Women's University Ordinance, 1985

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THE WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY ORDINANCE, 1985 
 
 
 
 
CONTENTS 
CHAPTER I 
PRELIMINARY 
1.  Short title and commencement 
2.  Definitions 
3.  Incorporation of the University 
4.  Powers of the University 
5.  Jurisdiction of the University 
6.  University open to all classes, creeds, etc 
7.  Teaching in the University 
CHAPTER II 
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY 
8.  Officers of the University 
9.  Chancellor 
10.  Visitation 
11.  Pro-Chancellor 
12.  Vice-Chancellor 
13.  Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor 
14.  Dean Administration 

 
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15.  Deans of University Colleges  
CHAPTER III. 
AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY 
16.  Authorities 
17.  Syndicate 
18.  Power of the Syndicate 
19.  Academic Council 
20.  Powers and duties of the Academic Council 
21.  Constitution, functions and powers of other Authority 
22.  Appointment of Committees by the Authorities 
CHAPTER IV 
STATUTES, REGULATIONS AND RULES 
23.  Statutes 
24.  Regulations 
25.  Rules 
CHAPTER V 
AFFILIATION OF COLLEGES TO THE UNIVERSITY 
26.  Affiliation of colleges 
27.  Extension of affiliation 
28.  Inspection and reports 
29.  Disaffiliation 
CHAPTER VI 
UNIVERSITY FUND 
30.  University Fund 
31.  Audit of accounts 
CHAPTER VII 
 
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INSTRUMENT OF INNOVATION 
32.  Research Center 
33.  Functions of Research Centre 
34.  Committee of Control 
CHAPTER VIII 
GENERAL PROVISIONS 
35.  Retirement from service 
36.  Opportunity to show cause 
37.  Appeal to and review by the Syndicate 
38.  Pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent It fund 
39.  Commencement of term of office Authorities 
40.  Filling of casual vacancies in Authorities 
41.  Filling of vacancies in authorities in certain circumstances 
42.  Disputes about membership of Authorities 
43.  Proceedings of Authorities not invalidated by vacancies 
44.  Tripartite mobility 
45.  Bar of jurisdiction 
46.  Indemnity 
47.  Removal of difficulties 
48.  Savings 
THE SCHEDULE 
THE STATUTES 
[See section 23 (3)] 
1.  University Colleges 
2.  College Council 
3.  Directors 
4.  Board of Studies  
 
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5.  Selection Committee 
6.  Functions of Selection Committee 
7.  Finance and Planning Committee 
9.  Functions of the Finance and Planning Committee 
10.  Discipline Committees 
 
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THE WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY ORDINANCE, 1985 
ORDINANCE XXIX OF 1985 
An Ordinance to provide for the establishment of Women’s University at Islamabad 
 WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the establishment of Women’s University at 
Islamabad; 
 AND WHEREAS the President is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it necessary 
to take immediate action; 
 NOW, THEREFORE in pursuance of the Proclamation o f the fifth day of July, 1977, and in 
exercise of powers enabling him in that behalf, the Presi dent is pleased to make and promulgate the 
following Ordinance:___ 
CHAPTER I 
PRELIMINARY 
 1. Short title and commencement.___ (1) This Ordinance may be called Women's University 
Ordinance, 1985. 
 (2) It shall come into force at once. 
 2. Definitions. ___In this Ordinance, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or 
context:- 
(a)  “Academic Council” means the Academic Council of the University; 
(b)  “Affiliated College ” means an educational institution affiliated to the 
University but not maintained or administered by it; 
(c)  “Authority” means any of the authorities of the University specified in section 
16; 
(d)  “Chancellor” means the Chancellor of the University; 
(e)  “Dean of University College” means the head of a University College;  
(f)  “Director” means the Director of an Institute; 
(g)  “Institute” means a teaching unit in a University College; 
(h)  “Officer” means an officer of the University specified in section 8; 
(i)  “Prescribed” means prescribed by Statutes, Regulations or Rules; 
(j)  “Principal” means the head of an affiliated college; 
(k)  “Pro-Chancellor” means the Pro-Chancellor of the University; 
 
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(1)  “Syndicate” means the Syndicate of the University; 
(m)  “Teachers” include Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Pro fessors, 
Lecturers and research staff engaged whole -time by the  University for 
teaching graduate, honors or post -graduate classes and such other persons as 
may be recognized to be Teachers by the University; 
(n)  “Teaching Unit” means a constituent/affiliated college, institute, department or 
such other unit where instruction/research is being undertaken; 
(o)  “University” means the Women University constituted under th is O rdinance 
and includes University colleges; 
(p)  “University College ” means a college maintained and administered by the 
University; and 
(g)  “Vice-Chancellor” means the Vice-Chancellor of the University. 
 3. Incorporation of the University.___(1) There shall be established a University to be called 
the Women's University with its principal seat at Islamabad consisting of such affiliated and 
university colleges or teaching units as may be prescribed. 
 (2) The University shall consist of the Chancellor, t he V ice-Chancellor, the Dean 
Administration, the Deans of University Colleges, Officers, Teachers and Members of Authorities. 
 (3) The University shall be a body corporate by the name of Women's University and shall 
have perpetual succession and a common seal and shall, by the aforesaid name, sue and be sued. 
 (4) The University shall be competent to acquire and hold property, both movable and 
immovable, and to lease, sell or otherwise transfer any property vested in it. 
 4. Powers of the University. ___The University shall have the powers:___ 
(a)  to provide for instruction in such branches of learning as it may deem fit, and 
to make provision for research and for the advancement and dissemination of 
knowledge in such manner as it may determine ; 
(b)  to pr escribe courses of study to be taught in the affiliated and uni versity 
colleges ; 
(c)  to hold examinations and confer degrees, diplomas, certificates and other 
academic distinctions on persons who have been admitted to and passed its 
examinations under the prescribed conditions 
(d)  to confer, in the prescribed manner, honorary degrees or other academic 
distinctions on such persons as the Chancellor may approve ; 
(e) to confer degrees on persons who have done research under pres cribed 
conditions ; 
(f)  to pr ovide for teaching specified courses of training for persons not being 
students of the University and grant certificates and diplomas to such persons 
 
