Ibadat International University, Islamabad Act, 2021

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THE IBADAT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD 
ACT, 2021 
 
 
 
 
CONTENTS 
SECTIONS: 
CHAPTER I 
PRELIMINARY  
1. Short title, extent and commencement. 
2. Definitions. 
CHAPTER II 
THE UNIVERSITY 
 
3. Establishment and Incorporation of the University. 
4. Powers and Purposes of the University. 
5. Jurisdiction. 
6. University open to all classes, creeds, etc. 
7. Teaching at the University. 
CHAPTER III 
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY 
 
8. Principal Officers. 
9. Patron. 
10. Visitation. 
11. Chairman. 
12. Removal from the Board of Governors. 
13. Vice-Chairman. 
14. Rector. 
15. Appointment and Removal of the Rector. 
 
Updated till 1204.2023
Updated till 12.04.2023
 
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16. Advisor. 
17. The Pro-Rector (Administration & Finance). 
18. The Pro-Rector (Academics & Research). 
19. Dean. 
20. Registrar. 
21. Treasurer. 
22. Controller of Examinations. 
23. Functions and Powers of the Board of Directors. 
CHAPTER IV 
AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY 
 
24. Authorities. 
25. Board of Governors. 
26. Powers and functions of the Board of Governors. 
27. Visitations. 
28. The Executive Committee. 
29. Powers and duties of the Executive Committee. 
30. Academic Council. 
31. Powers and functions of the Academic Council. 
32. Representation Committees. 
33. Board of Studies. 
34. Appointment of Committees by certain Authorities. 
CHAPTER V 
STATUTES, REGULATIONS AND RULES 
 
35. First Statutes. 
36. Regulations. 
37. Amendment and repeal of Statutes and Regulations. 
38. Rules. 
 
 
CHAPTER VI 
UNIVERSITY FUND 
 
39. University fund. 
40. Audits and Accounts. 
 
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CHAPTER VII 
GENERAL PROVISIONS 
 
41. Opportunity to show cause. 
42. Appeal to the Executive Committee and the Board of Governors. 
43. Service of the University. 
44. Benefits and Insurance. 
45. Removal of difficulties. 
46. Indemnity. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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THE IBADAT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD ACT, 2021 
 
[8th October, 2021] 
 
An Act for the Establishment of Ibadat International University, Islamabad 
 
WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the establishment of the Ibadat International 
University at Islamabad in the Private sector and connected matters; 
 
It is enacted as follows; 
 
CHAPTER I 
 
PRELIMINARY 
 
1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Ibadat  
International University Islamabad Act, 2021. 
 
(2) It shall extend to whole of Pakistan. 
 
(3) The provisions of this Act shall come into force at once. 
 
2. Definitions.—In this Act unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,— 
 
i. “Academic Council” means    the   Academic   Council    of   the University. 
ii. “Authority” means   any   of   the   Authorities   of   the   University specified or 
set up in terms of section 23; 
iii. “Advisor” means Advisor to the Chairman of the University; 
iv. “Board of Directors” means the Board of  Directors  (BoD)  of  the Ibadat  
International Educational System (LLP) registered under section 07 of the limited 
Liability Partnership Act, 2017(XV of  2017), Securities and Exchange 
Commission of Pakistan vide Registration No. 0134627 dated 24-05-2019; 
v. “Board of Governors” means Board of Governors of the University; 
vi. “Chairman” means Chairman of Ibadat International University who shall also be 
the Chairman of Board of Directors of Ibadat  International Education System  
(LLP); 
vii. “Chairperson” means the head of a Teaching Department; 
viii. “College” means a constituent educational institution, by whatever name 
described, maintained and administered by the University; 
ix. “Commission” means the Higher Education Commission set up by the Higher 
Education Commission Ordinance, 2002 (LIII of 2002); 
 
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x. “Controller” means Head of the Examination Department of the University; 
xi. “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; 
xii. “Department” means   a   teaching   department   maintained   and administered, 
or recognized by the University in the manner prescribed; 
xiii. “Director” means Head of an Institute established as a Constituent 
institute/college by the University; 
xiv. “Executive Committee” means   Executive   Committee   of   the University; 
xv. “Faculty” means   an   administrative   and   academic   unit   of   the University 
consisting of one or more departments, as prescribed; 
xvi. “Government” means the Federal Government of Pakistan; 
xvii. “Officer” means an Officer of the University specified in section 08 of the Act; 
xviii. “Prescribed” means prescribed  by  Statutes,  Regulations  or  Rules and made 
under the Act; 
xix. “Patron” means Patron of the University; 
xx. “Pro-Rector” means Pro-Rector of the University; 
xxi. “Principal” means the head  of  a  constituent  college/Unit  of  the University; 
xxii.  “Professor” Emeritus means a  retired  Professor  working  in  a Faculty in the 
capacity of an Emeritus Professor; 
xxiii. “Representation Committees” mean the Representation Committees constituted 
under section 31; 
xxiv. “Review Panel” means the  Review  Panel  set  up  by  the  Patron  or Chairman in 
accordance with the provisions of section 12; 
xxv. “Rector” means the Rector of the University; 
xxvi. “Registrar” means Registrar of the University; 
xxvii. “Schedule” means a Schedule to the Act; 
xxviii. “Search Committee” means the Search Committee  set  up  by  the Board of 
Governors under section 14; 
xxix. “Statutes”, “ Regulations” and “Rules”  mean   respectively   the Statutes, the 
Regulations and the Rules made under this Act and for the time being in force; 
xxx. “Sponsoring Body” means Ibadat International Education System (LLP); 
 
 
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xxxi. “Teachers” include Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors 
Lecturers, Tutors engaged whole -time by the University  or by a constituent 
College and such other persons as may be declared to be teachers by Regulations; 
xxxii. “University” means the lbadat International University, Islamabad established 
under the Act; 
xxxiii. “University Teacher” means a  whole-time  teacher  appointed  and paid by the 
University, or recognized by the University as such; 
xxxiv. “Vice Chairman” means Vice Chairman of the University; 
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CHAPTER II 
 
THE UNIVERSITY 
 
3. Establishment and Incorporation of the University. —(1) There shall be established a 
University to be called the Ibadat International University located at Islamabad, in the Private sector. 
 
