UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL PUNJAB LAHORE ORDINANCE, 2002

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THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL PUNJAB, LAHORE, 
ORDINANCE, 2002 
(XXIV of 2002) 
CONTENTS 
1. Short title and commencement 
2. Definitions 
3. Establishment of the University 
4. Functions and powers of the University 
5. Jurisdiction 
6. Patron 
7. Inspection and inquiry 
8. Board of Governors 
9. Rector 
10. Powers and functions of the Board of Governors 
11. Business of the Board 
12. Appointments 
13. Delegation of powers 
14. University Fund 
15. Budget, audit and accounts 
16. Regulations 
17. Removal of difficulties 
18. Academic Council 
19. Powers and duties of Academic Council 
20. First Statutes 
SCHEDULE 
1. FACULTIES 
2. BOARD OF FACULTY 
3. ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS AND HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT 
4. BOARD OF ADVANCED STUDIES AND RESEARCH 
5. FUNCTIONS OF ADVANCED STUDIES AND RESEARCH 
6. SELECTION BOARD 
7. FUNCTIONS OF THE SELECTION BOARD 
8. FINANCE AND PLANNING COMMITTEE 
9. FUNCTIONS OF THE FINANCE AND PLANNING COMMITTEE 
 
TEXT 
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THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL PUNJAB, LAHORE, ORDINANCE, 2002 
(XXIV of 2002) 
[10th April, 2002] 
An 
Ordinance 
to provide for the establishment of the University of Central Punjab, Lahore. 
Preamble.– Whereas it is expedient to provide for the establishment of the University 
of Central Punjab, Lahore and for matters ancillary and connected  thereto in the 
manner hereinafter appearing; 
And whereas the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab stands dissolved and  the 
Governor is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it necessary to take 
immediate action; 
And whereas  under Article 4 of the Provisional Constitution (Amendment)  
Order No.9 of 1999, as amended by the Chief Executive Order No.11 of 2000, the 
Governor of a Province may issue and promulgate an Ordinance; 
 Now, therefore,  in exercise of the aforesaid powers and all other powers  
enabling him in that behalf, the Governor of the Punjab is pleased to make and  
promulgate the following ordinance:– 
1. Short title a nd commencement.– (1) This Ordinance may be called the  
University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Ordinance, 2002. 
(2) It shall come into force at once. 
2. Definitions.– In this Ordinance unless there is anything repugnant in the  
subject or context:-  
a) "Academic Council" means the Academic Council of the University; 
2[(aa) “Affiliated College” means an Affiliated College of the University as may 
be approved by the Board.;] 
b) "Board" means the Board of Governors; 
c) "Chairperson of Department" means the Head o f a teaching  
department; 
3[(cc) “College” means a Constituent College or an Affiliated College of the 
University;] 
                                                 
1Promulgated by the Governor of the Punjab on 10 April 2002; and published in the Punjab Gazette (Ext raordinary), dated 10 
April 2002, pages 1309-1317. Under Article 4 of the Provisional Constitution (Amendment) Order 1999 (9 of 1999), it will remain 
in force notwithstanding the maximum limit of three months prescribed under Article 128 of the Constitutio n of the Islamic 
Republic of Pakistan. 
2Added by the University of Central Punjab  (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 20 22), published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated: 12 January 2022, pp. 3409-3414, s.2. 
4[(ccc) “Constituent College” means a college maintained and/or administered 
by the University under approval of the Board;] 
d) "Company" means the Educational Excellence Limited  5[which shall be 
the sponsoring body of the University;] 
e) "Dean" means the Chairman of the Board of a faculty; 
f) "Faculty" means a faculty of the University; 
g) "Government" means the Government of the Punjab; 
h) "Patron" means the Governor of the Punjab; 
6[(hh) “Pro-Rector” means the Pro -Rector of the University, appointed by the 
Board on such terms as it may prescribe; 
(hhh) “Provost” means the Provost of the University, appointed by the Board 
on such terms as it may prescribe;] 
i) "Rector" means the Rector of the University; 
7[(ii) “Registrar” means the Registrar of the University, appointed by the 
Board on such terms as it may prescribe;] 
j) "Statutes", "Regulations" and "Rules" mean respectively the Statutes, 
the Re gulations and the Rules made or deemed to have  been made 
under this Ordinance; and 
8[(jj) “Treasurer” means the Treasurer of the University, appointed by the 
Board on such terms as it may prescribe;] 
k) "University" means the University of Central Punjab, Lahore as  
constituted under this Ordinance. 
3. Establishment of the University .– (1) There shall be established a 
University to be called the University of Central Punjab, Lahore with its campus 
located at Lahore. 
(2) The University shall be a body corpora te having perpetual succession 
and a common seal with power to acquire, hold and dispose of property and shall by 
the said name sue and be sued. 
4. Functions and powers of the University .– The functions and powers of the 
University shall be- 
9[(a) to provi de for establishment, administration, instruction, training, 
                                                                                                                                                        