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(g)  to affiliate or disaffiliate colleges in the prescribed manner ; 
(h)  to admit colleges to its privileges or withdraw such privileges from them in the 
prescribed manner ; 
(i)  to inspect colleges affiliated or seeking affiliation ; 
(j)  to accept the examinations passed, or the periods of the study spent by the 
students of the University at other univ ersities, colleges or places of learning 
as equivalent to such examinations or periods of study in the University as it 
may determine, and to withdraw such acceptance ; 
(k)  to co-operate with other universities or authorities in such manner and for such 
purposes as it may determine ; 
(1)  to create posts in connection with teaching, research extension training and 
administration of its affairs and for any other purposes related thereto and 
appoint persons thereto ; 
(m)  to recognize as Teachers such persons as it may deem fit ; 
(n)  to institute and award fellowships, scholarships, bursaries, medals and prizes 
in the prescribed manner ; 
(o)  to establish institutes, centers of advanced studies, museums and other centers 
of learning for the development of te aching and research and make such 
arrangements for their maintenance, management and adminis tration as it may 
determine ; 
(p)  to control the residence of students affiliated and university colleges and to 
establish and maintain halls of residence and app rove any place as hostel for 
lodging of students ; 
(q)  to supervise and control the discipline of students of affiliated and university 
colleges, promote the extra -curricular and recreational activities of such 
students, and to make arrangements for promo ting their health and general 
welfare ; 
(r)  to take disciplinary action against, and impose penalty on, students in the 
prescribed manner ; 
(s)  to charge and receive such fees and other payments as it may determine ; 
(t)  to receive and manage property transferred, and any grants be quests, trusts, 
gifts, donations, endowments and other contributions made to the University 
and invest any fund representing such property, grants, bequests, trusts, gifts, 
donations, endowments or contributions in such manner as it may deem fit ; 
(u)  to provide for the printing and publication of research and other works ; and 
 
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(v)  to do all such other acts or things, whether incidental to the powers aforesaid 
or not, as may be necessary to further the objectives of the Uni versity as a 
place of education, learning and research. 
 5. Jurisdiction of the University. ___The University shall have jurisdiction in the whole of 
Pakistan within the limits of University colleges and affiliated colleges; 
 6. University open to all clas ses, creeds, etc. ___The University shall be open to all women 
students, irrespective of religion, race, class, colour or creed and no woman shall be denied the 
privilege of the University on the grounds of religion, race, class, colour, or creed; 
 Provided that nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent religious instruction being 
given to the students in their own religious faiths in such manner as may be prescribed.  
 7. Teaching in the University.  ___(1) All recognized teaching in various course s in  the 
University and affiliated colleges shall be conducted in the prescribed manner, and it may include 
lectures, tutorials, discussions, seminars, demonstrations, practical work in laboratories and 
workshops and other methods of instruction. 
 (2) The teaching in any prescribed course in the University or affiliated colleges shall be 
organized by such Authority as may be prescribed. 
 (3) The courses and the curricula for teaching in the affiliated and university colleges shall be 
such as may be prescribed. 
 (4) A discipline to be called “Islamic and Pakistan Studies” shall be offered, as a compulsory 
subject at the Bachelor's level, in the University and affiliated colleges provided that non -Muslim 
students may opt for “Ethics and Pakistan Studies” ; 
 (5) A degree shall not be awarded to a student unless has passed the examination in the 
discipline referred to in subsection (4). 
 
CHAPTER II 
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY 
 8. Officers of the University. ___ (1) The following shall be the officers of the Univers ity 
namely:___ 
(i)  the Chancellor ; 
(ii)  the Pro-Chancellor ; 
(iii)  the Vice-Chancellor ; 
(iv)  the Dean Administration ; 
(v)  the Deans of University Colleges ; 
(vi)  the Directors of Institutes ; and 
 
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(vii)  such other officers as may be appointed by the Board. 
 9. Chancellor.___(1) The President of Pakistan shall be the Chancellor of the University. 
 (2) The Chancellor shall, when present preside at the convocation of the University. 
 (3) Where the Chancellor is satisfied that the proceedings of any Au thority or the orders of 
any officer are not in accordance with the pro visions of this Ordinance, the Statutes, the Regulations 
or the Rules, he may, after calling upon such Authority or officer to show cause why such 
proceedings or orders should not be annulled by order in writing, annul such proceedings or orders. 
 (4) The Chancellor may remove any person from the membership of any Authority if such 
person___ 
(a)  has become of unsound mind ; or 
(b)  has become subject to an incapacity which prevents him  or her from 
functioning as a member of such Authority ; or 
(c)  does not attend three consecutive meetings of the Authority without intimation 
to the Vice-Chancellor ; or 
(d)  remains absent from the country for more than six months ; or 
(e)  has been convicted by a Court of law of an offence involving moral turpitude. 
 10. Visitation. ____ (1) The Chancellor may cause an inspection or inquiry to be made in 
respect of any matter directly or indirectly connected with the affairs of the University and shall, 
from time to time, appoint one or more persons to conduct such inspection or inquiry. 
 (2) The Chancellor shall give notice to the Syndicate of his intention to cause an inspection or 
inquiry to be made under subsection (1), and the Syndicate shall be entitled to be represented thereat. 
 (3) After the inspection or inquiry is completed, the Chancellor shall cause his views as a 
result thereof to be communicated to the Syndicate, and after ascertaining the reaction of the 
Syndicate, the Chancellor may advise  the Syndicate to take such action, or refrain from doing such 
thing, and within such time, as he may specify in this behalf. 
 (3) Where the Syndicate fails to carry out the advice of the Chancellor given under subsection 
(3) within the specified time, the Chancellor may, after considering the explanation or representation, 
if any, made by the Syndicate, issue such directions as he deems fit, and the Vice -Chancellor shall 
comply with such directions. 
 11. Pro-Chancellor.___ (1) The Minister for Education of  the Government of Pakistan shall 
be the Pro-Chancellor of the University. 
 (2) The Pro-Chancellor shall perform such duties and functions and exercise such powers as 
may be assigned and delegated to him by the Chancellor. 
 (3) In the absence of the Chanc ellor, the Pro -Chancellor shall, when present, preside at a 
convocation of the University. 
 