(2) The University shall consist of the following, namely: — 
 
(a) the Patron, Chairman, Vice Chairman, the members Board of Governors, the 
members of Executive Committee, the Rector, the  Deans and such other  
officers as may be prescribed; 
(b) the members of the authorities of the University established under  section 
23; 
(c) all University teachers and persons recognized as students of the University 
in accordance with terms prescribed from to time; and 
(d) all other full-time officers and members of the staff of the University. 
 
(3) The University shall be a body corporate by the name of the  lbadat International 
University, Islamabad and shall have perpetual succession and a  common seal, and may sue and be 
sued by the said name: 
 
(4) The University shall be competent to acquire and hold property,  both movable and 
immovable, and to lease, sell or otherwise transfer any movable and immovable property which may 
have become vested in or been acquired by it. 
 
(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, the 
University shall have academic, financial and administrative autonomy, including the power to employ 
officers, teachers and other employees on such terms as may be prescribed, subject to the terms of this 
act and the Higher Education Commission Ordinance, 2002 (LIII 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 have no power to question the policy underlying the 
allocation of resources approved by the Board of Governors in the annual budget of the University. 
 
 
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(6) All properties, rights and interests of whatever kind, used, enjoyed, possessed, owned 
or vested in, or held in trust by or for any of its constituent  colleges shall pass to the University  
established under this act. 
 
4. Powers and Purposes of the University.—The University shall have the following powers, 
namely:— 
 
i. to provide for education and scholarship in such branches of knowledge as it 
may deem fit, and to make provision for research, service to society and for the 
application, advancement and dissemination of knowledge in such manner as it 
may determine.  Provided that in case of medical, engineering and other 
professional education, approval of the relevant Accreditation councils/forums  
shall be a pre-requisite; 
ii. to prescribe courses of studies to be conducted by it and the constituent colleges; 
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; 
iv. to prescribe the terms and conditions of employment of the officers, teachers and 
other employees of the University and to lay down  terms and conditions that 
may be different from those applicable to government servants in general; 
v. 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 University 
as it may prescribe, and to grant certificates and diplomas to such persons; 
viii. to establish programmes for the exchange of students and teachers between the 
University and other universities, educational institutions and research 
organisations, 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 implement fund-raising plans; 
xii. to provide and support the academic development of the faculty of the 
University; 
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 University at other universities and places of learning equivalent to such 
examinations and periods of study in the University, as it may prescribe, and to 
withdraw such acceptance; 
xv. to co-operate with other University, public authorities or private organisations, 
 
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inside as well as outside Pakistan, in such manner and for such purposes as it 
may prescribe; 
xvi. to establish 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 institute and award financial assistance to students in need, fellowships, 
scholarships, bursaries, medals and prizes under prescribed conditions; 
xix. to establish teaching departments, schools, constituent colleges, faculties, 
museums and other centres of learning for the development of teaching and 
research and to make such arrangements for their maintenance, management 
and administration as it may prescribe; 
xx. to provide for the residence of the students of the University and the colleges, to 
institute and maintain halls of residence and to approve  or license hostels and 
lodging; 
xxi. to maintain order, discipline and security on the campuses of the University and 
the colleges; 
xxii. to promote the extra-curricular and recreational activities of such students, and 
to make arrangements for promoting their health and general welfare; 
xxiii. to demand and receive such fees and other charges as it may determine; 
xxiv. 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; 
xxv. to enter into, carry out, vary or cancel contracts; 
xxvi. to receive and manage property transferred and grants, contributions made to 
the University and to invest any fund representing such property, grants, 
bequests, trusts, gifts, donations,  endowments or contributions in such manner 
as it may deem fit; 
 
xxvii. to provide for the printing and publication of research and other works; and 
xxviii. to do all such other acts and things, whether incidental to the powers aforesaid 
or not, as may be requisite or expedient in order to  further the objectives of the 
University as a place of education, learning, and research. 
5. Jurisdiction.—(1) The jurisdiction of the University shall extend to the whole of Pakistan. 
 
(2)   The principal seat of the University shall be at Islamabad, and it may set up any number 
of campuses, at such places in Pakistan or abroad as the Board of Governors may determine and with 
prior approval of Higher Education Commission. 
 
6. University open to all classes, creeds, etc.—(1) The University shall be open to all persons 
of all genders and of whatever religion, race, creed,  class, colour or domicile and no person shall be 
denied the privileges of the University on the grounds of religion, race, caste, creed, class, colour or 
domicile. 
 
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(2) An increase in any fee or charge that is in excess of ten percent per  annum on an 
annualised basis from the last such increase may not be  made except in special  circumstances, and 
only with the approval of the Patron. 
 
(3) The University shall institute financial aid programmes for students  in need, to the 
extent considered feasible by the Board of Governors given the resources available, so as to enable 
admission and access to the University and the various opportunities provided by it to be based on 
merit rather than ability to  pay: Provided that the University may institute self -finance schemes not 
covering more than ten percent of the total number of candidates in any on -campus taught course or 
research-based programme of study. 
 
7. Teaching at the University.—(1) All recognized teaching in various courses shall be 
conducted by the University or the colleges in 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. 
 
(2)    The authority responsible for organizing recognized teaching shall be such as may be 
prescribed. 
 
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CHAPTER III 
 
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY 
 
8. Principal Officers. —The following shall be the principal officers  of the University, 
namely:— 
 
(a) the Patron; 
(b) the Chairman; 
(c) the Vice Chairman; 
(d) the Rector; 
(e) the Advisor; 
(f) the Pro-Rectors; 
(g) the Deans; 
(h) the Principals of the constituent colleges; 
(i) the Chairpersons/Heads of the teaching and research departments; 
(j) the Registrar; 
(k) the Treasurer; 
 
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(l) the Controller of Examinations; and 
(m) such other persons as may be prescribed by the Statutes or Regulations to be 
the principal officers of the University. 
 
9. Patron.—(1) The President of Pakistan shall be the Patron of the University. 
 
(2) The Patron shall, when present, preside at the convocation of the University or he/she 
may authorize the Chairman or any other person of eminence to preside over the convocation of the 
University. 
 
