UNIVERSITY OF WHITE ROCK, ACT 2025

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THE UNIVERSITY OF WHITE ROCK, ACT 2025 
(XXVIII of 2025) 
CONTENTS 
1. Short title and commencement 
2.  Definitions 
3. Establishment of the University 
4. Functions of the University 
5. University open to all 
6.  Jurisdiction 
7. Officers of the University 
8. Chancellor 
9. Inspection and inquiry 
10. Vice Chancellor 
11. Powers of the Vice Chancellor 
12. Acting Vice Chancellor 
13. Registrar 
14. Controller of Examinations 
15. Treasurer 
16. Appointments 
17. Authorities of the University 
18. Board of Governors 
19. Powers and duties of the Board 
20. Business of the Board 
21. Delegation of powers 
22. Academic Council 
23. Powers and duties of Academic Council 
24. University Fund 
25. Budget, audit and accounts 
26. Rules 
27. Statutes 
28. First Statutes 
29. Regulations 
30. Removal of difficulties 
SCHEDULE 
 
 
 
  
TEXT 
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THE UNIVERSITY OF WHITE ROCK, ACT 2025 
(XXVIII of 2025) 
[2nd May, 2025] 
An 
Act 
to provide for the establishment of the University of White Rock. 
It is necessary to provide for the establishment of University of White Rock, as a 
university in  the private sector and to provide for matters connected therewith and 
ancillary thereto. 
Be it enacted by Provincial Assembly of the Punjab as follows: 
1. Short title and commencement.– (1) This Act may be cited as the University of 
White Rock, Act 2025. 
(2) It shall come into force at once. 
2.  Definitions.– In this Act: 
a) “Academic Council” means the Academic Council of the University; 
b) “Act” means the University of White Rock, Act 2025; 
c) “Authority” means an Authority of the University specified in section 17; 
d) “Board” means the Board of Governors of the University; 
e) “Chairman of the Boa rd” means the Chairman of the Board of Governors 
of the University; 
f) “Chairperson” means the head of the department or most senior person 
eligible to chair the meeting; 
g) “Commission” means the Higher Education Commission established 
under the Higher Education Commission Ordinance 2002 (LIII of 2002); 
h) “Company” means „Knowledge Education Network (private) Limited‟ 
registered under The Companies Act 2017; 
i) “Punjab Higher Education Commission” means Punjab Higher Education 
Commission set up under the Punjab Higher Education Commission Act 
2014 (I of 2015); 
j) “Constituent college” means a college maintained and administered by 
the University; 
k) “Controller of Examinations” means the Controller of Examinations of the 
University; 
l) “Dean” means the head of a Faculty of the University; 
m) “Department” means a teaching department maintained and administered 
by the University in the prescribed manner; 
n) “Director” means the Director of the University; 
                                       
1This Act was passed by Provincial Assembly of the Punjab on 22 April 2025; and was assented to by Governor of the Punjab on 
02 May 2025; and was published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 02 May 2025, pp. 4279-4289. 
o) “Faculty” means an administrative and academic unit  of the University 
consisting of one or more departments or constituent colleges as may be 
prescribed; 
p) “Government” means Government of the Punjab; 
q) “Head of Department” means the head of a department or principal of a 
constituent college; 
r) “University” means the University of White Rock, as a University under the 
Act; 
s) “Chancellor” means Governor of the Punjab; 
t) “prescribed” means prescribed by the rules, statutes or regulations; 
u) “Vice Chancellor” means the Vice Chancellor of the University; 
v) “Registrar” means the Registrar of the University; 
w) “Schedule” means the Schedule appended to the Act; 
x) “statutes”, “regulations” and “rules” mean respectively the statutes, 
regulations and rules made under the Act; 
y) “teacher” includes a Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor 
or Lecturer engaged whole time by the University and such other persons 
as may be prescribed; and 
z) “Treasurer” means the Treasurer of the University. 
3. Establishment of the U niversity.- (1) The Govern ment shall, by notification, in 
the official gazette, establish the University of White Rock, in the private sector, with its  
main campus located at Lahore. 
(2) The University shall be a body corporate 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. 
