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Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor \r\n13-A. Pro-Vice Chancellor \r\n14. Registrar \r\n15. Treasurer \r\n16. Controller of Examinations \r\n17. Resident Auditor \r\n18 Other officers \r\n19. Authorities of the University \r\n20. The Syndicate \r\n21. Powers and duties of the Syndicate \r\n22. Academic Council \r\n23. Powers and duties of the Academic Council \r\n24. Constitution, functions and powers of other Authorities \r\n25. Appointment of Committees by Authorities \r\n26. Statutes \r\n27. Regulations \r\n28. Rules \r\n29. Affiliation of educational institutions \r\n30. Extension of affiliation \r\n31. Inspection and reports \r\n32. Disaffiliation \r\n33. University Fund \r\n34. Audit and accounts \r\n35. Recovery of University dues \r\n36. Research Center \r\n37. Functions of Research Center \r\n38. Committee of Control \r\n39. Retirement from service \r\n40. Pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fund \r\n41. Opportunity to show cause \r\n42. Appeal and Review \r\n43. Commencement of term of office of members of Authorities \r\n44. Filling of casual vacancies in Authorities \r\n45. Filling of vacancies in authorities in certain circumstances \r\n46. Disputes about Membership of Authority \r\n47. Tripartite mobility \r\n48. Proceedings of Authorities not invalidated by vacancies \r\n49. Indemnity \r\n50. Savings \r\n51. First Statutes \r\n52. Transitory Provisions \r\n53. Removal of difficulties \r\n54. Repeal \r\nSCHEDULE \r\n1. Faculties \r\n2. Dean \r\n3. Teaching Departments/Institutes and Chairpersons/Directors \r\n4. Board of Studies \r\n5. Advanced Studies and Research Board \r\n6. Selection Board \r\n7 Functions of the Selection Board \r\n8. Finance and Planning Committee \r\n9. Functions of Finance and Planning Committee \r\n10. Affiliation Committee \r\n11. Functions of the Affiliation Committee \r\n12. Discipline Committee \r\n13. Functions of the Discipline Committee \r\n \r\nTEXT \r\n1\r\nTHE GOVERNMENT COLLEGE UNIVERSITY, LAHORE ORDINANCE, \r\n2002 \r\n(XLVIII of 2002) \r\n[10th September, 2002] \r\nAn \r\nOrdinance \r\nto provide for the establishment of the Government College University, Lahore. \r\nPreamble.– Whereas it is expedient to establish the Government College University, \r\nLahore and for matters ancillary and connected thereto in the manner hereinafter \r\nappearing; \r\nAnd whereas the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab is dissolved and the \r\nGovernor is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it necessary to take \r\nimmediate action; \r\nAnd whereas under Article 4 of the Provisional Constitution (Amendment) \r\nOrder No.9 of 1999, as amen ded by the Chief Executive Order No.11 of 2000, the \r\nGovernor of a Province may issue and promulgate an Ordinance; \r\nNow, therefore, in exercise of the aforesaid powers and all other powers \r\nenabling him in that behalf, the Governor of the Punjab is pleased to make and \r\npromulgate the following Ordinance:– \r\n1. Short title and commencement .– (1) This Ordinance may be called the \r\nGovernment College University, Lahore Ordinance, 2002. \r\n(2) It shall come into force at once. \r\n2. Definitions.– In this Ordinance, unless t he subject or context otherwise \r\nrequires, the following expressions shall have the meanings hereby respectively \r\nassigned to them, that is to say– \r\n(a) “Academic Council” means the Academic Council of the University; \r\n(b) “affiliated college” means an educat ional institution affiliated to the \r\nUniversity but not maintained or administered by it; \r\n(c) “Academic Department” means a teaching, research and technological \r\ndevelopment Department maintained and administered by the \r\nUniversity; \r\n(d) “Authority” means any of the Authorities of the University specified in \r\nthe Ordinance; \r\n \r\n1Promulgated by the Governor of the Punjab on 10 September 2002; and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), \r\ndated 10 September 2002, pages 2683 -2706. Under Article 4 of the Provisional Constitution (Amendment) Order 1999 (9 of \r\n1999), it will remain in force notwithstanding the maximum limit of three months prescribed under Article 128 of the Constitution \r\nof the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. \r\n(e) “Chairperson” means head of an Academic Department; \r\n(f) “Chancellor” means the Chancellor of the University; \r\n(g) “College” means a University College or an affiliated college; \r\n(h) “Dean” means the Chairperson of the Board of Faculty; \r\n(i) “Director” means the Director of an Institute; \r\n(j) “Faculty” means a faculty of the University; \r\n(k) “Government” means the Government of the Punjab; \r\n(l) “Institute” means a teaching unit of the University; \r\n(m) “officer” means an officer of the University specified in the Ordinance; \r\n(n) “prescribed” means prescribed by Statutes, Regulations or Rules; \r\n(o) “Principal” means the head of a college; \r\n2\r\n[(o-a) „Pro-Chancellor‟ means the Pro-Chancellor of the University;] \r\n(p) “Professor Emeritus” means a retired Professor working in an honorary \r\ncapacity; \r\n(q) “Statutes”, “Regulations” and “Rules” mean respectively the Statutes, \r\nthe Regulations and the Rules made or deemed to have been made \r\nunder this Ordinance; \r\n(r) “Syndicate” means the Syndicate of the University; \r\n(s) “teachers” mean Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, \r\nLecturers and Research staff having prescribed qualifications engaged \r\nwhole time by the University for teaching certificate, diploma, degree or \r\npostgraduate classes and engaged in research and development of \r\ntechnologies and such other persons as may be declared as teachers by \r\nRegulations; \r\n(t) “Teaching Unit” means a constituent or affiliated college, institute, \r\ndepartment or such othe r unit where instruction for research is being \r\nundertaken; \r\n(u) “University” means the Government College University, Lahore; \r\n(v) “University College” means a college maintained and administered by \r\nthe University; and \r\n(w) “Vice Chancellor” means the Vice Chancellor of the University. \r\n3. Incorporation.