(3) Every proposal to confer an honorary degree shall be subject to  confirmation by the 
Patron. 
 
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 University and shall, from time 
to time, direct any person or persons to inquire into or carry out inspection of: 
 
(a) the University, its building, laboratories, libraries and other facilities; 
(b) any institution, department or hostel maintained by the University; 
(c) the adequacy of financial and human resources; 
(d) the teaching, research, curriculum, examination and other matters of the 
University; and 
(e) such other matters as the Patron may specify. 
 
(2) The Patron shall communicate to the Board of Governors his views with regard to the 
result of visitation and shall, after ascertaining the views of the  Board of Governors, advise  the 
Chairman on the action to be taken by it. 
 
(3) The Chairman 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 the results of 
visitation. 
 
(4) Where the Board of Governors does not, within the time specified, take action to the 
satisfaction of the Patron, the Patron may issue such directions as he deems fit and Board of Governors 
shall comply with all such directions. 
 
11. Chairman.—(1) The Chairman of the University shall be appointed by the Board of 
Directors for a renewable period of four (04) years, as the Board of Directors may determine. 
 
(2) The Chairman shall, in absence of the Patron preside over the meetings of the Board 
of Governors and the Convocation of the University. 
 
(3) The members of the Board of Governors as well as the Rector shall be appointed by 
the Chairman in the prescribed manner. 
 
 
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(4) If the Chairman is satisfied that serious irregularity or mismanagement with respect 
to the affairs of the University has occurred, he may,— 
 
(a) as regards proceedings of the Board of Governors, direct that specified 
proceedings be reconsidered and appropriate action taken within one month of 
the direction having been issued: 
Provided that if the Chairman is satisfied that either no reconsideration has 
been carried out or that the reconsideration has failed to address the concern 
expressed he may, after calling upon the Board of Governors to show cause in 
writing, appoint a five  member Review Panel  to examine  and report to the 
Chairman on the functioning of the Board of Governors. T he Review Panel 
shall be drawn from persons of eminence in academics and in the fields of law, 
accountancy and administration and the report of the Review Panel shall be 
submitted within such time as may be specified by the Chairman; and 
(b) as regards proceedings of any Authority or with respect to matters  within the 
competence of any Authority other than the Board of  Governors, direct the 
Board of Governors to exercise powers under section 18. 
 
12. Removal from the Board of Governors. —(1) The Chairman may,  upon the 
recommendation of the Review Panel, remove any person 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 position for personal 
advantage of any kind, or gross inefficiency in the performance of functions. 
 
(2) The Chairman 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 Governors: 
 
Provided that before passing such resolution the Board of Governors shall provide 
the member concerned a fair hearing: 
 
Provided further that the provisions of this section shall not be applicable to the Vice-
Chairman in his capacity as a member of the Board of Governors. 
 
13. Vice-Chairman.—(1) There shall be a Vice-Chairman of the University who shall be an 
eminent academic  or a distinguished administrator  and shall be appointed on such terms and 
conditions as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors. 
 
(2) The Vice Chairman shall preside over at the convocation of the  University and 
meeting of Board of Governors in the absence of the Chairman. 
 
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(3) In the absence of Chairman, the Vice Chairman shall exercise powers of Chairman. 
 
14. Rector.—(1) There shall be a Rector of the University who shall be an eminent academic 
or a distinguished administrator and shall be appointed on  such terms and conditions  as may  be 
prescribed by the Board of Governors. 
 
(2) The Rector shall be the Chief Executive Officer of th e University responsible for all 
administrative and academic functions of the University and  for ensuring that the provisions of the 
Act, Statutes, Regulations and Rules are faithfully observed in order to promote the general efficiency 
and good order of  the University. The Rector shall have all powers prescribed for this purpose,  
including administrative control over the officers, teachers and other employees of the University and 
entrusted to him by the Patron, the Board, the Committee and the Council. 
 
(3) The Rector shall, if present, be entitled to attend any meeting of any Authority or body 
of the University. 
 
(4) The Rector may, in an emergency that in his opinion requires immediate action 
ordinarily not in the competence of the Rector, take such action and forward, within seventy-two hours, 
a report of the action taken to the members of the Emergency Committee of the Board of Governors, 
to be set up  by Statute, The Emergency Committee may direct such further action as is considered 
appropriate. 
 
(5) The Rector shall also have the following powers, namely:— 
 
(a) to direct teachers, officers and other employees of the University to take up 
such assignments in connection with examination, administration and such 
other activities in the University as he may  consider necessary for the 
purposes of the University; 
(b) to sanction by re -appropriation an amount not exceeding an amount  
prescribed by the Board of Governors for an unforeseen item not  provided 
for in the budget and report it to the Board of Governors at the next meeting; 
(c) to make appointments of such categories of employees of the University 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 University except 
those appointed by or with the approval of the Board of Governors; 
(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 University; and 
(f) to exercis e and perform such other powers and functions as may be  
prescribed. 
(6) The Rector shall preside at the convocation of the University in the  absence of the 
Vice Chairman. 
(7) The Rector shall present an annual report before the Board of Governors within three 
months of the close of the academic year. The annual report shall present such information as regards 
 
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the academic year under review  as may be prescribed, including  disclosure of all relevant facts  
pertaining to: 
 
(a) academics; 
(b) research; 
(c) administration; and 
(d) finances. 
(8) The Rector’s annual report shall be made  available, prior to its  presentation before 
the Board of Governors, to all officers and University teachers and shall be published in such numbers 
as are required to ensure its wide circulation. 
15. Appointment and Removal of the Rector. —(1) The Rector shall  be appointed by the 
Chairman on the basis of recommendations made by the Board of Governors. 
 
(2) A Search Committee for the recommendation of persons suitable for appointment 
as Rector shall be constituted by the Board of Governors on the date and in the manner prescribed by 
the Statutes and shall consist of two eminent members of society nominated by the Chairman of whom 
one shall be  appointed. the Convener, two members of the Board of Governors, two distinguished 
University Teachers who are not members of the Board of Governors and one academic of eminence 
not employed by the University. The  two distinguished University Teachers shall be selected by the 
Board of Governors through a process, to be prescribed by Board of Governors that provides for the 
recommendation of suitable names by the University Teachers in general. The Search Committee shall 
remain in existence till such time that the  appointment of  the next  Rector has been made by  the 
Chairman. 
 