(3) The University shall consist of the following: 
(a) Chancellor, Chairman and members of the Board and Vice Chancellor; 
(b) Chairpersons, Deans and Head of the departments; 
(c) members of an Authority; 
(d) teachers and the students of the University; and 
(e) officers, officials and members of the staff of the University. 
4. Functions of the University.– The University shall: 
(a) provide instruction and training in: 
i. Faculty of Computer and Information Technology; 
ii. Faculty of Management and Social Sciences; 
iii. Faculty of Sciences; 
iv. Faculty of Allied Health Sciences; and 
v. Such other branches of knowledge, as the Board may determine, 
given on the  recommendations of the academic council, where 
applicable, subject to the prior  approval of the relevant statutory 
body (if any) of professional education; 
(b) decide teaching methods and strategies including virtual, on -campus, and 
online, distance learning, etc, in  such a manner as prescribed by the 
Board to ensure the most effective educational and training methodology; 
(c) establish, maintain and administer departments, constituent colleges, 
affiliated colleges, research or study centers, and other facilities, inc luding 
teaching hospitals, as the board may determine from time to time; 
(d) make provisions for research, application, advancement and 
dissemination of knowledge; 
(e) prescribe and conduct courses of studies; 
(f) affiliate itself or associate with any oth er institutions of universities and 
relevant bodies; 
(g) decide teaching methods and strategies in accordance with the education 
policy of the Government to provide for effective educational and training 
programs; 
(h) hold examinations in the prescribed ma nner and, if a person qualifies the 
examination, award degree, diploma, certificate and other academic 
distinction to the person; 
(i) prescribe the terms and conditions of employment of the officers, teachers 
and other employees of the University; 
(j) engage, where necessary, a person on contract for a specified duration 
and specify the terms of the engagement; 
(k) develop university programs for the exchange of students and teachers 
between the University and any other university, educational institution or 
research organization; 
(l) provide career counselling and job -search services to the students and 
alumni; 
(m) maintain linkages with alumni; 
(n) develop and implement fund-raising plans in the prescribed manner; 
(o) provide and support the a cademic development of the Faculty of the 
University; 
(p) provide affiliation to the colleges as per rules prescribed by the board; 
(q) confer degree on a person who has successfully conducted research in 
the prescribed manner; 
(r) accept an examination an d the period of study spent by a student of the 
University at  any other university or place of learning equivalent to an 
examination or period of  study of the University and may withdraw such 
acceptance; 
(s) cooperate with a public authority, university or  private organization in the 
manner and for such purpose as may be prescribed; 
(t) confer university Professorship, Associate Professorship, Assistant 
Professorship and Lectureship or any other post and appoint a person to 
the post; 
(u) create a post for r esearch, extension, administration or other related 
purpose and may appoint a person to the post; 
(v) award financial assistance to students in need, fellowships, scholarships, 
bursaries, medals and prizes in the prescribed manner; 
(w) provide for the resi dence of the students, establish and maintain halls of 
residence and may approve or license a hostel, lodging or boarding place; 
(x) maintain order, discipline and security in a campus of the University; 
(y) promote the extra-curricular and recreational activities of the students and 
make arrangements for promoting health and general welfare of the 
students; 
(z) demand and receive such fees and other charges from the students as it 
may determine; 
(aa) make provision for research, advisory or consultancy ser vices and enter 
into arrangements with any other institution, public or private body, 
commercial or industrial enterprise in the prescribed manner; 
(bb) print and publish research, patents or any other work; 
(cc) receive and manage property transferred and  grants, contributions made 
to the University and to invest any fund in the manner as it may deem fit; 
and 
(dd) perform any other prescribed or an ancillary function as may be 
determined by the Board. 
5. University open to all. – the University shall be open to all persons and 
admission to the  University shall not be denied on the basis of gender, religion, race, 
creed, color or domicile. 
6.  Jurisdiction.– (1) The jurisdiction of the University shall extend to Province of 
the Punjab. 
(2) Notwithstanding anything in subsection (1) the University shall not open 
any sub-campus for a period of ten years from the commencement of this Act. 
