UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES LAHORE ORDINANCE, 2002

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THE UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, LAHORE 
ORDINANCE, 2002 
(LVIII of 2002) 
CONTENTS 
1. Short title and commencement 
2. Definitions 
3. Incorporation 
4. Powers of the University 
5. Jurisdiction of the University 
6. University open to all classes, creeds, etc 
7. Teaching in the University 
8. Officers of the University 
9. Chancellor 
10. Revisional powers of the Chancellor 
11. Visitation 
11A. Pro-Chancellor 
12. Vice Chancellor 
13. Powers and duties of the Vice Chancellor 
14. Pro-Vice Chancellor 
15. [Omitted] 
16. [Omitted] 
17. Registrar 
18. Treasurer 
19. Controller of Examinations 
20. Resident Auditor 
21. Other officers 
22. Authorities 
23. Board of Governors 
24. Powers and functions of the Board 
25. Meetings of the Board 
26. Syndicate 
27. Powers and duties of the Syndicate 
28. Executive Committee 
29. Powers and duties of the Executive Committee 
30. Academic Council 
31. Powers and duties of the Academic Council 
32. Constitution, functions and powers of other Authorities 
33. Appointment of committees by the Authorities 
34. Statutes 
35. Regulations 
36. Rules 
37. Affiliation of medical institutions 
38. Extension of affiliation 
39. Inspection and reports 
40. Disaffiliation and withdrawal of privileges 
41. University Fund 
42. Recovery of University dues 
43. Audit and accounts 
44. Research Center 
45. Functions of Research Center 
46. Committee of Control 
47. Retirement from service 
48. Opportunity to show cause 
49. Appeal and review 
50. Pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fund 
51. Commencement of term of office of Authorities 
52. Filling of casual vacancies in Authorities 
53. Filling of vacancies in Authorities in certain circumstances 
54. Disputes about membership of Authorities 
55. Proceedings of Authorities not invalidated by vacancies 
56. Tripartite mobility 
57. First Statutes 
58. Removal of difficulties 
SCHEDULE 
1. Faculties 
2. The Board of Faculties 
3. Dean 
4. Teaching department and institutes 
5. Board of Studies 
6. Advanced Studies and Research Board 
7. Selection Board 
8. Functions of the Selection Board 
9. Finance and Planning Committee 
10. Functions of the Finance and Planning Committee 
11. Affiliation Committee 
12. Functions of the Affiliation Committee 
13. Discipline Committee 
14. Functions of the Discipline Committee 
TEXT 
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THE UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, LAHORE ORDINANCE, 2002 
(LVIII of 2002) 
[28th September, 2002] 
An 
Ordinance 
to provide for the establishment of the University of Health Sciences, Lahore. 
Preamble.– Whereas it is expedient to provide for the establishment of the 
University of Health Sciences, Lahore and for matters a ncillary and connected 
thereto in the manner hereinafter appearing; 
And whereas  the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab is 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 o ther powers 
enabling him in that behalf, the Governor of the Punjab is pleased to make and 
promulgate the following Ordinance:– 
1. Short title and commencement .– (1) This Ordinance may be called the 
University of Health Sciences, 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:– 
(i) “Academic Council” means the Academic Council of the University; 
(ii) “affiliated” when used in relation to a medical  college or institution 
means a college or institution affiliated to the University but not 
maintained or administered by it; 
(iii) “Authority” means any of the Authorities of the University specified in 
section 22; 
(iv) “Board” means the Board of Governor s of the University constituted 
under section 23; 
(v) “Chairman of a Department” means head of a teaching department; 
(vi) “Chancellor” means the Chancellor of the University; 
                                                           
1Promulgated by the Governor of the Punjab on 28 September 2002; and published  in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), 
dated 28 September 2002, pages 2823 -49. Under Article 5A of the Provisional Constitution Order 1999 (I of 1999), as 
amended, read with Article 270AA of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973, it s hall not be subject to any 
limitation as to duration prescribed in the Constitution. 
(vii) 
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(viii) “Collector” means the Collector appoint ed by the Government under 
section 8 of the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1967 (XVII of 1967); 
(ix) “College” means a constituent college or affiliated college; 
(x) “constituent college” means a college maintained and administered by 
the University; 
(xi) “Dean” means the Chairperson of the Board of a Faculty; 
(xii) “Director” means the director of an institute; 
(xiii) “Executive Committee” means the Executive Committee of the 
University; 
(xiv) “Faculty” means a faculty of the University; 
(xv) “Government” means the Government of the Punjab; 
(xvi) “Governor” means the Governor of the Punjab; 
(xvii) “institute” means a teaching unit of the University; 
(xviii) “medical institution” means any school, institute, college or institution 
imparting medical education or teaching health sciences; 
(xix) “officer” means an officer of the University specified in section 8; 
(xx) “prescribed” means prescribed by Statutes, Regulations or Rules; 
(xxi) “Principal” means the head of a College; 
(xxii) “Professor Emeritus” means a reti red Professor working in a Faculty in 
an honorary capacity; 
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[(xxii-a) “Pro-Chancellor” means the Pro- Chancellor of the University;] 
(xxiii) “Pro-Vice Chancellor” means the Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University; 
(xxiv) “Syndicate” means the Syndicate of the University; 
(xxv) “Statutes”, “Regulations” and “Rules” mean respectively the Statutes, 
the Regulations and the Rules made or deemed to have been made 
under this Ordinance; 
(xxvi) “teachers” include Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant 
Professors, Lecturers and research staff engaged whole -time by the 
University for teaching graduate, honours or post graduate classes and 
such other persons as may be recognized to be teachers by the 
University; 
(xxvii) “University” means the University of Health Sc iences, Lahore 
constituted under this Ordinance; and 
(xxviii) “Vice Chancellor” means the Vice Chancellor of the University. 
                                                           