(3) The persons proposed by the Search Committee for appointment as  Rector shall be 
considered by the Board of Governors and of these a panel of  three, in order of priority, shall  be 
recommended by the Board of Governors to the Chairman: 
 
Provided that the Chairman 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 by 
the Chairman the Search Committee shall make a proposal to the Board of Governors in the prescribed 
manner. 
(4) The Rector shall be appointed for a renewable tenure of four (04) years on terms and 
conditions prescribed by Statute. The tenure of an incumbent Rector shall be renewed by the Chairman 
on receipt of a resolution of the Board of Governors in support of such renewal only once: 
 
Provided that the Chairman may call upon the Board of Governors to  reconsider such 
resolution once. 
 
(5) The Board of Governors may, pursuant to a resolution in this behalf  passed by three-
fourths of its membership, recommend to the Chairman the removal of the Rector on the ground of 
inefficiency, moral turpitude or physical  or mental incapacity or gross misconduct, including misuse 
of position for personal advantage of any kind: 
 
Provided that the Chairman may make a reference to the Board of Governors stating the 
 
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instances of inefficiency, moral turpitude or physical or mental incapacity or gross misconduct on the 
part of the Rector that have come to  his notice. After consideration of the reference the Board of 
Governors may,  pursuant to a resolution in this behalf passed by two -thirds of its membership,  
recommend to the Chairman the removal of the Rector: 
 
Provided further that prior to a resolution for the removal of the Rector being voted 
upon the Rector shall be given an opportunity of being heard. 
 
(6) A resolution recommending the  removal of the Rector shall be submitted to the 
Chairman forthwith. The Chairman may accept the recommendation and order removal of the Rector 
or return the recommendation to the Board of Governors. 
 
(7) At any time when the office of the Rector is vacant, or the Rector is  absent or is 
unable to perform the functions of his office due to illness or some other cause, the Board of Governors 
shall make such arrangements for the performance of the duties of the Rector as it may deem fit. 
 
16. Advisor.—The Advisor to Chairman BOG Shall be appointed by  the Chairman for a 
period of four years for further extendable of another term on such terms and conditions as determined 
by Chairman. Advisor shall advise the Chairman BOG on following issues: 
 
i. To advise Chairman BOG on academic and operational issues. 
ii. To advise on support and encourage the board member in carrying out the 
vision, mission and values of the institution. 
iii. To advise Chairman BOG to proper conduct of Board Business and regarding 
meetings of the Board of Governors. 
 
17. The Pro -Rector (Administration & Finance). —(1) There shall be  a Pro-Rector 
(Administration & Finance) of the University and shall be appointed on such terms and conditions as 
may be prescribed by the Board of Governors. 
 
(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  University and  shall 
formulate and recommend  to the committee, the council and Rector for approval of rules & 
regulations relating to financial and administrative matters of the University: 
 
(3) The Pro-Rector (Administration & Finance) shall have following 
power: 
 
(a) To liaise with government, agencies, local bodies and other authorities in 
connection with financial and administrative affairs of the University; 
(b) To administer the financial resources of the University; 
 
(c) To administer the residences of the students, teachers, and other  staff 
members of the University; 
(d) To supervise the extra-curricular and recreational activities of the University 
including the matters of the health and general welfare; 
 
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(e) To maintain discipline in the University; 
(f) To sanctions expenditures 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 the committee, the council or the 
Rector and; 
(h) To delegate any of his power to appropriate level of management subject to 
such conditions as may deem fit. 
18. The Pro-Rector (Academics & Research).—(1) There shall be a Pro-Rector (Academics 
& Research) of the University and shall be appointed on  such terms and conditions  as may  be 
prescribed by the Board of Governors. 
 
(2) The Pro-Rector (Academic & Research) shall assist the Rector on matters relating to 
teaching, research academic program, extension and other development projects. 
 
(3) Subject to the overall supervision of the Rector, he/she shall formulate and 
recommend to the committee or the council for approval rules &  regulations relating to the academic 
and research matters of the University. 
 
(4) The Pro-Rector (Academics & Research) shall have following powers: 
 
(a) To liaise with other universities, learning institutions, industry and research 
organization for apprenticeship and placement of the students, training of 
the teachers, and other academic and research activities; 
(b) To submit recommendations to the council on the courses of study  to be 
taught in the University giving due consideration to the advice  of the 
advisory board constituted for the purpose; 
(c) To supervise the admission of the students, to the courses of the  study and 
examination of the University; 
(d) To co-ordinate the award of fellow ships, stipends, medals, and prizes; 
(e) To arrange convocations; 
 
(f) To make such arrangements of the scrutiny of the papers marks and  results 
as he may consider necessary; 
(g) To co-ordinate the teaching and the research work of the schools or faculties 
of the University; 
(h) To control and manage the publications and circulation of periodicals 
magazines, journals, and books and dissemination of scientific technological 
and other related information; 
(i) To perform such other functions and exercise such other powers as  may be 
entrusted or delegated to him by the board, the committee, the council or the 
rector and; 
 
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(j) To delegate any of his/her power(s) to appropriate level of management 
subject to such conditions as may deem fit: 
 
19. 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 conditions 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 Academic 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. 
 
20. Registrar.—(1) There shall be a Registrar of the University to be appointed by the Board 
of Governors on the recommendation of the Rector, on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed. 
 
(2) The experience as well as the professional and academic qualifications necessary 
for appointment to the post of the Registrar shall be as may be prescribed. 
 
(3) The Registrar shall be a full-time officer of the University and shall, — 
(a) be the administrative head of the secretariat of the University and be 
responsible for the provision of secretariat support to the Authorities of the 
University; be the custodian of the common seal and the academic records 
of the University; 
(b) maintain a register of registered graduates in the prescribed manner; 
(c) supervise the process of election, appointment or nomination of members to 
the various authorities and other bodies in the prescribed manner; and 
(d) perform such other duties as may be prescribed. 
 
