period of four years and  shall 
be eligible for re-nomination on the expiry of his term unless earlier terminated under the law. 
 
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(3) The office of a nominated member of the Senate shall become vacant if he ceases to be a 
member of the board of trustees of the Daanish University Trust or resigns or fails  to attend three 
consecutive meetings of the Senate without sufficient cause or leave of absence. 
(4) A casual vacancy in the office of a member of the Senate shall be filled by a person nominated 
by the nominating authority which had nominated the member whose vacancy is to be filled. 
(5) The quorum for a meeting of the Senate shall be two-thirds of the total number of its members. 
Every member shall have one vote. In the event of a tie, the Chairman shall have and may exe rcise a 
second or casting vote. 
(6) The Senate shall meet at least twice in a calendar year. 
(7) No act or proceedings of the Senate shall be invalid by reason only of the existence of a 
vacancy in or any defect in the constitution of the Senate. 
(8) Service on the Senate shall be on an ho norary basis, however, actual expenses m ay be 
reimbursed as prescribed. 
21. Powers and functions of the Senate. — (1) The Senate shall have the power of supervision 
over the University and shall hold the Rector and the Authorities accountable for all the functions of the 
University. The Senate shall have all powers in relation to the University not expressly vested in an 
Authority or officer by this Act and all other powers not expressly mentioned by this Act that are 
necessary for the performance of its functions. 
(2) The Senate shall be the executive body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions 
of this Act and the Statutes, exercise general supervision over the affairs an d management of the 
University. 
(3) Without prejudice to the generality  of the foregoing powers, the Senate shall have the 
following powers, namely:- 
(a)  to approve the proposed annual plan of work, the annual and revised budgets, the 
annual report and the annual statement of account; 
(b)  to hold, control and lay down policy for the administration of the property, funds 
and investments of the University, including the approval of the sale and purchase 
or acquisition of immovable property; 
(c)  to oversee the quality and relevance of the University's academic programmes and 
to review the academic affairs and ensure its alignment with vision and mission 
of Danish University; 
(d)  to approve establishment of Facultics and appointment of the Deans, Professors, 
Associate professors and such other senior faculty and senior admin istrators as 
may be prescribed; 
(e)  to University schemes, directions and guidelines for the terms and conditions of 
Appointment of all officers, professors and other employees of the University; 
 
