Akhuwat Institute Kasur Act, 2026

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THE AKHUWAT INSTITUTE KASUR ACT, 2026 
 
 
 
                                                                      CONTENTS 
 
CHAPTER I 
PRELIMINARY 
 
1.  Short title, extent, and commencement 
2.  Definitions 
CHAPTER-II 
PRELIMINARY 
 
THE INSTITUTE 
3.  Establishment and incorporation of the Institute 
4.  Powers and functions of the Institute 
5.  Institute open to all classes, creeds, etc. 
6.  Teaching at the Institute 
CHAPTER-III 
OFFICERS OF THE INSTITUTE 
7.  Principal Officers 
8.  Chancellor 
9.  Patron 
10.  Visitation 
11.  Removal from the Board of Governors 
12.  Rector 
13.  Appointment and removal of the Rector 
 

 
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14.  Advisors 
15.  Pro-Rectors 
16.  Dean 
17.  Director Admissions and Registration 
18.  Director Finance 
19.  Director Examinations 
20.  Director Planning and Development 
21.  Director Human Resources (HR) 
22.  Director Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) 
23.  Director of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) 
CHAPTER IV 
AUTHORITIES OF THE INSTITUTE 
24.  Authorities 
25.  Board of Directors 
26.  Powers and functions of the Board of Directors 
27.  Visitation 
28.  Board of Governors 
29.  Powers and duties of the Board of Governors 
30.  Academic Council 
31.  Powers and Functions of the Academic Council 
32.  Representation Committees 
33.  Appointment of committees by certain Authorities 
CHAPTER-V 
STATUTES, REGULATIONS AND RULES 
34.  Statutes 
35.  Regulations 
36.  Amendment and repeal of Statutes and Regulations 
37.  Rules 
 
 
 
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CHAPTER VI  
INSTITUTE FUND 
38.  Institute Fund 
39.  Audits and accounts 
CHAPTER-VII  
GENERAL PROVISIONS 
40.  Opportunity to show cause 
41.  Appeal to the Board of Governors and the Board of Directors 
42.  Service of the Institute 
43.  Benefits and insurance 
44.  Commencement of term of office of members of Authority 
45.  Filling of casual vacancies in Authorities 
46.  Flaws in the constitution of Authorities 
47.  Proceedings of Authorities not invalidated by vacancies 
48.  First Statutes and Regulations 
49.  Removal of difficulty 
50.  Indemnity 
51.  Discipline Committee 
 
  
 
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THE AKHUWAT INSTITUTE KASUR ACT, 2026 
ACT NO.  XVII OF 2026 
          [6th March, 2026] 
AN 
ACT 
for the establishment of Akhuwat Institute Kasur 
WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the establishment of Akhuwat Institute Kasur and to 
provide for matters connected therewith and ancillary thereto: 
It is hereby enacted as follows:  
CHAPTER I 
PRELIMINARY 
 
1. Short title, extent, and commencement.__ (1) This Act shall be called the Akhuwat Institute 
Kasur Act, 2026. 
(2) It extends to the whole of Pakistan. 
(3) It shall come into force at once. 
2. Definitions. __ In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,__ 
(a)  “Academic Council” means the Academic Council of the Institute; 
(b)  “Authority” means any of the Authorities of the Institute specified or set up in 
terms of section 24; 
(c)  “Board of Directors” means the Akhuwat Board of Directors; 
(d)  “Board of Governors” means the Board of Governors of the Institute; 
(e)  “Chancellor” means the Chancellor of the Institute; 
(f)  “Commission” means the Higher Education Commission set up under the Higher 
Education Commission Ordinance, 2002 (LIU of 2002); 
(g)  “Constituent College ” means an educational institution, by whatever name 
described, maintained and administered by the Institute; 
(h)  “Dean” means the head of a Faculty or the head of an academic body granted the 
status of a Faculty by this Act or by the Statutes or Regulations; 
(i)  “Department” means a teaching department maintained and administered, or 
recognized by the Institute in the manner prescribed; 
 
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(j)  “Director” means the head of an academic or administrative unit established by 
the Institute by Statutes or Regulations in terms of th e powers delegated by this 
Act; 
(k)  “Faculty” means an administrative and academic unit of the Institute consisting 
of one ог more departments, as prescribed; 
(l)  “Government” means the Federal Government; 
(m)  “Institute” means the Akhuwat Institute Kasur; 
(n)  “Institute Teacher ” means a whole -time teacher appointed and paid by the 
Institute, or recognized by the Institute as such; 
(o)  “Patron” means the Patron of the Institute; 
(p)  “Prescribed” means prescribed by Statutes, Regulations or Rules made under this 
Act; 
(r)  “Rector” means the Rector of the institute; 
(s)  “Representation Committees” means the Representation Committees constituted 
under section 32; 
(t)  “Review Panel ” means the Review Panel set up by the Board of Directors in 
accordance with the provisions of this Act; 
(u)  “Search Committee ” means the Search Committee set up by the B oard of 
Directors under this Act; 
(v)  “Schedule” means a Schedule to this Act; 
(x)  “Society” means Akhuwat, 19 -Civic Centre, Sector 2, Township, Lahore, 
registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860 with District Officer for Director 
Admissions and R egistration Joint Stock Companies, Lahore vide registration 
number RP/879-L/S/03/1472; 
(x)  “Statutes, Regulations and Rules” mean the Statutes, Regulations and Rules made 
under this Act and for the time being in force; and 
(y)  “Teachers” include Professo rs, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, and 
lecturers engaged whole-time by the Institute or by a constituent and such other 
persons as may be declared to be teachers by Regulations. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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CHAPTER-II 
PRELIMINARY 
 
THE INSTITUTE 
3. Establishment and incorporation of the Institute. —(1) There shall be established an 
Institute to be called the Akhuwat Institute Kasur. 
(2) The Institute shall consist of the following, namely,— 
(a) the Chancellor, the Patron, the members of the Board of D irectors, Board of  
Governors, and the Rector;  
(b)  the members of the authorities of the Institute established under section 7; 
(c)  all Institute Teachers and persons recognized as students of the Institute in 
accordance with terms prescribed from time to time; and 
(d)  all other full-time officers and members of the staff of the Institute. 
(3) The Institute shall be a body corporate by such name as may be notified and shall have 
perpetual succession and a common seal, and may sue and be sued by the said name. 
(4) The Institute 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 Institute 
shall have academic, financial and administrative autonomy, including the power to employ officers, 
teachers and other employees on such terms as may be prescribed, subject to the terms of this Act and 
the Higher Education Commission Act, 2002 (LIU of 2002). In particular, and without prejudice to the 
authority granted to the Commission by the law, the Government or an authority or auditor appointed by 
the Government shall ha ve no power to question the policy underlying the allocation of resources 
approved by the Board of Directors in the annual budget of the Institute. 
4. Powers and functions of the Institute. —The Institute shall have the following powers, 
namely,— 
(i)  to provide for education and scholarship in such branches or 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 such manner as it 
may determine; 
(ii)  to p rescribe courses of studies to be conducted by it and the constituent 
colleges/units; 
(iii)  to hold examinations and to award and confer degrees, diplomas, certificates and 
other academic distinctions to and on persons who have been admitted to and have 
passed its examinations under prescribed conditions; 
 