3Added by the University of Central Punjab  (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 20 22), published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated: 12 January 2022, pp. 3409-3414, s.2.  
4Added by the University of Central Punjab  (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 20 22), published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated: 12 January 2022, pp. 3409-3414, s.2.  
5Inserted by the University of Central Punjab  (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 20 22), published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated: 12 January 2022, pp. 3409-3414, s.2. 
6Added by the University of Central Punj ab (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 20 22), published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated: 12 January 2022, pp. 3409-3414, s.2. 
7Added by the University of Central Punjab  (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 20 22), published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated: 12 January 2022, pp. 3409-3414, s.2. 
8Added by the University of Central Punjab  (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 20 22), published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated: 12 January 2022, pp. 3409-3414, s.2. 
courses of study, curriculum, examination and award of degrees in the 
academic programs offered in the following Faculties and their allied branches 
of knowledge as may be prescribed or determine d by the Board from time to 
time- 
(i) Science and Technology; Arts, Design and Architecture; Law; 
Social Sciences; Management Science; Public Relations; 
Languages and Literature; Humanities; Pharmaceutical 
Sciences; Professional Health Technologies; Medicine a nd 
Allied Health Sciences; Engineering; Information Technology 
and Computer Science; Media and Mass Communication; 
Strategic Planning; Aviation; Education; Hospitality and Tourism 
Management; Textile and Design. 
(ii) Such other branches of knowledge and Fa culties as the Board 
may determine, where applicable, subject to the prior approval 
of the relevant statutory body of a professional education i.e. 
Pakistan Medical Commission and Pakistan Engineering 
Council etc. The Board shall be competent to approve 
departments for the Faculties of the University on the 
recommendation of the Academic Council from time to time.] 
a) to provide for instruction and training in– 
i) Management Studies, Information Technology, Commerce, Law, 
Economics and English; and 
ii) such other branches of learning as the Board of Governors  may 
determine with the approval of the Patron given on the  
recommendation of a committee constituted by the  Education 
Department: 
Provided that in case of medical and engineering  education, approval of the 
Pakistan Medical & Dental  Council and Pakistan Engineering Council respectively 
shall be a pre-requisite; 
(b) to provide for research, demonstration and other services, and for the 
advancement and dissemination of knowledge; 
(c) to h old examinations an d confer on or award degrees, diplomas,  
certificates and other academic distinctions to persons who have  
passed its examinations; 
(d) to select and promote faculties; 
(e) to prescribe course of studies; 
(f) to establish and support other facilities for edu cation, training and 
research; and 
10[(g) to decide teaching methods and strategies including on -campus, 
online, distance learning, or any other teaching method as may be 
prescribed and approved by the Board;] 
                                                                                                                                                        