2Omitted by the University of Heal th Sciences Lahore (Amendment) Act  2012 (LI I of 2012) ; and published in the Punjab 
Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.7.2012, pages 431-433, s.2. 
3Inserted by the University of Healt h Sciences Lahore (Amendment) Act  2012 (LI I of 2012)  ; and published in the Punjab 
Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.7.2012, pages 431-433, s.2. 
3. Incorporation.– (1) There shall be established a University to be called the 
University of Health Sciences, Lahore. 
(2) The University shall be a body corporate having perpetual succession 
and a common seal and may sue and be sued by the said name. 
(3) The University shall be competent to acquire and hold property, both 
movable and immovable and to lease, sell or otherwise transfer  any property which 
vests in or has been acquired by it. 
4. Powers of the University.– The University shall have the powers to– 
(i) provide for instruction in such branches of learning, as it may deem fit 
and to make provision for research and for the adva ncement and 
dissemination of knowledge in such manner as it may determine; 
(ii) prescribe courses of studies to be taught in the medical institutions, 
affiliated and constituent colleges; 
(iii) 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) confer, in the prescribed manner, honorary degrees or other academic 
distinctions on approved persons; 
(v) confer degrees on persons who have carried on independent research 
under prescribed conditions; 
(vi) provide for teaching specified courses of training for persons not being 
students of the University and grant certificates and diplomas to such 
persons; 
(vii) affiliate or disaffiliate colleges and other medical institutions in the 
prescribed manner; 
(viii) admit colleges and other educational institutions to its privileges or 
withdraw such privileges in the prescribed manner; 
(ix) inspect colleges and medical institutions, affiliated or seeking affiliation; 
(x) accept the examinations passed and the periods of study spent by the 
students of the University at other Universities, Colleges or places of 
learning as equivalent to such examinations and perio ds of study in the 
University, as it may determine, and to withdraw such acceptance; 
(xi) co-operate with other Universities and authorities in such manner, and 
for such purposes as it may determine; 
(xii) institute Professorships, Associate Professorships , Assistant 
Professorships and Lectureships and any other posts and to appoint 
persons thereto; 
(xiii) create posts in connection with teaching, research, publication, 
extension, training and administration of its affairs and for any other 
related purposes  and appoint persons thereto on such terms and 
conditions as it may determine; 
(xiv) recognize as teachers such persons as it may deem fit; 
(xv) institute and award fellowships, scholarships, bursaries, medals and 
prizes in the prescribed manner; 
(xvi) establish institutes, colleges, departments, centers of advance studies, 
museums and other centers of learning for the development of 
teaching and research and to make such arrangements for their 
maintenance, management and administration as it may determine; 
(xvii) control the residence of students of the University and to establish and 
maintain halls of residence and approve any place as hostel for lodging 
of students; 
(xviii) supervise and control the discipline of students of the University, to 
promote the co-curricular and recreational activities of students and to 
make arrangements for promoting their health and general welfare; 
(xix) take disciplinary action against, and impose penalty on, students in the 
prescribed manner; 
(xx) charge and receive such fees and other payments as it may determine; 
(xxi) make provisions for research and advisory services and with these 
objects to enter into arrangements with other institutions, or with public 
or private bodies under prescribed conditions; 
(xxii) enter into, carry out, vary or cancel contracts; 
(xxiii) receive and manage property transferred and any grants, bequests, 
trusts, gifts, donations, endowments and other 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; 
(xxiv) provide for the printing and publication of research and other works; 
and 
(xxv) do all such other acts or things, whether incidental to the powers aforesaid 
or not, as may be requisite to further the objectives of the University as a 
place of education, learning and research. 
5. Jurisdiction of the University.– (1) The University shall exercise the powers 
conferred on it by or under this Ordinance within the territorial limits in the Province of 
the Punjab and in respect of the constituent colleges: 
Provided that Government may, in consultation with the University, by general or 
special order, modify the extent and scope of the aforesaid powers of the University with 
regard to such territorial limits or institutions. 
(2) The University may admit to its privileges under prescribed conditions, 
a medical institution falling within territorial limits of another University, whether 
inside or outside Pakistan; provided that the consent of such other University and the 
sanction of Government is first obtained. 
6. University open to all classes, creeds, etc .– The University shall be open 
to all and no one shall be denied the privileges of the University on the grou nds of 
religion, race, class, colour or creed. 
7. Teaching in the University .– (1) All recognized teaching in various courses 
shall be conducted by the University, and affiliated or constituent Colleges in the 
prescribed manner, and may include lectures, t utorials, discussions, seminars, 
demonstrations as well as practical work in laboratories, hospitals and workshops, 
and other methods of instruction. 
(2) The teaching in any prescribed course in the University, medical 
institutions and affiliated or constituent colleges shall be organized by such Authority, 
as may be prescribed. 
(3) The courses and the curricula for teaching in the University, medical 
institutions and affiliated or constituent colleges shall be such as may be prescribed. 
(4) A continuous evaluation shall be built into the system of studies. 
(5) A degree, diploma or certificate shall not be awarded to a student 
unless he has passed the examination in the subjects as may be prescribed. 
8. Officers of the University .– The following shall be the  officers of the 
University:– 
(i) the Chancellor; 
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[(ia) Pro-Chancellor;] 
(ii) the Vice Chancellor; 
(iii) the Pro Vice Chancellor; 
(iv) 
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(v) the Director of Institute; 
(vi) the Deans of constituent medical colleges; 
(vii) the Chairmen of teaching departments; 
(viii) the Registrar; 
(ix) the Treasurer; 
(x) the Controller of Examinations; 
(xi) the Librarian; and 
(xii) such other officers as may be prescribed. 
9. Chancellor.– (1) The Governor of the Punjab shall be the Chancellor of t he 
University. 
(2) The Chancellor or his nominee shall preside at the convocation of the 
University. 
(3) Where the Chancellor is satisfied that the proceedings of any Authority 
or the orders of any officer are not in accordance with the provisions of this 
Ordinance, the Statutes, the Regulations or the Rules, he may, after calling upon 
                                                           
4Inserted by the University of Health Sciences Lahore (Amendment) Act 2012 ( LII of 2012) ; and published in the Punjab 
Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.7.2012, pages 431-433, s.3. 
5Omitted ibid. 
such Authority or officer to show cause why such proceedings or orders should not 
be annulled, by order in writing, annul such proceedings or orders. 
(4) Every proposal to co nfer an honorary degree shall be subject to 
confirmation by the Chancellor. 
(5) The Chancellor shall have the power to assent to such Statutes as are 
required to be submitted to him by the University or withhold assent or refer them 
back to the University for reconsideration. 
(6) The Chancellor may remove any person from the membership of any 
Authority if such person– 
(i) has become of unsound mind; or 
(ii) has become subject to an incapacity which prevents him from 
functioning as a member of such Authority; or 
(iii) does not attend three consecutive meetings of the Authority, without 
intimation to the Vice Chancellor; or 
(iv) remains absent from the country for more than six months without 
intimation to the Vice Chancellor; or 
(v) has been convicted by a co urt of law of an offence involving moral 
turpitude: 
Provided that no order under this sub section shall be passed unless the 
person to be affected thereby is provided an opportunity of being heard. 
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[(7) In the performance of his functions under this Ordin ance, the 
Chancellor shall act and shall be bound in the same manner as the Governor of the 
Province acts and is bound under clause (1) of Article 105 of the Constitution of th e 
Islamic Republic of Pakistan.] 
10. Revisional powers of the Chancellor .– The C hancellor may, of his own 
motion or otherwise, call for and examine the record of any proceedings in which an 
order has been passed by any authority for the purpose of satisfying himself as to 
the correctness, legality or propriety of any finding or order and may pass such order 
as he may deem fit. 
11. Visitation.– (1) The Chancellor may cause an inspection or inquiry to be 
made in respect of any matter directly or indirectly connected with the affairs of the 
University and shall, from time to time, appoint  one or more persons as he may 
deem fit, to conduct inspection of– 
(i) the University, its buildings, laboratories, libraries, museums, 
workshops and equipment; 
(ii) any medical institution, college or hostel maintained, recognized by or 
constituent to the University; 
(iii) the teaching and other work conducted by the University; and 
(iv) the conduct of examinations held by the University. 
                                                           
6Inserted by the University of Health Sciences Lahore (Amendment) Act 2012 (LII  of 2012)  ; and published in the Punjab 
Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.7.2012, pages 431-433, s.4. 
(2) The Chancellor shall give notice to the Syndicate or the Executive 
Committee, as the case may be, his intention to cause an inspection or inquiry to be 
made under sub section (1) and the Syndicate or the Executive Committee shall be 
entitled to be represented thereat. 
(3) After the inspection or inquiry is completed, the Chancellor shall cause his 
views as a result the reof to be communicated to the Syndicate or the Executive 
Committee, as the case may be, and after ascertaining the reaction of the Syndicate or 
the Executive Committee, the Chancellor may advise the Syndicate or the Executive 
Committee to refrain from taking an action or to take such action, and within such time, 
as he may specify in this behalf. 
(4) Where the Syndicate or the Executive Committee, as the case may be, 
fails to carry out the advice of the Chancellor given under sub section (3), the 
Chancellor may, after considering the explanation or representation, if any, made by 
the Syndicate or the Executive Committee issue such directions as he may deem fit, 
and the Vice Chancellor 
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[********] shall comply with such directions. 
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[11-A. Pro-Chancellor.– (1) Minister for Health, Government of the Punjab shall be 
the Pro-Chancellor of the University. 
(2) The Pro -Chancellor shall perform such duties and functions and exercise 
such powers as are vested in him by under this Ordinance or as may be assigned or 
delegated to him by the Chancellor.] 
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[12. Vice Chancellor .– (1) A person who is eligible  and who is not more than 
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[seventy] years of age on the last date fixed for submission of applications for the 
post of the Vice Chancellor may apply for the post. 
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[(2) A person shall not be eligible for the post of Vice Chancellor unless he 
has: 
(a) MBBS degree (second division) or equivalent minimum level -III medical 
qualification such as FCPS or MD or MS  or equivalent qualification in 
clinical subjects or Ph.D in basi c medical sciences from an institute or a 
university recognized by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council;  
(b) been a Professor for at least ten years in a medical institute or university 
recognized by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council; and 
(c) at least twenty publications in indexed medical journals recognized by 
the Higher Education Commission or the Pakistan Medical and Dental 
Council.] 
                                                           
7Omitted the words “or the Chief Executive”  by the University of Health Sciences Lahore (Amendment) Act 2012 (LII of 2012); 
and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.7.2012, pages 431-433, s.5. 
8Inserted ibid., s.6. 
9Substituted ibid., s.7. 
10Substituted for the word  “sixty-five” by the Public Sector Medical Universities (Amendment) Act 2026 (XLVIII of 2026); and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 24.6.2026, pages 7415-7418, s.2(a). 
11Substituted by the Public Sector Medical Universities (Amendment) Act 2026 (XLVIII of 2026); and published in the Punjab 
Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 24.6.2026, pages 7415-7418, s.2(b). 
 