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(iv)  to prescribe the terms and conditions of employment of the officers, teachers and 
other employees of the Institute and to lay down terms and conditions that may be 
different from those applicable to government servants in general; 
(v)  to engage, where necessary, persons on contracts of specified duration and to 
specify the terms of each engagement; 
(vi)  to confer honorary degrees or other distinctions on approved persons in the 
manner prescribed; 
(vii)  to provide for such instruction for persons not being students of the Institute as it 
may prescribe, and to grant certificates and diplomas to such persons; 
(viii)  to institute programmes for the exchange of students and teachers between the 
Institute and other institutes, universities, educational institutions and research 
organizations, inside as well as outside Pakistan; 
(ix)  to provide career counselling and job search services to students and alumni; 
(x)  to maintain linkages with alumni; 
(xi)  to develop and suggest fund-raising plans to the Board of Director; 
(xii)  to provide and support the academic development of the faculty of the Institute; 
(xiii)  to confer degrees on persons who have carried on independent research under  
prescribed conditions; 
(xiv)  to accept the examinations passed and the period of study spent by students of the 
Institute at other universities and places of learning equivalent to such 
examinations and periods of study in the Institute, as it may prescribe , a nd to 
withdraw such acceptance; 
(xv)  to co-operate with other Universities, public authorities or private organizations, 
inside as well as outside Pakistan, in such manner and for such purposes as it may 
prescribe; 
(xvi)  to institute Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant Professorships and 
Lectureships and any other posts and to appoint persons thereto; 
(xvii)  to create posts for research, extension, administration and other related purposes 
and to appoint persons thereto; 
(xviii)  to or recognize selected members of the teaching staff of colleges educational 
institutions admitted to the privileges of the Instit ute or such other persons as it 
may deem fit, as Institute Teachers; 
(xix)  to institute and award financial assistance to students in need, fellowships, 
scholarships, bursaries, medals and prizes under prescribed conditions; 
 
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(xx)  to establish teaching co nstituent colleges, departments, faculties, institutes, 
museums and other centers of learning for the development of teaching and 
research, professional and technical training and special studies and to make such 
arrangements for their maintenance, managem ent and admi nistration as it may 
prescribe; 
(xxi)  to provide for the residence of the students of the Institute and the constituent 
units, to institute and maintain halls of residence and to approve or license hostels 
and lodging; 
(xxii)  to maintain order, discipline and security on the campuses of the Institute and the 
constituent units; 
(xxiii)  to promote the extra-curricular and recreational activities of such students, and to 
make arrangements for promoting their health and general welfare; 
(xxiv)  to demand and receive such fees and other charges as it may determine; 
(xxv)  to make provision for research, advisory or consultancy services and with these 
objects to enter into arrangements with other institutions, public or private bodies, 
commercial and industrial enterprises under prescribed conditions; 
(xxvi)  to enter into, carry out, vary or cancel contracts; 
(xxvii) to receive and manage property transferred and grants, contributions made to the 
Institute and to invest any fund representing such property, grants, bequests, trusts, 
gifts, contributions with the approval of the Board of Directors; 
(xxviii)to provide for the printing and publication of research and other works; and 
(xxix) to do all such other acts as may be requisite or expedient for furtherance of 
objectives of the Institute as a center of education, learning, research, professional 
and technical training, special studies, and for safeguarding tangible and 
intangible cultural heritage. 
5. Institute open to all classes, c reeds, etc.__(1) The Institute shall be open to all persons of any 
gender and of whatever religion, race, creed, class, color or domicile and no person shall be denied 
privileges of the Institute on these grounds. 
(2) The Institute shall admit students fro m all regions of the country on merit -based regional 
quota as recommended by the Board of Governors and approved by the Board of Directors. 
(3) The Institute will provide free of cost Education to the students of the Low-Income Families. 
The Level of Low-Income will be recommended by the Board of Governors and approved by the Board 
of Directors. 
(4) The Institute may allow some students on self-finance scheme. This number and the fee will 
be recommended by the Board of Governors and approved by the Board of Directors. 
 
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(5) The Institute, when required, may institute financial aid programmes for students in need, to 
the extent considered feasible by the Board of Directors given the resources available, so as to enable 
admission and access to the Institute and the various opportunities provided by it to be based on me rit 
rather than ability to pay. 
6. Teaching at the Institut e.—(1) All recognized teaching, professional and technical training 
in various courses shall be conducted by the Institute or the schools i n the prescribed manner and may 
Include lectures, tutorials, discussions, seminars, demonstrations, distance learning and other methods 
of instruction as well as practical work in the laboratories, hospitals, workshops and other governmental 
or private organizations subject to policies prescribed by the Commission. 
(2) The Institute may set up any number of campuses, at such places in Pakistan or abroad as the 
Board of Directors may determine and with prior approval of Higher Education Commission. 
(3) The a uthority responsible for organizing recognized teaching shal l be such as may be 
prescribed. 
CHAPTER-III 
OFFICERS OF THE INSTITUTE 
7. Principal Officers.— 
(a)  the Chancellor; 
(b)  the Patron; 
(c)  the Rector; 
(d)  the Advisors; 
(e)  the Pro-Rector for Academics and Research; 
(f)  the Pro-Rector for Administration and Finance; 
(g)  the Deans; 
(h)  the Principals of the constituent colleges/units; 
(i)  the Chairpersons of the teaching departments; 
(j)  the Director Admission and Registration; 
(k)  the Director Finance; 
(1)  the Director Examinations; 
(m)  the Director Human Resources; and 
(n)  such other persons as may be prescribed by the Statutes or Regulations to be the 
principal officers of the Institute. 
8. Chancellor.—(1) The President of Pakistan shall be the Chancellor of the Institute. 
 
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(2) The Chancellor shall preside over the convocation of the Institute, in the absence of the 
Chancellor, the Patron shall preside over the convocation of the Institute. 
(3) Every proposal to confer an hon orary degree shall be subject to confirmation by the 
Chancellor. 
9. Patron.— The Chairperson of the Board of Directors shall be the Patron of the Institute. 
10. Visitation.— (1) The Patron may, in accordance with the terms and procedures as may be 
prescribed, cause an inspection or inquiry to be made on his own motion or at the request of the 
Commission in respect of any matter connected with the affairs of the Institute and shall, from time to 
time, direct any person or review panel to inquire into or carry out inspection of,- 
(a)  the Institute, its building, laboratories, libraries, and other facilities; 
(b)  any Institution, department or hostel maintained by the Institute; 
(c)  the adequacy of financial and human resources; 
(d)  the teaching, research, curriculum, examination, and other, matters of the Institute; 
and 
(e)  such other matters as the Patron may specify. 
(2) The Patron shall communicate to the Board of Directors his views with regard to the result of 
visitation and shall, after ascertaining the views, advise the Board of Directors on the action to be taken 
by it. 
(3) The Board of Directors shall, within such time as may be specified by the Patron, 
communicate to him such action, if any, as has been taken or may be proposed to be taken upon th e 
results of visitation. 
11. Removal from the Board of Governors. - (1) The Board of Directors may, upon 
recommendation of the Review Panel, remove any person except the Rector from the membership of the 
Board of Governors on the ground that such person,- 
(a)  has become of unsound mind; or 
(b)  has become incapacitated to function as member of the Board of Governors; or 
(c)  has been convicted by a court of law for an offence Involving moral turpitude; or 
(d)  has absented himself from two consecutive meetings without just cause; or 
(e)  has been guilty of misconduct, including use of po sition for personal advantage  
any kind, or gross inefficiency in the performance of functions: and 
(f)  has failed to align with vision & mission of Akhuwat and constitution of Pakistan. 
 