(3) After the expiry of the period mentioned in subsection (2), the Board may 
allow the university to open its sub -campuses subject to such conditions and limitation 
as may be determined by the Board. The University can also open its sub -campuses 
outside the Punjab province with the approval of the concerned authorities, and it may  
set up any number o f campuses, at such places in Pakistan or abroad as the Board 
may determine from time to time. 
7. Officers of the University. – The following shall be the officers of the 
University:- 
(a) Chancellor; 
(b) Vice Chancellor; 
(c) Deans; 
(d) Chairpersons; 
(e) Registrar; 
(f) Treasurer; 
(g) Controller of Examinations; and 
(h) Directors; 
(i) such other persons as may be prescribed by the statutes or regulations to 
be the officers of the University. 
8. Chancellor.– (1) The Chancellor or his nominee may preside over a convocation 
of the University. 
(2) The University may confer an honorary degree with the prior approval of 
the Chancellor. 
(3) The Chancellor may approve the draft statutes submitted by the Board or 
return the Statutes to the Board for reconsideration. 
(4) The performance of his functions under the Act the Chancellor shall act 
and be bound in the same manner as the Governor of a Province acts and is bound 
under Article 105 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. 
9. Inspection and inquiry.– (1) The Chancellor may direct inspection or inquiry 
into the affairs of the University. 
(2) The Chancellor shall convey his views with regard to the result of the 
inspection or inquiry to the Board and may, after ascertaining the views of the Boa rd, 
recommend any remedial action to the Board. 
(3) The Board shall, within the time specified by the Chancellor, submit a 
report to the  Chancellor about the action taken on the recommendations of the 
Chancellor. 
(4) If the Board fails to take action to the satisfaction of the Chancellor within 
the specified time, the Chancellor may issue such directions as he thinks fit and the  
Board shall comply with the directions. 
(5) The Chancellor may, on the recommendation of a committee constituted 
by him  and comp rising of a nominee of the Board, one director of the company, a 
Judge of the Lahore High Court to be nominated by the Chief Justice of that Court and 
a Professor Emeritus or Vice Chancellor of any university, take such action against the  
University as he may deem appropriate. The Chancellor shall not take any action  under 
this subsection, unless the Chairman of the Board is afforded an opportunity of hearing. 
(6) The Chancellor shall not take any action under subsection (5), unless the 
Chairman of the Board is afforded an opportunity of hearing. 
(7) The Chancellor may set aside a decision or action of the Board, which, in 
the opinion of the chancellor, is against the objectives of the University or against the 
interest of academic excellence, religious or cultural ideology or national integrity. 
10. Vice Chancellor. – (1) The Chancellor shall, on the recommendations of the 
Board, appoint a person as Vice Chancellor. 
(2) The Board shall determine the terms and conditions of service of the Vice  
Chancellor. 
(3) The Vice Chancellor shall be the person who possesses the prescribed  
qualifications and experience. 
(4) The Vice Chancellor shall perform such functions as are given in the Act 
or as may be prescribed or as are assigned to him by the Board. 
11. Powers of the Vice Chancellor.– (1) The Vice Chancellor shall be the Officer of 
the University responsible for administrative and academic functions of the University 
as assigned by the board. 
(2) The Vice Chancellor may attend a meeting of an Authority or body of  the 
University. 
(3) Subject to the general supervision and control of the Board, the Vice 
Chancellor may: 
a. direct a teacher, officer or other employee of the University to take up 
such assignment in connection with examination, administration or any 
other activities in the University as he may consider necessary; 
b. suspend, punish or remove, in the prescribed manner, an officer, teacher 
or employee of the University except those appointed by the Board; 
c. take disciplinary action against a teacher, officer or any other employee of 
the University in the prescribed manner;  
d. delegate, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, any of his 
powers to a teacher or officer of the University; 
e. exercise such other powers as may be prescribed by the Board; and 
f. Perform any other task assigned to him by the Board; 
(4) The Vice Chancellor shall prepare an annual report containing information 
as regards the preceding academic year including disclosure of all relevant facts  
pertaining to academics, resea rch, administration and finances of the University,  
including details of income and expenditures. 
(5) The Vice Chancellor shall, within three months of the conclusion of an 
academic year, submit the annual report of the University to the Board. 