(2) The term of office of the Registrar shall be a renewable period of three years:          
 
 
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 Provided that the Board of Governors may, on the advice of the Rector, terminate 
the appointment of the Registrar on grounds of inefficiency or misconduct in accordance with 
prescribed procedure. 
 
21. Treasurer.—(1) There shall be a Treasurer of the University to be appointed by the Board 
of Governors on the recommendation of the Rector, on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed. 
 
(3) The experience and the professional and academic qualifications  necessary for 
appointment to the post of the Treasurer shall be as may be prescribed. 
(4) The Treasurer shall be the chief financial officer of the University and shall,— 
(a) manage the assets, liabilities, receipts, expenditures, funds and investments 
of the University; 
(b) prepare the annual and revised budget estimates of the University  and 
present them to the Executive Committee or a committee thereof for 
approval and incorporation in the budget to be presented  to the Board of 
Governors; 
 
(c) ensure that the funds of the University are expended on the purposes for 
which they are provided; 
(d) have the accounts of the University audited annually so as to be available for 
submission to the Board of Governors within six months of the close of the 
financial year; and 
(e) perform such other duties as may be prescribed. 
(5) The term of office of the Treasurer shall be a renewable period of  three years: 
Provided that the Board of Governors may, on the advice of the Rector, terminate the appointment of 
the Treasurer on grounds of inefficiency or misconduct in accordance with prescribed procedure. 
 
22. Controller of Examinations. —(1) There shall be a Controller of  Examinations, to be 
appointed by the Board of Governors on the recommendation of the Rector, on such terms and 
conditions as may be prescribed. 
 
(2) The minimum qualifications necessary for appointment to the post of the Controller 
of Examinations shall be as may be prescribed. 
 
(3) The Controller of Examinations shall be a full -time officer of the  University and 
shall be responsible for all matters connected with the conduct of examinations and perform such other 
duties as may be prescribed. 
 
(4) The Controller of Examinations shall be appoi nted for a renewable  term of three 
years: 
Provided that the Board of Governors may, on the advice of the Rector,  terminate the 
appointment of the Controller of Examinations on grounds of inefficiency or misconduct in accordance 
with prescribed procedure. 
 
 
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23. Functions and Powers of the Board of Directors.— (1) The Board of Directors shall 
be responsible for financial viability of the University  including responsibility for  ensuring 
effectiveness of its operations and their continuity including: 
a. Provide strategic leadership and guidance to the University; 
b. determine policy framework for investment of unapplied income of  the 
University in securities and acquisition of immovable property; and 
c. Appointment of the Chairman and Vice -Chairman and determine  the terms 
and conditions of his/her appointment and removal; 
d. hire a firm of Chartered Accountants for audit of the University accounts. 
 
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CHAPTER IV 
 
AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY 
 
24. Authorities.—(1) The following shall be the Authorities of the University, namely:— 
 
(a) Authorities established by the Act,— 
(i) the Board of Governors; 
(ii) the Executive Committee; 
(iii) the Academic Council; and 
(iv) the Board of Advance Study & Research. 
(b) Authorities to be established by the Statutes,— 
(i) Board of Studies; 
(ii) Recruitment, Development, Evaluation and Promotion Committees for 
teachers and other staff whether at the level of  the department, the 
Faculty or the University; 
(iii) Search Committee for the appointment of the Rector;Quality 
Assurance Committee (QAC); 
(iv) Finance & Planning Committee; 
(v) Discipline Committee; 
(vi) the Representation Committees for appointment to the Board  of 
Governors, the Executive Committee and the Academic Council; 
(vii) Faculty Council; and 
(viii) Departmental Council. 
(2)    The Board of Governors, the Executive Committee and the Academic Council may 
set up such other committees or sub -committees, by  whatever name described, as are considered 
desirable through Statute or Regulations as appropriate. Such committees or sub-committees shall be 
 
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Authorities of the University for the purposes of this Act. 
 
25. Board of Governors.—(1) The body responsible for the governance of the University 
shall be described as the Board of Governors, and shall consist of the following, namely:— 
 
(a) the Chairman who shall be the Chairperson of the Board of Governors; 
(b) the Vice-Chairman; 
(c) the Rector; 
(d) the Pro Rector (Admin & Finance); 
(e) Nominee of Federal Government not below the rank of Additional Secretary 
of the Federal Ministry dealing with the subject of education; 
(f) One Member of the sponsoring body (lbadat International Education 
System, L.L.P); 
(g) four persons from society at large being persons of distinction in the fields 
of administration, management, education, academics, law, accountancy, 
medicine, fine arts, architecture, agriculture, science, technology and 
engineering such that the appointment of  these persons reflects a balance 
across the various fields: 
Provided that the special focus of the University, to be declared in the 
manner prescribed, may be reflected in the number of persons  of distinction 
in an area of expertise relevant to the University who  are appointed to the 
Board of Governors; 
 
(h) one person from amongst the alumni of the University; 
(i) two persons from the academic community of the country, other  than an 
employee of the University, at the level of professor or principal of a college; 
(j) four University Teachers; and 
(k) one person nominated by the Commission. 
 
(2) The numbers of the members of the Board of Governors described  against clauses 
(j) to (k) of sub -section-1 may be increased by the Board of  Governors through Statute subject to 
condition that the total membership of the  Board of Governors does not exceed twenty one, with a 
maximum of five University Teachers, and the increase is balanced, to the extent possible, acros s the 
different categories specified in sub-section (1). 
 
(3) All appointments to the Board of Governors shall be made by the  Chairman. 
Appointments of persons described in clauses (h) to (i) of sub-section 
(1) shall be made from amongst a panel of three names for each vacancy recommended by the 
Representation Committee set up in terms of section 31 and  in accordance with procedure as  may be 
prescribed: 
 
Provided that effort shall be made, without compromising on quality or  qualification, to 
give fair representation to women on the Board of Governors: 
 
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Provided that as regards the University, Teachers described in clause (j)  of sub-section 
(1) the Board of Governors shall prescribe a procedure for appointment on the basis of elections that 
provide for voting by the various categories of University Teachers. Provided also that  the Board of 
Governors may alternatively prescribe that appointment of University Teachers to the Board  of 
Governors shall also be in the manner provided by this sub-section for the persons described in clauses 
(h) to (i) of sub-section (1). 
 