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(2) The Board of Directors shall remove any person from the membership of the Board of 
Governors on a resolution calling for the removal of such person supported by at least three -fourths of 
the membership of the Board of Directors: 
Provided that before passing such resolution the Board of Directors shall provide the m ember 
concerned a fair hearing: 
Provided further that the provisions of this section shall not be applicable to the Rector in his 
capacity as a member of the Board of Directors. 
12. Rector.—(1) There shall be a Rector of the Institute who shall be an eminent academician or 
a distinguished administrator and shall be appointed on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed. 
(2) The Re ctor shall be the chief executive officer of the Institute responsible for all 
administrative and academic functions of the Institute 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 Institute. The Rector shall have all powers prescribed for this purpose, including administrative 
control over the officers, teachers, and other employees of the Institute. 
(3) The Rector shall, if present, be entitled to attend any meeting of any Authority or body of the 
Institute. 
(4) The Rector, in an emergency requiring immediate action ordinarily not in the competent of 
the Rector, may take such action and forward, within seventy -two hours, a report of the action  taken to 
the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may direct such action as is consider appropriate. 
(5) The Rector shall also have the following powers, namely,- 
(a)  to direct teachers, officers and other employees of the Institute to take up such  
assignments in connection with examination, administration and such other 
activities the Institute as he may consider necessary for  the purposes of the 
Institute; 
(b)  to sanction by re-appropriation an amount not exceeding an amount specified by 
the Board of Directors for an unforeseen item not provided for in the budget and 
report it to the Board of Directors at the next meeting; 
(c)  to make appointments of such categories of employees of the Institute and in such 
manner as may be prescribed by the Statutes; 
(d)  to suspend, punish and remove, in accordance with prescribed procedure, from 
service officers, teachers and other employees of the Institute except those 
appointed by or with the approval of the Board of Directors; 
(e)  to delegate, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, any of his powers 
under this Act to an officer or officers of the Institute; and 
(f)  to exercise and perform such other powers and functions as may be prescribed. 
 
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(6) The Rector shall preside at the convocation of the Institute in the absence of the Chancellor 
and the Patron. 
(7) The Rector shall present an annual report before the Board of Directors within three months 
of the close of the academic year. The annual report shall present such information as regards th e 
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. 
(8) The Rector’s annual report shall be made available, prior to its presentation before the Board 
of Governors, to all officers and Institute Teachers and shall be published in such numbers as are required 
to ensure its wide circulation. 
13. Appointment and removal of the Rector.—(1) The Rector shall be appointed by the Board 
of Directors by the procedure as prescribed below,- 
(a)  a Search Committee for the recommendation of persons suitable for appointment 
as Rector shall be constituted by the Board of Directors on the  date and in the 
manner prescribed by the Statutes and shall consist of two eminent members of 
society nominated by the Board of Directors, of whom one shall be appointed the 
Convener, two members of the Board of Directo rs, two distinguished institute’ s 
Teachers who are not members of the Board of Governors or the Board of 
Directors, and one academician of eminence not employed by the institute. The 
two distinguished institute’s Teachers shall be selected by the Board of Directors 
through a process, to be prescribed by Statute that provides for the 
recommendation of suitable names in general. The Search Committee shall remain 
in existence till the time of appointment of the next Rector made by the Board of 
Directors. 
(b)  the Search Committee shall recommend a panel of three to the Board of Directors 
for the appointment as Rector:  
Provided that the Board of Directors 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 Board 
of Directors in the prescribed manner. BOD shall have the authority to choose any of the 
three recommended names; and 
(c)  appointment of the first Rector shall by-pass the procedure as mentioned in clause 
(a) and (b). 
 
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(2) The Rector shall be appointed for a renewable tenure of four years on terms and conditions 
prescribed by Statutes. The tenure of an incumben t Rector shall be renewed by the Board of Directors 
on receipt of its resolution in support of such renewal. 
(3) The Board of Directors may, pursuant to a resolution in this behalf passed by three-fourths of 
its membership, shall remove the  Rector on the g round of inefficiency, moral turpitude or physical or 
mental incapacity or gross misconduct, including misuse of position for personal advantage of any kind: 
Provided further that prior to a resolution for the removal of the Rector being voted upon 
the Rector shall he given an opportunity of being heard. 
(4) At any time when the office of the Rector is vacant, or Rector is absent or is unable to perform 
the functions of his office due to illness or some other cause, the Board of Directors shall ask a Pro -
Rector to perform the duties of the Rector in his absence. 
14. Advisors.—At most two Advisors to Board of Directors shall be appointed by the Board of 
Directors for a period of four years, further extendable to another term on such terms and conditions as 
determined by Board of Directors. The Advisors shall advise the Board of Directors on a cademic and 
operational issues. 
15. Pro-Rectors.—(1) There shall be a Pro-Rector (Administration and Finance) of the Institute 
and shall be appointed on such terms and conditions as may be prescribe of by the Board of Directors. 
(2) Subject to the overall supervision of the Rector, the Pro -Rector (Administration & Finance) 
shall be in charge of the administrative and financial affairs of the Institute and shall formulate an d 
recommend to the Academic Council, the Rector, the Board of Governors and/or the Board of Directors 
for approval of rules & regulations relating to financial and administrative matters of the Institute. 
(3) The Pro-Rector (Administration & Finance) shall have following powers, namely,- 
(a)  to liaise with government, agencies, local bodies and other authorities in 
connection with financial and administrative affairs of the Institute; 
(b)  to administer the financial resources of the Institute;  
(c)  to administer the residences of the students, teachers, and other staff members of 
the Institute; 
(d)  to supervise the extra -curricular and recreational activities of the Institute 
including the matters of the health and general welfare; 
(e)  to maintain discipline in the Institute; 
(f)  to sanctions expenditure provided for the approved budget it accordance with the 
rules; 
(g)  to perform such other functions and exercise such other powers as may be 
entrusted to delegated to him by the Board of Directors or Board of Governors or 
the Rector; 
 