(3) The Government shall constitute, for a term of two years, a Search 
Committee consisting of not less than th ree and not more than five members for 
making recommendations for appointment of the Vice Chancellor. 
(4) The Search Committee shall follow such procedure and criteria, for 
selection of the panel for the post of the Vice Chancellor, as the Government may, 
by notification, determine. 
(5) The Search Committee shall recommend to the Government, a panel 
of three persons who, in its opinion, are suitable for appointment as the Vice 
Chancellor. 
(6) The Chancellor shall appoint the Vice Chancellor for each term of  four 
years but he shall serve during the pleasure of the Chancellor. 
(7) The Government shall determine the terms and conditions of service of 
the Vice Chancellor. 
(8) The incumbent Vice Chancellor shall not be allowed any extension in 
his tenure but subj ect to eligibility he may again compete for the post of the Vice 
Chancellor in accordance with the procedure prescribed by or under this section. 
(9) If the office of the Vice Chancellor is vacant or the Vice Chancellor is 
absent or is unable to perform th e functions of the Vice Chancellor owing to any 
cause, the Pro -Vice Chancellor shall perform the functions of the Vice Chancellor 
but, if at any time, the office of Pro -Vice Chancellor is also vacant or the Pro -Vice 
Chancellor is absent or is unable to per form the functions of the Vice Chancellor 
owing to any cause, the Chancellor shall make such temporary arrangements for the 
performance of the duties of the Vice Chancellor as he may deem fit.] 
13. Powers and duties of the Vice Chancellor.– (1) The Vice Chancellor shall– 
(i) exercise general control and supervision over all academic matters 
including curriculum development, courses of studies, the syllabi, 
teaching and research; 
(ii) exercise general control and supervision over the system of 
examinations in the University; 
(iii) direct the activities connected with the execution of programmes for 
instructions, training, research, demonstration, services to community, 
etc.; 
(iv) in the absence of the Chancellor, if nominated, preside at a 
convocation of the University and shall, if present, preside at the 
meetings of the Authorities or other bodies of the University, colleges 
and institutes of which the Vice Chancellor may or may not be the 
head. 
(v) appoint paper setters and examiners for all examinations of  the 
University after receiving panels of names from the relevant Authority; 
(vi) appoint teachers, officers, members and such other persons of the 
academic staff of the University as may be necessary, in accordance 
with the policies and procedures approve d by the Board so as to 
ensure the highest intellectual and moral qualities in the persons 
appointed; provided that the appointments in posts in basic pay scale 
17 or above shall be made on the recommendations of the Selection 
Board; 
(vii) make such arrang ements for the scrutiny of papers, markings and 
results as he may consider necessary; 
(viii) direct teachers, officers and employees of the University to take up 
such assignments in connection with teaching, research, examinations, 
and such other academic activities in the University as he may 
consider necessary for the purpose of the University; and 
(ix) appoint visiting professors in various disciplines for a period not more than 
one academic year on the terms and conditions as prescribed. 
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[(2) Subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, the Vice Chancellor 
may, in an emergency, take an action which is not otherwise in the competence of 
the Vice Chancellor but is in the competence of any other authority.  
(3) The Vice Chancellor shall, within seven d ays of taking an action under 
subsection (2), submit a report of the action taken to the Pro -Chancellor and to the 
members of the Board of Governors; and, the Board of Governors shall, within forty 
five days of such an action of the Vice -Chancellor, pass such orders as the Board of 
Governors deems appropriate.] 
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[14. Pro-Vice Chancellor. – (1) The Chancellor shall nominate the Pro -Vice 
Chancellor of the University, from amongst three senior most Professors of the 
University, for a term of three years. 
(2) The Pro -Vice Chancellor shall perform such functions as may be 
assigned to him under this Ordinance, statutes or regulations. 
(3) The Board of Governors or the Vice Chancellor may assign any other 
functions to the Pro-Vice Chancellor in addition to his duties as Professor.] 
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[15. Chief Executive.–* * * * * * * * * *   ] 
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[16. Powers and duties of Chief Executive.– * * * * * * *   ] 
17. Registrar.– (1) The Registrar shall be a whole time officer of the University and 
shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the  recommendations of the 
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[Vice 
Chancellor], who shall consider for this purpose a panel of three persons recommended 
by a Search Committee appointed by the Board and headed by the Vice Chancellor, on 
such terms and conditions as may be determined by him. 
(2) Under the general supervision of the Vice Chancellor the Registrar 
shall– 
                                                           
12Substituted by the University of Health Sciences  Lahore (Amendment) Act 2012 (LII of 2012)  ; and published in the Punjab 
Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.7.2012, pages 431-433, s.8. 
13Substituted by the University of Health Sciences Lahore (Amendment) Act  2012 (LII of 2012) ; and published in the Punjab  
Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.7.2012, pages 431-433, s.9. 
14Omitted ibid., s.10. 
15Omitted ibid., s.10. 
16Substituted for the words `Chief Executive by the University of Health Sciences Lahore (Amendment) Act 2012 (LII of 2012) ; 
and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.7.2012, pages 431-433, s.11. 
(i) be the custodian of the common seal and the academic records of the 
University; 
(ii) maintain a Register of Registered Graduates in the prescribed manner; 
(iii) conduct electi ons of members to the various Authorities in the 
prescribed manner; 
(iv) be the Secretary of the Board, the Syndicate, the Executive 
Committee, the Academic Council, the Advance Studies & Research 
Board, the Selection Board and such other committees as may  be 
prescribed; and 
(v) perform such other duties as may be specified by the Vice Chancellor 
and other Authorities from time to time. 
18. Treasurer.– (1) The Treasurer shall be a whole time officer of the University 
appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendations of the 
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[Vice Chancellor] on such 
terms and conditions as the Board may determine. 
(2) Under the general supervision of the 
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[Vice Chancellor], the Treasurer 
shall– 
(i) manage the property, the finances and the investments of the 
University; 
(ii) prepare the annual and revised budget estimates of the University and 
present them to the Finance and Planning Committee, the Executive 
Committee and the Board; 
(iii) ensure that the funds of the University are expended on the purposes 
for which they are provided; 
(iv) be the Secretary of the Finance and Planning Committee; and 
(v) perform such other duties as may be prescribed. 
19. Controller of Examinations .– (1) The Controller of Examinations shall be a 
whole time officer of the University and shall be  appointed by the Chancellor on the 
recommendations of the Vice Chancellor, who shall consider for this purpose a panel 
of three persons recommended by a Search Committee appointed b y the Board and 
headed by a Pro -Vice Chancellor, on such terms and conditi ons as may be 
determined by him. 
(2) He shall be responsible for all matters connected with the conduct of 
examinations and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed. 
20. Resident Auditor .– The Resident Auditor shall be taken from the Office of 
the Auditor General of Pakistan on deputation on such terms and conditions as the 
Board may determine. 
                                                           
17Substituted ibid., s.12. 
18Substituted ibid., s.12. 
21. Other officers .– Subject to the provisions of this Ordinance the terms and 
conditions of service and the powers and duties of other officers of the U niversity 
shall be such as may be prescribed. 
22. Authorities.– The following shall be the Authorities of the University:– 
(i) the Board of Governors; 
(ii) the Syndicate; 
(iii) the Executive Committee; 
(iv) the Academic Council; 
(v) the Selection Board; 
(vi) the Finance and Planning Committee; 
(vii) the Board of Faculties; 
(viii) the Advanced Studies and Research Board; 
(ix) the Discipline Committee; and 
(x) such other authorities as may be prescribed. 
23. Board of Governors .– (1) The general supervision an d control of the 
administrative, academic and financial affairs and the powers to lay down the 
policies of the University shall vest in a Board of Governors consisting of the 
following members:– 
(i) five non official members 
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[including at least two women] from amongst 
educationists, eminent jurists, financial experts, philanthropists, 
management experts and distinguished retired civil or military officers; 
(ii) the Vice Chancellor; 
(iii) 
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[* * * * * * * * * * *  ]; 
(iv) the Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Finance Department; and 
(v) the Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Health Department. 
(2) The Registrar of the University shall act as Secretary of the Board but 
he shall not have the right to vote. 
(3) The selection of members, other than ex of ficio members, shall be 
made from a panel of five individuals for each vacancy, prepared by the Health 
Department and approved by the Governor. 
(4) The Chairman of the Board shall be elected by all the members of the 
Board from amongst the non-official members at its first meeting. 
(5) A non-official member of the Board shall hold office for three years and 
shall be eligible for re-nomination on the expiry of his term unless the Chancellor, for 
reasons to be recorded terminates his membership earlier. 
                                                           