9Substituted by the University of Centr al Punjab  (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 20 22), published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated: 12 January 2022, pp. 3409-3414, s.3. 
10Substituted by the University of Central Punjab  (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 20 22), published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated: 12 January 2022, pp. 3409-3414, s.3.  
11[(h) to establish, maintain, manage, regulate and administer Authorities of 
the University, Faculties, departments, Colleges, teaching hospitals, 
laboratories, organizations, bodies, trusts, and such other facilities as 
the Board may determine and approve from time to time; 
(i) to start Sandwich Progr ams and Split Programs between National and 
International Universities and to collaborate with other educational 
institutions in all academic matters; 
(j) to award an honorary degree in recognition of outstanding performance 
or other distinctions, awards, prizes etc. on any person on the 
recommendations of the Board; 
(k) to accept an examination and period of study spent by a student of the 
University at any other university or place of learning and prescribe 
conditions for such acceptance or withdrawal; 
(l) to publish research papers and other documents and get Intellectual 
Property Rights registered and protected under the relevant laws and 
to license them for consideration; 
(m) to fix and demand such fees and other charges from the students as 
maybe deter mined by the Board from time to time. To provide for 
financial assistance, scholarships and awards for the deserving 
students; 
(n) to affiliate other educational institutions, establish Constituent Colleges 
and otherwise admit any educational institution t o the University’s 
privileges or withdraw such privileges and to determine and demand 
such fees etc. as maybe prescribed for the said admission and/or 
related to the University’s privileges; 
(o) to engage, employ and appoint any appropriate person required  for the 
operations of the University; 
(p) to enter into lease agreements for property and equipment as maybe 
required for the operations and benefits of the University; 
(q) to invest and manage the University Fund and/or seek loans and 
financial facilities in the manner as maybe prescribed by the Board; 
(r) to enter into memorandums, agreements, contracts and commercial 
arrangements with other persons, institutions and organizations; and 
(s) to exercise any other power ancillary to the above powers, Univer sity’s 
status of a body corporate and such other functions as maybe 
prescribed by the Board.] 
5. Jurisdiction.– (1) The jurisdiction of the University shall be restricted to  the 
Province of the Punjab. 
 12[(2) The University shall not open any sub -campus or  affiliate any other 
educational institution for a period of ten years from the commencement of this 
                                                 
11Inserted by the University of Central Punjab  (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 20 22), published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated: 12 January 2022, pp. 3409-3414, s.3. 
12Substituted by the University of Central Punjab  (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 20 22), published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated: 12 January 2022, pp. 3409-3414, s.4. 
Ordinance after which period it may have sub -campuses and Affiliated Colleges as 
may be approved by the Board.] 
6. Patron.– (1) The Governor of the Punjab shall be the Patron of the University. 
(2) The Patron or his nominee shall preside at the convocations of the  
University. 
(3) Every proposal to confer an honorary degree shall be subject to  
confirmation by the Patron. 
7. Inspection and inquiry.– (1) The Pa tron may cause an inspection or inquiry  
to be made in respect of any matter connected with the affairs of the University. 
(2) The Patron shall communicate to the Board of Governors his views  
with regard to the result of the inspection or inquiry and shall,  after ascertaining the 
views of the Board, advise the Board on the action to be taken by it. 
(3) The Board of Governors shall, within such time as may be specified  by 
the Patron, communicate to him such action as has been taken as a result of  the 
inspection or inquiry. 
(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 
thinks fit and the Board shall comply with all such directions. 
(5) The Patron ma y, on the recommendation of a Committee  constituted 
by the Patron and comprising a nominee of the Board of Governors, a  Judge of the 
Lahore High Court to be nominated by the Chief Justice of the said Court and a 
Professor Emeritus or Vice Chancellor, take any action against the University 13[*****]. 
(6) The Government may make Rules to give effect to the provisions of  
sub-section (5). 
(7) The Patron shall have the authority to annul any decision or action  of 
the Board of Governors, which he thinks was taken  against the interest of  academic 
excellence, religious and cultural ideology and national integrity. 
8. Board of Governors .– 14[(1) The Board of Governors of the University shall 
consist of the following: 
(i) Chairman of the Educational Excellence Limited;  
(ii) Members of the Board of Directors of the Company, subject to a 
maximum of eight members;  
(iii) Chairman Higher Education Commission or his nominee, not 
below the rank of BPS21;  
(iv) Chairman Punjab Higher Education Commission or his nominee, 
not below the rank of BPS20;  
(v) A Vice Chancellor of a University in Punjab, nominated by the 
Patron; 
(vi) The Rector;  
(vii) The Pro-Rector;  
                                                 