12. Acting Vice Chancellor.– Subject to the conditions as may be prescribed, if the 
office of the Vice Chancellor is vacant, or the Vice Chancellor is absent or is unable to 
perform the functions of his office due to illness or some other cause, the Chairman of 
the Board shall  make arrangements for the performance of the duties of the Vice 
Chancellor by any other person, as it may deem fit. 
13. Registrar.– (1) The Board shall appoint a Registrar of the University on such 
terms and conditions as may be prescribed. 
(2) The Board shall not appoint a person as Registrar unless he possesses 
the prescribed qualifications and experience. 
(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 secretarial support to the Board and the 
Vice Chancellor; 
b) be the custodian of the common seal and the academic records of the  
University; 
c) maintain a  register of the students and graduates in the prescribed 
manner; 
d) supervise the process of election, appointment or nomination of a 
member to  an Authority or body of the University in the prescribed 
manner; and 
e) perform such other duties as may be pre scribed or as may be assigned 
by the Vice Chancellor or the Board. 
(4) The Registrar shall hold office for a renewable term of three years. 
14. Controller of Examinations. – (1) The Board shall appoint a Controller of 
Examinations of the University on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed. 
(2) The Board shall not appoint a person as Controller of Examinations 
unless he possesses the prescribed qualifications and experience. 
(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 or assigned by the Vice Chancellor  or 
the Board. 
(4) The Controller of Examinations shall hold office for a renewa ble term of 
three years. 
15. Treasurer.– (1) The Board shall appoint a Treasurer of the University on such 
terms and conditions as may be prescribed. 
(2) The Board shall not appoint a person as Treasurer unless he possesses 
the prescribed qualifications and experience. 
(3) 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 th e University and 
present the estimates to the Board; 
c) ensure that the funds of the University are spent according to the budget 
or any other special arrangement; 
d) ensure that the accounts of the University are audited annually and are  
available for sub mission to the Board within six months of the end of a 
financial year; and 
e) perform such other functions as may be prescribed or assigned to him by 
the Vice Chancellor or the Board. 
4) The Treasurer shall hold office for a renewable term of three years. 
16. Appointments.– 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. 
17. Authorities of the University. – The following shall be the Authorities of the 
University: 
a. Board of Governors; 
b. Academic Council; 
c. Boards of Faculties; 
d. Board of Advanced Studies and Research; 
e. Selection Board; 
f. Finance and Planning Committee; and 
g. any other Authority as may be prescribed by the Board or statutes or the 
regulations. 
18. Board of Governors .– (1) The Board of Governors of the University shall 
consist of the following: 
a) The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Company shall act as the 
Chairman of the Board of Governors; 
b) Members of the Company subject to a maximum o f three members to be  
nominated by the Company; 
c) Five Academicians including atleast one women to be nominated by the  
Company; 
d) Chairperson of the Commission or his nominee not below the rank of a 
director; 
e) Chairperson Punjab Higher Education Commis sion or his nominee not 
below the rank of a director; 
f) One Vice Chancellor of any public sector university in the Punjab 
nominated by the Chancellor; 
g) Secretary to the Government, Higher Education Department or his 
nominee not below the rank of a Deputy Secretary; and 
h) Vice Chancellor of the University. 
(2) The Vice Chancellor shall be the Secretary of the Board. In the absence 
of Vice Chancellor, Chairman of the Board shall nominate secretary to conduct meeting 
and business of the Board. 
(3) Members of the Board other than ex -officio members shall hold office for 
a term of three years and shall be eligible for re -appointment on the expiry of their term 
of office. 
(4) The quorum for a meeting of the Board shall be one -half of the total 
number of members. 
(5) The Secretary shall, with the approval of the Chairman of the Board, call a 
meeting of the Board. 
(6) The Company may fill a casual vacancy occurring because of death or 
resignation of a member of the Board nominated by the Company to the extent of the 
remainder of the term of the former member. 
19. Powers and duties of the Board. – (1) The administration and management of 
the affairs of the University shall vest in the Board. 