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(h)  to delegate any of his power to appropriate level of management subject to s uch 
conditions as may deem fit. 
(4) There shall be a Pro-Rector (Academic & Research) of the Institute and shall be appointed on 
such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors. 
(5) Subject to the overall supervision of the Rector, the Pro-Rector (Academics & Research) shall 
formulate and recommend to the Academic Council, the Rector, the Board of Governors and/or the Board 
of Directors for approval rules & regulations relating to the academic and res earch matters of the 
Institute. 
(6) The Pro-Rector (Academics & Research) shall have following powers,- 
(a)  to perform such other functions and exe rcise such other powers as may be 
entrusted or delegated to him by the Board of Directors or Board of Governors or 
the Rector; and 
(b)  to delegate any of his power to appropriate level of management subject to such 
conditions as may deem fit. 
16. Dean.—(1) There shall be a Dean of each faculty/institution or centre to be appointed by the 
Board of Governors on recommendation of the Rector, on such terms and c onditions as may be 
prescribed. 
(2) The Dean shall be in -charge of the faculty and shall assist the Rector on the matters related 
to teaching, research, academic program and extension of other development projects. 
(3) Subject to overall supervision of the Rector, the Dean shall formulate and recommend to the 
Academic Council, rules and regulations relating to academic and research matters of the faculty. 
(4) The Dean shall also have the following powers, namely,- 
(a)  to collaborate with universities, industry and other research organizations; 
(b)  to formulate recommendations to the Academie Council on the courses of study 
to be taught in different departments of the faculty; 
(c)  to co-ordinate the award of fellowships, stipends, medals and prizes; (d) to co -
ordinate the teaching and research work of the faculty; 
(e)  to perform such other functions and  exercise such other powers as may be 
entrusted or delegated to him by the board or the Rector and 
(f)  to delegate any of his powers to appropriate levels of management subjects to such 
conditions as he may deem fit. 
17. Director Admissions and Registrati on.—(1) There shall be a Director Admissions and 
Registration of the Institute to be appointed by the Board of Directors on the recommendation of the 
Board of Governors, on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed. 
 
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(2) The experience as well as the professional and academic qualifications necessary for 
appointment to the post of the Director Admissions and Registration shall be as may be prescribed. 
(3) The Director Admissions and Registration shall be a full -time officer of the Institute and 
shall,- 
(a)  look after admission process of all academic programmes and maintain a register 
of the admitted students;  
(b)  be the administrative head of the secretariat of the Institute and be responsible for 
the provision of secretariat support to the Authorities of the Institute; 
(c)  be the custodian of the common seal and the academic records of the Institute; 
(d)  maintain a register of registered graduates in the prescribed manner; and 
(e)  perform such other duties as may be prescribed. 
(4) The term of office of the Director Admissions and Registration shall be a r enewable period 
of three years: 
Provided that the Board of Directors may on the recommendations of the Board of 
Governors, terminate the appointment of the Director Admissions and Registration on grounds 
of inefficiency or misconduct in accordance with prescribed procedure: 
Provided further that prior to a resolution for the removal of the Director Admissions and 
Registration being voted upon, the Director Admissions and Registratio n shall be given  an 
opportunity of being heard. 
18. Director Finance.—(1) There shall be a Director Finance of the Institute to be appointed by 
the Board of Directors on the recommendation of the Board of Directors, on such terms and conditions 
as may be prescribed. 
  (2) The experience and the professional and academic qualifications necessary for appointment 
to the post of the Director Finance shall be as may be prescribed. 
(3) The Director Finance shall be the chief financial officer of the Institute and shall,- 
(a)  manage the assets, liabilities, receipts, expenditures, funds and investments of the 
Institute; 
(b)  prepare the annual and revised budget estimates of the Institute and present them 
to the Board of Governors or a committee thereof for approval and incorporation 
in the budget to be presented to the Board of Directors; 
(c)  ensure that the funds of the Institute are expended on the purposes for which they 
are provided; 
(d)  have the accounts of the Institute audited annually to be available for submission 
to the Board of Directors within six months of the close of the financial year; and 
 
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(e)  perform such other duties as may be prescribed. 
(4) The term of office of the Director Finance shall be a renewable period of three years: 
Provided that the Board of Directors may, on the recommendations of the Board of 
Governors, terminate the appointment of the Director Finance on grounds of inefficiency or 
misconduct in accordance with prescribed procedure: 
Provided further that prior to a resolution for the removal of the Director Finance being voted 
upon, the Director Finance shall be given an opportunity of being heard. 
19. Director Examinations.— (1) There shall be a Controller of Examinations, to be appointed 
by the Board of Directors on the recommendation of the Board of Directors, on such terms and conditions 
as may be prescribed. 
(2) The minimum qualifications necessary for appointment to the post of the Director 
Examinations shall be as may be prescribed. 
(3) The Director Examinations shall he a full-time officer of the Institute and shall he responsible 
for all matters connected with the  conduct of examinations and perform such oth er duties as may be 
prescribed. 
(4) The Director Examinations shall be appointed for a renewable term of three years: 
Provided that the Board of Directors may, on the recommendations of the Board of 
Governors, terminate the appointment of the Director Examinations on grounds of inefficiency 
or misconduct in accordance with prescribed procedure. 
Provided further that prior to a resolution for the removal of the Director Examinations 
being voted upon, the Director Examinations shall be given an opportunity of being heard. 
20. Director Planning and De velopment.—(1) There shall be a Director Planning  & 
Development of the Institute to be appointed by the Board of Directors on the recommendation of the 
Board of Governors for a period of three years (once renewable) on such terms & condition s as may be 
prescribed. 
(2) The minimum experience as well as th e professional and academic qualifications necessary 
for the appointment to the post of Director Planning & Development shall be prescribed. 
(3) The Director Planning & Development shall be responsible for all matters connected with 
planning and development and perform such other duties as may be prescribed. 
(4) The Director Planning & Development shall,- 
(a)  Prepare short- and long -term plans and development programs to meet vision, 
goals and priorities set by the Institute management/Board of Directors; 
(b)  Conduct comprehensive review, assessment, and analysis of development 
planning process appraisal, select ion, implementation, monitoring  and 
mechanism; 
 