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(f)  to approve strategic plans; 
(g)  to approve financial resource development plans of the University; 
(h)  to consider the drafts of Statutes and Regulations proposed by the Senate and the 
Academic Council and deal with them in the manner under this Act, however, the 
Senate may frame a Statute or Regulation on its own initiative and approve it after 
calling for the advice of the Academic Council as the case may be, 
(i)  to annul by order in writing the proceedings of any Authority or officer if the 
Senate is satisfied that such proceedings are not in accordance with the provisions 
of this Act, Statutes or Regulations after calling upon such Authority or officer to 
show cause why such proceedings should not be annulled; 
(j)  to approve the removal of any member of the Senate in accordance w ith the 
provisions of this Act; 
(k)  to make appointment of members of the Senate, in accordance with the provisions 
of this Act; 
(1)  to approve appointment of the members of the Academic  Council, in accordance 
with the provisions of this Act; 
(m)  to appoint Emeritus Professors on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed; 
(n)  to remove any person from the membership of any Authority if such person: 
(i)  has become of unsound mind; or 
(ii)  has become incapacitated to function as member of such Authority; or 
(iii)  has been convicted by a court of law for an offence In volving moral 
turpitude, and 
(o)  to regulate the use of the common seal of the University. 
(4) The Senate may, subject to the provisions of this Act delegate all or any of the powers and 
functions of any Authority, officer or employee of the University at its main campus, to any Authority, 
committee, officer or em ployee at its other campus for the purpose of exercising such powers and 
performing such functions in relation to such other campus,  and for this purpose the Senate may create 
new posts or positions at the other campus. 
22. Visitation. —The Senate may, in a ccordance with the terms and procedures as may be 
prescribed, cause an inspection to be made in respect of any matter connected with the University. 
23. Executive Committee. —(1) The Executive Committe e shall comprise the following. 
namely: — 
(a)  Rector (Chair) 
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(c)  Registrar 
(d)  Treasurer 
(e)  Dean of each Faculty 
(f)  One Faculty Members elected by each Faculty 
(g)  One Alumni to be nominated by the Chancellor: 
Provided that the first Executive Committee constituted under this Act shall not include the 
alumni member: 
Provided further that the members mentioned at serial numbers (a) to (c) shall be ex-officio 
members, while the members mentioned at serial numbers (f) and (g) shall hold office for a term of four 
years and shall not be eligible for re-appointment. 
(2) The Executive Committee shall meet at such times and places as may be fixed by the Cha ir 
but shall meet at least once in every quarter of the calendar year. 
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Executive Committee shall be two-third of the total number 
of its members. 
(4) Every member of the Executive Committee shall have one vote and, in the case of an equality 
of votes, the Chair shall have and may exercise a second or casting vote. 
(5) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the detailed procedure in respect of inter alia convening 
meetings, issuance of notice and agenda, circulation of papers, recording and confirmation of minutes, 
and conduct of business of the Executive Committee shall be such as may be prescrib ed and until so 
prescribed, as may be determined by the Executive Committee. 
(6) The Executive Committee shall deliberate on various aspects related to the functioning of the 
University and recommend specific measures to the Senate for approval and shall, in particular,- 
(a)  delineate priorities for research; 
(b)  recommend allocation of training and research funds to the Unive rsity and 
Constituent Colleges; 
(c)  guide and direct the Academic Council and Faculty Board of Studies of the 
University and each Constituent College 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 or the same; 
(e)  help induct highly competent scientific and technical talent into the faculty of the 
University and each Constituent College to enhance the qua lity of education and 
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(f)  lay down guidelines for proper and efficient conduct of professional examination 
at the University and each Constituent College; 
(g)  recommend such measures which would foster and enhance interaction and 
collaboration between the University and the existing national and international 
organisations, institutions and research centres and the industrial base; 
(h)  recommend apportioning of the national research and development budget for the 
University; 
(i)  workout and propose affiliation measures with foreign institutions of repute; 
(j)  decide methods and strategies in order to ensure the most effective scientifi c and 
technological programmes; 
(k)  coordinate with relevant Government Ministries, Universities and h igher 
education Commission; and 
(1)  propose drafts of Statutes, Regulations and Rules to the Senate for approval. 
24. Academic Council.— (1) There shall be an Academic Council of the University appointed 
in the manner, for a term, and with powers as may prescribed by the Senate. 
(2) While exercising its powers under sub -section (1) the Senate may se ek recommendations of 
the Rector who shall make such recommendations after having due regard to best international practices 
and interests of relevant stake holders including but not limited to trade and industry. 
(3) Members of the Academic Council shall hold office for four years. 
(4) The Academic Council shall meet at least once in each quarter. 
(5) The quorum for meetings of the Academic Council shall be one half of the total number of 
members, a fraction being counted as one. 
25. Appointment of committees. — (1) The Senate may, from time to time, on such terms and 
conditions and powers as it may prescribe, constitute committees as it may deem fit. 
26. Faculties. — (1) The University may inter alia consist of the following Faculties, namely: - 
(a)  Faculty of Civil, Environmental and Renewable Energy Sciences; 
(b)  Faculty of Computing and Innovation Technologies; 
(c)  Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering; 
(d)  Faculty of Arts and Architecture; 
(e)  Faculty of Business and Law; and 
(f)  Faculty of Space Science and Technology. 
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CHAPTER V 
STATUTES, REGULATIONS AND RULES 
27. Statutes. — Subject to the provisions of this Act, Statutes may be made by the Senate to 
regulate or prescribe all or any of the following matters, namely: — 
(a)  contents of and the manner in which the annual report is to be presented by the 
Rector before the Senate shall be prepared; 
(b)  University fees and other charges; 
(c)  constitution of any pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent  
fund for University employees; 
(d)  scales of pay and other terms and conditions of service officers, Professors  and 
other University employees; 
(e)  maintenance of the register of registered graduates, 
(f)  admission of educational Universitics to the privileges of the University and the  
withdrawal of such privileges; 
(g)  establishment of Faculties, Departments, University and other academic divisions; 
(h)  conditions under which the University may enter into arrangements with other 
universities or with public bodies for purposes of research and advisory services; 
(i)  conditions for appointments of E meritus Professors  and award of honorary 
degrees; 
(j)  efficiency and discipline of University employees; 
(k)  constitution and procedure  to be followed by the Search Committee  for 
appointment of the Rector; 
(l)  constitution, functions and powers of the Authorities of the University; and 
(m)  all other matters which by this Act are to be or may be prescribed. 
28. Regulations. — (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statues, and any powers granted 
to it by the Senate, the Academic Council may make Regulations for the courses of study for degrees, 
diplomas and certificates of the University. 
 (2) In particular and without any prejudice to the generalit y of the foregoing, Regulations may 
be made for the following inter alia — 
(a)  manner in which the teaching referred to in sub -section (1) of section 6 sh all be 
organized and conducted; 
(b)  admission and expulsion of students to and from the University; 
 