19Inserted by the Punjab Fair Representation of Women Act 2014 (IV of 2014) ; and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 12.3.2014, pages 2733-2744, s.2 and Schedule, at serial No.38. 
20Omitted by the University of Health Sciences Lahore (Amendment) Act 2012 (LII of 2012)  ; and published in the Punjab 
Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.7.2012, pages 431-433, s.13. 
(6) The office of a non-official member of the Board shall become vacant if 
he resigns or fails to attend three consecutive meetings of the Board, without 
sufficient cause or leave of absence. 
(7) The Governor shall perform functions of the Board till such time  the 
Board becomes functional. 
24. Powers and functions of the Board .– (1) The powers and functions of the 
Board shall be to– 
(i) formulate and approve the principles, policies and plans governing the 
activities and operations of the University so as to fa cilitate research, 
teaching and other academic works; 
(ii) approve the Regulations prepared by the various Authorities; 
(iii) prepare or have prepared and revised from time to time Rules and 
Regulations for the efficient and effective operation of the University; 
(iv) create a component of the University such as faculties, departments, 
schools, colleges and institutions under its jurisdiction and to constitute 
such standing committees, councils and other administrative or 
academic advisory bodies, as it dee ms necessary, and to review their 
work; 
(v) consider and approve plans of work and annual budget of the 
University; 
(vi) call for and consider reports relating to the activities of the University 
and the execution of the plans of work and to direct the 
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[*********] or 
Vice Chancellor to furnish information relating to any matter specified 
by the Board; 
(vii) create or abolish such academic or administrative posts as it may 
deem necessary and on such terms and conditions as it may 
determine; 
(viii) appoint from amongst its members, the members of committees or sub 
committees as it may deem necessary; and 
(ix) take all such initiatives as it may consider necessary or desirable for 
the efficient and effective management and functioning of the 
University. 
(2) The Board may delegate any of its powers to the 
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[*********] or Vice 
Chancellor under such conditions as it may deem fit to impose. 
25. Meetings of the Board.– (1) The Board shall meet at least twice in a year on 
dates to be fixed by the Chairperson of the Board. 
(2) A special meeting may be called at any time by the Chancellor, 
Chairperson of the Board  
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[********] or Vice Chancellor, or on request by not less 
than five members of the Board to consider any matter of urgent nature. 
                                                           
21Omitted the words “Chief Executive” by the University of Health Sciences Lahore (Amendment) Act 2012 (LII of 2012) ; and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.7.2012, pages 431-433, s.14. 
22Ibid.  
(3) In case of special meeti ng a notice, not less than ten clear days, shall 
be given to the members of the Board and the agenda of the meeting shall be 
restricted to the matters for which the special meeting is called. 
(4) The quorum for a meeting of the Board shall be one half of t he total 
number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
(5) The decisions of the Board shall be expressed in terms of the views of the 
majority of members present and voting and in the event of equality of votes the 
Chairperson of the Board shall have, and exercise a casting vote. 
26. Syndicate.– (1) The Syndicate shall consist of– 
(i) the Vice Chancellor, who shall be its Chairman; 
(ii) the Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Health Department, or his 
nominee not below the rank of Additional Secretary; 
(iii) the Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Finance Department, or 
his nominee not below the rank of Additional Secretary; 
(iv) one Vice Chancellor of any public University in the Punjab to be 
nominated by the Chancellor; 
(v) three heads of the t eaching departments to be nominated by the 
Chancellor; 
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[(v-a) three members of Provincial Assembly of the Punjab including at least 
one female member to be nominated by the Speaker of the Assembly;] 
(vi) four eminent personalities 
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[including at least one  woman] to be 
nominated by the Chancellor; 
(vii) two Principals of affiliated colleges 
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[including at least one female 
Principal, if available] to be nominated by the Government; and 
(viii) the Registrar, who shall be its Secretary. 
(2) The members of the Syndicate, other than the ex -officio members, 
shall hold office for three years. 
(3) The number of members to constitute the quorum for a meeting of the 
Syndicate shall be eight. 
27. Powers and duties of the Syndicate .– (1) The Syndicate shall be the 
executive body for the academic affairs of the University and shall, subject to the 
provisions of this Ordinance and the Statutes, take effective measures to raise the 
standard of teaching, research and publication, and other academic pursuits. 
                                                                                                                                                                                     
23Omitted the word Chief Executive”  by the University of Health Sciences Lahore (Amendment) Act 2012 (LII of 2012)  ; and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.7.2012, pages 431-433, s.15. 
24Added by the Universities and I nstitutes Laws (Amendment) Act 2025 (LXIII of 2025), published  in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 05.8.2025, pages 615-618, s.2 and Schedule, at serial 10. 
25Inserted by the Punjab Fair Representation of Women Act 2014 (IV of 2014)  ; and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 12.3.2014, pages 2733-2744, s.2 and Schedule, at serial No.38. 
26Inserted by the Punjab Fair Representation of Women Act 2014 (IV of 2014)  ; and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 12.3.2014, pages 2733-2744, s.2 and Schedule, at serial No.38. 
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers and subject 
to the provisions of this Ordinance and the Statutes, the Syndicate shall have the 
powers to– 
(i) determine the form provided for the custody and regulate the use of the 
common seal of the University; 
(ii) affiliate or disaffiliate medical institutions; 
(iii) admit medical institutions to the privileges of the University and 
withdraw such privileges; 
(iv) arrange for the inspection of affiliated and constituent colleges, 
teaching departments and Institutes; 
(v) institute professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant 
Professorships, Lectureships and other teaching posts, or to suspend or 
abolish such posts with the approval of the Board; 
(vi) recommend for the creation or abolition of such admi nistrative, 
academic, research, extension or other posts as may be necessary, for 
approval of the Board; 
(vii) appoint Professors Emeritus on such terms and conditions as may be 
prescribed; 
(viii) confer, with the prior approval of the Chancellor, honorary  degrees in 
accordance with the conditions prescribed; 
(ix) prescribe the duties of officers, teachers and other employees of the 
University; 
(x) appoint members to the various Authorities in accordance with the 
provisions of this Ordinance; 
(xi) consider regulations recommended by the Academic Council; 
(xii) consider and recommend those drafts of the Statutes for the approval 
of the Chancellor which pertain to the terms and conditions of the 
service of the University employees; 
(xiii) regulate, determine a nd administer all other matters concerning the 
University and to this end exercise all necessary powers not 
specifically mentioned in this Ordinance and the Statutes, but not 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance; 
(xiv) delegate any of its pow ers to an Authority or officer or a committee or 
sub committee; and 
(xv) perform such other functions as may be assigned to it by this 
Ordinance or the Statutes. 
28. Executive Committee.– (1) The Executive Committee shall consist of– 
(i) the 
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[Vice Chancellor], who shall be its Chairman; 
                                                           