(4) Members of the Board of Governors, other than ex-officio members, shall hold 
office for three years. One-third of the members, other than ex-officio members, of the first restructured 
Board of Governors, to be determined by lot, shall retire from office on the expiration of one year 
from the date of appointment by the Chairman. One -half of the remaining members, other  than ex-
officio members, of the first restructured Board of Governors, to be determined by lot, shall retire from 
office on the expiration of two years from the  date of appointment and the remaining one -half, other 
than ex-officio members, shall retire from office on the expiration of the third year: 
 
Provided that no person, other  than an ex-officio member, may serve on  the Board of 
Governors for more than two consecutive terms: 
 
Provided further that the University Teachers appointed to the Board of  Governors may 
not serve for two consecutive terms. 
 
(5) The Board of Governors shall meet at least twice in a calendar year. 
 
(6) Service on the Board of Governors shall be on honorary basis: Provided that actual 
expenses may be reimbursed as prescribed. 
 
(7) The Registrar shall be the secretary of the Board of Governors. 
 
(8) In the absence of the Chairman, meetings of the Board of Governors shall be 
presided over by the Vice-Chairman. Whereas, in case of absence of Vice-Chairman the meeting shall 
be presided by such member, not  being an employee of the University or the Government, as the 
Chairman may, from time to time, nominate. The member so nominated shall be the convener of  the 
Board of Governors. 
 
(9) Unless otherwise prescribed by this Act, all decisions of the Board  of Governors 
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. 
 
(10) The quorum for a meeting of the Board of Governors shall be two  thirds of its 
membership, a fraction being counted as one. 
 
26. Powers and functions of the Board of Governors.—(1) The Board of Governors shall 
have the power of general supervision over the University and shall hold the Rector and the Authorities 
accountable for all the functions of the University. T he Board of Governors shall have all powers of 
the University not expressly vested in an Authority or officer by the Act and all other  powers not 
expressly mentioned by this Act that are necessary for the performance of its functions. 
 
 
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(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, the Board of Governors 
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 University, including the  approval of the sale 
and purchase or acquisition of immovable property; 
(c) to oversee the quality and relevance of the University’s academic  
programmes and to review the academic affairs of the University in general; 
(d) to approve the appointment 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 
University; 
(f) to approve strategic plans; 
(g) to approve financial resource development plans of the University; 
(h) to consider the drafts of Statutes and Regulations proposed by the Executive 
Committee and the Academic Council and deal with them in the manner as 
provided for in sections 35 and 36, as the case may be: 
Provided that the Board of Governors may frame a Statute with respect 
to any matter in its power or with respect after calling for the advice of the 
Executive Committee as the case may be. 
(i) to annul by order in writing the proceedings of any Authority or officer if the 
Board of Governors is satisfied that such proceedings  are not in accordance 
with the provisions of the Act, Statutes or Regulations after calling upon such 
Authority or officer to show  cause why such proceedings should not  be 
annulled; 
(j) to recommend  to the  Chairman removal of any member of the Board of 
Governors in accordance with the provisions of the Act; 
(k) to make appointment of members of the Executive Committee, other than 
ex-officio members, in accordance with the provisions of the Act; 
(l) to make appointment of members of the Academic Council, other  than ex-
officio members, in accordance with the provisions of the 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 
 
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(iii) has been convicted by a court of law for an offence involving moral 
turpitude; and 
(o) to determine the form, provide for the custody and regulate the use  of the 
common seal of the University. 
(3) The Board of Governors may, subject to the provisions of the Act delegate all or any 
of the powers and functions of any Authority, officer or employee of the University at its main campus, 
to any Authority, committee, officer or employee at its additional campus for the purpose of exercising 
such powers and performing such functions in relation to such additional campus, and for this purpose 
the Board of Governors may create new posts or positions at the additional campus(es). 
 
27. Visitations.—The Board of Governors may, in accordance with the terms and procedures 
as may be prescribed, cause an inspection to be made in  respect of any matter connected with the 
University. 
 
28. The Executive Committee.—(1) There shall be an Executive Committee of the 
University consisting of the following:— 
 
(a) the Rector; who shall be its Chairperson; 
(b) the Pro-Rectors; 
(c) the Adviser; 
(d) the Deans of the Faculties of the University; 
(e) three professors from different departments, who are not members  of the 
Board of Governors, to be elected by the University Teachers in accordance 
with procedure to be prescribed by the Board of Governors; 
(f) Principals of the constituent colleges; 
(g) the Registrar; 
(h) the Treasurer; and 
(i) the Controller of Examinations. 
(2) Members of the Executive Committee, other than ex-officio 
members, shall hold office for three years. 
 
(3) As regards the three professors described in clause (e) of sub- section (1) the Board 
of Governors may, as an alternative to elections, prescribe a procedure for proposal of a panel of names 
by the Representation Committee setup in terms of section 31. Appointment of persons proposed by 
the Representation Committee may be made by the Board of Governors on the recommendation of the 
Rector. 
 
(4) The quorum for a meeting of the Executive Committee shall be one-half of the total 
number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
 
(5) The Executive Committee shall meet at least once in each quarter of the year. 
 
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29. Powers and duties of the Executive Committee.—(1) The Executive Committee shall be 
the executive body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of the Act and the Statute, exercise 
general supervision ever the affairs and management of the University. 
 