– (1) The Government College, Lahore shall be reconstituted \r\nas the Government College University, Lahore in accordance with the provisions of \r\nthis Ordinance. \r\n(2) The University shall have its main campus at, Katchery Road, Lahore. \r\n(3) The University may open and administer new campuses and institutes. \r\n \r\n2Added by the Government College University, Lahore (Amend ment) Act 2004 (Act II of 2004); and published in the Punjab \r\nGazette (Extraordinary), dated 23.2.2004, pages 501-502, s.2. \r\n(4) The University shall consist of the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor, \r\nmembers of the Syndicate and the Academic Council, officers, teachers and \r\nAuthorities. \r\n(5) The University shall be a body corporate and shall have a perpetual \r\nsuccession and a common seal and may, by the aforesaid name, sue and be sued. \r\n(6) The University shall be competent to acquire and hold property, both \r\nmovable and immovable, and to lease, sell or otherwise transfer any property vested \r\nin it or enter into contract for purposes of this Ordinance. \r\n(7) All properties, owned or possessed and all rights and all interests held \r\nor enjoyed by, and all liabilities subsisting against the Government Co llege, Lahore \r\nshall stand transferred to the University. \r\n(8) All employees, regular or on contract basis, serving the College, \r\nimmediately before coming into force of this Ordinance, shall stand transferred to the \r\nUniversity except those who are working in the College on deputation with or without \r\ndeputation allowance; provided that they shall remain on deputation with or without \r\ndeputation allowance, as the case may be, and shall be liable to be transferred to \r\ntheir parent Department at any time. \r\n4. Powers of the University.– The University shall have the powers to– \r\n(a) provide for instruction in such branches of learning as it may deem fit, \r\nand to make provisions for teaching, training, research, demonstration \r\nand development of technologies in the fields of Arts, Sciences and \r\napplied disciplines at the undergraduate, graduate and post -graduate \r\nlevels and for the advancements and dissemination of knowledge in \r\nsuch manner and by such means as the University may determine; \r\n(b) frame and prescribe courses of s tudies to be taught by it, and the \r\ninstitutes, affiliated and University colleges; \r\n(c) prescribe criteria of admission, migration and examination of students \r\nand to admit and examine students; \r\n(d) establish sub-campuses of the University; \r\n(e) hold examinat ions and to award and confer degrees, diplomas, \r\ncertificates and other academic distinctions on persons who have, \r\nunder the prescribed conditions, been admitted to and have passed its \r\nexaminations; \r\n(f) accept the examinations passed and periods of study sp ent by the \r\nstudents of the University at other Universities and places of learning, \r\nas equivalent to such examination and period of study in the University \r\nas the University may determine, and to withdraw such acceptances at \r\nany time; \r\n(g) confer degrees on persons who have carried on independent research \r\nunder prescribed conditions; \r\n(h) confer, in the prescribed manner, honorary degrees or other academic \r\ndistinctions on such persons as the Chancellor may approve on the \r\nrecommendation of the Syndicate; \r\n(i) collaborate with other universities, research and educational institutions \r\nand commercial or industrial organizations, in the public or private \r\nsectors or other public authorities in such manner and for such \r\npurposes as it may determine; \r\n(j) make provision for teaching, research, consultancy and advisory \r\nservices and with these objects to enter into such arrangements with \r\nother institutions or organizations or with public bodies as the University \r\nmay consider desirable; \r\n(k) recognize as teachers such persons as it may deem fit; \r\n(l) institute such offices whether academic or not as may be required by \r\nthe University, and to appoint persons to and to remove them from \r\nsuch offices, and to prescribe their conditions of service; \r\n(m) create posts in connection with teaching, research, development of \r\ntechnology, administration, and for any other purpose related thereto \r\nand to select, appoint and promote academic and administrative staff; \r\n(n) institute and award fellowships, scholarships, medals, bursaries and \r\nprizes in the prescribed manner; \r\n(o) institute Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant \r\nProfessorships and Lecturerships and any other post and to appoint \r\npersons thereto; \r\n(p) establish institutes, colleges, departments, faculties, centres of \r\nadvanced s tudies, laboratories, workshops, hospitals, farms, \r\ninstitutions, museums and other centres of learning for the \r\ndevelopment of teaching, research and technological development and \r\nmake such arrangements for their maintenance, management and \r\nadministration, as it may determine; \r\n(q) establish, control and maintain University halls of residence for \r\nstudents and approve any place as hostel or lodging for students; \r\n(r) supervise and control the discipline of students of the University and \r\npromote co -curricular an d recreational activities of such students and \r\nmake arrangements for promoting their health and general welfare; \r\n(s) take disciplinary action against, and impose penalty on students, in the \r\nprescribed manner; \r\n(t) charge and receive such fees and other payments as it may determine; \r\n(u) enter into, carry out, vary or cancel contracts; \r\n(v) receive and manage property (acquired or transferred), grants, \r\nbequests, trusts, gifts, donations, endowments and other contributions, \r\nmade to the University, and