13Omitted by the University of Central Punjab  (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 20 22), published in the Punj ab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated: 12 January 2022, pp. 3409-3414, s.5. 
14Substituted by the University of Central Punjab  (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 20 22), published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated: 12 January 2022, pp. 3409-3414, s.6. 
(viii) Secretary to the Government of the Punjab Higher Education 
Department or his nominee not below the rank of an Additional 
Secretary;  
(ix) Member Pakistan Bar Council; 
(x) Member Pakistan Engineering Council; 
(xi) Member Pakistan Pharmacy Council;  
(xii) Members of such other professional bodies, like the Bar Council 
and Engineering Council, as maybe determined by the 
Chairman; 
(xiii) Representative of an NGO, appointed by the Chairman;  
(xiv) President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce 
or his nominee;  
(xv) One Dean to be nominated by the Chairman;  
(xvi) One person from the University Alumni, appointed by the 
Chairman;  
(xvii) Four prominent citizens of Pakistan, appointed by the Chairman; 
(xviii) Two eminent scholars of international standing, appointed by the 
Chairman; 
(xix) Two University teachers, appointed by the Chairman.] 
(2) The Chairman of the Company shall be the Chairman of the Board. 
15[(3) The Board shall meet at least twice in a year on da tes to be fixed by 
the Chairman provided that a special meeting may be called at any time by 
the Chairman to consider any matter of urgent nature. 
(4) The quorum for a meeting of the Board shall be one -half of its 
members, a fraction being counted as one.  
(5) The decisions of the Board shall be based on the majority vote of the 
members present and voting.  
(6) In case of equality of votes the Chairman of the Board shall have and 
exercise a casting vote.] 
9. Rector.–  16[(1) The Rector shall be appointed by the Board on such terms and 
conditions as may be determined by the Board.] 
(2) The Rector shall perform such functions as are assigned to him by  the 
Board. 
10. Powers and functions of the Board of Governors .– The administration and 
management of the affairs of the University shall vest in the Board. 
11. Business of the Board .– (1) The meetings and the business of the Board  
shall be conducted i n such manner and in accordance with such procedure as  may 
be prescribed in the Regulations and until these matters are prescribed, as  may be 
determined by the Board. 
                                                 
15Substituted by the University of Central Punjab  (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 20 22), published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated: 12 January 2022, pp. 3409-3414, s.6. 
16Substituted by the University of Central Punjab  (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 20 22), pu blished in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated: 12 January 2022, pp. 3409-3414, s.7. 
(2) No Statute, Regulation or proceeding of the Board shall be invalid  by 
reason of any vacancy or defect in the constitution of the Board. 
12. Appointments.– The University may appoint such persons in its  services as 
may be necessary on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the  
Board. 
13. Delegation of powers .– The Board may delegate to any person or a  
committee any of its powers, duties or functions. 
14. University Fund .– There shall be a fund  to be known as the University of  
Central Punjab Fund which shall vest in the University and to which shall be  credited 
all sums received by the University. 
15. Budget, audit and accounts .– The budget of the University shall be  
approved and its accounts shall be maintained and audited in such manner as  may 
be prescribed by the Board. 
17[16. Statutes, Regulations and Rules .– The Board may from time to time make, 
amend and repeal Statutes, Regulations and Rules for the administration, 
management and regulation of the affairs of the University.] 
18[17. Removal of difficulties. – (1) If any question arises as to the interpretation of 
any of the provision of this Ordinance, it shall be placed before the Chairman and his 
decision shall be final. 
(2) If any difficulty  arises in giving effect to any of the provisions of this 
Ordinance, the Chairman may make such order after obtaining views of the Board; 
not inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, as may appear to him to be 
necessary for removing the difficulty. 
(3) Where this Ordinance makes any provision for anything to be done but 
no provision or no sufficient provisions have been made in respect of the authority or 
the time at which it shall be done, then it shall be done by such authority, at such 
time, or in such manner as the Chairman may direct after obtaining the views of the 
Board.] 
18. Academic Council.–  19[(1) The Academic Council shall consist of  
(i) The Rector, member/chairman of the Council; 
(ii) The Pro-Rector; 
(iii) The Provost; 
(iv) All the Deans; 
(v) All the Heads of the Departments/Institutes; 
(vi) Three Professors of the University to be nominated by the Chairman;  
(vii) Three Persons eminent in the fields of arts and sciences of whom at least one 
shall be from each category to be nominated by the Chairman 
(viii) The Registrar of the University, who will also act as the Secretary.] 
                                                 