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, and subject to the provisions 
of the Act, the Statute and directions of the Board of Governors, the Executive Committee shall have the 
following powers: 
 
(a) to consider the annual report, the annual and revised budget estimates and to 
submit these to the Board of Governors; 
 
(b) to transfer and accept transfer of movable property on behalf of the University; 
(c) to enter into, vary, carry out and cancel contracts on behalf of the University; 
(d) to cause proper books of account to be kept for all sums of money received and 
expended by the University and for the assets and liabilities of the University; 
(e) 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, 1882 
(Act II of 1882), or in the purchase of immovable property 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 University; 
(g) to administer any funds placed at the disposal of the University for  specified 
purposes; 
(h) to provide the buildings, libraries, premises, furniture, apparatus, equipment and 
other means required for carrying out the work of the University; 
(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 Governors for admission of educational 
institutions to the privileges of the University and withdraw such privileges; 
(k) to arrange for the inspection of colleges and the departments; 
(l) to establish 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 other posts as  may be 
necessary; 
(n) to prescribe the duties of officers, teachers and  other employees of  the 
University; 
(o) to report to the Board of Governors on matters with respect to which it has been 
asked to report; 
 
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(p) to appoint members to various Authorities in accordance with the provisions of 
the Act; 
 
(q) to propose drafts of Statutes for submission to the Board of Governors; 
(r) to regulate the conduct and discipline of the students of the University; 
(s) to take actions necessary for the good administration of the University in general 
and to this end exercise such powers as are necessary; 
(t) to delegate any of its powers to any Authority or officer or a committee; and 
(u) to perform such other functions as have been assigned to it by the provisions of 
the Act or may be assigned to it by the Statutes. 
30. Academic Council.—(1) There shall be an Academic Council of the University consisting 
of the following:— 
 
(a) the Rector; who shall be its Chairperson; 
(b) the Adviser; 
(c) the Pro-Rector (Academics & Research); 
(d) the Deans of Faculties and such Heads of departments as may be prescribed; 
(e) all Chairpersons/Heads of the department; 
(f) Five members representing the departments, University and the constituent 
colleges to be elected in the manner prescribed by the Board of Governors; 
(g) five Professors including Emeritus Professors; 
(h) the Registrar; 
(i) the Controller of Examinations; and 
(j) 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, 
University and the constituent colleges 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 31. Appointment of persons proposed by the Representation Committee may be made by the 
Board of Governors on the recommendation of the Rector. 
 
(3) Members of the Academic Council shall hold office for three years. 
 
(4) The Academic Council shall meet at least once in each quarter. 
 
 
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(5) The quorum for meetings of the Academic Council shall be one half of the total 
number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
 
31. Powers and functions of the Academic Council.—(1) The Academic Council shall be the 
principal academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of the Statutes and the 
Rules, have the power to lay down proper standards of instruction, research and examinations and to 
regulate and promote the academic life of the University and the colleges. 
 
(2)  Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, and  subject to the 
provisions of this Act and the Statutes, the Academic Council shall have the power to,— 
 
(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  functions 
including admissions, expulsions, punishments, examinations and certification; 
(d) approve the policies and procedures assuring quality of teaching and research; 
(e) propose to the Executive Committee 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 University after 
receiving panels of names from the relevant authorities; 
(g) establish programmes for the continued professional development of 
University Teachers at all levels; 
(h) recognize the examinations of other Universities or examining bodies as 
equivalent to the corresponding examinations of the University; 
(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 University; and 
(l) perform such functions as may be prescribed by Regulations. 
 
32. Representation Committees.—(1) There shall be a Representation  Committee constituted 
by the Board of Governors through Statute for recommendation of persons for appointment to the Board 
of Governors in accordance with the provisions of section 25. 
 
(2) There shall also be a Representation Committee constituted by the Board of Governors 
through Statute for the recommendation of persons for appointment to the Executive Committee and the 
Academic Council in accordance with the provisions of sections 28 and 29. 
 
(3) Members of the Representation Committee for appointments to the Board of Governors 
 
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shall consist of the following:— 
 
(a) three members of the Board of Governors who are not University Teachers; 
(b) two persons nominated by the University Teachers from amongst themselves in 
the manner prescribed; 
(c) one person from the academic community, not employed by the  University, at 
the level of professor or college principal to be nominated by the University 
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  
Governors. 
(4) The Representation Committee for appointments to the Executive  Committee and the 
Academic Council shall consist of the following: 
 
(a) two members of the Board of Governors who are not University Teachers; 
(b) three persons nominated by the University 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 University as are considered appropriate for recommending persons for appointment to 
the various Authorities and other bodies of the University. 
 
33. Board of Studies.—The Board of advance studies and research shall consist of,— 
 
(a) Rector; 
(b) Pro-Rectors 
(b) All the deans; 
(c) One University professor from each faculty other than dean to be  appointed by 
the Board; 
(d) One member nominated by the Chairman; and 
(e) Three members from the relevant research organizations and Government 
department to be nominated by the board of Governors; 
(f) The Registrar shall be the Secretary of Board of Studies. 
 
Term of the members of board of advance studies other than the ex-officio member shall be three years 
 
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and the quorum will be one half of total number of members. 
 
34. Appointment of Committees by certain Authorities. —(1) The Board of Governors, the 
Executive Committee, 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. 
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CHAPTER V 
 
STATUTES, REGULATIONS AND RULES 
 
35. First Statutes.—(1) Subject to the provisions of the Act, Statutes, to be published in the 
University’s Gazette, 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 shall be prepared; 
(b) the University fees and other charges; 
(c) the constitution of any pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fund  and 
benevolent fund for University employees; 
(d) the scales of pay and other terms and conditions of service of officers, teachers 
and other University employees; 
(e) the maintenance of the register of registered graduates; 
(f) admission of educational institutions to the privileges of the University and 
the withdrawal of such privileges; 
(g) the establishment of Faculties, departments, University, colleges and other 
academic divisions; 
(h) the powers and duties of officers and teachers; 
(i) conditions under which the University may enter into arrangements  with 
other institutions or with public bodies for purposes of research and advisory 
services; 
(j) conditions for appointment of Emeritus Professors and award of  honorary 
degrees; 
(k) efficiency and discipline of University employees; 
(l) the constitution and procedure to be followed by Representation Committees 
in carrying out functions in terms of this Act; 
 
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(m) the constitution and procedure to be followed by the Search Committee for 
appointment of the Rector; 
(n) constitution, functions and powers of the Authorities of the University; and 
(o) 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 Executive Committee  to the Board of 
Governors which may approve or pass with such modifications as  the Board of Governors may think fit 
or may refer back to the, 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 Governors, after seeking the views of 
the Executive Committee: 
 
Provided further that the Board of Governors may initiate a Statute with respect to any 
matter in its power or with respect to which a Statute may be framed in terms of the Act and approve such 
Statute after seeking the views of the Executive Committee. 
 