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(c)  Develop a strategy for improving development planning processes  and 
mechanisms based on findings of the situation analysis; project identification,. 
(d)  Provide technical support in developing project proposal s and PCs -1, for the 
Institute; 
(e)  Preparation of the PC-I, PC-II, PC-III, PC-IV, and PC-V; 
(f)  Preparation of cash work and activity plan; 
(g)  Preparation of quarterly expenditure statements; 
(h)  Preparation of monthly and quarterly progress reports; 
(i)  To coordinate with works, purchase, store units and accounts; and 
(j)  To communicate/submit reports, plans and projects to different donors. 
(5) The Director Planning and Development shall be appointed for a  renewable term of three 
years: 
Provided that the Board of Directors may on the recommendations of Board of Governors, 
terminate the services of Direct or Planning and Development on grounds of inefficiency or 
misconduct in accordance with the prescribed procedure: 
Provided further that prior to a resolution for the removal of the Director Planning and 
Development being voted upon, the Director Planning a nd Development she be given  an 
opportunity of being heard. 
21. Director Human Resources (HR). —(1) There shall be a Director Human Resources (HR) 
of the Institute to be appointed by the Board of Directors on the recommendation of Board Governors 
for a renewable period of three years on such terms and conditions as may be prescribe. 
(2) The minimum experience as well as the professional and academic qualifications necessary 
for the appointment to the post of Director Human Resources shall be as may be prescribed. 
(3) Director Human Resources shall,— 
(a)  Develop and implement policies, procedures, and strategies for the recruitment 
and selection of qualified faculty, staff, and administrators in accordance with 
applicable laws and regulations; 
(b)  Ensure compliance with equal employment opportunity and non -discrimination 
laws throughout the recruitment and selection processes; 
(c)  Collaborate with hiring managers to establish appropriate selection criteria, 
conduct interviews, and make recommendations for final selection decisions;  
(d)  Establish and enforce policies and procedures to promote positive employee 
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(e)  Handle employee grievances, complaints, and disciplinary actions in accordance 
with established policies, ensuring due process and a dherence to legal 
requirements; 
(f)  Provide guidance and support to managers and supervisors in addressing 
employee relations issues and resolving conflicts in a manner that upholds the 
university’s values and legal obligations; 
(g)  Shall develop, implement, and administer a comprehensive compensation and 
benefits program that adheres to applicable laws, regulation s, and contractual 
obligations; 
(h)  Conduct market research a nd analysis to ensure competitive and equitable 
compensation practices and benefit offerings within the university; 
(i)  Shall oversee the administration of payroll, employee benefits enrollment, and 
related processes, ensuring  accuracy, confidentiality, a nd compliance with 
applicable laws and regulations; 
(j)  Establish and implement performance management systems and processes to 
evaluate employee performance, provide feedback, exit interviews and support 
professional growth and development within the university; 
(k)  Collaborate with managers and supervisors to set performance expectations, 
establish goals, and provide necessary training and development opportunities 
aligned with the university’s strategic objectives; 
(1)  Coordinate performance apprai sal processes and ensure timely completion of 
performance reviews in accordance with established policies and procedures; 
(m)  Develop, review, and update HR policies and procedures within the university, 
ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and contractual obligations; 
(n)  Collaborate with academic departments and stakeholders to identify training and 
development needs within the university and design programs to enhance 
employee skills and knowledge; and 
(o)  Supervise the process of elec tion, appointment or nomination of members to the 
various authorities and other bodies with the collaboration of the Director 
Admissions and registration in the prescribed manner.; 
(4) The Board of Directors may, on the recommendations of the Board of Gove rnors, terminate 
the appointment of the Director Human Resources on grounds of inefficiency or misconduct in 
accordance with prescribed procedure: 
Provided further that prior to a resolution for the removal of the Director Human 
Resources being voted upon,  the Director Human Resources shall be given  an opportunity of 
being heard. 
 
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22. Director Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC). —(1) There shall be a Director Quality 
Enhancement Cell (QEC) of the Institute to be appointed by the Board of Directors on the 
recommendation of Board of Governors for a renewable period of three years on such terms & conditions 
as may be prescribed. 
(2) The minimum experience as well as the professional and academic qualifications necessary 
for the appointment to the post of Director Qua lity Enhancement Cell (QEC)  shall be as may be 
prescribed. 
(3) The Director Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) shall be responsible to,- 
(a)  review the quality standards and the quality of teaching and  learning in each 
subject area; 
(b)  review the academic association with other institutions in terms of effective 
management of standards and quality of programs; 
(c)  defining clear and explicit standards as points of reference to the review to be 
carried art. It should also help the employees to know as to what they could expect 
from candidates; 
(d)  developing qualifications framework by setting out the attributes and abilities that 
can be expected from the holder of a qualification, i.e. undergraduate and graduate 
programs; 
(e)  developing program specifications. These are standards set of information 
clarifying what knowledge, understanding, skills and other attributes a student 
will have developed on successfully completing a specific program; 
(f)  developing quality assurance processes and methods of evaluation to affirm that 
the quality of provision and the standard of awards are being maintained and to 
foster curriculum, subject and staff development together with research and other 
scholarly activities; 
(g)  ensure that the Institute’s quality assurance procedures are designed to fit in with 
the arrangements in place nationally and internationally for maintaining and 
improving & quality of Higher Education; 
(h)  developing procedures and proce sses, monitoring & evaluation systems, an d 
standards for the following,— 
i.  the Approval of new program; 
ii.  annual monitoring and evaluation including program monitoring, faculty 
monitoring and student perceptions; 
iii.  departmental review; 
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v.  employer feedback; 
vi.  quality assurance of undergraduate, graduate & doctoral programs; 
vii.  institutional assessment and performance evaluation; 
viii.  program specifications; 
ix.  qualification framework; and 
x.  Director Qua lity Enhancement Cell (QEC) shall be the member of all 
statutory bodies/committees of the Institute. 
(4) The Board of Directors may on the recommendations or advice of Board of Governors, 
terminate the services of Director Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) on  grounds of inefficiency or 
misconduct in accordance with the prescribed procedure: 
Provided that prior to a resolution for the removal of the Director Quality Enhancement 
Cell being voted upon the Director  Quality Enhancement Cell shall be given  an opportunity of 
being heard. 
23. Director of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC). —(1) There shall be a 
Director (ORIC) of the Institute to be appointed by the Board of Directors on the recommendation of 
Board of Governors for a renewable period of t hree years on such terms and c onditions as may be 
prescribed. 
(2) The minimum experience as well as the professional and academic qualifications necessary 
for the appointment to the post of Director (ORIC) shall be as may be prescribed. 
(3) The Director (ORIC) shall,- 
(a)  manage and enhance the research activities of the Institute, develop research 
policies and priorities, work for fund raising for research, mobilize faculty, 
business community and industry for research commercialization and serve as an 
effective advocate f or research with the university/institute and to its broader 
community of stakeholders and supporters; 
(b)  supervise all aspects of the operation of the Office for Research including research 
administration (budgeting, auditing, accounting, human resources, management 
& maintenance of facilities and equipment, implementation of research contracts 
and human resources);  
(c)  develop programs and activities that will increase funding for research from all 
public and private sources, establish and maintain excellent relationships with 
donors and private sources, oversee proposals development and submission; 
(d)  promote the  development of public -private partnerships in support of Institute 
research, link the Institute’s research community with the needs and priorities of 
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(e)  develop opportunities for applied re search and explore opportunities for 
technology transfer and  commercialization of Institute research (including 
incubators and research parks); 
(f)  be responsible to monetize royalty streams from licenses; 
(g)  collaborate with the principal liaison for technical marking and licensing on the 
commercialization of the Institute ’s IP in coordination with other relevant 
department and office -work in close liaison with the office of research and 
development, planning and development; and 
(h)  institute’s technology park. 
(4) The Board of Directors may on the recommendations/advice of Board of Governors, terminate 
the services of Director (ORIC) on grounds of inefficiency or misconduct in accordance  with the 
prescribed procedure. 
CHAPTER IV 
AUTHORITIES OF THE INSTITUTE 
 
24. Authorities.- (1) The following shall be the Authorities of the Institute, namely,- 
(a)  Authorities established by this Act,- 
(i)  the Board of Directors; 
(ii)  the Board of Governors; and 
(iii)  the Academic Council. 
(b)  Authorities to 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)  Representation Committees for appointment as prescribed; 
(vii)  Quality Enhancement Committee; and 
(viii)  Discipline Committee. 
(2) The Board of Directors, the Board of Governors 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 sub-committees shall be Authorities of the Institute for the 
purposes of this Act. 
 