27Substituted for the word “ Chief Executive” by the University of Health Sciences Lahore (Amendment) Act 2012 (LII of 2012); 
and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.7.2012, pages 431-433, s.16. 
(ii) the Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Health Department, or his 
nominee not below the rank of Additional Secretary; 
(iii) the Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Finance Department, or 
his nominee not below the rank of Additional Secretary; 
(iv) the Controller of Examinations;  
(v) the Registrar; and 
(vi) one member co opted by the 
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[Vice Chancellor]. 
(2) The co opted member of the Executive Committee shall hold office for 
three years.  
(3) The number of members  to constitute the quorum for a meeting of the 
Executive Committee shall be four. 
29. Powers and duties of the Executive Committee .– (1) The Executive 
Committee shall be the executive body for the administrative affairs of the University 
and shall, subject  to the provisions of this Ordinance and the Statutes, exercise 
general supervision over the affairs and management of the property of the 
University. 
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers and subject 
to the provisions of this Ord inance and the Statutes, the Executive Committee shall 
have the powers to– 
(i) hold, control and administer the property and funds of the University; 
(ii) govern and regulate, with due regard to the advice of the Finance and 
Planning Committee in this beha lf, the finances, accounts and 
investments of the University and for that purpose to appoint such 
agents as it may deem fit; 
(iii) consider and submit the annual report, and the annual and revised 
budget estimates to the Board; 
(iv) transfer and accept tra nsfer of movable and immovable property on 
behalf of the University; 
(v) enter into, vary, carry out and cancel contracts on behalf of the 
University; 
(vi) cause proper books of accounts to be kept for all sums of money 
received and expended by the Univers ity and for the assets and 
liabilities of the University; 
(vii) 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 (II of 1882)for the purchase of immovable property or in such other 
manner as it may determine, with the like power of varying such 
investment; 
(viii) receive and manage property transferred, grants, bequests, trusts, 
gifts, donations, endowments and other contributions made to the 
                                                           
28Substituted ibid. 
University and to administer funds placed at the disposal of the 
University for a specified purpose; 
(ix) provide the buildings, libraries, premises, furniture, apparatus, 
equipment and other means required for carrying out the work of the 
University and to establish and  maintain halls of residences and 
hostels or approve or license hostels or lodgings for the residence of 
students; and 
(x) perform such other functions as may be assigned to it by this 
Ordinance or the Statutes. 
30. Academic Council.– (1) The Academic Council shall consist of– 
(i) the Vice Chancellor, who shall be its Chairman; 
(ii) the Deans of the University; 
(iii) the Directors of Institutes; 
(iv) the Principals of affiliated and constituent colleges; 
(v) the Chairpersons of the teaching departments; 
(vi) the Professors including Professors Emeritus; 
(vii) five persons to be nominated by the Chancellor; 
(viii) the Registrar; 
(ix) the Controller of Examinations; and 
(x) the University Librarian. 
(2) The members of the Academic Council, other than ex -officio members, 
shall hold office for three years, and if the office of any such member becomes 
vacant before the expiry of such term, such vacancy shall be filled in the prescribed 
manner. 
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Academic Council shall be one third of 
the total number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
31. Powers and duties of the Academic Council .– (1) The Academic Council 
shall be the academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of 
this Ordinance, the Statutes and  the Regulations, have the powers to lay down 
proper standards of instruction, research, publication, examination, and to regulate 
and promote the academic life of the University, medical institutions, and affiliated 
and constituent colleges. 
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers and subject 
to the provisions of this Ordinance, the Statutes and the Regulations, the Academic 
Council shall have the powers to– 
(i) advise the Syndicate on academic matters; 
(ii) regulate the conduct of teaching, research, publications and 
examinations; 
(iii) regulate the admission of students to the University and conduct 
examinations of affiliated colleges and medical institutions; 
(iv) regulate the award of scholarships, medals and prizes; 
(v) regulate the conduct and discipline of students of the University, 
medical institutions and affiliated colleges; 
(vi) propose to the Syndicate schemes for the constitution and organization of 
faculties, institutes and other academic bodies; 
(vii) make Regulations on the recommendations of the Boards of Faculties 
and the Boards of Studies for approval of the Board; 
(viii) propose Regulations for each academic year, on the recommendations 
of the Boards of Studies of the University, prescribing the courses of 
studies, the syllabi and the outlines of tests for all examinations; 
provided that, if the recommendations of a Board of Faculties or the 
Board of Studies are not received by the specified date, the Academic 
Council may, subject to the approval of the Syndicate pe rmit such 
Regulations to continue for the next following year; 
(ix) recognize the examinations of other Universities or examining bodies 
as equivalent to the corresponding examinations of the University; 
(x) appoint members to the various Authorities in ac cordance with the 
provisions of this Ordinance; and 
(xi) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes. 
32. Constitution, functions and powers of other Authorities .– The 
constitution, functions and powers of the Authorities for which no  specific provision, 
or insufficient provision, has been made in this Ordinance shall be such as may be 
prescribed by the Statutes. 
33. Appointment of committees by the Authorities .– Any Authority may, from 
time to time, constitute such standing, special o r advisory committees as it may 
deem fit, and may appoint such persons on these committees who are not its 
members. 
34. Statutes.– (1) Subject to the provisions of this Ordinance, Statutes may be 
made to prescribe and regulate all or any of the following matters:– 
(i) the scales of pay and other terms and conditions of service of officers, 
teachers and other employees of the University and the constitution of 
their pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fund; 
(ii) the conduct and discipline of officers, teachers and other employees of 
the University; 
(iii) the constitution, powers and duties of the Authorities and conduct of 
elections of such Authorities and related matters; 
(iv) the affiliation and disaffiliation of medical institutions  and related 
matters; 
(v) admission of medial institutions to the privileges of the University and 
the withdrawal of such privileges; 
(vi) the establishment of schools, institutes, faculties, colleges and teaching 
departments; 
(vii) the powers and duties o f officers, teachers and employees of the 
University; 
(viii) conditions for appointment of Professors Emeritus; 
(ix) conditions under which the University may enter into arrangements 
with public bodies or other organizations for purposes of research and 
advisory services; 
(x) the general scheme of studies including the duration of courses, the 
system of examinations and the number of subjects and papers for 
examinations; 
(xi) the award of honorary degrees; 
(xii) the maintenance of the Register of Registered Graduates; 
(xiii) the conduct of elections for membership of Authorities of the University 
and related matters; and 
(xiv) all other matters which, under this Ordinance, are to be or may be 
prescribed or regulated by the Statutes. 
(2) The draft of the Stat utes, for clause (i) of subsection (1) shall be 
proposed by the Syndicate to the Chancellor who may approve it with or without any 
modification, or refer it back to the Syndicate for reconsideration, or reject it: 
Provided that: 
(i) the Statutes affecting the constitution or powers of any Authority shall 
not be proposed or approved until such Authority has been given an 
opportunity of expressing its opinion in writing upon the proposal; 
(ii) the Statutes for clause (i) of sub section (1) shall not be effect ive until 
they have been approved by the Chancellor; and 
(iii) the Syndicate shall not have the power to make any Statutes 
concerning efficiency and discipline of officers, teachers and other 
employees of the University and such Statutes may be made by the  
Chancellor. 
35. Regulations.– (1) Subject to the provisions of this Ordinance and the 
Statutes, the Regulations may be made in respect of all or a ny of the following 
matters:– 
(i) the courses of studies for degrees, diplomas and certificates of the 
University; 
(ii) the manner and method of teaching conducted in the University, 
medical institutions and affiliated colleges; 
(iii) the admission of students to the University and conditions under which 
they are admitted or allowed to take courses and examinatio ns of the 
University, medical institutions and its affiliated colleges, and become 
eligible for the award of degrees, diplomas and certificates; 
(iv) the fees and other charges to be paid by students for admission to the 
courses of studies and the examinations of the University; 
(v) the conduct of examinations; 
(vi) the conduct and discipline of students of the University; 
(vii) the conditions of residence of the students of the University or colleges 
including the levying of fees for residence in halls of residence and 
hostels and approval of hostels and lodgings for students; 
(viii) the conditions for acquiring research degrees; 
(ix) the institution of fellowships, scholarships, medals and prizes; 
(x) the institution of stipends and free and half free studentships; 
(xi) the academic costume; 
(xii) use of the library; 
(xiii) the formation of teaching departments and Boards of Studies; and 
(xiv) other matters, which under this Ordinance or the Statutes, are to be or 
may be prescribed by the Regulations. 
(2) The Academic Council shall prepare and submit the Regulations to the 
Syndicate which shall forward them for the approval of the Board with or without 
modifications, or refer them back to the Academic Council for reconsideration, or 
reject them. 
(3) No Regulation shall be valid unless the Board has approved it. 
36. Rules.– The Authorities and the other bodies of the University may make 
Rules, consistent with this Ordinance, the Statutes and the Regulations, to regulate 
the conduct of their business: 
Provided that the Board may direct the amendment or repeal of the Rules 
made by any Authority: 
Provided further that if any such Authority is dissatisfied with such direction 
given by the Board, it may appeal to the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be 
final. 
37. Affiliation of medical institutions .– (1) All medical institutions, whether in 
public or private sector, located within the geographical boundaries of the province of 
the Punjab, whether affiliated with any other University, Examination Board or a 
Medical Faculty, notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time 
being in force, shall affiliate with the University within such period and on such terms 
and conditions, as may be prescribed. 
(2) A medical institution seeking affiliation to t he University shall make an 
application to the University and shall satisfy it that– 
(i) the medical institution is under the management of Government or a 
regularly constituted governing body; 
(ii) the financial resources of the medical institution are sufficient to ensure its 
continued maintenance and efficient working; 
(iii) the strength and qualifications and the terms and conditions of service 
of the teaching and other staff of the medical institution are satisfactory 
for the purpose of teaching of pre scribed courses of studies and 
training in the institution; 
(iv) the medical institution has framed proper rules governing the conduct 
and discipline of its employees; 
(v) the building of the medical institution is suitable and commodious for its 
requirements; 
(vi) the medical institution has, or can make a provision in the prescribed 
manner for the residence of students, not residing with their parents or 
guardians, and their supervision, and physical and general welfare; 
(vii) the medical institution has a provision for a library and adequate library 
service; 
(viii) the medical institution is properly equipped with laboratories, museums 
and other places of practical work required for courses of studies 
taught in the medical institution; 
(ix) the medical institution has, or can make, provision for the residence of its 
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[Vice Chancellor] and Deputy Dean, and other members of the teaching 
staff in the medical institution building or near such building or the 
residence of students; and 
(x) the affiliation of th e medical institution shall not be injurious to the 
education or discipline of the students of other institutions in the 
neighborhood. 
(3) The application shall further contain an undertaking by the medical 
institution that after the institution is affilia ted, any change in the management or the 
teaching staff shall forthwith be reported to the University and that the teaching staff 
shall possess such qualifications as are, or may be, prescribed. 
(4) The Syndicate shall, after considering the recommendation s of the 
Affiliation Committee, dispose of the application for affiliation in accordance with 
such procedure, as may be prescribed, and may grant or refuse affiliation: 
Provided that the affiliation shall not be refused, unless the medical institution 
has been given an opportunity of making a representation against the proposed 
decision. 
38. Extension of affiliation .– Where an affiliated medical college desires to add 
to the courses of studies in respect of which it is granted affiliation, the procedure 
prescribed for affiliation of medical colleges shall, as far as possible, be followed. 
39. Inspection and reports .– (1) Every affiliated medical institution shall furnish 
to the University such reports, returns and other information, as the University may 
require, to enable it to judge the efficiency of the medical institution. 
(2) The University may call upon any affiliated medical institution to take, 
within a specified period, such action in respect of any matter mentioned in sub 
section (2) of section 35 as the University may deem fit. 
40. Disaffiliation and withdrawal of privileges .– (1) Where any affiliated 
medical institution fails at any time to fulfill any of the requirements mentioned in this 
                                                           
29Substituted for the words “Chief Executive” by the University of Health Sciences Lahore (Amendment) Act 2012 (LII of 2012);  
and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.7.2012, pages 431-433, s.17. 
Ordinance, or has failed to observe any of the conditions o f its affiliation, or its affairs 
are conducted in a manner which is prejudicial to the interests of education, the 
Syndicate may, in the prescribed manner, and after considering any representation 
that the medical institution may wish to make, modify or w ithdraw all or any of the 
privileges conferred on the medical institution by the affiliation, or disaffiliate such 
medical institution. 
(2) Where any medical institution has been refused affiliation under sub 
section (4) of section 37, or all or any of the privileges conferred on it by affiliation have 
been modified or withdrawn or has been disaffiliated under sub-section (1) it may, within 
the prescribed period, apply for review to the Syndicate against such refusal, 
modification, withdrawal or disaffiliation, and the application shall be disposed of in such 
manner as may be prescribed. 
41. University Fund.– (1) There shall be a fund of the University to be called the 
University Fund to which shall be credited all money received by it from fee, 
donations, trusts, bequests, endowments, contributions, grants and all other sources. 
(2) All pre -operating costs incurred in connection with the affairs of the 
University shall be deemed to have been incurred for all intents and purposes from the 
University Fund and shall be a valid charge on the University Fund. 
42. Recovery of University dues .– The University or any person generally or 
especially authorized by it may apply to the Collector of the District concerned for 
recovery of any sum due to the University and t he Collector shall thereupon proceed 
to recover the sum due, as if it were an arrear of land revenue: 
Provided that the University shall not take any action unless the person 
concerned is given an opportunity of being heard. 
43. Audit and accounts.– (1) The accounts of the University shall be maintained 
in such form and in such manner as may be prescribed. 
(2) No expenditure shall be made from the University Fund unless the 
Resident Auditor in conformity with the Statutes, Regulations and Rules has in the 
prescribed manner, audited a bill for payment. 
(3) The accounts of the University shall be audited in the prescribed 
manner once a year by an Auditor appointed by the Government in this behalf. 
(4) The annual statement of accounts of the University signed b y the 
Treasurer and the Resident Auditor shall be submitted to the Government within six 
months of the closing of the financial year. 
(5) The accounts of the University together with audit objection, if any, and 
the observations of the Auditor appointed by  the Government, and the Treasurer 
shall in the prescribed manner, be presented to the Board with the remarks of the 
Finance and Planning Committee. 
44. Research Center .– There shall be a Research Center to undertake inter -
disciplinary study for planning, promotion and evaluation of medical education and 
healthcare system. 
45. Functions of Research Center.– The functions of the Research Center shall 
be to– 
(i) undertake research and policy studies on all the disciplines of medical and 
health sciences and reliable education imparting tools; 
(ii) make studies to determine and define the role of medical scientists, 
health and hospital care managers, and public health personnel in 
overall health development; 
(iii) develop universal learning and teaching material s for its own needs 
and other medical and health institutions in the Province; 
(iv) monitor, analyze, utilize and disseminate innovations in basic medical 
subjects, clinical sciences, healthcare, hospital management and public 
health fields; and 
(v) perform such other functions as may be prescribed. 
46. Committee of Control .– The Research Center shall be supervised by a 
Committee of Control consisting of the following members:– 
(i) the Vice Chancellor, who shall be its Chairman; 
(ii) the Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Health Department; 
(iii) the Vice Chancellor, Punjab University or his nominee not below the 
rank of a Professor; 
(iv) a Dean to be nominated by the Syndicate; 
(v) Principals of affiliated colleges; and 
(vi) the Registrar. 
47. Retirement from service .– An officer 
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[, other than the Chancellor, Pro -
Chancellor and Vice Chancellor] teacher or other employee of the University shall 
retire from service– 
(i) on such date, after he has completed twenty five years of service 
qualifying for pensi on or other retirement benefits as the competent 
authority may, in the public interest, direct, or  
(ii) where no direction is given under clause (i) on the completion of the 
sixtieth year of his age. 
Explanation.– In this section, “Competent authority” me ans the appointing authority 
or a person duly authorized by the appointing authority in that behalf, not being a 
person lower in rank to the officer, teacher or other employee concerned. 
48. Opportunity to show cause .– Except as otherwise provided, no offi cer, 
teacher or employee of the University holding a permanent post shall be reduced in 
rank or removed or compulsorily retired from service, unless he has been given a 
reasonable opportunity of showing cause against the action proposed to be taken 
against him. 
49. Appeal and review .– (1) Where an order is passed punishing any officer or 
any teacher or other employee of the University or altering or interpreting to his 
                                                           