17Substituted by the University of Central Punjab  (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 20 22), published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated: 12 January 2022, pp. 3409-3414, s.8. 
18Substituted by the University of Central Punjab  (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 20 22), published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated: 12 January 2022, pp. 3409-3414, s.9. 
19Substituted by the University of Central Punjab  (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 20 22), published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated: 12 January 2022, pp. 3409-3414, s.10. 
 
(2) Members appointed by nomination shall hold office for three years; 
20[(3) The Academic Council shall meet at least twice in a year on dates to 
be fixed by the Rector provided that a special meeting may be called at 
any time by the Rector to consider any matter of urgent nature.  
(4) The quorum for a meeting of the Academic Council shall be one -half of 
its members, a fraction being counted as one.   
(5) The decisions of the Ac ademic Council shall be based on the majority 
vote of the members present and voting.   
(6) In case of equality of votes the Rector shall have and exercise a 
casting vote.] 
19. Powers and duties of Academic Council .– (1) The Academic Council shall 
be the academic body of the University and shall, by the Statutes, have the   powers 
to lay down proper standards of instruction, research, publication and examination 
and to regulate and promote the academic life of the University.  
(2) Without prejudice to the g enerality of the foregoing powers and  subject 
to the provisions of this Ordinance and the Statutes, the Academic  Council shall 
have the powers– 
a) to advise the Board of Governors on academic matters; 
b) to regulate the conduct of teaching, research, publi cation and  
examinations; 
c) to regulate the admission of students to the courses .of studies and  
examinations in the University; 
d) to regulate the conduct and discipline of the students of the University; 
e) to propose to the Board of Governors scheme for  the constitution and 
organization of faculties and teaching departments; 
f) to consider or formulate proposals for the Planning and  Development 
of teaching and research in the University; 
g) to make Regulations prescribing the courses of studies, the syll abi and 
the outlines of tests for all University examinations subject to  the 
approval of the Board of Governors; 
h) to regulate the award of studentships, scholarships, exhibitions, medals 
and prizes; 
i) to frame Regulations for submission to the Board of Governors; 
j) to appoint/nominate members to the various Authorities in accordance 
with the provisions of this Ordinance; and 
k) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Statutes. 
20. First Statutes .– The Schedule prescribes the Regulations  for the  
establishment of the department, faculty and bodies under the First Statutes. 
                                                 
20Substituted by the University of Central Punjab  (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 20 22), published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated: 12 January 2022, pp. 3409-3414, s.10. 
SCHEDULE 
THE FIRST STATUTES OF THE UNIVERSITY OP CENTRAL PUNJAB, LAHORE. 
21[1. Faculties. – There shall be a Faculty for a te aching department or a group of 
teaching depar tments. The University may include the following and/or such other 
Faculties as may be determined by the Board: 
a. Faculty of Science and Technology; 
b. Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture;  
c. Faculty of Law; 
d. Faculty of Social Sciences; 
e. Faculty of Management Sciences; 
f. Faculty of Commerce; 
g. Faculty of Public Relations; 
h. Faculty of Languages and Literature; 
i. Faculty of Humanities; 
j. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences; 
k. Faculty of Professional Health Technologies; 
l. Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Allied Health Sciences; 
m. Faculty of Engineering; 
n. Faculty of Information Technology and Computer Science; 
o. Faculty of Media and Mass Communication; 
p. Faculty of Strategic Planning; 
q. Faculty of Aviation; 
r. Faculty of Education; 
s. Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management; 
t. Faculty of Textile Technology. 
u. Such other Faculties and branches of knowledge, as the Board may 
determine from time to time and where applicable, subject to the prior 
approval of the relevant statutory body of professional education i.e. 
Pakistan Medical Commission and Pakistan Engineering Council etc.] 
2. BOARD OF FACULTY .– (1) There shall be a Board of each Faculty which  
shall consist of– 
(a) the Dean of the Faculty:– 
(b) the Professors and the Heads of the teaching departments in  the 
Faculty; 
(c) one member other than Professors and Head of each  teaching 
department to be nominated by the Head of Department; 
(d) two teachers to be nominated by the Academic Council by  reason of 
their specialized knowledge of the subjects which,  though not assigned 
to be faculty, have  in the opinion of the  Academic Council, important 
bearing on the subjects assigned to be faculty; 
(e) two experts in the field from outside the University to be  appointed by 
the Board of Governors; 
(f) one member to be nominated by the Rector. 
                                                 