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(c)  conditions under which 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; 
(d)  conduct of examinations; 
(e)  conditions under which a person may carry on independent research to entitle him 
to a degree; 
(f)  universities of fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, medals and prizes; 
(g)  use of the Library; 
(h)  formation of Faculties, Departments and Board of Studies; and 
(i)  all other matters which by this Act or the Statutes are to be or ma y be prescribed 
by Regulations. 
(3) Regulations shall be proposed by the Academic Council and shall be submitted to the Senate 
which may approve them or withhold approval or refer them back to the Academic Council for 
reconsideration. A Regulation proposed by the Academic Council shall not be effective unless it receives 
the approval of the Senate. 
29. Amendment and repeal of Statutes and Regulations. —The procedure for adding to, 
amending or repealing the Statutes and the Regulations shall be the same as that prescribed respectively 
for framing or making Statutes and Regulations. 
30. Rules.—Subject to approval of the Senate, the Authorities and the other bodies of the 
University may make rules, consistent with this Act, Statutes or the Regulations, to regulate any matter 
relating to the affairs of the University which has not been provided for by this Act or that is not required 
to be regulated by Statutes or Regulations, including rules to regulate the conduct of business and the 
time and place of meetings and related matters. 
CHAPTER VI 
UNIVERSITY FUND 
31. University Fund. —The University shall have a Fund to be called the Daanish  University 
Fund to which shall be credited its income from fees if any, charges, donations, trusts, bequests, 
endowments, contributions, grants and all other sources. 
32. Audits and accounts.— (1) The accounts of the University shall be maintained in such form 
and in such manner as may be prescribed. 
(2) The teaching Departments, and Constituent Colleges and all other bodies designated as such 
by the Senate under Statutes shall be independent cost centres of the University with authority vested in 
the head of each cost centre to sanction expenditure out of the budget allocated to it: 
Provided that re-appropriation from one head of expenditure to another may be made by the head 
of a cost centre in accordance with and to the extent prescribed by the Statutes. 
 