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 12. Vice-Chancellor. ____(1) The Vice -Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor on 
such terms and conditions as the Chancellor may determine, and shall hold o ffice during the pleasure 
of the Chancellor for a term not exceeding four years. 
 (2) When the office of the Vice -Chancellor is vacant or she is absent or is un able to perform 
the functions of  her office due to illness or some other cause, the Pro -Chancellor may make such 
arrangements for the performance of the duties of the Vice-Chancellor as he may deem fit. 
 13. Powers and duties of the Vice -Chancellor.___ (1) The Vice -Chancellor shall be the 
principal executive and academic officer of the University and shall ensure that the provisions of this 
Ordinance, the Statutes, the Regulations and the Rules are faithfully observed in order to promote the 
general efficiency and good order of the University and shall have all powers necessary to exercise 
control and enforce discipline overall officers, teachers, students and employees of the University. 
 (2) The Vice -Chancellor shall, in the absence of the Chancellor and the Pro -Chancellor, 
preside at a convocation of the University and shall, if present, preside at  the meetings of the 
Authorities or other bodies of the University colleges of which she may or may not be the head. 
 (3) The Vice -Chancellor may take such action in an emergency as she may consider 
necessary and report, as soon thereafter as possible, the  action so taken to the officer, Authority or 
other body which, in the ordinary course, would have taken that action. 
 (4) The Vice-Chancellor shall also have the powers____ 
(i)  to create and fill posts temporarily for a period not exceeding six months ; 
(ii)  to sanction all expenditure provided for in the approved budget, and to re -
appropriate funds within the same major head of expenditure ; 
(iii)  to sanction re-appropriation of an amount not exceeding twenty  five thousand 
rupees for an unforeseen ite m not provided for in the budget, and report it to 
the Syndicate at the next meeting; 
(iv)  to direct Teachers, officers and employees of the University to take up such 
assignments in connection with teaching, research, examination and 
administration, and such other activities in the University, as she may consider 
necessary for the purpose of the University ; 
(v)  to delegate, subject to such conditions if any, as may be prescribed, any of her 
powers under this Ordinance to an office or other employee of the University ; 
 (vi)  to exercise general control and supervision over the system of examination in 
the University colleges ; and 
(vii)  to exercise and perform such other powers and functions as may be prescribed. 
 14. Dean Administration.___ (1) The Dean Administration will be a whole-time officer of the 
University and shall be appointed by the Syndicate on such terms and conditions as it may 
determine. 
 (2) Under the general supervision of the Vice-Chancellor, the Dean Administration shall:___ 
 
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(a)  be t he c ustodian of the common seal and the academic records of the 
University ; 
(b)  maintain a Register of Registered Graduates in the prescribed manner ; 
(c)  conduct elections of members to the various Authorities in the prescribed 
manner ; 
(d)  be the Sec retary of the Syndicate, the Academic Council, the Finance and 
Planning Committee, the Selection Committee and such other committees as 
may be prescribed ; 
(e)  manage the property, finances and investments of the University ; 
(f)  prepare the annual and r evised budget estimates of the University and place 
such estimates before the Finance and Planning Committee and the Syndicate ; 
(g)  ensure that the funds of the University are expended for the pur poses for 
which they are provided ; 
(h)  be responsible f or p reparing development projects, development budget and 
other plans for academic development of the University ; 
(i)  organize and assist in conducting periodic evaluation of academic programmes 
of the University ; 
(j)  organize studies and prepare recom mendations on consolidation of existing 
programmes, elimination of in fructuous activities and introduction of new 
programmes based on new developments in various fields o knowledge; 
(k)  exercise control over the development budget and ensure the proper e xecution 
of development projects of the University Colleges ; and 
(l)  perform such other duties as may  be specified by the Vice -Chancellor for and 
other Authorities from time to time. 
 15. Deans of University Colleges .___ (1) There shall be a Dean of each  University College 
who shall be its academic and executive head and. shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the 
performance of her duties. 
 (2) A Dean shall be appointed by the Syndicate on the recommenda tion of the Vice -
Chancellor on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed. 
 (3) The duties and function of a Dean shall be such as may be prescribed. 
 
CHAPTER III. 
AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY 
 16. Authorities. The following shall be the Authorities of the University namely:___ 
 
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(i)  the Syndicate ; 
(ii)  the academic Council ; 
(iii)  the Selection Committee ; ,. 
(iv)  the Finance and Planning Committee ; 
(v)  the College Council of a University College ;  
(vi)  the Board of Studies of a University College ; 
(vii)  the Discipline Committee of a University College ; and t4;~ 
(viii)  such other Authorities as may be prescribed. 
 17. Syndicate.___ (1) The Syndicate shall consist of:___ 
(i)  the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be its Chairman ; 
(ii)  the Chief Justice of Pakistan or a Judge of the Supreme Court nominated by 
him ; 
(iii)  the Secretary, Women's Division, Government of Pakistan ; 
(iv)  the Chairman or whole-time Member of the University Grants Commission ; 
(v)  the Education Secretary, Government of Pakistan, or his nominee not below 
the rank of Joint Secretary ; 
(vi)  one member of the National Assembly to be nominated by the Speaker of the 
Assembly 
(vii)  the Vice-Chancellor of Allama Iqbal Open University ; 
(viii)  three Deans of University College to be elected from amongst themselves ; 
(ix)  two women of eminence to be nominated by the Chancellor ; and 
(x)  the Dean Administration, who shall also be its Secretary. 
 (2) The members of t he Syndicate, other than the ex-officio members, shall hold office for 
three years. 
 (3) The number of members to constitute the quorum for a meeting of the Syndicate §hall be 
seven. 
 18. Power of the Syndicate .___ (1) The Syndicate shall be the executive body of the 
University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Ordi nance and the Statutes, exercise general 
supervision over the affairs and the property of the University. 
 (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers and subject to the provisions 
of this Ordinance and the Statutes, the Syndicate shall have the powers:___ 
 