21Substituted by the University of Central Punjab  (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 20 22), published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated: 12 January 2022, pp. 3409-3414, s.11. 
(2) The mem bers other than ex -officio members shall hold office for a  
period of three years. 
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Board of a Faculty shall be one  half of 
the total number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
(4) The Board of each Faculty shall,  subject to the general control of  the 
Academic Council and the Board of Governors have the powers to– 
i) co-ordinate the teaching and research work in the subjects assigned to 
the faculty; 
ii) scrutinize the recommendations of the Boards of Studies  comprising 
the faculty with regard to the appointment of  paper-setters and 
examiners for Graduate and Postgraduate examinations and to forward 
the panels of suitable paper  setters and examiners for each  
examination to the Rector. 
iii) consider any other academic  matter relating to the faculty  and report 
thereon to the Academic Council; 
iv) prepare a comprehensive annual report regarding the  performance of 
each department comprising the faculty for  presentation to the 
Academic Council; and 
v) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Statutes. 
(5)(i) There shall be a Dean of each Faculty who shall be the Chairman and 
Convener of the Board of Faculty. 
ii) The Dean shall be appointed by the Board of Governors  from amongst 
the three most senior professors o f the faculty on the recommendation 
of the Rector and shall hold office  for a period of three years and shall 
be eligible for reappointment. 
iii) The Dean shall present candidates for admission to degree  (except 
honorary degrees) in the courses falling wit hin the  purview of the 
faculty. 
(6) The Dean shall have such powers and duties as may be prescribed  by 
the Board of Governors on the recommendations of the Rector. 
3. ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS AND HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT .– (1) 
There shall be an Academic Departme nt for each subject or a group of  subjects, as 
may prescribed by Regulations and each Academic Department  shall be headed by 
a Head of Department. 
(2) The Head of an Academic Department shall be appointed by the  Board 
of Governors on the recommendation of the Rector from amongst three  senior most 
Professors other than any Professor already working as Dean for a  period of three 
years and shall be eligible for re -appointment provided that in a  department where 
there are less than three eligible Professors, th e appointment  shall be made from 
amongst the three senior most Professors and Associate  Professors of the 
Department. 
(3) The Head of the department shall plan, organize and supervise the  
work of the department and shall be responsible to the Dean for the work of his  
department. 
(4) The Head of the Department shall under the general supervision of  the 
Rector and the Dean exercise all administrative, financial and academic  powers and 
such other duties or powers as may be delegated to him. 
(5) The Head of the  departments shall prepare a comprehensive  annual 
report regarding the performance of department at the Graduate and Postgraduate 
levels, faculty research and development and submit this report to the Dean of the 
Faculty for his evaluation. 
4. BOARD OF ADV ANCED STUDIES AND RESEARCH .– 22[(1) The Board of 
Advanced Studies and Research shall consist of: 
a) the Rector, member/chairman of the Board of Advanced Studies, or his 
nominee; 
b) the Pro-Rector; 
c) the Provost; 
d) all the Deans; 
e) one University Professor from each Fac ulty other than Dean to be 
appointed by the Chairman;  
f) one member to be nominated by the Rector  
g) three members from the relevant field, research Organizations and 
Government Departments to be nominated by the Chairman and  
h) the Registrar, who will also act as the Secretary.] 
(2) The term of office of the members of the Board of Advanced  Studies 
and Research other than ex-officio members shall be three years. 
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Board of Advanced Studies and  
Research shall be one half of the t otal number of members, a fraction being  counted 
as one. 
5. FUNCTIONS OF ADVANCED STUDIES AND RESEARCH.– The functions of 
the Board of Advanced Studies and Board of Research shall be to– 
a) advise the Authorities on all matters connected with the  promotion of 
advanced studies and research publication in the University; 
b) consider and report to the Authorities in the University of  research 
degrees in the University; 
c) propose Regulations regarding the award of research degrees; 
d) appoint supervisors for Postgraduate research students and to approve 
titles and synopses of their thesis/dissertations; 
e) recommend panels of names of examiners for evaluation of  their other 
research examinations; and 
f) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Statutes. 
6. SELECTION BOARD.–  23[(1) The Selection Board shall consist of:  
a) the Rector, member/chairman, or his nominee; 
                                                 