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(3) All funds generated by a Department, Constituent Colleges or other Units of the University 
through consultancy, research or other provision of service shall be made available without prejudice to 
the budgetary allocation otherwise made, after deductio n of overheads in the manner and to the extent 
prescribed by Statute, to the teaching Department, Constituent College University or other Unit for its 
development. A part of the funds so generated may be shared with the University Professor or researchers 
in charge of the consultancy, research or service concerned in the manner and to th e extent prescribed 
by Statute. 
(4) No expenditure shall be made from the funds, unless a bill for its payments has been issued 
by the head of the cost centre concerned in accordance with the relevant statutes and the Director Finance 
has verified that the payment is provided for in the approved budget of the cost centre, subject to the 
authority to re-appropriate available to the head of the cost centre. 
(5) Provision shall be made for an internal audit of the finances of the University. 
(6) Without prejudice to the requirement of audit by an auditor appointed, the annual audited 
statement of accounts of the University shall be prepared in conformity with the Generally Accepted 
Accounting Principles (GAAP) by a reputed firm of chartered accountants and signed by the Director 
Finance. 
(7) The observations of the Auditor if any, together with such annotations as the Director Finance 
may make, shall be placed before the Senate within six months of closing of the financial year. 
CHAPTER VII 
GENERAL PROVISIONS 
33. University Procurement.—(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Public 
Procurement Regulatory Authority Ordinance 2002 (XL of 2002), or any rules regulations or directives 
made thereunder, the University shall have the power to frame, adopt and administer its p rocurement 
policies, procedures and guidelines for the acquisition of goods, works and services. 
(2) The provisions of Procurement Regulatory Authority Ordinance 2002 (XL of 2002) and any 
rules and regulations made thereunder shall not apply to any procurement made by the University under 
this Act. 
34. Opportunity to show cause. —Except as otherwise provided by this Act, no full-time officer, 
teacher of other employee of the University shall be removed from office, reduced in rank, or 
compulsorily retired from office unless he is given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against 
the action proposed to be taken. 
35. Appeal to the Senate . —Where an order is passed punishing any officer other than the 
Rector, Teacher or other employee of the University or  altering or interpreting to his disadvantage the 
prescribed terms or conditions of his service, he shall, where the order is passed by any officer or 
professor of the University other than the Rector, have the right to appeal to Rector against the order, 
and where the order is passed by the Rector, have the right to appeal to the Senate against the order. 
 
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36. Service of the University.— (1) All persons employed by the University in accordance with 
the terms and conditions of service prescribed by Statutes shall be persons in  the service of the 
University. 
(2) An officer, professor, or other employee of the University shall retire from service on the 
attainment of such age or tenute of service as may be prescribed. 
37. Benefits and insurance. —The University shall consti tute for the benefit of its officers, 
professors and other employees' schemes, as may be prescribed, for the provision of post -employment 
benefits as well as health and life insurance while in service. 
38. Commencement of term of office of memb ers of Authority. —(1) When a member of a 
newly constituted Authority is elected, appointed, or nominated, his term of office as fixed under this 
Act, shall commence from such date as may be prescribed. 
(2) Where a member who has accepted any other assignment or for any other similar  reason 
remains absent from the University for a period of not less than six months he shall be deemed to have  
resigned and vacated his seat. 
39. Filling of casual vacancies in Authorities. —Any casual vacancy in any Authority shall be 
filled, as soon as co nveniently may be, in the same manner and by the same person or authority which 
had appointed him and the person appointed to the vacancy shall be a member of such Authority for the 
residue of the term for which the person whose place he fills would have been a member. 
40. Flaws in the constitution of Authority. —Where there is a flaw in the constitution of an 
Authority, as constituted by this Act, the Statutes or the Regulations on account of the abolition of a 
specified office or because an organization, u niversities or other body outside the University has been 
dissolved or has ceased to function, or because of some other similar reason, such flaw shall be removed 
in such manner as the Senate may direct. 
41. Proceedings of Authorities not invalidated by vacancies. —No act, resolution or decision 
of any Authority shall be invalid by reason of any vacancy in the Authority doing, passing, or making it 
or by reason of any want of qualification or invalidity in the election, appointment or nomination of any 
de facto member of the Authority, whether present or absent. 
42. Removal of difficulty. —(1) If any question ari ses as to the interpretation of any of the 
provisions of this Act, it shall be placed before the Senate whose decision thereon shall be final. 
(2) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to any of the provisions of this Act, the Senate may 
make such order, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as may appear to him to be necessary 
for removing the difficulty. 
(3) Where this Act makes any provision for anything to be done but no provision or no sufficient 
provision has been made as respects the authority by whom, or the time at which, or the manner in which, 
it shall be done, then it shall be done by such authority, at such time, or in such manner as the Senate 
may direct after obtaining the views of, the Commission. 
 