to invest any fund representing such \r\nproperty, grants, bequests, trusts, gifts, donations, endowments or \r\ncontributions, and to convert one kind of property into another in such \r\nmanner as it may deem fit; \r\n(w) provide for the printing, recording, broadcasting, publica tion and \r\ndistribution of teaching material, research reports, papers and other works \r\nwhich may be issued by the University; \r\n(x) affiliate or disaffiliate colleges and other educational institutions in the \r\nprescribed manner; \r\n(y) admit colleges and other edu cational institutions to its privileges or \r\nwithdraw such privileges from them in the prescribed manner; \r\n(z) inspect colleges, affiliated or seeking affiliation; \r\n(aa) affiliate or associate itself with Examination Bodies and other \r\ninstitutions within Pakist an or abroad and to establish facilities in \r\nPakistan or abroad for the effective discharge of its functions and \r\nresponsibilities; \r\n(bb) provide for teaching specified courses of training for persons not being \r\nthe students of the University and grant certifi cates and diploma to \r\nsuch persons; \r\n(cc) do such other acts or things, whether or not incidental to the powers \r\naforesaid, as may be necessary to further the objectives of the \r\nUniversity as a place of education, learning, research and technical \r\ndevelopment. \r\n5. Jurisdiction of the University .– The University shall have jurisdiction within \r\nthe limits of the Province of the Punjab. \r\n6. University to be open to all classes, creeds, etc .– The University shall be \r\nopen to all persons irrespective of their religion, race, creed, class or colour and no \r\nperson shall be denied the privileges of the University on any such ground. \r\n7. Teaching in the University .– (1) All recognized teaching in various courses \r\nin the University and affiliated colleges shall be conducted in t he prescribed manner, \r\nand it may include lectures, tutorials, discussions, seminars, demonstrations as well \r\nas practical work in laboratories and workshops and other methods of instruction. \r\n(2) The teaching in any prescribed course in the University or affiliated colleges \r\nshall be organized by such Authority as may be prescribed. \r\n(3) The courses and the curricula for teaching in the University and \r\naffiliated colleges shall be such as may be prescribed. \r\n(4) A discipline to be called Islamic and Pakistan Stud ies shall be offered, \r\nas a compulsory subject at the Bachelor‟s level, in the University and affiliated \r\ncolleges provided that non Muslim students may opt for Ethics and Pakistan Studies. \r\n(5) The degree, diploma or certificate at the University shall only be \r\ngranted to a student after fulfilling the prescribed requirements for the said degree, \r\ndiploma or certificate. \r\n(6) A continuous evaluation shall be built into the system of studies. \r\n8. Officers of the University .– The following shall be the officers of the \r\nUniversity:– \r\n3\r\n[(a) Chancellor; \r\n \r\n3Substituted by the Public Sector Universities (Amendment) Act 2012 (LX of 2012) ; and published in the Punjab Gazette \r\n(Extraordinary), dated 14.11.2012, pages 1581-1594, s.8. \r\n(aa) Pro-Chancellor; \r\n(b) Vice Chancellor \r\n(bb) Pro-Vice Chancellor;] \r\n(c) the Deans; \r\n(d) the Associate Deans; \r\n(e) the Directors of Institutes; \r\n(f) the Principals University colleges; \r\n(g) the Chairmen of Academic Departments; \r\n(h) the Registrar; \r\n(i) the Treasurer; \r\n(j) the Controller of Examinations; \r\n(k) the Librarian; and \r\n(l) such other persons as may be prescribed to be officers. \r\n9. Chancellor.– (1) The Governor of the Punjab shall be the Chancellor of the \r\nUniversity. \r\n(2) The Chancellor or his nominee shall preside at the convocation of the \r\nUniversity. \r\n(3) If the Chancellor is satisfied that the proceedings of any Authority or \r\nthe orders of any officer are not in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance, \r\nthe Statutes, the Regulations or the Rules, he may, after calling upon such Authority \r\nor officer to show cause why such proceedings or orders should not be annulled, by \r\norder in writing, annul such proceedings or orders. \r\n(4) Every proposal to confer an honorary degree s hall be subject to \r\nconfirmation by the Chancellor. \r\n(5) The Chancellor shall have the power to assent to such statutes as are \r\nrequired to be submitted to him by the University or withhold assent or refer them \r\nback to the University for reconsideration. \r\n(6) The Chancellor may remove any person from the membership of any \r\nAuthority if such person– \r\n(i) has become of unsound mind; or \r\n(ii) has become subject to any incapacity which prevents him from \r\nfunctioning as member of such Authority; or \r\n(iii) has been conv icted by a court of law of an offence involving moral \r\nturpitude; or \r\n(iv) does not attend three consecutive meetings of the Authority, without \r\nintimation to the Vice-chancellor; or \r\n(v) remains absent from the country for more than six months without \r\nintimation to the Vice-Chancellor: \r\nProvided that no order under this sub section shall be passed unless the person to \r\nbe affected thereby is afforded an opportunity of being heard. \r\n4\r\n[(7) In the performance of his functions under this Ordinance, the Chancellor \r\nshall act and be bound in the same manner as the Governor of a Province acts and is \r\nbound under Article 105 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.] \r\n10. Revisional powers of the Chancellor .– The Chancellor may, of his own \r\nmotion or otherwise, call for and examine the record of any proceedings in which an \r\norder has been passed by any authority for the purpose of satisfying himself as to \r\nthe correctness, legality or propriety of any finding or order and may pass such order \r\nas he may deem fit. \r\n11. Visitation.– (1) The Chancellor may cause an inspection or inquiry to be \r\nmade in respect of any matter directly or indirectly connected with the affairs of the \r\nUniversity and shall, from time to time, appoint one or more persons to conduct \r\ninspection of– \r\n(i) the University, its buildings, laboratories, libraries, museums, \r\nworkshops and equipment; \r\n(ii) any institution, college or hostel maintained, recognized or licensed by \r\nthe University; \r\n(iii) the teaching and other work conducted by the University; and \r\n(iv) the conduct of examinations held by the University. \r\n(2) The Chancellor shall in every such case give notice to the Syndicate of \r\nhis intention to cause an inspection or inquiry to be made, and the Syndicate shall be \r\nentitled to be represented thereat. \r\n(3) After the inspection or inquiry is completed, the Chancellor shall cause his \r\nviews as a result thereof to be communicated to the Syndicate, and after ascertaining \r\nthe views of the Syndicate, the Chancellor may advise the Syndicate to refrain from \r\ntaking an action or to take such action, and within such time, as he may specify in this \r\nbehalf. \r\n(4) Where the Syndicate fails to carry out the advice of the Chancellor \r\ngiven under sub-section (3), the Chancellor may, after considering the explanation or \r\nrepresentation, if any, made by the Syndicate, issue such directions as he may deem \r\nfit, and the Vice-Chancellor shall comply with such directions. \r\n5\r\n[11-A. Pro-Chancellor.– (1) The Minister for Education, Government of the \r\nPunjab, shall be the Pro-Chancellor of the University. \r\n(2) He shall perform such duties and functions and exercise such powers \r\nas may be assigned and delegated to him by the Chancellor.] \r\n \r\n4Added by the Government College University, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2004 (Act II of 2004); and published in the Punjab \r\nGazette(Extraordinary), dated 23.2.2004, pages 501-502, s.3. \r\n5Added by the Government College University, Lahore (Amend ment) Act 2004 (Act II of 2004); and published in the Punjab \r\nGazette (Extraordinary), dated 23.2.2004, pages 501-502, s.4. \r\n6\r\n[12. Vice-Chancellor.– (1) A person, who is eligible and who is not more than \r\nsixty five years of age on t he last date fixed for submission of applications for the \r\npost of the Vice Chancellor may apply for the post. \r\n(2) The Government shall determine, by notification in the official Gazette, \r\nthe qualifications, experience and other relevant requirements for th e post of the \r\nVice Chancellor. \r\n(3) The Government shall constitute, for a term of two years, a Search \r\nCommittee consisting of not less than three and not more than five members for \r\nmaking recommendations for appointment of the Vice Chancellor. \r\n(4) The Sear ch Committee shall follow such procedure and criteria, for \r\nselection of the panel for the post of the Vice Chancellor, as the Government may, \r\nby notification, determine. \r\n(5) The Search Committee shall recommend to the Government, in \r\nalphabetical order with out any preference, a panel of three persons who, in its \r\nopinion, are suitable for appointment as the Vice Chancellor. \r\n(6) The Chancellor shall appoint the Vice Chancellor for each term of four \r\nyears but he shall serve during the pleasure of the Chancellor. \r\n(7) The Government shall determine the terms and conditions of service of \r\nthe Vice Chancellor. \r\n(8) The incumbent Vice Chancellor shall not be allowed any extension in \r\nhis tenure but subject to eligibility he may again compete for the post of the Vice \r\nChancellor in accordance with the procedure prescribed by or under this section. \r\n(9) If the office of the Vice Chancellor is vacant or the Vice Chancellor is \r\nabsent or is unable to perform the functions of the Vice Chancellor owing to any cause, \r\nthe Pro-Vice Chancellor shall perform the functions of the Vice Chancellor but, if at any \r\ntime, the office of Pro -Vice Chancellor is also vacant or the Pro -Vice Chancellor is \r\nabsent or is unable to perform the functions of the Vice Chancellor owing to any cause, \r\nthe Chancellor shall make such temporary arrangements for the performance of the \r\nduties of the Vice Chancellor as he may deem fit.] \r\n13. Powers and duties of the Vice -Chancellor.– (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be \r\nthe principal executive and academic officer of the University and shall ensure that the \r\nprovisions of this Ordinance, the Statutes, the Regulations and the Rules are faithfully \r\nobserved in order to promote the general efficiency and good order of the University and \r\nshall have all powers necessary for this purpose, including administrative control over all \r\nofficers, teachers, students and employees of the University. \r\n(2) The Vice Chancellor shall, in the absence of the Chancellor, preside at a \r\nconvocation of the University and shall, if present, preside at the meetings of the \r\nAuthorities or other bodies of the University, colleges and institutes of which the Vice \r\nChancellor may or may not be the head. \r\n7\r\n[(3) Subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, the Vice Chancellor \r\nmay, in an emergency, take an ac tion which is not otherwise in the competence of \r\nthe Vice Chancellor but is in the competence of any other Authority. \r\n \r\n6Substituted by the Public Sector Universities (Amendment) Act 2012 (LX of 2012) ; and published in the Punjab Gazette \r\n(Extraordinary), dated 14.11.2012, pages 1581-1594, s.8. \r\n(3a) The Vice Chancellor shall, within seven days of taking an action under \r\nsub-section (3), submit a report of the action taken to the Pr o-Chancellor and to the \r\nmembers of the Syndicate; and, the Syndicate shall, within forty five days of such an \r\naction of the Vice -Chancellor, pass such orders as the Syndicate deems \r\nappropriate.] \r\n(4) The Vice Chancellor shall also have the powers to – \r\n(i) \r\n8\r\n[* * * * * * * * * * * ] \r\n(ii) sanction all expenditures provided for in the approved budget and to \r\nre-appropriate funds within the same major head of expenditure; \r\n(iii) sanction and re-appropriation of an amount not exceeding one lac and \r\nfifty thousand rupees for an unforeseen item not provided for in the \r\nbudget and report it to the Syndicate at its next meeting; \r\n(iv) appoint paper setters and examiners for all examinations of the \r\nUniversity after receiving panels of names from the relevant authorities; \r\n(v) to make such arrangements for the scrutiny of papers, marks and \r\nresults as he may consider necessary; \r\n(vi) direct teachers, officers and other employees of the University to take \r\nup such assignments in connection with teaching, research, \r\nexamination, a dministration and such other activities in the University \r\nas Vice Chancellor may consider necessary for the purpose of the \r\nUniversity; \r\n(vii) delegate, subject to such conditions if any, as may be prescribed, any \r\nof the powers under this Ordinance to an officer of the University; \r\n(viii) to exercise general control and supervision over the system of \r\nexaminations in the University; \r\n(ix) to appoint visiting Professors in various disciplines for a period not \r\nmore than one academic year on the terms and condition s as \r\nprescribed; and \r\n(x) exercise and perform such other powers and functions as may be \r\nprescribed. \r\n9\r\n[13-A. Pro-Vice Chancellor. – (1) The Chancellor shall nominate the Pro -Vice \r\nChancellor of the University, from amongst three senior most Professors of the \r\nUniversity, for a term of three years. \r\n(2) The Pro -Vice Chancellor shall perform such functions as may be \r\nassigned to him under this Ordinance, statutes or regulations. \r\n(3) The Syndicate or the Vice Chancellor may assign any other functions \r\nto the Pro-Vice Chancellor in addition to his duties as Professor.] \r\n \r\n7Substituted by the Public Sector Universities (Amendment) Act 2012 (LX of 2012) ; and published in the Punjab Gazette \r\n(Extraordinary), dated 14.11.2012, pages 1581-1594, s.8. \r\n8Deleted by the Public Sector Universities (Amendment) Act 2012 (LX of 2012) ; and published in the Pu njab Gazette \r\n(Extraordinary), dated 14.11.2012, pages 1581-1594, s.8. \r\n9Inserted by the Public Sector Universities (Amendment) Act 2012 (LX of 2012) ; and published in the Punjab Gazette \r\n(Extraordinary), dated 14.11.2012, pages 1581-1594, s.8. \r\n14. Registrar.– (1) The Registrar shall be a whole time officer of the University \r\nand shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendations of the \r\nGovernment which shall consider for this purpose a panel of three persons \r\nrecommended by a Search Committee appointed by the Syndicate and headed by \r\nthe Vice-Chancellor on such terms and conditions as it may determine. \r\n(2) Under the general supervision of the Vice Chancellor, the Registrar \r\nshall– \r\n(i) be the custodian of the Common Seal and the academic records of the \r\nUniversity; \r\n(ii) maintain a register of Registered Graduates in the prescribed manner; \r\n(iii) conduct elections of members to the various authorities in the \r\nprescribed manner; \r\n(iv) be the Secre tary of the Syndicate, the Academic Council, Advanced \r\nStudies and Research Board, the Selection Board and such other \r\nCommittees as may be prescribed; and \r\n(v) perform such other duties as may be specified by the Vice -Chancellor \r\nand other authorities from time to time. \r\n15. Treasurer.– The Treasurer shall be a whole time officer of the University \r\nappointed by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Government on such \r\nterms and conditions as the Chancellor may determine. The Treasurer shall– \r\n(i) manage the property, the finances and the investments of the \r\nUniversity; \r\n(ii) prepare the annual and revised budget estimates of the University and \r\npresent them to the Finance and Planning Committee and the \r\nSyndicate; \r\n(iii) ensure that the funds of the University are expended on the purposes \r\nfor which they are provided; \r\n(iv) perform such other duties as may be prescribed; and \r\n(v) be the Secretary of the Finance and Planning Committee. \r\n16. Controller of Examinations .– The Controller of Examinations shall be a \r\nwhole time officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the \r\nrecommendations of the Government which shall consider for this purpose a panel of \r\nthree persons recommended by a Search Committee appointed by the Syndicate \r\nand headed by the Vic e-Chancellor on such terms and conditions as may be \r\ndetermined by it. The Controller of Examination shall be responsible for all matters \r\nconnected with the conduct of examinations and perform such other duties as may \r\nbe prescribed. \r\n17. Resident Auditor .– The Resident Auditor shall be taken from the Audit \r\nDepartment of the Government on deputation on such terms and conditions as the \r\nSyndicate may determine. \r\n18. Other officers .– Subject to the provisions of this Ordinance, the terms and \r\nconditions of service and powers and duties of other officers of the University shall \r\nbe such as may be prescribed. \r\n19. Authorities of the University .– The following shall be the Authorities of the \r\nUniversity:– \r\n(a) the Syndicate; \r\n(b) the Academic Council; \r\n(c) the Board of Faculties; \r\n(d) the Selection Board; \r\n(e) the Advanced Studies and Research Board; \r\n(f) the Finance and Planning Committee; \r\n(g) the Affiliation Committee; \r\n(h) the Discipline Committee; and \r\n(i) such other Authorities as may be prescribed by Statutes and \r\nRegulations. \r\n20. The Syndicate.– (1) The Syndicate shall consist of– \r\n(i) the Vice-Chancellor who shall be its Chairperson; \r\n(ii) the Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court or a Judge of the Lahore \r\nHigh Court nominated by him; \r\n(iii) the Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Education Department or \r\nhis nominee not below the rank of Additional Secretary; \r\n(iv) the Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Finance Department or his \r\nnominee not below the rank of Additional Secretary; \r\n(v) the Secretary to Government of the Pun jab, Law and Parliamentary \r\nAffairs Department or his nominee not below the rank of Additional \r\nSecretary; \r\n(vi) the Chairman of the University Grants Commission or his nominee not \r\nbelow the rank of a whole time member of the Commission; \r\n(vii) one \r\n10\r\n[female] Vice-chancellor of any public University of the Punjab to \r\nbe nominated by the Chancellor; \r\n(viii) three Deans of the faculty to be nominated by the Chancellor; \r\n(ix) three Directors of Institutes to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor; \r\n(x) four persons \r\n11\r\n[including at least one woman] of eminence to be \r\nnominated by the Chancellor; \r\n(xi) Chairman Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Lahore, \r\n \r\n10Inserted by t he Punjab Fair Representation of Women Act 2014 (IV of 2014) ; and published in the Punjab Gazette \r\n(Extraordinary), dated 12.3.2014, pages 2733-2744, see s.2 and Schedule, at serial No.35. \r\n11Inserted by the Punjab Fair Representation of Women Act 2014 (IV of 2014); and published in the Punjab Gazette \r\n(Extraordinary), dated 12.3.2014, pages 2733-2744, see s.2 and Schedule, at serial No.35. \r\n(xii) two Principals of constituent colleges to be nominated by the \r\nGovernment; \r\n(xiii) two Principals of affiliated colleges \r\n12\r\n[including at least one female \r\nPrincipal] to be nominated by the Government; \r\n13\r\n[**] \r\n(xiv) the Executive District Officer (Education), Lahore 14\r\n[;and] \r\n15\r\n[(xv) three members \r\n16\r\n[including at least one female member] of the \r\nProvincial Assembly of the P unjab to be nominated by the Speaker of \r\nthe Assembly.] \r\n(2) The Registrar shall be the Secretary of the Syndicate. \r\n(3) Members of the Syndicate, other than ex -officio members, shall hold \r\noffice for three years. \r\n(4) The number of members to constitute the qu orum for a meeting of the \r\nSyndicate shall be eight. \r\n21. Powers and duties of the Syndicate .– (1) The Syndicate shall be the \r\nexecutive body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Ordinance \r\nand Statutes, take effective measures to rai se the standard of teaching, research, \r\ntechnological development, publication and other academic pursuits and exercise \r\ngeneral supervision over the affairs and management of the property of the University. \r\n(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the for egoing powers and subject \r\nto the provisions of this Ordinance, the Syndicate shall have the powers to– \r\n(i) hold, control and administer the property and funds of the University; \r\n(ii) govern and regulate, with due regard to the advice of the Finance and \r\nPlanning Committee in this behalf, the finances, accounts and \r\ninvestments of the University and for that purpose, to appoint such \r\nagents as it may deem fit; \r\n(iii) consider and approve the annual report, the annual and revised budget \r\nestimates and to re -appropriate funds from one major head of \r\nexpenditure to another; \r\n(iv) transfer and accept transfer of movable or immovable property on \r\nbehalf of the University; \r\n(v) enter into, vary, carry out or cancel contracts on behalf of the \r\nUniversity; \r\n \r\n12Inserted by the Punjab Fair Representation of Women Act 2014 (IV of 2014) ; and published in the Punjab Gazette \r\n(Extraordinary), dated 12.3.2014, pages 2733-2744, see s.2 and Schedule, at serial No.35. \r\n13Deleted the word “and” by the Government College University, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2004 (Act II of 2004); and published \r\nin the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 23.2.2004, pages 501-502, s.5. \r\n14Substituted and added by the Government College University, Lahore (Amend ment) Act 2004 (Act II of 2004); and published \r\nin the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 23.2.2004, pages 501-502, s.5. \r\n15Added by the Government College Univ ersity, Lahore (Amend ment) Act 2004 (Act II of 2004); and published in the Punjab \r\nGazette (Extraordinary), dated 23.2.2004, pages 501-502, s.5. \r\n16Inserted by the Punjab Fair Representation of Women Act 2014 (IV of 2014) ; and published in the Punjab Gazette \r\n(Extraordinary), dated 12.3.2014, pages 2733-2744, see s.2 and Schedule, at serial No.35. \r\n(vi) cause proper bo oks of account to be kept for all sums of money \r\nreceived and expended by the University and for the assets and \r\nliabilities of the University; \r\n(vii) invest any money belonging to the University including any unapplied \r\nincome in any of the securities describ ed in section 20 of the Trusts \r\nAct, 1882 (II of 1882), or in the purchase of immovable property or in \r\nsuch other manner, as it may determine, with the like power of varying \r\nsuch investments; \r\n(viii) receive and manage any property transferred, grants, beque sts, trusts, \r\ngifts, donations, endowments and other contributions made to the \r\nUniversity; \r\n(ix) determine the form, custody and regulation of the use of the Common \r\nSeal of the University; \r\n(x) provide buildings, libraries, premises, furniture, apparatus, equ ipment \r\nand other means required for carrying out the work of the University; \r\n(xi) establish and maintain halls of residence and hostels or approve or \r\nlicense hostels or lodgings for the residence of students; \r\n(xii) affiliate or disaffiliate Colleges and Institutes; \r\n(xiii) admit educational institutions to the privileges of the University and \r\nwithdraw such privileges; \r\n(xiv) arrange for the inspection of the Academic Departments; \r\n(xv) institute Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant \r\nProfessorships, Lectureships and other posts and to suspend or \r\nabolish such posts. \r\n(xvi) create, suspend or abolish such administrative, technical, research, \r\nextension or other posts as may be necessary; \r\n(xvii) appoint University teachers and other officers on the reco mmendation \r\nof the Selection Board for teaching and other posts in BS -17 or \r\nequivalent and above; \r\n(xviii) confer with prior approval of the Chancellor, Honorary Degrees in \r\naccordance with the conditions prescribed; \r\n(xix) prescribe the duties of the officers , teachers and other employees of \r\nthe University and of those working in the University on deputation or \r\non contract; \r\n(xx) appoint members to the various Authorities, Committees and Bodies in \r\na prescribed manner; \r\n(xxi) remove any person from the membership of any authority if such \r\nperson has accepted any assignment which involves his absence from \r\nthe University for a continuous period of six months or more; \r\n(xxii) regulate, determine and administer, all other matters concerning the \r\nUniversity and to this en d exercise all necessary powers not \r\nspecifically mentioned in this Ordinance and the Statutes but not \r\ninconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance; \r\n(xxiii) appoint Professors Emeritus on such terms and conditions as may be \r\nprescribed; \r\n(xxiv) suspend, punish and remove from service in the prescribed manner \r\nofficers, teachers and employees whom it is empowered to appoint; \r\n(xxv) consider and approve regulations recommended by the Academic \r\nCouncil; \r\n(xxvi) approve Statutes and recommend those drafts of the Statutes, for \r\napproval of the Chancellor, which pertain to terms and conditions of \r\nservice of the University employees; \r\n(xxvii) delegate any of its powers to an Authority or officer or a committee or \r\nsub-committee; and \r\n(xxviii) perform such other function s as may be assigned to it by this \r\nOrdinance and the Statutes. \r\n22. Academic Council.– (1) The Academic Council shall consist of– \r\n(i) the Vice-chancellor who shall be its Chairperson; \r\n(ii) the Deans; \r\n(iii) the Directors of Institutes; \r\n(iv) the Principals of constituent colleges; \r\n(v) the Principals of affiliated colleges; \r\n(vi) the Professors including Professors Emeritus; \r\n(vii) two Associate Professors, two Assistant Professors and two lecturers \r\n17\r\n[out of whom at least two shall be women] to be elected from amongst \r\nthemselves; \r\n(viii) the Chairpersons of the Academic Departments; \r\n(ix) five persons \r\n18\r\n[including at least two women] to be nominated by the \r\nChancellor; \r\n(x) three persons \r\n19\r\n[including at least one woman] of eminence to be \r\nnominated by the Syndicate; \r\n(xi) the Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Education Department or \r\nhis nominee not below the rank of Additional Secretary; \r\n(xii) the Executive District Officer (Education), Lahore; \r\n(xiii) two persons \r\n20\r\n[including at least one woman] from the private sec tor to \r\nbe nominated by the Chancellor; \r\n \r\n17Inserted by the Punjab Fair Representation of Women Act 2014 (IV of 2014) ; and published in the Punjab Gazette \r\n(Extraordinary), dated 12.3.2014, pages 2733-2744, see s.2 and Schedule, at serial No.35. \r\n18Inserted by the Punjab Fair Representation of Women Act 2014 (IV of 2014) ; and published in the Punjab Gazette \r\n(Extraordinary), dated 12.3.2014, pages 2733-2744, see s.2 and Schedule, at serial No.35. \r\n19Inserted by the P unjab Fair Representation of Women Act 2014 (IV of 2014) ; and published in the Punjab Gazette \r\n(Extraordinary), dated 12.3.2014, pages 2733-2744, see s.2 and Schedule, at serial No.35. \r\n20Inserted by the Punjab Fair Representation of Women Act 2014 (IV of 201 4); and published in the Punjab Gazette \r\n(Extraordinary), dated 12.3.2014, pages 2733-2744, see s.2 and Schedule, at serial No.35. \r\n(xiv) two experts \r\n21\r\n[including at least one female expert] in the field of \r\neducation to be nominated by the Chancellor; \r\n(xv) the Registrar (Member/Secretary); \r\n(xvi) the Controller of Examinations; and \r\n(xvii) the Librarian. \r\n(2) The members of the Academic Council, other than ex -officio members, \r\nshall hold office for three years; and if the office of any such member becomes \r\nvacant before the expiry of such terms, such vacancy shall be filled in the prescribed \r\nmanner. \r\n(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Academic Council shall be one -third \r\nof the total number of members, a fraction being counted as one. \r\n23. Powers and duties of the Academic Council .– (1) The Academic Council \r\nshall be the academic body of the University and s hall, subject to the provisions of \r\nthis Ordinance, the Statutes and the Regulations, have the powers to lay down \r\nproper standards of instruction, research, publication and examination and to \r\nregulate and promote the academic life of the University and affiliated colleges. \r\n(2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing \r\nprovisions and subject to the provisions of this Ordinance, the Statutes and the \r\nRegulations, the Academic Council shall have the powers to– \r\n(i) advise the Syndicate on academic matters; \r\n(ii) regulate teaching, research and examinations; \r\n(iii) regulate the admission of students to the courses of studies and \r\nexaminations of the University and affiliated colleges; \r\n(iv) regulate the award of studentships, scholar ships, medals and prizes; \r\n(v) regulate the conduct and discipline of students of the University and \r\naffiliated colleges; \r\n(vi) propose to the Syndicate schemes for the constitution and organization \r\nof faculties, institutes and other academic bodies; \r\n(vii) make Regulations on the recommendations of the Boards of Faculties \r\nand the Boards of Studies for consideration and approval of the \r\nSyndicate; \r\n(viii) propose for each academic year, on the recommendations of the \r\nBoards of Studies of the University, Regulations pre scribing the \r\ncourses of studies, the syllabi and the outlines of tests for all \r\nexaminations; provided that, if the recommendations of a Board of \r\nFaculties or the Board of Studies are not received by the prescribed \r\ndate, the Academic Council may, subject to the approval of the \r\nSyndicate permit such Regulations to continue for the following years; \r\n(ix) recognize the examinations of other Universities or examining bodies \r\nas equivalent to the corresponding examinations of the University; \r\n \r\n21Inserted by the Punjab Fair Representation of Women Act 2014 (IV of 2014) ; and published in the Punjab Gazette \r\n(Extraordinary), dated 12.3.2014, pages 2733-2744, see s.2 and Schedule, at serial No.35. \r\n(x) appoint members to the Authorities in accordance with the provisions \r\nof this Ordinance; and \r\n(xi) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes. \r\n24. Constitution, functions and powers of other Authorities .