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25. Board of Directors. —(1) The Akhuwat Board of Directors is the body responsible  for the 
entire governance of the Institute. 
(2) The Board of Directors shall meet at least twice in a calendar year. 
(3) Service on the Board of Directors shall be on honorary basis. However, actual expenses may 
be reimbursed as prescribed. 
(4) Unless otherwise prescribed by this Act, all decisions of the Board of Directors shall be taken 
on the basis of the opinion of a majority of the members present. In the event of the members being 
evenly divided on any matter the person presiding over the meeting shall have a casting vote. 
(5) The quorum for a meeting of the Board of Directors shall be two-thirds of its membership, a 
fraction being counted as one. 
26. Powers and functions of the Board of Directors. —The Board of Directors shall have the 
power of supervision over the Institute and shall hold the Rector and the Authorities accountable for all 
the functions of the Institute. The Board of Directors shall have all powers of the Institute not expressly 
vested in an Authority or officer by this Act and all oth er powers not expressly mentioned by this Act 
that are necessary for the performance of its functions. 
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, the Board of Directors shall have 
the following powers,- 
(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 Institute, including the approval of th e sale and purchase 
or acquisition of immovable property; 
(c)  to oversee the quality and relevance of the Institute ’s academic programmes and 
to review the academic affairs and ensure its alignment wi th vision & mission of 
Akhuwat; 
(d)  to approve the app ointment of the Deans, Professors, Associate professors and 
such other senior faculty and senior administrators as may be prescribed; 
(e)  to institute schemes, directions and guidelines for the terms and conditions of 
Appointment of all officers, teachers and other employees of the Institute; 
(f)  to approve strategic plans; 
(g)  to approve financial resource development plans of the Institute; 
(h)  to consider the drafts of Statutes and Regulations proposed by the Board of 
Governors and the Academ ic Council and deal with them in the manner as 
provided in sections 31 and 32, as the case may be: 
 
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Provided that the Board of Directors may frame a Statute or Regulation on 
its own initiative and approve it after calling for the advice of the Board of 
Governors or the Academic Council as the case may be; 
(i)  to annul by order in writing the proceedings of any Authority or officer if the 
Board of Directors 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 Board of Governors in accordance 
with the provisions of this Act; 
(k)  to make appointment of members of the Board of Governors, other than ex-officio 
members, in accordance with the provisions of this Act; 
(1)  to approve appointment of the members of the Academic Council, other than ex-
officio members, 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  involving moral 
turpitude; and 
(o)  to regulate the use of the common seal of the Institute. 
(3) The Board of Directors may, subject to the provisions of this Act de legate all or any of the 
powers and functions of any Authority, officer or employee of the Institute at its main campus, to any 
Authority, committee, officer or employee at its additional campus. for the purpose of exercising such 
powers and performing suc h functions in relation to such additional campus, and for this purpose the 
Board of Directors may create new posts or positions at the additional campus. 
27. Visitation.—The Board of Directors may, in accordance with the terms and procedures as 
may be prescribed, cause an inspection to be made in respect of any matter connected with the Institute. 
28. Board of Governors.—(1) There shall be a Board of Governors of the Institute consisting of 
the following,- 
(a)  the Patron; 
(b)  the Rector; 
(c)  the Pro Rectors; 
(d)  the Deans of the Faculties of the Institute; 
 
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(e)  one member of the Government not below the rank of Additional Secretary from 
the Ministry of Higher Education or any other department relevant to the special 
focus of the Institute; 
(f)  one faculty member from each cadre (professor, associate professor, a ssistant 
professor and lecturer) from different departments, who are not members of the 
Board of Directors, to be elected by the Institute Teachers in accordance with 
procedure to be prescribed by the Board of Directors; 
(g)  Principals of the constituent colleges/units; 
(h)  the Director Admissions and Registration; 
(i)  the Director (QEC); 
(j)  the Director (ORIC); 
(k)  the Director (P&D); 
(1)  the Director Finance; 
(m)  the Director Examinations; and 
(n)  one person from amongst the alumni of the Institute. 
(2) The Patron will be the Chairperson of the Board of Governors. 
(3) Members of the Board of Governors, other than ex-officio members, shall hold office for three 
years. 
(4) As regards the faculty members described in clause (f) and (n) of sub -section (1) the Board 
of Directors may, as an alternative to elections, prescribe a procedure for proposal of a panel of names 
by the Representation Committee set up in terms of section 32. Appointment of   persons proposed for 
the Representation Committee may be made by the Board of Directors. 
(5) The quorum for a meeting of the Board of Governors shall be one-half of the total number of 
members, a fraction being counted as one. 
(6) The Board of Governors shall meet at least once in each quarter of the year. 
29. Powers and duties of the Board of Governors. —(1) The Board of Governors shall be the 
executive body of the Institute and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, exercise 
general supervision over the affairs and management of the Institute. 
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, and subject to the provisions of 
this Act, the Statutes and directions of the Board of Directors, the Board of Governors sh all have the 
following powers,- 
(a)  to consider the an nual report, the annual and revised budget estimates and to 
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(b)  to transfer and accept transfer of movable property on behalf of the Institute; 
(c)  to enter into, vary, carry out and cancel contracts on behalf of the Institute; 
(d)  to cause proper books of account to be kept for all sums of money received and 
expended by the Institute and for the assets and liabilities of the Institute; 
(e)  to invest any money belonging to the Institute including any unapplied income in 
any of the securities described in section 20 of the Trusts Act, 1882 (Act II of 
1882). or in the purchase of immovable proper ty or in such other manner, as it 
may prescribe, with the like power of varying such investments;  
(f)  to receive and manage any property transferred, and grants, bequests, trust, gifts, 
donations, endowments, and other contributions made to the Institute; 
(g)  to administer any funds placed at the disposal of the In stitute for specified 
purposes; 
(h)  to provide the buildings, libraries, premises, furniture, apparatus, equipment and 
other means required for carrying out the work of the Institute; 
(i)  to establish and maintain halls of residence and hostels or approve or license 
hostels or lodgings for the residence of students; 
(j)  to recommend to the Board of Directors admission of educational institutions to 
the privileges of the Institute and withdraw such privileges; 
(k)  to arrange for the inspection of schools and the departments; 
(1)  to institute Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant Professorships, 
Lectureships, and other teaching posts or to suspend or to abolish such posts; 
(m)  to create, suspend or abolish such administrative or o ther posts as may be 
necessary; 
(n)  to prescribe the duties of officers teachers and other employees of the Institute; 
(o)  to report to the Board of Directors on matters with respect to whi ch it has been 
asked to report; 
(p)  to appoint members to various Authorities in accordance with the prov isions of 
this Act; 
(q)  to propose drafts of Statutes for submission to the Board of Directors; 
(r)  to regulate the conduct and discipline of the students of the Institute; 
(s)  to take actions necessary for the good administration of the Institute in general 
and to this end exercise such powers as are necessary; 
 