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43. Indemni ty.—No suit or legal proceedings shall li e against, the University, officer or 
employee of the University or any person in respect of anything which is don e in good faith under this 
Act. 
44. First Statutes.—Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Statutes set out in the 
Schedule shall be deemed to have been respectively framed or made under Section 27 of this Act, and 
shall remain in force until they are amended or replaced by new Statutes framed or made by the Senate 
in accordance with this Act and upon such replacement, the Statutes s et out in the Schedule shall cease 
to have effect to the extent of replacement. 
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SCHEDULE 
FIRST STATUTES 
[See section 44] 
 
I.  Each Faculty shall include such University, teaching Department’s centres or the other 
teaching or research units as may be prescribed by the Statutes. 
II.  The University may establish a new Department or Departments with the approval of its 
Senate. 
1.  The Board of Faculty: 
       (a)  There shall be a board of each Department and Faculty consisting of— 
(i)  Dean of the Faculty (Chairperson); 
(ii)  Professors and Heads of Departments; 
(iii)  Two Professors, to be nominated by the Academic Council owing to their 
specialized knowledge of the sub jects which, though not assigned to the 
Faculty, have in the opinion of the Academic. Council, important bearing 
on the Subjects assigned to the Faculty; 
(iv)  Two Experts, in the field from outside the University  to be appointed by 
the Senate; 
(v)  One member to be nominated by the Rector; and 
(vi)  Relevant Director. 
(b)  The members mentioned in sub clause; a (iii) and (iv) above shall hold office for 
a period of four (04) years. 
(c)  The quorum for a meeting of the Board of Faculty shall be one half of the total 
number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
 
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(d)  The Board of each faculty shall subject to the general control of the Academic 
Council and the Senate has powers to:- 
(i)  Co-ordinate the teaching and research work in the s ubject assigned to the 
Faculty. 
(ii)  Scrutinize the schemes of courses and syllabus proposed by the Board of 
Studies compromised in the Faculty and forward them to the Academic 
Council along with its observation. 
(iii)  Scrutinize the recommendations made by the Boar d of studies comprised 
in the Rector on appointment of paper setters and examiners, except for  
research and degree examiners who shall be scrutinized by Rector; 
(iv)  Consider any other academic matter relating to the Faculty and to report 
there on the Academic Council and; 
(v)  Perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes. 
2. Deans:  
There shall be a Dean of each Faculty who shall be the Chairman and the convenor of the Board 
of Faculty. The Dean of a Faculty: 
(i)  Shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendations of the Pro Rector 
from amongst the three (03) senior most Professors in the Faculty for a term of 
four (04) years and shall be eligible for another term:  
Provided that, notwithstanding anything contained herein, the first Deans 
shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendation of a Search 
Committee constituted by the Senate  Shall present candidates for admission to 
degrees, except honorary degrees, to the Chancellor in the courses falling wit hin 
the purview of the Faculty. 
(ii)  Shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed, 
(iii)  If the office of Dean is vacant, the Chancellor may, for the time being, assign the 
functions of Dean to any teacher of the relevant teaching department until a Dean 
is formally appointed. 
3. Teaching Department: 
(a)  There shall be a teaching department for each subject, or a group of subjects as 
may be prescribed by the Regulations, and each teaching departme nt shall be 
headed by Chairman. 
(b)  The chairman of a teaching department shall be appointed by the Senate on the 
recommendation of the Rector from amongst the three most senior Professors and 
three most senior Associate Professors of the Departm ent for a period of four 
years. 
 