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(a)  to hold, control and administer the property and funds of the University ; 
(b)  to govern and regulate, with due regard to the advice of the Finance and 
Planning Committee in this behalf, the finances, accounts and investments of 
the University: and for that ,purpose, to appoint such agents as it may deem fit; 
(c)  to consider the annual report and the annual and revised budget estimates an d 
to re-appropriate funds from one major head of expenditure to another ; 
(d)  to transfer and accept transfer of mov able or immovable property on behalf of 
the University ; 
(e)  to enter into, vary, carry out and cancel contracts on behalf of the University ; 
(f)  to cause proper books of accounts to be kept for all sums of money received 
and expended by the University and for the assets and liabilities of the 
University ; 
(g)  to invest any money belonging to the University, including any unapplied 
income, in any of the securities described in section 20 of the Trusts Act, 1982 
(II of 1982), or in the purchase of immovable property or in such other manner 
as it may determine, with the like power of varying such investment ; 
(h)  to receive and manage property transferred and grants, bequests, trusts, gifts, 
donations, endowments and other contributions made to the Univer sity, and to 
administer any funds placed at the disposal of the University for a specified 
purpose ; 
(i)  to determine the form, provide for the custody and regulate the use of the 
common seal of the University ; 
(j)  to provide the buildings, libraries, p remises, furniture, apparatus, equipment 
and other means required for the purposes of the University, and to establish 
and maintain halls of residence and hostel or approve or license hostels or 
lodgings for the residence of students ; 
(k)  to arrange for the inspection of affiliated and university colleges and the 
Teaching Departments and Institutes ; 
(1)  to institute Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant Professorships, 
Lectureships and other teaching posts, or to suspend or abolish such posts ; 
(m)  to create, suspend or abolish such administrative, research, extension or other 
posts as may be necessary ; 
(n)  to appoint Teachers and other officers on the recommendations of the 
Selection Board for teaching and other costs in the Basic Scale  of Pay 17 and 
above ; 
(o)  to appoint Professor Emeritus on such terms and conditions as may be 
prescribed ; 
 
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(p)  to confer, with the prior approval of the Chancellor, honorary degrees in 
accordance with the conditions prescribed ; 
(q)  to prescribe the duties of officers, teachers and employees of the University ; 
(r)  to suspend, punish and remove from service in the prescribed manner officers 
(other than the Vice -Chancellor), teachers and employees whom it is 
empowered to appoint ; 
(s)  to appoint membe rs t o the various Authorities in accordance with the 
provisions of this Ordinance ; 
(t)  to propose drafts, of Statutes for approval of the Chancellor ; 
(u)  to regulate, determine and administer all other matters concerning  the 
University and to this and  exercise all necessary powers not specifically 
mentioned in this Ordinance and the Statutes but not inconsistent with the 
provisions of this Ordinance ; 
(v)  to delegate any of its powers to an Authority or officer or a com mittee or sub-
committee ; 
(w)  to a dvise the Chancellor on the grant of affiliation to a college and the 
withdrawal of such affiliation ; and 
(x)  to perform such other functions as have been assigned to it by the Statutes; 
 19. Academic Council.___(1) The Academic Council shall consist of :___ 
(i)  the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be its Chairperson ; 
(ii)  the Deans of University colleges ; 
(iii)  the Principals of affiliated colleges ; 
(iv)  the Professors and Directors of Institutes ; 
(v)  five persons to be nominated by the Chancellor ; 
(vi)  three women to be nominated by the Syndicate ; 
(vii)  one representative of the National Academy of Higher Education ; and 
(viii)  the Dean Administration, who shall also be its Secretary. 
 (2) The members of the Academic Council, other than ex-officio members, shall hold office 
for three years; and if the office of any such member becomes vacant before the expiry of such 
vacancy shall be filled in accordance with subsection (1). 
 (3) The number of members to constitute the quorum for a meeting of the Academic Council 
shall be one-third of the total number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
 
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 20. Powers and duties of the Academic Council. ___ (1) The Academic Council shall be the 
academic body of the University and shall, subject to the prov isions of this Ordinance, the Statutes 
and the Regulations, have the powers to lay down proper standards of instruction, research and 
examinations and to regulate and promote the academic life of the University and affiliated colleges. 
 (2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the fore going provisions and 
subject to the provisions of this Ordinance, the Statutes and the Regulations, the Academic Council 
shall have the powers:___ 
(a)  to advise the Syndicate on academic matters ; 
(b)  to regulate teaching, research and examinations ; 
(c)  to regulate the admission of students to the courses of studies and 
examinations of the University colleges ; 
(d)  to regulate the award of studentships, scholarships, medals and prizes ; 
(e)  to regulate the conduct and discipline of students of the University colleges ; 
(f)  to propose to the Syndicate schemes for the constitution and organization of 
Institutes and other academic bodies ; 
(g)  to make Regulations for consideration and approval of the Syndicate ; 
(h)  to propose for each academic year, on the recommendations of the Boards of 
Studies of University colleges, Regulations prescribing the courses of studies, 
the syllabi and the outlines of texts for all examinations; 
 Provided that, if the re commendations of a Board of Studies are not 
received by the prescribed date, the Academic Council may, subject to the 
approval of the Syndicate permit such Regulations to continue for the next 
following year ; 
(i)  to recognize the examinations of other Un iversities or examining bodies as 
equivalent to the corresponding examinations of the University ; 
(j)  to appoint members to the Authorities in accordance with the pro visions of 
this Ordinance ; and 
(k)  to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Statutes. 
 21. Constitution, functions and powers of other Authority. The constitution, functions and 
powers of the Authorities for which no specific provision, or insufficient provision, has been made in 
this Ordinance shall be such as may be prescribed by Statutes. 
 22. Appointment of Committees by the Authorities. Any Authority may from time to time, 
constitute such standing, special or advisory committees as it may deem fit, and appoint to such 
committees persons who are not its members. 
 