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(t)  to recommend the appointment of the Deans, Professors, Associate professors and 
such other senior faculty and senior  administrators to the Board of  Directors as 
may be prescribed; 
(u)  to make appointment of members of the Academic Council, other than e x-office 
members, in accordance with the provisions of this Act; 
(v) to appoint Emeritus Professors on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed;  
(w)  to delegate any of its powers to any Authority or officer or a committee; and 
(x)  to perform such other functions as have been assigned to it by the provisions of 
this Act or may be assigned to it by the Statutes. 
30. Academic Council.—(1) There shall be an Academic Council of the Institu te consisting of 
the following,- 
(a)  the Rector who shall be its Chairperson; 
(b)  the Pro Rector (Admin and Finance); 
(c)  the Pro Rector (Academic and Research); 
(d)  the Deans of Faculties and such Heads of departments as may be prescribed; 
(e)  five members representing the departments, institutes, and the constituent schools 
to be elected in the manner prescribed by the Board of Directors; 
(f)  five Professors including Emeritus Professors; 
(g)  the Director Admissions and Registration; 
(h)  the Director (QEC); 
(i)  the Director (QRIC); 
(j)  the Director Examinations; and 
(k)  the Librarian. 
(2) The Board of Governors shall appoint the members of the Academic Council, other than the 
ex-officio and the elected members, on the recommendation of the Rector: 
Provided that as regards the five professors and the members representing the 
departments, institutes and the constituent schools, the Board of Governors may, as an alternative 
to elections, prescribe a procedure for proposal of a panel of names by the Representation 
Committee set up in terms of section 28. Appointment of persons proposed by the Representation 
Committee may be made by the Board of Directors on the recommendation of the Rector. 
(3) Members of the Academic Council shall hold office for three years. 
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(5) The quorum f or meetings of the Academic Council shall be one half of the total number of 
members, a fraction being counted as one. 
31. Powers and Functions of the Academic Council. —The Academic Council shall be the 
principal academic body of the institute and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, 
have the power to lay down proper standards of instruction, research and examinations and to regulate 
and promote the academic life of the institute and the schools,- 
(a)  approve the policies and procedures pertaining to the quality of academic 
programmes; 
(b)  approve academic programmes; 
(c)  approve the policies and procedures pertaining to student related functio ns 
including admissions, expulsions, punishments, examinations and certification; 
(d)  approve the policies and procedures assuring quality of teaching and research; 
(e)  propose to the Board of Governors schemes for the constitution and organization 
of Faculties, teaching departments and Boards of Studies; 
(f)  appoint paper setters and examiners for all examinations of the Institute after 
receiving panels of names from the relevant authorities; 
(g)  institute programmes for the continued professional deve lopment of In stitute 
Teachers at all levels; 
(h)  recognize the examinations of other universities or examining bodies as 
equivalent to the corresponding examinations of the Institute; 
(i)  regulate the award of studentships, scholarships, exhibitions, medals and prizes; 
(j)  frame Regulations for submission to the Board of Governors; 
(k)  prepare an annual report on the academic performance of the Institute; and 
(1)  perform such functions as may be prescribed by Regulations. 
32. Representation Committees. —(1) There shall be  a Representation Committee constituted 
by the Board of Directors through Statute for recommendation of persons for appointment to the Board 
of Directors in accordance with the provisions of section 25. 
(2) There shall also be a Representation Committee constituted by the Board of Directors through 
Statute for the recommendation of persons for appointment to the Board of Governors and the Academic 
Council in accordance with the provisions of sections 25 and 28. 
(3) Members of the Representation Committee for appointments to the Board of Governors shall 
consist of the following,- 
(a)  three members of the Board of Directors who are not Institute Teachers; 
 
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(b)  two persons nominated by the Institute Teachers from amongst themselves in the 
manner prescribed; 
(c)  one person from the academic community, not employed by the Institute, at the 
level of professor or school principal to be nominated by the Institute Teachers in 
the manner prescribed; and  
(d)  one eminent citizen with experience in administration, philanthropy, development 
work, law or accountancy to be nominated by the Board of Directors. 
(4) The Representation Committee for appointments to the Academic Council shall consist of the 
following,- 
(a)  two members of the Board of Directors who are not Institute Teachers; and 
(b)  three persons nominated by the Institute Teachers from amongst themselves in the 
manner prescribed. 
  (5) The tenure of the Representation Committees shall be three years: 
Provided that no member shall serve for more than two consecutive terms. 
(6) The procedures of the Representation Committees shall be as may be prescribed. 
(7) There may also be such other Representation Committees set up by any of the other 
Authorities of the Institute as are considered appropriate for recommending persons for appointment to 
the various Authorities and other bodies of the Institute. 
33. Appointment of committees by certain Authorities. —(1) The Board of Directors, the 
Board of Governors, the Academic Council and other Authorities may, from time to time, appoint such 
standing, special or advisory committees, as they may deem fit, and may place on such committee 
persons who are not members of the Authorities appointing the Committees. 
(2) The constitution, functions, and powers of the Authorities for which no specific provision has 
been made in this Act shall be such as may be prescribed by Statutes or Regulations. 
CHAPTER-V 
STATUTES, REGULATIONS AND RULES 
 