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the aforesaid power, the Board may: 
a. formulate or approve the principles, policies and plans governing the 
activities and operations of the University so as to facilitate research, 
teaching and other academic work; 
b. Approve the statutes of the University; 
c. make or approve rule and regulations; 
d. create a component of the University such as Faculty, department, 
constituent college or university, subject to the provisions of the Act; 
e. constitute a committee, council and any other administrative or academic  
advisory body; 
f. create such academic or administrative posts as it may deem necessary 
and to approve appointments to such posts as it may specify; 
g. hold, control and administer the property, funds and resources of the 
University and raise funds for the purpose of the Universi ty upon such 
security as may be required under the regulations; 
h. undertake the responsibility for the financial viability of the University 
including responsibility for ensuring effectiveness of its operations, their 
continuity and preservation of the autonomy of the University; 
i. consider and approve, through a resolution, the annual report, plan of 
work, statement of accounts and the annual budget estimates; 
j. call for and consider reports relating to the activities of the University and 
may direct th e Vice Chancellor to furnish information relating to any 
matter specified by the Board; and 
k. take all such initiatives as it may consider necessary or desirable for 
efficient and effective management and functioning of the University. 
20. Business of th e Board.– (1) The meetings and business of the Board shall be 
conducted in  such manner and in accordance with such procedure as may be 
prescribed in the  regulations and until so prescribed, as may be determined by the 
Board. 
(2) The statutes, regulation or proceeding of the Board shall not be invalid by 
reason of any vacancy or defect in the constitution of the Board. 
21. Delegation of powers. – (1) Subject to subsection (2), the Board may delegate 
any of its powers or functions to a person or committee of the Board. 
(2) The Board shall not delegate the power to: 
(a) make the statutes or regulations; 
(b) recommend any action to the Chancellor; 
(c) appoint the Registrar, Controller of Examination and Treasurer; and 
(d) approve annual budget and make consideration of audit reports. 
22. Academic Council.– (1) The Academic Council shall consist of: 
(a) Vice Chancellor (Convener); 
(b) all Deans; 
(c) all Chairpersons; 
(d) Controller of Examinations; 
(e) all Professors of the University; 
(f) two Associate Professors, two Assistant Professors and two Lecturers to 
be nominated by the Board; 
(g) three persons eminent in the field of art or science of whom at least one 
shall be from each category, to be nominated by the Board; 
(h) Director Academics of the Commission; and 
(i) Registrar (Secretary). 
(2) A nominated member shall hold office for a renewable term of three 
years. 
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Academic Council shall be one -half of 
the total number of members of the Academic Council. 
23. Powers and duties of Academic Council. – (1) The Academic Council shall be 
the academic body of the University and may, subject to the statutes, lay down proper 
standards of  instruction, research, publication and examination and to re gulate and 
promote the academic life of the University. 
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers and subject to 
the provisions of the Act, rules, statutes and regulations, the Academic Council may: 
a. advise the Board on academic matters; 
b. regulate the conduct of teaching, research and publication; 
c. regulate the admission of students to the courses of studies and 
examinations in the University; 
d. regulate the conduct and discipline of the students of the University; 
e. propose to the Board, a scheme for the constitution and organization of  
faculties, teaching departments, constituent colleges and university; 
f. consider or formulate proposals for the planning and development of 
teaching and research in the University; 
g. recommend to the Board, the regulations prescribing the courses of 
studies, the syllabi and outlines of tests for examinations; 
h. regulate the award of studentships, scholarships, exhibitions, medals and  
prizes; 
i. frame regulations for submission to the Board; 
j. appoint or nominate members to the various Authorities in accordance 
with the provisions of the Act; and 
k. perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Board or 
statutes. 
24. University Fund. – (1) The Board shall establish a Fund to be known as the 
University of White Rock Fund which shall vest in the University and to which shall be 
credited all sums received by the University. 
(2) The University may accept donations in the shape of land, vehi cles, 
equipment or any other item or cash that may facilitate the functioning of the University 
and all such  donations shall be used, maintained and disposed of by the University in 
the prescribed manner. 
25. Budget, audit and accounts. – (1) The budget of  the University shall be 
approved and its accounts shall be maintained and audited in such manner as may be 
determined by the Board. 
(2) The Board may approve the budget of the University, appropriation of 
accounts of the University and settle an audit para relating to the audit of the University. 
(3) The Board may delegate the power of appropriation or re -appropriation of 
funds to any officer of the University. 