 
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CHAPTER IV 
STATUTES, REGULATIONS AND RULES 
 23. Statutes. ___ (1) Subject to the provisions of this Ordinance, Statutes may be made to 
provide for and regulate all or any of the following matters, namely:___ 
(a)  the scales of pay and other terms and conditions of service of officers, teachers 
and employees of the University and the constitution of their pension, 
insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fund ; 
(b)  the conduct and discipline of the officers, teachers and employees of the 
University ;  
(c)  the constitution, powers and duties of the Authorities and conduct of election 
to such Authorities and related matters ; 
(d)  the affiliation and disaffiliation of colleges and related matters ; 
(e)  the admission of educational institutions to the privileges of the University and 
the withdrawal of such privileges ; 
(f )  the establishment of institutes and service divisions ; 
(g)  the powers and duties of officers, teachers and employees of the University ; 
(h)  the conditions for appointment of Professor Emeritus ; 
(i)  the conditions on which the University may enter into arrangement; with 
public bodies or other organizations for purposes of research and advisory 
services ; 
 (j)  the general scheme of studies including the duration of courses and the 
number of subjects-and papers for examinations ; 
 (k)  the award of Honorary Degrees ; and 
  (1)  any other matters which are to be or may be prescribed or regulated by  
   Statutes. 
 (2) The draft of the Statutes shall be proposed by the Syndicate to the C hancellor who may 
approve it with or without any modification or refer it back to the Syndicate for reconsideration, or 
reject it: 
 Provided that Statutes affecting the constitution or powers of any Authority shall not be 
proposed until such Authority has been given an opportunity of expressing its opinion in writing on 
the proposal; 
 Provided further that the Statutes shall not be effective until they have been approved by the 
Chancellor. 
 
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 (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (2), the Stat utes set out in the 
Schedule shall be deemed to be Statutes framed under this section and shall remain in force until 
they are amended or replaced by Statutes framed in accordance with this section. 
 24. Regulations. ___ (1) Subject to the provisions of thi s Or dinance and the Statutes, 
Regulations may be made in respect of all or any of the following matters, namely:___ 
(a)  the courses of studies for degrees, diplomas and certificates of the University ; 
(b)  the manner and method of teaching conducted in t he University and affiliated 
colleges; 
(c)  the admission of students to the University and conditions under which they 
are allowed to take courses and examinations of the University and become 
eligible for the award of degrees, diplomas and certificates ; 
(d)  the fees and other charges to be paid by students for admission to the courses 
of studies and the examinations of the University; 
(e)  the conduct of examinations ; 
(f)  the conduct and discipline of students of the University ; 
(g)  the residence of  the students of affiliated university colleges includ ing the 
levying of fees for residence in halls of residence and hostels and approval of 
hostels and lodgings for students ; 
(h)  conditions for acquiring research degrees, such as M. Phil and  Ph. D. 
(i)  the institution of fellowships, scholarships, medals and prizes ; 
(j)  the institution of stipends and fee and half-fee studentships ; 
(k)  the academic costume; 
(1)  the use of the library ; 
(m)  the formation of Teaching Departments and Board of Studies ; and 
(n)  other matters which, under this Ordinance or Statutes, are to be or may be 
prescribed by Regulations.   
 (2) The Academic Council shall prepare and submit the Regulations to the Syndicate, which 
may approve them with or without modifications  or refer them back to the Academic Council for 
reconsideration, or reject them. 
 (3) No regulation shall be valid unless it has been approved by the Syndicate. 
 25. Rules. The Authorities and the other bodies of the University may make rules, consistent 
with the Ordinance, the Statutes and Regula tions, to regulate the conduct of their business and the 
time and place of their meetings and other matters related thereto: 
 
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 Provided that the Syndicate may direct the amendment or repeal of any rules made by any  
Authority; 
 Provided further that if any such Authority is dissatisfied with such direction given by the 
Syndicate, it may appeal to the Pro-Chancellor whose decision shall be final. 
CHAPTER V 
AFFILIATION OF COLLEGES TO THE UNIVERSITY 
 26. Affiliation of colleges.___ (1) A college seeking affiliation to the University shall make an 
application satisfying the University that:___ 
(a)  the college is under the management of the Government or a regu larly 
constituted governing body ; 
(b)  the financial resourc es o f the college are sufficient to ensure its con tinued 
maintenance and efficient working ; 
(c)  the strength and qualifications and the terms and conditions of service of the 
teaching and other staff of the college are satisfactory for the purpose of 
teaching of prescribed courses of studies and training in the college ; 
(d)  the college has proper rules governing the conduct and discipline of its 
employees; 
(e)  the building of the college is suitable and commodious for its requirements ; 
(f)  the colle ge h as, or can make, a provision in the .prescribed manner for the 
residence of students not residing with their parents or guardians, and their 
supervision and physical and general welfare ; 
(g)  the college has a provision for a library and adequate library services ; 
(h)  the college has properly equipped laboratories, museums and other places of 
practical work required for courses of studies taught in the college ; 
(i)  the college has, or can make, provision for the residence of its Principal and 
other members of the teaching staff in the college building or near such 
building or the residence of students ; and 
(j)  the affiliation of the college will not be injurious to the provisions made by 
another college or educational institution in the neighborho od for the interests 
of education or discipline of its students. 
 (2) The application shall further contain an understating by the college that, after the college 
is affiliated, any changes in the management of teaching staff shall forthwith be reported to  the 
University, and that the teaching staff shall possesses such qualifications as are, or may be, 
prescribed. 
 