36. Regulations.—(1) Subject to the provisions of the Act and the Statues, the Academic Council 
may make Regulations, to be published in the  University’s Gazette, for all or any  of the following 
matters:– 
(a) the courses of study for degrees, diplomas and certificates of the University; 
(b) the manner in which the teaching referred to in sub -section (1) of  section 07 
shall be organized and conducted; 
(c) the admission and expulsion of students to and from the University; 
(d) the conditions under which students shall be admitted to the courses and the 
examinations of the University and shall become eligible for the award of 
degrees, diplomas and certificates; 
(e) the conduct of examinations; 
(f) conditions under which a person may carry on independent research  to entitle 
him to a degree; 
(g) the institution of fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, medals and prizes; 
(h) the use of the Library; 
(i) the formation of Faculties, departments and board of studies; and 
(j) all other matters which by the Act or the Statutes are to be or may be prescribed 
by Regulations. 
(2) Regulations shall be proposed by the Academic Council and shall be submitted to the 
Board of Governors 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 
 
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it receives the approval of the Board of Governors. 
(3) Regulations regarding or incidental to matters contained in sub- clauses (g) and (i) shall 
not be submitted to the Board of Governors without the prior approval of the Executive Committee. 
37. Amendment and repeal of Statutes and Regulations.—The procedure for adding to, 
amending or repealing the Statutes and the Regulations  shall be the same as that prescribed respectively 
for framing or making Statutes and Regulations. 
 
38. Rules.—(1) The Authorities and the other bodies of the University  may make Rules, to be 
published in the University’s Gazette, consistent with the Act, Statutes or the Regulations, to regulate any 
matter relating to the  affairs of the University which has not been provided for by the Act or that is not 
required to be regulated by Statutes or Regulations, including rules to regulate the conduct of business and 
the time and place of meetings and related matters. 
 
(2)  Rules shall become effective upon approval by the Board of Governors. 
 
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       CHAPTER VI 
 
 UNIVERSITY FUND 
 
39. University fund.—(1) The University shall have a fund to which shall be credited its income 
from fees, charges, donations, trusts, bequests, endowments, contributions, grants and all other sources. 
 
(2)   No contribution, donation or grant which may directly or indirectly involve any 
immediate or subsequent financial liability for the University, shall be accepted without prior approval 
of the Board. 
 
40. Audits and Accounts.—(1) The Accounts of the University shall be maintained in such 
form and in such manner as may be prescribed. 
 
(2) The teaching departments, constituent colleges/University and all  other bodies 
designated as such by the Executive Committee in terms of Statutes  shall be independent cost centres of 
the University with authority vested in the  head of each cost centre to sanction expenditure out of the 
budget allocated to it.  Provided that re -appropriation from one head o f expenditure to another may be  
made by the head of a cost centre in accordance with and to the extent prescribed by the Statutes. 
 
(3) All funds generated by a teaching department, constituent college or other unit of the 
University through consultancy, resea rch or other provision of  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 college  or other unit for its 
development. A part of the funds so generated may be shared with the University Teachers or researchers 
in charge of the consultancy, research or service concerned in the manner and to the extent prescribed by 
Statute. 
 
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(4) No expenditure sh all be made from the funds of the University,  unless a bill for its 
payments has been issued by the head of the cost centre concerned in accordance with the relevant statutes 
and the Treasurer has verified that the payment is provided for in the approved budget of the cost centre, 
subject to the authority to re-appropriate available to the head of the cost centre. 
 
(5) Provision shall be made for an internal audit of the finances of the University. 
 
(6) Without prejudice to the requirement of audit by an auditor appointed by Government 
in accordance with the provisions of any other law in  force, the annual audited statement of accounts of 
the University shall be prepared in conformity with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 
(GAAP) by a reputed firm of chartered accountants and signed by the Treasurer.  The annual audited 
statement of accounts so prepared shall be submitted to the  Securities & Exchange Commission of  
Pakistan for observations. 
 
 
(7) The observations, if any, together with such annotations as the Treasurer may make, 
shall be considered by the Executive Committee and shall be placed before the Board of Governors within 
six months of closing of the financial year. 
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CHAPTER VII 
 
GENERAL PROVISIONS 
 
41. Opportunity to show cause.—Except as otherwise provided by law no officer, teacher or 
other employee of the University 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 has been given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against the action proposed 
to be taken. 
 
42. Appeal to the Executive Committee and the Board of Governors.—Where an order is 
passed punishing any officer (other than the Vice-Chairman and Rector), teacher or other employee of the 
University or altering or interpreting to his disadvantage the prescribed terms or conditions of his service, 
he/she shall, where the order is passed by any officer or teacher of the  University other than the Vice -
Chairman and Rector, have the right to appeal to  the Executive Committee against the order, and where 
the order is passed by the Chairman or Vice-Chairman, have the right to appeal to the Board of Governors. 
 
43. Service of the University. —(1) The University may employ such  persons in its service as 
may be necessary, on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Board of Governors. 
44. Benefits and Insurance.—(1) The University shall constitute for the benefit of its officers, 
teachers and other employees schemes, as may beprescribed, for the provision of post-employment 
benefits as well as health and life insurance while in service. 
 
45. Removal of difficulties.—(1) If any question arises as to the interpretation of any of the 
provisions of the Act, it shall be placed before the  Patron and Higher, Education Commission (HEC) 
whose decision thereon shall be final. 
 
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(2) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to any of the provisions of the Act, the Patron 
may make such order after obtaining the views of the Board of Governors, not inconsistent with the 
provisions of the Act, as may appear to him to be necessary for removing the difficulty. 
 
(3) Where the 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 
Patron may direct after obtaining the views of the Board of Governors. 
 
46. Indemnity.—No suit or legal proceedings shall lie against the University or any Authority, 
officer or employee of the University or any person  in respect of anything which is done in good faith 
under the Act. 
 
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