30Inserted by the University of Health Sciences Lahore (Amendment) Act 2012 ( LII of 2012) ; and published in the Punjab 
Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.7.2012, pages 431-433, s.18. 
disadvantage the prescribed terms and conditions of his service, he shall, where the 
order is passed by the Vice Chancellor, have the right to appeal to the Board, and if 
such order is passed by any other officer or teacher of the University, have the right to 
appeal to the Syndicate against the order. Any person aggrieved by the order of the 
Appellate Authority may apply for review of order to the Chancellor if such order is 
made by the Board, and to the Board if such order is made by the Syndicate. 
(2) The application for review shall be submitted to the Vice Chancellor who 
shall refer it to the Chancellor or the Board, as the case may be, with such 
recommendations, as the Vice Chancellor may consider necessary. 
(3) No order on an appeal or application for review, as the case may be, 
shall be passed without affording to the appellant an opportunity of being heard. 
50. Pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fund .– (1) 
The University shall constitute for the benefit of its officers, teachers and other 
employees in such manner and subject to such conditions as may be prescribe d 
such pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fund schemes as it 
may deem fit. 
(2) Where any provident fund is constituted under this Ordnance the 
provisions of the Provident Funds Act, 1925 (XIX of 1925) shall apply to such fund as 
if it were the Government Provident Fund. 
51. Commencement of term of office of Authorities .– When a member of a 
newly constituted Authority is elected, appointed or nominated, his term of office, as 
fixed under this Ordinance shall commence from such date as may be prescribed. 
52. Filling of casual vacancies in Authorities .– Any casual vacancy among the 
elected, appointed or nominated members of any Authority shall be filled, as soon as 
may be, by the person or persons, or the body who elected, appointed or nominated 
the member whose place has become vacant and the person elected, appointed or 
nominated to the vacancy shall be a member of such Authority for the residue of the 
term for which the person whose place he fills would have been a member. 
53. Filling of vacancies in Authorities in certain circumstances .– Where a 
vacancy in the membership of an Authority cannot be filled because of– 
(i) the office, the holder whereof was to be a member of the Authority ex - 
officio, having ceased to exist; or 
(ii) the o rganization, institution or other body, other than the University 
having either ceased to exist or to function; or 
(iii) the occurrence of other circumstances in which it has become 
impracticable to fill the vacancy,  the vacancy shall be filled in such 
manner as the Chancellor may direct. 
54. Disputes about membership of Authorities .– (1) Notwithstanding anything 
contained in this Ordinance, a person nominated or elected to an Authority shall cease to 
be a member of such Authority as soon as he ceases to ho ld the position by virtue of 
which he was elected, appointed or nominated. 
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[(2) If a question arises whether any person is entitled to be a member of 
any Authority, the matter shall be referred to the Committee consisting of the Vice 
Chancellor, Pro -Vice Chancellor and Secretary Health of the Government or his 
nominee not below the rank of Additional Secretary and the decision of the 
Committee shall be final.] 
55. Proceedings of Authorities not invalidated by vacancies .– No act, 
proceedings, resolution or decision of any Authority shall be invalid by reason only of 
the existence of any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of the Authority. 
56. Tripartite mobility.– (1) Any officer, teacher of the Government or employee 
of the University on the reco mmendations of the Syndicate may be directed to serve 
in any post in the University, or a medical or health research institute, in the public 
interest. 
(2) The Government may, in consultation with the Selection Board place 
the services of an employee of th e Government or any other University or a medical 
or research institution, at the disposal of the University in the public interest. 
(3) The terms and conditions offered to such person, while giving him a 
direction under sub section (1) or placing his services at the disposal of the University 
under sub section (2), shall not be less favorable than those enjoyed by him immediately 
before his services are placed at the disposal of the University and that full benefit of his 
previous service shall be allowed to him. 
57. First Statutes.– Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this 
Ordinance, the Statutes set out in the Schedule appended to this Ordinance shall be 
deemed to be the Statutes framed under section 32 of this Ordinance and shall continue 
to remain in force until amended or repealed. 
58. Removal of difficulties.– If any difficulty arises as to the first constitution or 
reconstitution of any Authority after the commencement of this Ordinance or otherwise in 
giving effect to the provisions  of this Ordinance, the Chancellor may, on the 
recommendation of the Vice Chancellor 
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[**********] give appropriate directions to remove 
such difficulty. 
                                                           
31Substituted by the University of Heal th Sciences Lahore (Amendment) Act  2012 (LII of 2012)  ; and published in the Punjab 
Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.7.2012, pages 431-433, s.19. 
32The words “or Chief Executive” is omitted ibid., s.20. 
SCHEDULE 
(SEE SECTION 55) 
THE FIRST STATUTES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, LAHORE 
1. Faculties.– The University shall include the following Faculties– 
(i) Anatomy (including Histology and embryology); 
(ii) Physiology and Bio-Chemistry; 
(iii) Forensic Medicine and Toxicology;  
(iv) Pharmacology and Therapeutics; 
(v) Pathology and allied subjects; 
(vi) Community Medicine and Public Health; 
(vii) Internal Medicine and allied subjects; 
(viii) Ophthalmology; 
(ix) ENT; 
(x) Surgery and allied subjects; 
(xi) Gynecology and Obstetrics; 
(xii) Dentistry and allied subjects; 
(xiii) Nursing; 
(xiv) Paramedical and allied Health Sciences; and 
(xv) Healthcare and Hospital Management. 
2. The Board of Faculties .– (1) There shall be a Board of each Faculty, which 
shall consist of– 
(i) the Dean to be appointed in the manner as may be prescribed; 
(ii) the Professors and  the Chairpersons of the teaching departments and 
Directors of institutes comprising the Faculty; 
(iii) one Associate Professor to be nominated by rotation in order of 
Seniority from each teaching department and institute in the Faculty; 
and 
(iv) three teachers to be nominated by the Academic Council by reason of 
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. 
(2) The members mentioned in clauses (iii ) and (iv) of sub -paragraph (1) 
shall hold office for three years. 
(3) The quorum for meeting of a Board of Faculty shall be one half of the 
total number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
(4) The Board of each F aculty shall, subject to the general control of the 
Academic Council and the Syndicate, have the powers to– 
(i) co-ordinate the teaching, publication and research work in the subjects 
assigned to the Faculty; 
(ii) scrutinize the recommendations of the Boar d of Studies comprised in 
the Faculty in regard to the appointment of paper setters and 
examiners, except for research examination, and to forward the panels 
of suitable paper setters and examiners for each examination to the 
Vice Chancellor; 
(iii) consider any other academic matter relating to the Faculty and to 
report thereon to the Academic Council; and 
(iv) perform such other functions as may be assigned to it. 
3. Dean.– (1) There shall be a Dean of each Faculty, who shall be the Chairman 
and Convener of the Board of Faculty. 
(2) The Dean of each Faculty shall be appointed by the Chancellor from 
amongst the three senior most Professors in the Faculty for a period of three years 
and shall be eligible for reappointment: 
Provided that if no Professor is ava ilable in a Faculty a Professor from some 
other Faculty may act as Dean till a Professor of the Faculty itself is appointed. 
(3) The Dean shall present candidates for admission to degrees except 
Honorary Degrees, in the course falling within the purview of the Faculty. 
(4) The Dean shall exercise such administrative and academic powers as 
may be delegated to him. 
4. Teaching department and institutes .– (1) There shall be a teaching 
department or institute for each subject or a group of subjects, as may be p rescribed 
by Regulations and each teaching department and institute shall be headed by a 
Chairperson and Director, respectively. 
(2) The Chairperson of a teaching department and the Director of an 
institute shall be appointed by the Syndicate on the recomm endation of the Vice 
Chancellor from amongst the three senior most Professors of the teaching 
department or institute, as the case may be, for a period of three years and shall be 
eligible for reappointment: 
Provided that in a teaching department or instit ute where there are less than 
three Professors the appointment shall be made from amongst the three senior most 
Professors and Associate Professors of the teaching department or institute: 
Provided further that in a teaching department or institute in whic h there is no 
Professor or Associate Professor, no such appointment shall be made and the 
teaching department or institute shall be looked after by Dean of the Faculty with the 
assistance of the senior most teacher of the concerned teaching department or 
institute, as the case may be. 
5. Board of Studies .– (1) There shall be a separate Board of Studies for each 
subject or group of subjects, as may be prescribed by Regulations. 
(2) Each Board of Studies shall consist of– 
(i) the Director of the institute and  Chairperson of the teaching 
department; 
(ii) all Professors in the institute and teaching department; 
(iii) two experts to be appointed by the Vice Chancellor; 
(iv) three teachers, other than University teachers, to be appointed by the 
Syndicate from Colleges; and 
(v) all principal executive officers of affiliated medical institutions: 
Provided that in the case of professional subjects which are taught in the 
affiliated institutes and Colleges only and not in the University, Board of Studies shall 
consist of– 
(i) the Principals of the Colleges, and heads of the institutes concerned; 
(ii) five teachers of the Colleges, to be appointed by the Syndicate; and 
(iii) two experts to be appointed by the Vice Chancellor: 
Provided further that in the case of such subjects as are taught in the affiliated 
colleges only and not in the University, the Board of Studies shall consist of– 
(i) three teachers from the Colleges doing teaching work in the subject to 
be appointed by the Academic Council; and 
(ii) two experts to be appointed by the Vice Chancellor. 
(3) The term of office of members of the Board of Studies other than ex -
officio members shall be three years. 
(4) The quorum for meetings of the Board of Studies shall be one half of 
the total number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
(5) The Chairperson or Director of the teaching department or institute 
concerned, as the case may be, shall be the Chairman and Convener of the Board of 
Studies. Where in respect of a subject there is no teaching department or ins titute in 
the University, the Syndicate shall appoint the Chairman. 
(6) The functions of the Board of Studies shall be to– 
(i) advise the Authorities on all academic matters connected with 
instruction, publication, research and examination in the subject o r 
subjects concerned; 
(ii) propose curricula and syllabi for all degree, diploma and certificate 
courses in the subject or subjects concerned; 
(iii) suggest a panel of names of paper setters and examiners in the 
subject or subjects concerned; and 
(iv) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Regulations. 
6. Advanced Studies and Research Board .– (1) The Advanced Studies and 
Research Board shall consist of– 
(i) the Vice-Chancellor; 
(ii) the Deans; 
(iii) three Professors other than Deans to be appointed by the Syndicate; 
(iv) three medical teachers having research qualifications and experience 
to be appointed by the Academic Council; and 
(v) three teachers from affiliated colleges having research qualifications to 
be appointed by the Academic Council. 
(2) The term of office of members of the Advanced Studies and Research 
Board, other than ex-officio members, shall be three years. 
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Advanced Studies and Research 
Board shall be one -half of the total number of members, a fraction being counted as 
one. 
(4) The functions of the Advanced Studies and Research Board shall be 
to− 
(i) advise the Authorities on all matters connected with the promotion of 
advanced studies and research in the University; 
(ii) consider and report t o the Authorities on the institution of research 
degree in the University; 
(iii) propose Regulations regarding the award of research degrees; 
(iv) appoint supervisors for research studies and to determine the subjects 
of their thesis; 
(v) recommend panels of names of paper setters and examiners for 
research examinations after considering the proposals of the Board of 
Studies in this behalf; and  
(vi) perform such other functions as may be prescribed. 
7. Selection Board.– (1) The Selection Board, in relation  to the appointment of 
teachers, officers, members and other persons of the academi c staff, shall consist 
of− 
(i) the Vice Chancellor (Chairman); 
(ii) the Chairman or a member of the Punjab Public Service Commission 
to be nominated by the Chairman; 
(iii) the Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Health Department; 
(iv) the Dean of the Faculty concerned;  
(v) two principal executive officers of the constituent colleges to be 
nominated by the 
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[Vice Chancellor]; and 
(vi) the Registrar: 
Provided that in relat ion to the appointment of officers and other persons of 
the administrative staff, the Selection Board shall consist of− 
(i) the 
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[Vice Chancellor] (Chairman); 
                                                           
33Substituted for the words `Chief Executive’ by the University of Health Sciences Lahore (Amendment) Act 2012 (LII of 2012); 
and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.7.2012, pages 431-433, s.21. 
34Substituted for the words `Chief Executive’, by the University of Health Sciences Lahore (Amendment) Act 2012 (LII of 2012); 
and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.7.2012, pages 431-433, s.21. 
(ii) the Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Health Department; 
(iii) the Treasurer; 
(iv) one member co-opted by the Vice Chancellor; and 
(v) the Registrar. 
(2) The members oth er than ex -officio members shall hold office for three 
years. 
(3) The quorum of Selection Board shall be, in case of selection of 
academic staff, four and in case of selection of administrative staff, three. 
(4) No member who is a candidate for the post to  which appointment is to 
be made shall take part in the proceedings of the Board. 
(5) In selecting candidates for the posts of Professors and Associate 
Professors, the Selection Board shall co -opt or consult three experts in the subject 
concerned and in se lecting candidates for other teaching posts, 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 Syndicate on the recommendations of the 
Selection Board and revised from time to time. 
8. Functions of the Selection Board .– (1) The respective Selection Board for 
academic and administrative posts shall consider the applications received in 
response to an advertisement or the cases of persons whose services are to be 
acquired on deputation basis, and recommend to the Syndicate or the Executive 
Committee, as the case may be, the names of suitable candidates and persons for 
appointment to teaching or other posts, as the case may be, and may also 
recommend:– 
(i) the grant of a  higher initial pay in a suitable case for reasons to be 
recorded; or 
(ii) the appointment of an eminently qualified person to a Professorship in 
the University on terms and conditions other than those prescribed; or 
(iii) cases of move -over and award of i ncrements or cash awards on the 
basis of research contribution as may be prescribed. 
(2) In the event of unresolved difference of opinion between the Selection 
Board and the Syndicate or Executive Committee, the matter shall be referred to the 
Board whose decision thereon shall be final. 
9. Finance and Planning Committee .– (1) The Finance and Planning 
Committee shall consist of– 
(i) the 
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[Vice Chancellor], who shall be its Chairman; 
(ii) a Pro Vice Chancellor to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor; 
(iii) one member of the Syndicate to be appointed by the Syndicate; 
(iv) two members of the Academic Council to be appointed by the 
Academic Council; 
                                                           
35Substituted for the words `Chief Executive’, by the University of Health Sciences Lahore (Amendment) Act 2012 (LII of 2012); 
and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.7.2012, pages 431-433, s.21. 
(v) the Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Health Department, or his 
nominee; 
(vi) the Secretary to Government  of the Punjab, Finance Department, or 
his nominee; 
(vii) the Treasurer; and 
(viii) the Registrar. 
(2) The term of office of the appointed members shall be three years. 
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Finance and Planning Committee 
shall be three. 
10. Functions of the Finance and Planning Committee .– (1) The functions of 
Finance and Planning Committee shall be to– 
(i) consider the annual statement of accounts and the annual and revised 
budget estimates and advise the Executive Committee thereon; 
(ii) review periodically the financial position of the University; 
(iii) advise the Executive Committee and the Board on all matters relating 
to planning, development, finances, investments and accounts of the 
University; and  
(iv) perform such other functions as may be prescribed. 
11. Affiliation Committee.– (1) The Affiliation Committee shall consist of− 
(i) a Chairman to be nominated by the Syndicate; 
(ii) two Professors to be nominated by the Academic Council; 
(iii) two teachers to be nominated by the Syndicate; 
(iv) Director General Health Services, Punjab; and 
(v) representative of Pakistan Medical and Dental Council. 
(2) The term of office of the members of the Committee, other than ex -
officio members, shall be two years. 
(3) The Affiliation Committee may co -opt not more than three experts who 
shall be counted for the quorum of an inspection of the Affiliation Committee. 
(4) The quorum for a meeting of, or for an inspection by, the Affiliation 
Committee shall be three. 
(5) The Deputy Registrar of the Universi ty dealing with the affiliation cases 
or such other person as may be designated by the Vice Chancellor for this purpose 
shall act as Secretary of the Committee. 
12. Functions of the Affiliation Committee .– The functions of the Affiliation 
Committee shall be to– 
(i) inspect the educational institution seeking affiliation with or admission 
to the privileges of the University and to advise the Syndicate thereon; 
(ii) inquire into complaints alleging breach of conditions of affiliation by 
affiliated colleges and to advise the Syndicate thereon; and 
(iii) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Regulations. 
13. Discipline Committee.– (1) The Discipline Committee shall consist of− 
(i) a Chairman to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor; 
(ii) two professors to be nominated by the Academic Council; 
(iii) two professors to be nominated by the Syndicate; and 
(iv) the Teacher or officer in charge of students affairs by whatever name 
called (member/Secretary) 
(2) The term of office of the members of the Commit tee, other than ex -
officio member, shall be two years. 
(3) The quorum for a meting of the Discipline Committee shall be four. 
14. Functions of the Discipline Committee .–  The functions of the Discipline 
Committee shall be to– 
(i) propose Regulations to the Academic Council relating to the conduct of 
University students, maintenance of discipline and breach of discipline; 
and 
(ii) perform such other functions as may be prescribed.