26. Rules.– The Board may, by notification, make rules to carry out the purposes of 
the Act. 
27. Statutes.– Subject to the rules, the Board may approve the statutes to provide 
for and to regulate any matter relevant to the University. 
28. First Statutes. – Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Act, 
the statutes  set out in the Schedule shall be deemed to be the statutes made under 
section 27 and shall  continue to remain in force until amended or repealed in 
accordance with the provisions of the Act. 
29. Regulations.– Subject to the rules and statutes, the Board may frame 
regulations for the  proper administration and management of the affairs of the 
University. 
30. Removal of difficulties. – If any difficulty arises in giving effect to any of the 
provisions of  the Act, the Government may not inconsistent with the Act, as it may  
consider necessary for the removal of such difficulty. 
 
  
SCHEDULE 
(see section 28) 
THE FIRST STATUTES 
1. Faculties.– (1) There shall be a Faculty for a teaching department or a group of 
teaching departments. 
(2) The University shall include the following faculties and such other faculties 
as may be prescribed: 
a. Faculty of Computer and Information Technology; 
b. Faculty of Management and Social Sciences; 
c. Faculty of Sciences; 
d. Faculty of Allied Health Sciences; and 
e. Such other branches of knowledge,  as the Board may determine, given 
on the  recommendations of the academic council, where applicable, 
subject to the prior approval of the relevant statutory body of professional 
education; 
2. Board of Faculty.– (1) There shall be a Board of Faculty for ea ch Faculty which 
shall consist of: 
a) Dean of the Faculty; 
b)  Professors and the Chairpersons in the Faculty; 
c)  two teachers to be nominated by the Academic Council for their 
specialized knowledge of the subjects which, though not assigned to the 
Faculty, have in  the opinion of the Academic Council, important bearing 
on the subjects assigned to the Faculty; 
d)  two experts in the field from outside the University to be appointed by the  
Board; and 
e)  one member to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor. 
f)  Director QEC 
(2) The members other than ex -officio members of a Board of Faculty shall 
hold office for a period of three years. 
(3) The quorum for a meeting of a Board of Faculty shall be one -half of the 
total number of members. 
(4) A Board of Faculty, subject to the general control of the Academic Council 
and the Board, may: 
a) co-ordinate the teaching and research work in the subjects assigned to 
the Faculty; 
b) scrutinize the recommendations of the Board of Studies comprising a 
Faculty with regard to the appointment of paper-setters and examiners for 
graduate and postgraduate examinations and to forward the panels of 
suitable papersetters  and examiners for each examination to the Vice 
Chancellor; 
c) consider any other academic matter relating to the Fa culty and to submit 
its report to the Academic Council; 
d) prepare a comprehensive annual report regarding the performance of 
each department or constituent University comprising the Faculty for 
presentation to the Academic Council; and 
e) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by statutes. 
(5) The Dean of the Faculty shall be the convener of the Board of Faculty. 
(6) The Dean shall be appointed by the Board from amongst three senior 
most Professors of the Faculty on the recommendations of the Vice Chancellor and 
shall hold office for a period of three years and shall be eligible for reappointment. 
(7) The Dean shall present candidates for admission to degree, except an 
honorary degree, courses falling within the purview of the Faculty. 
(8) The Dean shall have such powers and duties as may be prescribed by the 
Board on the recommendations of the Vice Chancellor. 
3. Academic departments, constituent colleges and university. – (1) There 
shall be an academic  department or constituent college for each subject or a group of 
subjects, as may be  prescribed by the regulations and each academic department or 
constituent college shall be  headed by a head of department or principal of the 
constituent college. 
(2) The Board shall, on the recommendation of the Vice Chancellor, appoint 
the Chairperson from amongst three senior most Professors other than the Professors  
already working as Dean for a period of three years and the Chairperson shall be  
eligible for reappointment. 
(3) Provided that in a department or constituent where college there are less 
than three eligible Professors, the appointment shall be made from amongst the three  
senior most Professors and Associate Professors of the department or constituent  
college. 
(4) The Chairperson shall plan, organ ize and supervise the work of the 
department or constituent college and shall be responsible to the Dean for the work of 
his department, constituent college or university. 