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 (3) The Syndicate shall, after considering the recommendations of the Affiliation Committee, 
dispose of the application for affiliation in accordance with such procedure as may be prescribed and 
may grant or refuse affiliation; 
 Provided that the affiliation shall not be refused, unless the college has been given an 
opportunity of making a representation against the proposed decision. 
 27. Extension of affiliation. ___ Where an affiliated college desires to add to the courses of 
studies in respect of which it is granted affiliation, the procedure prescribed for affiliation of colleges 
shall, as far as may be followed. 
 28. Inspection and reports. ___ (1) Every affiliated college shall furnish such reports, returns 
and other information as the University may require to enable it to Judge the efficiency of the 
college. 
 (2) The University may call upon any affiliated college to take, within a specifi ed p eriod, 
such action in respect of any matter mentioned in sub section (1) of section 26 as the University may 
deem fit. 
 29. Disaffiliation. ___ (1) Where any affiliated college has failed to fulfil any requirement of 
this Ordinance, or has failed to observe any of the conditions of affiliation or its affairs are conducted 
in a manner prejudicial to the interests of education, the Syndicate may, in the prescribed manner, 
and after considering any representation that the college may wish to make, modify o r withdraw all 
or any of the privileges conferred on the college by the affiliation. 
 (2) Where any college has been refused affiliation or all or any of the privileges conferred on 
any college by the affiliation have been modified or withdrawn under subse ction (1), it may, within 
the prescribed period, apply for review to the Syndicate against such refusal or, as the case may be, 
modification or withdrawal, and the application shall be disposed of in such manner as may be 
prescribed. 
CHAPTER VI 
UNIVERSITY FUND 
 30. University Fund. ___There shall be a fund of the University to be called the University 
Fund to which shall be credited all money received by it from fees, donations, trusts, bequests, 
endowment, contributions, grants and other sources. 
 31. Audit of accounts.___ (1) The accounts of the University shall be maintained in such form 
and in such matter as may be prescribed. 
 (2) No expenditure shall be made from the University Fund unless a bill for payment has, in 
the prescribed manner, been audited by t he Resident Auditor in conformity with the Statutes, 
Regulations and Rules. 
 (3) The Resident Auditor shall be a person taken from the Audit Department of the Federal 
Government or such terms and conditions as the Syndicate may determine. 
 (4) The acco unts of the University shall be audited in the prescribed manner once a year by 
the auditor appointed by the Federal Government in this behalf. 
 
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 (5) The annual statement of accounts of the University signed by the Dean Administration 
and the Resident Audit or s hall be submitted to the Federal Government within six months of the 
closing of the financial year. 
 (6) The accounts of the University together with audit objections, if any, and the observations 
of the auditor appointed by the Federal Government and the Dean Administration shall, in the 
prescribed manner be presented to the Syndicate. 
CHAPTER VII 
INSTRUMENT OF INNOVATION 
 32. Research Center. ___There shall be a Research Center to undertake inter -disciplinary 
study for planning, promotion and evaluating women's education. 
 33. Functions of Research Centre. ___ The functions of the Research Centre shall be :___ 
(a)  to undertake research and policy studies on education and employ ment of 
women, including part-time education programmes ; 
(b)  to make stu dies to determine and define the role of women in national 
development ; 
(c)  to make evaluative studies on institutional and other programmes for women 
in the country ; 
(d)  to develop learning and teaching materials for its own needs and other 
institutions for women in the country ; 
(e)  to monitor, analyse, utilize and disseminate innovations in educa tion for 
women ; 
(f)  to make exploratory studies on the needs of special categories, such as gifted 
and handicapped women population, and formulate approp riate plans for 
meeting the identified needs ; and 
(g)  to perform such other functions as may be prescribed. 
 34. Committee of Control.  ___The Research Centre shall be supervised by a Committee of 
Control consisting of the following members, namely:___ 
(i)  the Vice-Chancellor, who shall also be its Chairman ; 
(ii)  the Secretary, Women's Division, or her nominee not below the rank of a Joint 
Secretary ; 
(iii)  The Vice -Chancellor, Allama Iqbal Open University, or his nominee not 
below the rank of Professor ; 
(iv)  a Dean of a University college to be nominated by the Syndicate ; 
(v)  the Chairman, University Grants Commission, or his nominee ; 
 
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(vi)  the Chairman, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics ; 
(vii)  five women representatives to be nominated by the Syndicate ; 
(viii)  the Dean Administration.  
CHAPTER VIII 
GENERAL PROVISIONS 
 35. Retirement from service. ___An officer, Teacher or employee of the University shall 
retire from service:___ 
(i)  on such date, after this or she has completed twent y-five years of service 
qualifying for pension or other retirement benefits as the competent authority 
may, in the public interest, direct ; or 
(ii)  where no direction is given under clause (i), on the completion of sixty years 
of his or her 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 
than the officer, Teacher or employee concerned. 
 36. Opportunity to sho w ca use. ___Except as otherwise provided, no officer, Teacher or 
employee of the University holding a permanent post shall be reduced in Rank, or removed or 
compulsorily retired from service, unless he or she has been given a reasonable opportunity of 
showing cause against the action proposed to be taken. 
 37. Appeal to and review by the Syndicate. ___ (1) Where an order is passed punishing any 
officer, other than the Vice -Chancellor, or any teacher or employee of the University or altering or 
interpreting to his or her disadvantage the prescribed terms or conditions of service, he or she shall, 
where the order is passed by the Vice -Chancellor or any other officer or teacher of the University, 
have the right to appeal to the Syndicate against the order, and, where the order is made by the 
Syndicate, have the right to apply to the Syndicate for review of that order. 
 (2) The appeal or application for review shall be submitted to the Vice Chancellor who shall 
lay it before the Syndicate with her views. 
 (3) No order on an appeal or application for review shall be passed without affording to the 
applicant, as the case may be an opportunity of being heard. 
 38. Pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent It fund.  ___(1) The 
University shall constitute for the benefit of its officers, teachers and employees, in such manner and 
subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, such pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fund 
and benevolent fund schemes as it may deem fit. 
 (2) Where any provident fund  is constituted under this Ordinance, the provisions of the 
Provident Funds Act, 1925 (XIX of 1925), shall apply to such fund as if it were a Government 
Provident Fund and the University were the Government. 
 
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 39. Commencement of term of office Authorities.  ___When a member of a newly 
constituted Authority is elected, appointed or nominated, his or her term of office, as fixed under this 
Ordinance, shall commence from such day as may be prescribed. 
 40. Filling of casual vacancies in Authorities. ___Any casual v acancy among the elected, 
appointed or nominated members of any Authority shall be filled, as soon as conveniently may be, 
by the person or the body who elected, appointed or nominated the member whose place has become 
vacant and the person elected, ap pointed or nominated to the vacancy shall be a member of such 
Authority for the residue of the term for which the person whose place he or she fills would have 
been a member. 
 41. Filling of vacancies in authorities in certain circumstances. ___ Where a vacancy in the 
membership of an Authority cannot be filled because of:___ 
(a)  the office the holder whereof was to be member of the Authority ex-officio 
having ceased to exist ; 
(b)  the organization, institution or other body, other than the University, ha ving 
either ceased to exist or to function ; or 
(c)  the occurrence of other circumstances in which it has become impracticable to 
fill the vacancy ; the vacancy shall be filled in such manner as the Chancellor 
may direct. 
 42. Disputes about membership of  Authorities. ___(1) Notwithstanding anything contained 
in this Ordinance, a person nominated or elected to an Authority shall cease to be a member of such 
Authority as soon as he or she ceases to hold the position by virtue of which he or she was elected,  
appointed or nominated. 
 (2) If a question arises whether any person is entitled to be a member of any Authority, the 
matter shall be referred to a committee consisting of the Vice -Chancellor, the Judge of the Supreme 
Court and the nominee of the Universi ty Grants Commission who are members of the Syndicate and 
the decision of the said committee shall be final. 
 43. Proceedings of Authorities not invalidated by vacancies. ___No act, proceeding, 
resolution or decision of any Authority shall be invalid by re ason only of the existence of any 
vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of the Authority. 
 44. Tripartite mobility. ___ (1) Any officer, teacher or employee of the University shall, as 
the Chancellor may direct, serve in any post under the Federal G overnment or a Provincial 
Government or an educational or research institution in the public interest 
 Provided that the terms and conditions offered to him or her shall not be less favourable than 
those admissible to him or her in the University and that full benefit of his or her previous service 
shall be allowed to him or her. 
 (2) The Chancellor may, in consultation with the Selection Committee place the services of 
an employee of the Government or any other University or an educational or research inst itution at 
the disposal of the University in the public interest; 
 
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 Provided that the terms and conditions offered to him or her shall not be less favourable than 
those enjoyed by him or her immediately before his or her services are placed at the disposal of the 
University and that full benefit of his or her previous service shall be allowed to him or her. 
 45. Bar of jurisdiction. ___No Court shall have jurisdiction to entertain any proceedings, 
grant any injunction or make any order in relation to anythin g done or purporting to have been, or 
intended to be done under this Ordinance. 
 46. Indemnity. ___ No suit or legal proceeding shall lie against the Federal Government, the 
University or any Authority, officer or employee of the Federal Government or the University in 
respect of anything in good faith done or purporting to have been, or intended to be, done under this 
Ordinance. 
 47. Removal of difficulties. ___ If any difficulty arises, within twelve months of the coming 
into force of this Ordinance, as t o the implementation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance, the 
Chancellor may, on the recommendation of the Vice -Chancellor, give appropriate directions to 
remove such difficulty. 
 48. Savings. ___A college transferred to the University as a Universi ty c ollege shall be 
deemed to have established by the University, under the Ordinance and:___ 
(a)  everything done, action taken, obligations and liabilities incurred, persons 
appointed or authorized, fellowships or scholarship instituted of orders issued  
by the college shall be continued and, so far as may be deemed to have been 
done, taken, incurred, appointed or authorized, instituted or issued by the 
University established under this Ordinance ; 
(b)  all moneys and properties held by the college immedi ately before the transfer 
of the college do the University shall stand transferred to the University ; 
(c)  any rules made by the college, in so far as they are not inconsistent with the 
provisions of this Ordinance, shall continue in force until they are repealed, 
rescinded or modified under this Ordinance ; and 
(d) the employees of the college shall have the option to become the employees of 
the University on such terms and conditions as it may determine provided that 
the rights and privileges of such emp loyees shall not be less favourable than 
those admissible to them immediately before their becoming employees of the 
University. 
 
THE SCHEDULE 
THE STATUTES 
[See section 23 (3)] 
 1. University Colleges.___ (1) The University shall include such Colleges as m ay be notified 
by the Federal Government from time to time. 
 (2) A University College may have one or 'more of the following institutes, namely : 
 
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(i)  Institute of Home Economics ; 
(ii)  Institute of Food Technology ; 
(iii)  Institute of Textile Technology and Garmenting ; 
(iv)  Institute of Electronics ; 
(v)  Institute of Pharmacy ; 
(vi)  Institute of Industrial Arts and Architecture ; 
(vii)  Institute of Mass Communication ; 
(viii)  Institute of Education (producing teachers for Technical Institute for W omen, 
Education for the disabled, Guidance and Counseling in Schools, Community 
Education and Development, particularly for Women in Rural Areas) ; 
(ix)  Institute of Health Studies (To include para -medical Education and Training, 
Development of Mental Hea lth, Nursing Services, Health Education, 
Community Health, Child Care, Nutrition etc. ; 
(x)  Institute of Sports and Physical Education ; 
(xi)  Institute of Management (including Commercial Education, Public 
Administration, Business Administration and Industrial Management) ; 
(xii)  Institute of Physical and Life Sciences ; 
(xiii)  Institute of Social Sciences and Humanities ; 
(xiv)  Institute of Islamic Studies ; 
(xv)  Institute of Linguistics and Languages ; and 
(xvi)  any other institute as may be prescribed. 
 2. College Council.___ (1) There shall be a College Council for each University college which 
shall consist of :___ 
(i)  the Dean of the College who shall also be its Chairman ;  
(ii)  the Directors of the Institutes of the college ; 
(iii)  the Professors of the Institute ; 
(iv)  one Associate Professor, one Assistant Professor and one Lecturer to be 
nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, in consultation with the Deans  and 
(v)  five women from amongst the educationists or a profession to be nominated 
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(vi)  Dean shall appoint one of her administrative officers as Secretary to the 
Council. 
 (2) The members, other than the ex-officio members, shall hold office for two years. 
 (3) The quorum for the meeting of the College Council shall be one-half of the total number 
of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
 (4) The Council shall, subject to the general control of the Academic Council and the 
Syndicate, have the powers to:____ 
(a)  co-ordinate the programmes of studies of the Institutes in the college ; 
(b)  organize courses of study and examinations of the Institutes ; 
(c)  consider any other academic matter related to the Institutes and to report 
thereon to the Academic Council ; and 
(d)  perform such other functions as may be assigned to it. 
 3. Directors.___(1) There shall be a Director of every Institute to be appointed by the Vice -
Chancellor on the recommendations of the Dean of the College, for such period as she may 
determine, from amongst the three most senior Professors in the Institute. 
 (2) The Director shall organize and supervise the work of the Institute and shall be 
responsible to the Dean of the College for the work of her Institute. 
 4. Board of Studies.___ (1) There shall be a separate Board of Studies for each Institute which 
shall consist of :___ 
(i)  the Director of the Institute ; 
(ii)  all Professors and Associate Professors in the Institute ; 
(iii)  one Assistant Professor and one lecturer to be nominated by the College 
Council ; and 
(iv)  three experts to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendations 
of the Dean of the College. 
 (2) The term of office of the members of the Board of Studies, other than ex-officio members, 
shall be three years. 
 (3) The quorum for the meetings of the Board of Studies shall be one half of the total number 
of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
 (4) The Director of the Institute shall be the Convener of the Board of Studies. 
 (5) The functions of the Board of Studies shall be :___  
(a)  to advise the Authorities on  all academic matters connected with instruction, 
publication, research and examination in the subject or subjects concerned ; 
 
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(b)  to propose curricula and syllabi for all degree, diploma an certificate courses 
in the subject or subjects concerned ; and 
(c)  to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Regulations. 
 5. Selection Committee.___ (1) There shall be a Selection Committee of the University which 
shall consist of :___ 
(i)  the Vice-Chancellor, who shall also be its Chairperson ; 
(ii)  the Dean of the relevant University college to be nominated by the Pro -
Chancellor; 
(iii)  the Secretary, Women's Division, Islamabad ; 
(iv)  one nominee of the Chairman University Grants Commission ; 
(v) a nominee of the Ministry of Education not below the  rank of a Joint 
Secretary; 
(vi)  one Director of the relevant Institute to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor ; 
and 
(vii)  one member of the Syndicate and two other persons of eminence to be 
appointed by the Syndicate, provided that none of them is an e mployee of the 
University. 
 (2) The terms of office of members of the Selection Committee, other than ex officio  
members, shall be two years. 
 (3) The quorum for the meetings of the Selection Committee shall be six, 
 (4) No member who is a candidate for th e post to which appointment is to be made by the 
Selection Committee shall take part in the proceedings of the Committee. 
 (5) In selecting candidates for the posts of Professor and Associate Pro fessor, the selection 
Committee shall co-op: or consult three experts in the subject concerned and, in selecting candidates 
for other teaching posts, two experts in the subject concerned, to be nominated by the Vice -
Chancellor. 
 6. Functions of Selection Committee .___ (1) The Selection Committee shall consider the 
applications received in response to an advertisement in case of direct appointment and shall 
recommend to the Syndicate the names of suitable candidates for appointment to teaching or other 
posts in Basic Scale of Pay 17 and above and may also recommend;’ 
(a)  the grant of a higher initial pay in a suitable case for reasons to be recorded; or 
(b)  the appointment of an eminently qualified person to a Professorship in the 
University college on terms and conditions other than those prescribed. 
 (2) The Selec tion Committee shall consider all cases of promotions of officers of the 
University and recommend to the Syndicate the name of suitable candidates for such promotions. 
 
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 (3) In the event of a difference of opinion between the Selection committee and the 
Syndicate, the matter shall be referred to the Pro chancellor whose decision shall be final. 
 7. Finance and Planning Committee .____ (1) There shall be a Finance and Planning 
Committee of the University which shall consist of:___ 
(i)  the Vice-Chancellor, who shall also be its Chairperson ; 
(ii)  one member of the Syndicate to be appointed by the Syndicate ; 
(iii)  one Dean of University college to be nominated by the Pro Chancellor ; 
(iv)  one member of the Academic Council to be nominated by the Academic 
Council; 
(v)  two nominees of the Chancellor ; 
(vi)  a nominee of the University Grants Commission ; 
(vii)  one representative of the Ministry of Finance not below the rank of a Joint 
Secretary. 
(viii)  the Dean Administration. 
 (2) The term of office of th e members of the Finance and Planning Committee, other than ex 
officio members, shall be two years. 
 (3) The quorum for the meetings of the Finance and Planning Committee shall be five. 
 9. Functions of the Finance and Planning Committee . ___The functions of the Finance and 
Planning Committee shall be:___ 
(a)  to consider the annual statement of accounts and the annual and revised budget 
estimates and advise the Syndicate thereon  
(b)  to review periodically the financial position of the University includi ng 
University Colleges ; 
(c)  to recommend development projects, development budget and other plans for 
the physical development of the University colleges and supervise their 
execution on behalf of the Syndicate ; 
(d)  to advise the Syndicate on all matte rs r elated to planning, develop ment, 
finance, investments, and accounts of the University colleges ; and 
(e)  to perform such other functions as may be prescribed. 
 10. Discipline Committees. ___ (1) Each University college shall constitute a Discipline 
Committee comprising Director, two Senior Teachers and Incharge of Student's. Affairs of the 
University college. 
 
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 (2) The term of office of the members of the Discipline Committee, other than ex-officio 
members, shall be two years. 
 (3) The quorum for the meetings of the Discipline Committee shall be three. 
 (4) The functions of the Discipline Committee shall be: ___ 
(a)  to deal with all cases of indiscipline in the University college ; 
(b)  to propose Regulations relating to the conduct of students, mainten ance of 
discipline and breach of discipline ; 
(c)  to suspend, expel or rusticate students on the basis of the inquiry conducted 
under the Rules and Regulations ; and 
(d)  to perform such other functions as may be prescribed. 
 (5) An appeal against the dec ision of the Discipline Committee shall lie with the Dean of the 
College whose decision shall be final. 
 
 
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RI - Date: 13-05-2024