22Substituted by the University of Central Pun jab (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 20 22), published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated: 12 January 2022, pp. 3409-3414, s.12. 
23Substituted by the University of Central Punjab  (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 20 22), published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated: 12 January 2022, pp. 3409-3414, s.13. 
b) the Pro-Rector; 
c) the Provost 
d) the Treasurer; 
e) the Registrar, who will also act as the Secretary;  
f) the Dean of the Faculty concerned in case of  an academic post 
otherwise a nominee of the Chairman; 
g) one expert in the subject to be nominated by the Chairman.] 
(2) The Registrar shall be the Secretary of the Selection Board. 
(3) The members other than ex -officio members shall hold office for a  
period of three years. 
(4) The quorum for a meeting of the Selection Board shall be four. 
(5) No member who is a candidate for the posts to which appointment  is to 
be made shall take part in the proceedings of the Board. 
(6) In selection of candidates for the po sts of Professors and Associate  
Professors, the Selection Board shall co -opt or con sult three experts in the subject 
concerned and in selecting candidates for other teaching posts, two  experts in the 
subject concerned, to be nominated by the Rector from a standing list of experts for 
each subject approved by the Board on the recommendation of  the Selection Board 
and revised from time to time. 
7. FUNCTIONS OF THE SELECTION BOARD .– The functions of the  Selection 
Board shall be– 
a) to consider the applications and recommend to the Board of Governors 
the names of suitable candidates for appointment to teaching and other 
posts as the case may be and recommend  suitable salary for the 
person concerned; and 
b) to consider all cases of promotion or selection of offic ers of the  
University and recommend the names of suitable candidates for  such 
promotion or selection to the Board of Governors. 
8. FINANCE AND PLANNING COMMITTEE .– 24[(1) The Finance and Planning 
Committee shall consist of: 
a) the Rector, member/chairman, or his nominee; 
b) the Pro-Rector; 
c) the Treasurer, who shall also act as the Secretary; 
d) A nominee of the Chairman; 
e) All Deans.] 
2) The term of office of the nominated members shall be three years. 
3) The quorum for a meeting of the Finance and Planning Committee  
shall be five members. 
9. FUNCTIONS OF THE FINANCE AND PLANNING COMMITTEE .– The 
functions of the Finance and Planning Committee shall be to– 
a) prepare the annual statement of accounts and propose annual  budget 
estimates and advise the Board of Governors thereon; 
                                                 
24Substituted by the University of Central Punjab  (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 20 22), published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated: 12 January 2022, pp. 3409-3414, s.14. 
b) review periodically the financial position of the University; 
c) advise the Board of Governors on all matters relating to finance,  
investments and accounts of the University; and 
d) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Statutes. 
25[10. Meetings of the Authorities of the University. – (1) The meetings of the 
Authorities of the University shall be conducted in such manner and at such times as 
may be prescribed by the Board.  
(2)  A “chairman” of each Authority shall be entitled to call meetings of the 
respective Authorities as and when required. 
(3) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the University 
Authorities mentioned hereunder shall have the following minimum number of 
meetings: 
(a) Board of Faculty: Once every Semester; 
(b) Board of Advanced Studies and Research:  
Quarterly; 
(c) Selection Board: As and when required; 
(d) Finance and Planning Committee: Biannually.] 
 
                                                 
25Inserted by the University of Central Punjab  (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 20 22), published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated: 12 January 2022, pp. 3409-3414, s.15.