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(c)  Provided that where there is no Professor or Associate professor in a Department, 
it shall be looked after by the Dean of the faculty with the assistance of the most 
senior teacher of the Department. 
(d)  Chairman of the department shall plan, organize, an d supervise the work of the 
Department and shall be responsible to the Dean for the work of this department. 
4. Board of Studies: 
(1)  There shall be a separate Board of Studies for each subject or group of subjects as 
may be prescribed by the Regulations. 
(2)  Each board of studies shall consist of: 
(i)  The Chairman of the Department who shall act its Chairman and convenor. 
(ii)  All Professor and Associate Professors in th e Department or the 
University; 
(iii)  Three professors other than the University p rofessors to be appointed by 
the Faculty Board. The number will be determined by the Faculty Board 
according to the needs of each Board and; 
(iv)  Three experts to be appointed by the Rector. 
5. Function of the Board of Studies: 
(1)  To advise the authorities on all academic matters connected with instructions, 
research and examination in the subject or subjects concerned. 
(2)  To propose curricula and syllabi for all degrees, diplomas, and certificate courses 
in the subject or subject concerned; 
(3)  To suggest a panel of names of paper setters and examiners in the su bject or 
subject concerned and; 
(4)  To perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the regulations. 
6. The Board of Advance Studies and Research: 
The Advanced studies and research Board shall consist of,— 
(i)  The Rector who shall be the Chairman. 
(ii) The Deans. 
(iii)  Three University Professors other than Deans. 
(iv)  Three scholars of eminence in a field not represented on the Board o f 
Advance Studies and Research: 
 
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Provided that the quorum of Board of Advance Studies and Research shall two -thirds of 
the total membership: 
Provided further that if any member of the Board of Advance Studies and Research is 
unavailable because no person has been appointed to that post, B oard of Advance Studies and 
Research may, for the time being, co-opt any other officer of the University to serve in place of 
that member until the post is filled. 
7. The Functions of the Board of Advance Studies and Research: 
(a)  To advice the authorities on all matters connected with the promotion of Advance 
studies and research in the University; 
(b)  To consider and report to the Authorities on the universities of research degree in 
the University; 
(c)  To appoint supervisors for research studies; and 
(d)  To recommend the name of examiners for the research degrees. 
8. The Selection Board: 
There shall be the Selection Board of the University, which shall consist of: 
(i).  Rector (Chairperson); 
(ii).  Dean of the Faculty Concerned; 
(iii).  Head of the Department Concerned; 
(iv).  one member of the Board to be nominated by the Senate;  
(v).  two eminent scholars to be nominated by the Senate; 
(vi).  Two relevant Directors appointed by the Rector; and 
(vii).  Registrar (Secretary of the Selection Board). 
(a)  Member of Board shall hold office for four (04) years; 
(b)  The quorum for a meeting of the Selection Board shall b e half of its total 
membership; 
(c)  No member of the Selection Board who is a candidate for the post to which 
appointment to be made shall take part in such proceedings of the Board; 
(d)  In selecting candidates as Professors and Associate Professor, the 
Selection Board shall co-opt three experts in the subject concerned. 
(e)  While selection of other teaching posts, two experts i n the subject 
concerned. The experts will be nominated by the Rector, from a standing 
 
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list of experts approved by the Board on reco mmendations of Selection 
board. 
(f)  If any member of the Selection Board is unavailable because no person 
has been appointed  to that post, the Selection Board may, for the time 
being, co-opt any other officer of the University to serve in place of that 
member until the post is filled. 
9. Functions of the Selection Board: 
(a)  Consider all applications for teaching and other pos ts received in response to an 
advertisement and shall recommend to the Senate the names of suitable candidates 
for appointment; 
(b)  Recommend to the Senate the grant of higher initial pay in a suitable case for 
reasons to be recorded in writing; 
(c)  The Selection Board shall consider all cases of promotion of officers of the 
University and recommend to the Senate the names of suitable candidates for such 
promotions; 
(d)  The Selection Board may recommend to the Senate the appointment of an 
eminently quali fied person to a position in the University on the terms and  
conditions as may be prescribed; 
(e)  In the event of an unresolved difference of opinion between the Selection Board 
and the Senate, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor whose decision shall 
be final. 
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