34. Statutes.—(1) Subject to the provisions of t his Act, Statutes, may be made to regulate or 
prescribe all or any of the following matters,- 
(a)  the contents of and the manner in which the annual report to be presented by the 
Rector before the Board of Governors and the Board of Directors shall be 
prepared; 
(b)  the Institute fees and other charges; 
(c)  the constitution of any pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent 
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(d)  the scales of pay and other terms and conditions of service officers, teachers and 
other institute employees; 
(e)  the maintenance of the register of registered graduates; 
(f)  admission of educational institutions to the privileges of the Institute and the  
withdrawal of such privileges; 
(g)  the establishment of faculties, departments, institutes, schools and other academic 
divisions; 
(h)  conditions under which the Institute may enter into arrangements with other 
institutions or with public bodies for purposes of research and advisory services; 
(i)  conditions for appointme nt of Emeritus Professors  and award of honorary 
degrees; 
(j)  efficiency and discipline of Institute employees; 
(k)  the constitution and procedure to be followed by Representation Committees in 
carrying out functions in terms of this Act; 
(1)  the constit ution and procedure to be followed by the Search Committee  for 
appointment of the Rector; 
(m)  constitution, functions and powers of the Authorities of the Institute; and 
(n)  all other matters which by this Act are to be or may be prescribed or regulated by 
Statutes. 
(2) The draft of Statutes shall be proposed by the Board of Governors to the Board of Directors 
which may approve or pass with such modifications as the Board of Directors may think fit or may refer 
back to the Board of Governors, as the case may be, for reconsideration of the proposed draft: 
Provided that Statutes concerning any of the matters mentioned in clauses (a) and (1) of 
sub-section (1) shall be initiated and approved by the Board of Directors, after seeking the views 
of the Board of Governors: 
Provided further that the Board of Directors may initiate respect to any matter in its power 
or with respect to which a Statute may be framed in terms of this Act and approve such Statute 
after seeking the views of the Board of Governors. 
35. Regulations.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statues, the Academic Council 
may make Regulations, the courses of study for degrees, diplomas and certificates of the Institute,- 
(a)  the manner in which the teaching referred to in sub -section (1) of section 6 shall 
be organized and conducted; 
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(c)  the conditions under which students shall be admitted to the courses and the 
examinations of the Institute and shall become eligible for t he award of degrees, 
diplomas and certificates; 
(d)  the conduct of examinations; 
(e)  conditions under which a person may carry on independent research to entitle him 
to a degree; 
(f)  the institution of fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, medals and prizes; 
(g) the use of the Library;  
(h)  the 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: 
Provided that Regulations regarding or incidental to matters contained in 
sub-clauses (1) and (h) shall not be submitted to the Board of Directors without 
the prior approval of the Board of Governors. 
(2) Regulations shall be proposed by the Academic Council and shall be submitted to the Board 
of Directors 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 Board of Directors. 
36. Ame ndment 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. 
37. Rules.—(1) The Authorities and the other bodies of the Institute may make rules, consistent 
with this Act, Statutes or the Regulations, to regulate any matter relating to the affairs of the Institute 
which has not been provided for by this Act or that is not required to be regul ated by Statutes or 
Regulations, including rules to regulate the conduct of business and the time and place of meetings and 
related matters. 
(2) Rules shall become effective upon approval by the Board of Governors. 
CHAPTER VI  
INSTITUTE FUND 
 
38. Institute Fund.—The Institute shall have a Fund to which shall be credited its income from 
fees if any, charges, donations, trusts, bequests, endowments, contributions, grants and all other sources. 
39. Audits and accounts. —(1) The accounts of the Institut e shall be maintained in such form 
and in such manner as may be prescribed. 
(2) The teaching departments, constituent colleges and institutes and all other bodies designated 
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with authority vested in the head of each cost center 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 center in accordance with and to the extent prescribed by the Statutes. 
(3) All funds generated by a or other unit of the Institute through consultancy, research or other 
provision of teaching department, constituent college service shall be made available without prejudice 
to the budgetary allocation otherwise made, after deduction of overheads in the manner and to the extent 
prescribed by Statute, to the teaching department, constituent school or other unit for its development. A 
part of the funds so generated may be shared with the Institute Teachers or researchers in charge of the 
consultancy, research or service concerned in the manner and to the extent prescribed by Statute. 
(4) No expenditure shall be made from the funds of the Institute, unless a bill  for its payments 
has been issued by the head of the cost center 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 center, 
subject to the authority to re-appropriate available to the head of the cost center. 
(5) Provision shall be made for an internal audit of the finances of the Institute. 
(6) Without prejudice to the requirement of audit by an auditor appointed, the annual audited 
statement of accoun ts of the Institute 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 considered by the Board of Governors and shall be placed before the Board of 
Directors within six months of closing of the financial year. 
CHAPTER-VII  
GENERAL PROVISIONS 
 
40. Opportunity to show cause.—Except as otherwise provided by law no officer, teacher or 
other employee of the Institute holding a permanent post shall be reduced in rank, or removed or 
compulsorily retired from service for cause arising out of any act or omission on the part of  the person 
concerned unless he/she has been given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against t he action 
proposed to be taken. 
41. Appeal to the Board of Governors and the Board of Directors.—Where an order is passed 
punishing any officer (other tha n the Rector), teacher or other employee of the Institute or altering or 
interpreting to his disadvantage the prescribed terms or conditions of his service, he shall, where the 
order is passed by officer or teacher of the Institute other than the Rector, h ave 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 
Board of Governors against the order. 
42. Service of the Institute. —(1) All persons employed by the Institute in accordance wi th the 
terms and conditions of service prescribed by Statutes shall be persons in the service of the Institute. 
 
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(2) An officer, teacher, or other employee of the Institute shall retire from service on the 
attainment of such age or tenure of service as may be prescribed. 
43. Benefits and insurance.—The Institute shall constitute for the benefit of its officers, teachers 
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. 
44. Commencement of term of office of members 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 Institute for a period of not less than six months he shall be deemed to have  
resigned and vacated his seat. 
45. Filling of casual vacancies in Authorities.—Any casual vacancy among the members of any 
Authority shall be filled, as soon as conveniently may be, in the same manner and by the same person or 
Authority that had, appointed the member whose place has become vacant and th e 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. 
46. Flaws in the constitution of Authorities. —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, institution or other body outside the Institute has been 
dissolved or has ceased to function, or because of some other similar reason, such flaw shall be resolved 
in such manner as the Board of Directors may direct. 
47. Proceedings of Authorities not invalidated by vacancies. —No act, resolution or decision 
of any Authority shall be invalid by reason of any vacancy on 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. 
48. First Statutes and Regulations.—Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this 
Act, the President of Pakistan shall promulgate the First Statues and Regulations which shall be deemed 
to be Statutes and Regulations framed under sections 34 and 35 and shall continue to remain in force 
until amended or replaced or till such time as  new Statutes and Regulations are framed in accordance 
with the provisions of this Act. 
49. Removal of difficulty. —(1) I f any question arises as to the interpretation of any of the 
provisions of this Act, it shall be placed before the Board of Directors whose decision thereon shall be 
final. 
(2) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to any of the provisions of this Act, the Board of 
Directors may make such order after obtaining the views of the Boar d of Governors, not inconsistent 
with the provisions of this Act, as may appear to him to be necessary for removing the difficulty. 
 
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(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 
Board of Directors may direct after obtaining the views of, the Board of Directors. 
50. Indemnity.— No suit of legal proceedings shall lie against the Government, the Institute or 
any Authority, officer or employee of the Government or the Institute or any person in respect of anything 
which is done in good faith under this Act. 
51. Discipline Committee.— (1) The Discipline Committee shall consist of,- 
(a)  Chairperson of the Committee to be nominated by the Rector; 
(b)  three teachers to be nominated by the Academic Council; 
(c)  the officer in-charge of students affairs, by whatever name called, as member who 
shall also act as Secretary of the Discipline Committee; and 
(d)  Registrar or his deputy. 
(2) The term of office of the members of the Committee, other than ex-officio members, shall be 
two years. 
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Discipline Committee shall be two-third of the total number 
of members, fraction being counted as one. 
(4) The functions of the Discipline Committee shall be to,- 
(a)  to examine and decide complaints referred to it by a head of a department  or a 
competent body or forum against the conduct and behavior of students; 
(b)  to propose Regulations to the Academic Council relating to the conduct of 
students, maintenance of discipline and breach of discipline; and 
(c)  to perform such other functions as may be prescribed. 
 
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RGN. Dated. 05-05-2026