(5) The Chairperson shall, under the general supervision of the Vice 
Chancellor and  Dean, exercise all the administrative, financial and academic powers 
and such other duties or powers as may be delegated to him. 
6. The Chairperson shall prepare a comprehensive annual report regarding 
the performance of the department or constituent colle ge at the graduate and  
postgraduate levels, Faculty research and development and submit the report to  the 
Dean for evaluation. 
4. Board of Advanced Studies and Research. – (1) The Board of Advanced 
Studies and Research shall consist of: 
a) Vice Chancellor (Convener); 
b) all Deans; 
c)  Controller of Examinations; 
d)  one Professor of the University from each Faculty other than the Dean to 
be appointed by the Board; 
e)  one member to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor; 
f)  three members from the relevant field, research organizations and  
Government, to be nominated by the Board;  
g)  Director QEC; 
h) Director ORIC; and 
i) Registrar (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 total number of members. 
5. Functions of the Board of Advanced Studies and Research. – The Board of 
Advanced Studies and Research shall: 
a) advise an Authority on all matters connected with the promotion of 
advanced studies and research publication in the University; 
b) consider and report to an Authority with regard to a research degree of 
the University; 
c) propose regulations regarding the award of a research degree; 
d) appoint supervisors for a postgraduate research student and to approve 
the title and synopses of a thesis or dissertation; 
e) recommend panels of names of examiners for evaluation of a research  
examination; and 
f) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the statutes. 
6. Selection Board.– (1) The Selection Board shall consist of: 
a) Vice Chancellor (Convener); 
b)  Dean of the Faculty concerned; 
c)  Chairperson concerned; 
d)  Two members of the Board to be nominated by the Board; 
e)  One eminent educationist to be nominated by the Company; 
(2) The Registrar shall be the Secretary of the Selection Board. 
(3) The members other th an ex-officio members shall hold office for a period 
of three years. 
(4) Four members of the Selection Board shall constitute the quorum for a 
meeting of the Selection Board. 
(5). No member who is a candidate or whose family member is a candidate, 
for a post to which appointment is to be made, shall take part in the proceedings of the 
Selection Board for selection of a candidate on such post. 
(6) In selection of candidates for the post of Professor or Associate 
Professor, the  Selection Board shall co -opt or consult three experts in the subject 
concerned and in selecting candidates for any other teaching post, two experts in the 
subject concerned, to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor from a standing list of 
experts for each subject approved by the Board o n the recommendation of the 
Selection Board. 
(7) The Board may revise the standing list of experts of a subject on the  
recommendation of the Selection Board. 
(8) Selection and appointment of nonteaching, management and 
administration staff  shall be regulated by Directors of the Company along with 
concerned Head of Department. 
(9) Incase of non -availability of the Vice Chancellor, any members can 
convene the Selection Board by mutual consent. 
7. Functions of the Selection Board.– The Selection Board shall: 
a) consider the applications and recommend to the Board, the names of 
suitable candidates for appointment to teaching recommend suitable 
qualification and  salary scale for the posts and vacancies in human 
resource chart of the University; and 
a) consider all cases of promotion or selection of officers of the University 
and recommend the names of suitable candidates for such promotion or 
selection to the Board. 
8. Finance and Planning Committee. – (1) The Finance and Planning Committee 
shall consist of: 
a) Vice Chancellor (Convener); 
b)  One member of the Company to be nominated by the Company; 
c)  One member of the Board to be nominated by the Board; 
d)  One member of the Academic Council to be nominated by the Academic  
Council; 
e)  Director Planning of the Punjab Higher Education Commission; 
f)  Registrar; and 
g)  Treasurer (Secretary) 
(2) The term of office of the nominated members shall be three years. 
(3) Half members of the Finance and Planning Committee shall constitute the 
quorum for a meeting of the Finance and Planning Committee. 
9. Functions of the Finance and Planning Committee. – The Finance and 
Planning Committee shall: 
a) prepare the annual statement of accounts and propose annual budget 
estimates and advise the Board thereon; 
b) review periodically the financial position of the University; 
c) advise the Board on all matters relating to finance, investments and 
accounts of the University; and 
d) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes.