THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN PUNJAB MULTAN ACT 2010 (XIV of 2010) CONTENTS CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY 1. Short title and commencement 2. Definitions CHAPTER II UNIVERSITY 3. Establishment of University 4. Functions of the University 5. University open to all 6. Jurisdiction CHAPTER III OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY 7. Officers of the University 8. Patron 9. Inspection and inquiry 10. Rector 11. Powers of the Rector 12. Acting Rector 13. Registrar 14. Controller of Examinations 15. Treasurer 16. Appointments CHAPTER IV AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY 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 CHAPTER V FINANCIAL PROVISIONS 24. University Fund 25. Budget, audit and accounts CHAPTER VI MISCELLANEOUS 26. Rules 27. Statutes 28. First Statutes 29. Regulations 30. Removal of difficulties 31. Savings SCHEDULE TEXT 1 THE 2 [UNIVERSITY] OF SOUTHERN PUNJAB MULTAN ACT 2010 (XIV of 2010) [2nd August, 2010] An Act to provide for the establishment of the 3 [University of Southern Punjab] Multan. Preamble.– Whereas it is expedient to provide for the establishment of the 4 [University of Southern Punjab] Multan in the private sector and connected matters; It is enacted as follows:– CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY 1. Short title and commencement .– (1) This Act may be cited as t he 5 [University of Southern Punjab] Multan Act 2010. (2) It shall come into force at once. 2. Definitions.– In this Act– (a) “Academic Council” means the Academic Council of the 6 [University]; (b) “Authority” means an Authority of the 7 [University] specified in section 17; (c) “Board” means the Board of Governors of the 8 [University]; (d) “Chairman” means Chairman of the Board; (e) “Chairperson” means the head of a department or principal of a constituent college; (f) “constituent college” means a college maintained and administered by the 9 [University]; 1This Act was passed by the Punjab Assembly on 21 July 2010; assented to by the Governor of the Punjab on 30 July 2010; and, was published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 2 August 2010, pages 439-450. 2Substituted for the words “Institute” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 10(ii). 3Substituted for the words “Institute of Southern Punjab” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 2(i). 4Substituted for the words “Institute of Southern Punjab” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 2(ii). 5Substituted for the words “Institute of Southern Punjab” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 3. 6Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 10(ii). 7Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 8Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 9Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. (g) “Controller of Examinations” means the Controller of Examinations of the 10 [University]; (h) “Dean” means the head of a faculty of the 11 [University]; (i) “Department” means a teaching department maintain ed and administered by the 12 [University] in the prescribed manner; (j) “Faculty” means an administrative and academic unit of the 13 [University] consisting of one or more departments or constituent colleges, as may be prescribed; (k) “Government” means the Government of the Punjab; (l) “Higher Education Commission” means the Higher Education Commission established under the Higher Education Commission Ordinance 2002 (LIII of 2002); 14 [* * * * * * * * * * * *] (n) “Patron” means the Governor of the Punjab; (o) “prescribed” means prescribed by the rules, Statutes or regulations; (p) “Rector” means the Rector of the 15 [University]; (q) “Registrar” means the Registrar of the 16 [University]; (r) “Schedule” means the Schedule appended to the Act; (s) “Search Committee” means the Search Committee constituted by the Board for making recommendations for appointment of the Rector; (t) “Statutes”, “regulations” and “rules” mean respectively the Statutes, regulations and rules made under the Act; (u) “teacher” includes a Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor or Lecturer engaged whole time by the 17 [University] and such other person as may be prescribed; (v) “Treasurer” means the Treasurer of the 18 [University]; 19 [*] (w) “Trust” means the Marjan Educational Trust 20 [* * *] 21 [; and] 10Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301 -1303, s. 10(ii). 11Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 12Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 13Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 14Omitted by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punj ab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 4(i). 15Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 10. 16Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 17Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 18Substituted for the wordsss “Institute” by the Act ibid. 19Omitted the word “and” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 4(ii). 20Omitted the word “(Registered) Islamabad” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301 -1303, s. 4(iii). 21Inserted by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extr aordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 4(iii). 22 [(x) “University” means the University of Southern Punjab established under this Act.] CHAPTER II 23 [UNIVERSITY] 3. Establishment of 24 [University].– 25 [(1) University of Southern Punjab shall be deemed to have been established in the p rivate sector with its campus located at Multan.] (2) The 26 [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 27 [University] shall consist of the following:– (a) Patron, Chairman and members of the Board and Rector; (b) Chairpersons and the Deans; (c) Members of an Authority; (d) teachers and the students of the 28 [University]; and (e) officers and members of the staff of the 29 [University]. 4. Functions of the 30 [University].– The 31 [University] shall– 32 [(a) provide instruction and training in faculties of Management Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Engineering and Applied Technology, Computer Sciences and Informatio n Technology, Law, Natural Sciences, Medical and Dentistry, Allied Health Sciences, Art, Design and Architecture, Pharmacy, Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences and such other branches of knowledge and faculties as the Board may determine with the approval of the Patron given on the recommendation of a committee constituted by the Board and, where applicable, subject to the prior approval of the relevant statutory body of a professional education; 22Inserted by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 4(iv). 23Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 10(ii). 24Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 25Substituted by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 5. 26Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 10(ii). 27Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 28Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 29Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 30Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 31Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 32Substituted by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 202 4), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 6(i). Provided that the Board shall be competent to establish and approve departments on the recommendation of Academic Council for the approved faculties subject to the prior approval of the relevant statutory body of a professional education, where applicable;] (b) establish, maintain and administer a department, consti tuent college or an institute; (c) establish and support other facilities for education, training and research; (d) prescribe courses of studies; 33 [(e) decide teaching methods and strategies including virtual, on -campus, online, and distance learning modes in such a manner as may be determined by the Board to ensure the most effective educational and training programs;] (f) hold examinations in the prescribed manner and, if a person qualifies the examination, award degree, diploma, certificate and other academic distinction to the person; (g) prescribe the terms and conditions of employment of the officers, teachers and other employees of the 34 [University]; (h) engage, where necessary, a person on contract of specified duration and to specify the terms of the engagement; (i) 35 [University] programs for the exchange of students and teachers between the 36 [University] and any other university, educational institution or research organization; (j) provide career counselling and job -search services to the students and alumni; (k) maintain linkages with alumni; (l) develop and implement fund-raising plans; (m) provide and support the academic development of the faculty of the 37 [University]; (n) confer degree on a person who has successfully conducted research in the prescribed manner; (o) accept an examination and the period of study spent by a student of the 38 [University] at any other university or place of learning equivalent to an 33Substituted by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 6(ii)(e). 34Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 10(ii). 35Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 36Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 37Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 38Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. examination or period of study of the 39 [University] and may withdraw such acceptance; (p) cooperate with a public authority, university or private organization in the manner and for the purpose as may be prescribed; (q) 40 [University] Professorship, Associate Professorship, Assistant Professorship and Lecturership or any other post and ma y appoint a person to the post; (r) create a post for research, extension, administration or other related purpose and may appoint a person to the post; (s) 41 [University] and award financial assistance to students in need, fellowships, scholarships, bursar ies, medals and prizes in the prescribed manner; (t) provide for the residence of the students, establish and maintain halls of residence and may approve or licence a hostel, lodging or boarding place; (u) maintain order, discipline and security in a campus of the 42 [University]; (v) promote the extra-curricular and recreational activities of the students and make arrangements for promoting health and general welfare of the students; (w) demand and receive such fees and other charges from the students as it may determine; (x) make provision for research, advisory or consultancy services and enter into arrangements with any other institution, public or private body, commercial or industrial enterprise in the prescribed manner; (y) print and publish research or any other work; (z) receive and manage property transferred and grants, contributions made to the 43 [University] and to invest any fund in the manner as it may deem fit; and (aa) perform any other prescribed or an ancillary function. 5. 44 [University] open to all.– (1) The 45 [University] shall not discriminate against any person solely on the basis of gender, religion, race, creed, colour or domicile. 39Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 10(ii). 40Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 41Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 42Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 43Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 44Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 45Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. (2) Subject to the reasonable restrictions as may be prescribed, the 46 [University] shall be open to all per sons and admission to the 47 [University] shall not be denied on the basis of gender, religion, race, creed, colour or domicile. 6. Jurisdiction.– 48 [(1) The jurisdiction of the University shall extend to Province of Punjab.] 49 [(2) Notwithstanding anything c ontained in sub -section (1) the University shall not open any sub -campus or grant affiliation to any college for a period of ten years from the commencement of this Act and after the expiry of this period, the Government may allow the University to open a sub-campus or to affiliate another educational institution with the approval of Patron.] 50 [* * * * * * * * * * * *] CHAPTER III OFFICERS OF THE 51 [UNIVERISTY] 7. Officers of the 52 [University].– The following shall be the officers of the 53 [University]– (a) Patron; (b) Rector; (c) Deans; (d) Chairpersons; (e) Registrar; (f) Treasurer; (g) Controller of Examinations; and (h) such other persons as may be prescribed by the Statutes or regulations to be the officers of the 54 [University]. 8. Patron.– (1) The Patron or his nominee shall preside over a convocation of the 55 [University]. 46Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 10(ii). 47Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 48Substituted by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 7(i). 49Substituted by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 7(ii). 50Omitted by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 7(iii). 51Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 10(ii). 52Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 53Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 54Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 55Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. (2) The 56 [University] may confer honorary degree subject to the prior approval of the Patron. (3) The Patron may approve the draft Statutes submitted by the Board or return the Statutes to the Board for reconsideration. (4) In the performance of functions under this Act, the Patron shall act on the advice of the Chief Minister of the Punjab or, within fifteen days of the advice, refer it back to the Chief Minister for reconsi deration; and, if the Chief Minister tenders advice to the Patron after reconsideration of the matter, the Patron shall act accordingly. 9. Inspection and inquiry.– (1) The Patron may direct inspection or inquiry i nto the affairs of the 57 [University]. (2) The Patron 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 Board, recommend any remedial action to the Board. (3) The Board shall, within the time specified by the Pa tron, submit report to the Patron about the action taken on the recommendation of the Patron. (4) If the Board fails to take action to the satisfaction of the Patron within the specified time, the Patron may issue such direction as he thinks fit and the B oard shall comply with the direction. (5) The Patron may, on the recommendation of a Committee constituted by him and comprising a nominee of the Board, a Judge of the Lahore High Court to be nominated by the Chief Justice of the High Court and a Professo r Emeritus or Vice Chancellor of any university, take action against the 58 [University] by appointing an administrator, who shall exercise the powers of the Board to run the affairs of the 59 [University] till such time as may be specified by the Patron. (6) The Patron shall not take any action under sub -section (5), unless the Chairman of the Board is afforded an opportunity of hearing. (7) The Patron may set aside a decision or action of the Board, which, in the opinion of the Patron, is against the object ives of the 60 [University] or against the interest of academic excellence, religious or cultural ideology or national integrity. 10. Rector.– (1) The Government shall, on the recommendation of the Search Committee, appoint a person as Rector. (2) The Board shall determine the terms and conditions of service of the Rector. (3) The Rector shall be the person who possesses the prescribed qualifications and experience. 56Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 10(ii). 57Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 58Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 59Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 60Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. (4) The Rector 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 Rector .– (1) The Rector shall be the chief executive officer of the 61 [University] responsible for all administrative and academic functions of the 62 [University] and for ensuring that the provisions of the Act, rules, Statutes and regulations are observed in all the affairs of the 63 [University]. (2) The Rector may attend a meeting of an Authority or body of the 64 [University]. (3) Subject to the conditions as may be prescribed by the Board, the Rector may, in an emergency, take an action which is not otherwise in the competence of the Rector and within three days of taking of such action, he shall submit a report of the action taken to the Chairman of the Board. (4) Subject to the general supervision and control of the Board, the Rector may– (a) direct a teacher, officer or other employee of the 65 [University] to take up such assignment in connection with examination, administration or any other activities in the 66 [University] as he may consider necessary; (b) sanction by re -appropriation an amount for an unforeseen item not provided for in the budget of the 67 [University]; (c) make appointments of such categories of employees of the 68 [University] and in such manner as may be prescribed; (d) suspend, punish or remove, in accordance with prescribed procedure, an officer, teacher or employee of the 69 [University] except those appointed by the Board; (e) take disciplinary action against a teacher, officer or any other employee of the 70 [University] in the prescribed manner; (f) delegate, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, any of his powers to a teacher or officer of the 71 [University]; and (g) exercise such other powers as may be prescribed. 61Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 10(ii). 62Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 63Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 64Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 65Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 66Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 67Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 68Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 69Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 70Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 71Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. (5) The Rector shall prepare an annual report contain ing information as regards the preceding academic year including disclosure of all relevant facts pertaining to academics, research, administration and finances of the 72 [University]. (6) The Rector shall, within three months of the conclusion of an academ ic year, submit the annual report of the 73 [University] to the Board. 12. Acting Rector.– Subject to the conditions as may be prescribed, if the office of the Rector is vacant, or the Rector is absent or is unable to perform the functions of his office due to illness or some other cause, the Board shall make arrangements for the performance of the duties of the Rector by any other person, as it may deem fit. 13. Registrar.– (1) The Board shall, on the recommendation of the Rector, appoint a Registrar of the 74 [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 75 [University] and shall– (a) be the administrative head of the secretariat of the 76 [University] and be responsible for the provision of secretariat support to the Board and the Rector; (b) be the custodian of the common seal and the academic records of the 77 [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 78 [University] in the prescribed manner; and (e) perform such other duties as may be prescribed or as may be assigned by the Board. (4) The Registrar shall hold office for a renewable term of three years. 14. Controller of Examinations.– (1) The Board shall, on the recommendation of the Rector, appoint a Controller of Ex aminations of the 79 [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. 72Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s.10(ii). 73Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 74Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 75Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 76Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 77Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 78Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 79Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. (3) The Controller of Examination s shall be a full -time officer of the 80 [University] and shall be responsible for all matters connected with the conduct of examinations and perform such other duties as may be prescribed. (4) The Controller of Examinations shall hold office for a renewabl e term of three years. 15. Treasurer.– (1) The Board shall, on the recommendation of the Rector, appoint a Treasurer of the 81 [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 82 [University] and shall– (a) manage the assets, liabilities, receipts, expenditures, funds and investments of the 83 [University]; (b) prepare the annual and revised budget estimates of the 84 [University] and present the estimates to the Board; (c) ensure that the funds of the 85 [University] are spent according to the budget or any other special arrangement; (d) ensure that the accounts of the 86 [University] are audited annually and are available for submission to the Board within six months of the end a financial year; and (e) perform such other functions as may be prescribed or assigned to him by the Board. (4) The Treasurer shall hold office for a renewable term of three years. 16. Appointments.– The 87 [University] may employ such persons in its service as may be necessary, on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Board. CHAPTER IV AUTHORITIES OF THE 88 [UNIVERSITY] 17. Authorities of the 89 [University].– The following shall be the Authorities of the 90 [University]:– 80Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 10(ii). 81Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 82Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 83Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 84Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 85Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 86Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 87Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 88Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 89Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 90Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. (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 statutes or the regulations. 18. Board of Governors .– (1) The Board of Governors of the 91 [University] shall consist of the following:– (a) the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Trust; (b) members of the Trust subject to a maximum of four members to be nominated by the Trust; 92[(c) three members of Provincial Assembly of the Punjab, including at least one female member of the Assembly, to be nominated by the Speaker of the Assembly;] (d) four persons each one of whom is an expert in any of the fields of knowledge, to be nominated by the Trust; (e) the Chairman, Higher Education Commission or his nominee not below the rank of a Director; (f) a Vice Chancellor of a public sector university in the Punjab nominated by the Patron; (g) Secretary to the Government, Education Department or his nominee not below the rank of an Additional Secretary; and (h) the Rector. (2) The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Trust shall be the Chairman of the Board and the Rector shall be the Secretary 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 quoru m for a meeting of the Board shall be one half of the total number of members with at least three ex-officio members. (5) The Secretary shall, with the approval of the Chairman of the Board, call the meeting of the Board. 91Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 10(ii). 92Substituted by the Universities and I nstitutes Laws (Amendment) Act 2025 (LXIII of 2025), published in the Punjab G azette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 August 2025, pp. 615-618, s.2 and Schedule, at serial 12. (6) The Trust may fill a casual vacancy occurring because of death or resignation of a member of the Board nominated by the Trust 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 93 [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 94 [University] so as to facilitate research, teaching and other academic work; (b) recommend the Statutes to the Patron; (c) make or approve regulations; 95 [(d) create a component of the University such as faculty, department, constituent college or institute, 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, co ntrol and administer the property, funds and resources of the 96 [University] and raise funds for the purpose of the 97 [University] upon such security as may be required under the regulations; (h) undertake the responsibility for the financial viability of th e 98 [University] including responsibility for ensuring effectiveness of its operations, their continuity and preservation of the autonomy of the 99 [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 100 [Universtiy] and may direct the Rector 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 the efficient and effective management and functioning of the 101 [University]. 93Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 10(ii). 94Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 95Substituted by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 8. 96Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 10(ii). 97Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 98Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 99Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 100Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 101Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. (3) The Board shall recommend Statutes to the Patron and the Statutes shall come into force if the same are approved by the Patron. 20. Business of the 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 these matters are 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 sub-section (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 regulations or Statutes; (b) recommend any action to the Patron; (c) appoint the Registrar, Controller of Examinations or Treasurer; and (d) approval of annual budget and consideration of audit report. 22. Academic Council.– (1) The Academic Council shall consist of– (a) Rector (Convener); (b) all the Deans; (c) all the Chairpersons; (d) Controller of Examinations; (e) all the Professors of the University; (f) nominee of the Secretary to the Government, Education Department not below the rank of a Deputy Secretary; (g) two Associate Professors, two Assistant Professors and two Lecturers to be nominated by the Board; (h) 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; (i) Director Academics of the Higher Education Commission; and (j) Registrar (Secretary). (2) A nominated member shall hold office for a renewable term of th ree 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 102 [University] and may, subject to the Statutes, lay down 102Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 10(ii). proper standards of instruction, research, publication and examination and to regulate and promote the academic life of the 103 [University]. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers and subject to the provisions of this 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 104 [University]; (d) regulate the conduct and discipline of the students of the 105 [University]; (e) propose to the Board, scheme for the constitution and organization of faculties, teaching departments, constituent colleges and institutes; (f) consider or formulate proposals for the planning and development of teaching and research in the 106 [University]; (g) recommend regulations prescribing the courses of studies, the syllabi and the outlines of tests for the 107 [University] examinations to the Board; (h) regulate the award of studentships, scholarships, exhibitions, medals and prizes; (i) make regulations for submission to the Board; (j) appoint or nominate members to the various Authorities in accordance with the provisions of this Act; and (k) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes. CHAPTER V FINANCIAL PROVISIONS 24. 108 [University] Fund.– (1) The Board shall establish a fund to be known as the 109 [University of Southern Punjab ] Multan Fund which shall ves t in the 110 [University] and to which shall be credited all sums received by the 111 [University]. (2) The 112 [University] may accept donations in the shape of land, vehicle, equipment or any other item that may facilitate the functioning of the 113 [University] 103Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 10(ii). 104Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 10(ii). 105Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 106Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 107Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 108Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 109Substituted for the words “Institute of Southern Punjab” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 10(i). 110Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 10(ii). 111Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. and all such donations shall be used, maintained and disposed of by the 114 [University] in the prescribed manner. 25. Budget, audit and accounts .– (1) The budget of the 115 [University] shall be approved and its accounts shall be maintained and audited in such ma nner as may be determined by the Board. (2) The Board may approve the budget of the 116 [University], appropriations of accounts of the 117 [University] and settle an audit para relating to the audit of the 118 [University]. CHAPTER VI MISCELLANEOUS 26. Rules.– The Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act. 27. Statutes.– Subject to the rules, the Patron may approve Statutes on the recommendation of the Board in order to provide for and to regulate any matter relevant to the 119 [University]. 28. First Statutes.– Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Act, the Statutes set out in the Schedule shall be deemed to have been the Statutes made under section 27 and shall continue to remain in force until amended or repealed in accordance with the provisions of this Act. 29. Regulations.– Subject to the rules and Statutes, the Board may, make regulations for the proper administration and management of the affairs of the 120 [University]. 30. Removal of difficulties .– If any difficulty arises in giving effect to any of the provisions of this Act, the Board may, with the approval of the Government, give such directions, not inconsistent with this Act, as it may consider necessary for the removal of such difficulty. 31. Savings.– Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, an examination conducted by the proponents of the 121 [University], prior to the coming into force of this Act, shall be deemed to be the examination conducted by the 122 [University] 112Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 113Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 114Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 10(ii). 115Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 116Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 117Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 118Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 119Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 120Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 121Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 122Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. under this Act and t he 123 [University] may award degree, diploma or certificate on the basis of such examination. 123Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 10(ii). 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 124 [University] shall include the following faculties and such other faculties as may be prescribed– 125 [(a) Faculty of Management Sciences; (b) Faculty of Social Sciences; (c) Faculty of Humanities; (d) Faculty of Engineering and Applied Technology; (e) Faculty of Computer Sciences and Information Technology; (f) Faculty of Law; (g) Faculty of Natural Sciences; (h) Faculty of Medical and Dentistry; (i) Faculty of Allied Health Sciences; (j) Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture; (k) Faculty of Pharmacy; and (I) Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences.] 2. Board of Faculty .– (1) There shall be a Board of Faculty for each faculty which shall consist of– (a) Dean of the faculty; (b) Professors and the Chairpersons in the faculty; (c) two teachers to be n ominated by the Academic Council due to 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 fi eld from outside the 126 [University] to be appointed by the Board; and (e) one member to be nominated by the Rector. (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– 124Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s.10(ii). 125Substituted by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 9. 126Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 10(ii). (a) co-ordinate the teaching and research work in the subjects assigned to the faculty; (b) scrutinize the recommendations of a Board of Studies comprising a faculty with regard to the appointment of papersetters and examiners for graduate and postgraduate examinations and to forward the panels of suitable papersetters and examiners for each examination to the Rector; (c) consider any other academic matter relating to the faculty and to submit its report to the Academic Council; (d) prepare a comprehensive annual report regarding the performance of each department or constituent colle ge 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 B oard from amongst the three senior most Professors of the faculty on the recommendation of the Rector 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 honorary degrees, 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 Rector. 3. Academic department, constituent college and Institute.– (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 t he constituent college, collectively called Chairperson. (2) The Board shall, on the recommendations of the Rector, appoint the Chairperson from amongst three senior most Professors other than a Professor already working as Dean for a period of three years and the Chairperson shall be eligible for re- appointment; provided that in a department or constituent 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. (3) The Chairperson shall plan, organize and supervise the work of the department or constituent college and shall be responsible to the Dean for the work of his department or constituent college. (4) The Chairperson shall, under the general supervision of the Rector and Dean, exercise all the administrative, financial and academic powers and such other duties or powers as may be delegated to him. (5) The Chairperson shall prepare a comprehensive annual repo rt regarding the performance of the department or constituent college or institute at the graduate and postgraduate levels, faculty research and development and submit this 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) Rector (Convener); (b) all the Deans; (c) Controller of Examinations; (d) one Professor of the 127 [University] from each faculty other than Dean to be appointed by the Board; (e) one member to be nominated by the Rector; (f) three members from the relevant field, research organizations and Government, to be nominated by the Board; and (g) 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 128 [University]; (b) consider and report to an Authority with regard to a research degree of the 129 [University]; (c) propose regulations regarding the award of a research degree; (d) appoint supervisors for a postgraduate research student and to approve 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) Rector (Convener); (b) Dean of the faculty concerned; (c) Chairperson concerned; (d) one member of the Board to be nominated by the Board; (e) one eminent scholar to be nominated by the Trust; and 127Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 10(ii). 128Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. 129Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid. (f) one expert in the subject to be nominated by the Secretary to the Government, Education Department. (2) The Registrar shall be the Secretary of the Selection Board. (3) The members other than ex -officio members shall hold office for a period of three years. (4) 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 Associ ate 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 Rector from a standing list of experts f or each subject approved by the Board on 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. 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 and other posts and recommend suitable salary for the selected candidate; and (b) consider all cases of promotion or selection of officers of the 130 [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) Rector (Convener); (b) all the Deans; (c) Treasurer; (d) one member of the Board to be nominated by the Board; (e) one member of the Academic Council to be nominated by the Academic Council; (f) one representative each from Education Department and Finance Department of the Government not b elow the rank of a Deputy Secretary; (g) Director Planning of the Higher Education Commission; (h) Registrar; and (i) one nominee of the Trust. 130Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 10(ii). (2) The term of office of the nominated members shall be three years. (3) Five 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 b udget estimates and advise the Board thereon; (b) review periodically the financial position of the 131 [University]; (c) advise the Board on all matters relating to finance, investments and accounts of the 132 [University]; and (d) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes. 131Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Institute of Southern Punjab Multan (Amendment) Act 2024 (XII of 2024), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 05 November 2024, pp. 1301-1303, s. 10(ii). 132Substituted for the word “Institute” by the Act ibid.