– The \r\nconstitution, functions and powers of the Aut horities for which no specific provision, \r\nor insufficient provision, has been made in this Ordinance shall be such as may be \r\nprescribed by the Statutes. \r\n25. Appointment of Committees by Authorities.– Any Authority may, from time \r\nto time, constitute such st anding, special or advisory committees as it may deem fit, \r\nand appoint to such committees persons who are not its members. \r\n26. Statutes.– (1) Subject to the provisions of this Ordinance, Statutes may be \r\nmade to provide for and regulate all or any of the following matters:– \r\n(i) scales of pay and other terms and conditions of service of officers, \r\nteachers and other employees of the University and the constitution of \r\ntheir pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fund; \r\n(ii) conduct and discipline of the officers, teachers and other employees of \r\nthe University; \r\n(iii) constitution, powers and duties of the Authorities and conduct of \r\nelections to such Authorities and related matters; \r\n(iv) affiliation and disaffiliation of colleges, institutes, e tc. and related \r\nmatters; \r\n(v) admission of educational institutions to the privileges of the University \r\nand the withdrawal of such privileges; \r\n(vi) establishment of Institutes, Faculties, Colleges, Departments and \r\nAcademic Divisions; \r\n(vii) powers and duties of officers, teachers and employees of the \r\nUniversity; \r\n(viii) conditions for appointment of Professors Emeritus; \r\n(ix) conditions on which the University may enter into arrangements with \r\npublic bodies or other organizations for purposes of research and \r\nadvisory services; \r\n(x) general scheme of studies including the duration of courses, the \r\nsystem of examinations and the number of subjects and papers for \r\nexaminations; \r\n(xi) award of Honorary Degrees; \r\n(xii) maintenance of Register of Registered Graduates; \r\n(xiii) conduct of elections for membership of Authorities of the University and \r\nrelated matters; and \r\n(xiv) all other matters which are to be or may be prescribed or regulated by \r\nStatutes. \r\n(2) The draft of the Statutes for clause (1) (a) shall be proposed by the \r\nSyndicate to the Chancellor who may approve it with or without any modification or \r\nmay refer it back to the Syndicate for reconsideration or may reject it: \r\nProvided that– \r\n(i) the Statutes affecting the constitution or powers of any Authority shall \r\nnot be proposed or approved until such authority has been given an \r\nopportunity of expressing its opinion in writing on the proposal; \r\n(ii) the Statutes for clause (1) (a) shall not be effective until they have been \r\napproved by the Chancellor; and \r\n(iii) the Syndicate shall not have the power to make any Statute concerning \r\nefficiency and discipline of officers, teachers and other employees of \r\nthe University and such Statutes may be made by the Chancellor. \r\n(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section (2) the Statutes set \r\nout in the Schedule shall be deemed to be statutes framed under this section and \r\nshall remain in force until they are amended or replaced by Statutes framed in \r\naccordance with this section. \r\n27. Regulations.– (1) Subject to the provisions of th is Ordinance and the \r\nStatutes, Regulations may be made in respect of all or any of the following matters:– \r\n(i) courses of study for degrees, diplomas and certificates of the \r\nUniversity; \r\n(ii) manner and method of teaching conducted in the University and \r\naffiliated colleges; \r\n(i) admission of students to the University and conditions under which \r\nthey are admitted or allowed to take courses and examinations of the \r\nUniversity and become eligible for the award of degrees, diplomas and \r\ncertificates; \r\n(iv) fees and othe r charges to be paid by students for admission to the \r\ncourses of studies and the examinations of the University; \r\n(v) conduct of examinations; \r\n(vi) conduct and discipline of students of the University; \r\n(vii) conditions of residence of the students of the University or col leges \r\nincluding the levying of fee for residence in halls of residence and \r\nhostels and approval of hostels, and lodgings for students; \r\n(viii) conditions for acquiring research degrees; \r\n(ix) institution of fellowships, scholarships, medals and prizes; \r\n(x) institution of stipends and free and half-free studentships; \r\n(xi) academic costume; \r\n(xii) use of the library; \r\n(xiii) formation of Teaching Departments and Boards of Studies; and \r\n(xiv) all other matters which under this Ordinance or the Statutes are to be \r\nor may be prescribed by Regulations. \r\n(2) The Academic Council shall prepare and submit the Regulations to the \r\nSyndicate which may approve them with or without modifications or refer them back \r\nto the Academic Council for reconsideration or reject them. \r\n(3) No Regul ation shall be valid unless, it has been approved by the \r\nSyndicate. \r\n28. Rules.– The Authorities and the other Bodies of the University may make \r\nRules consistent with this Ordinance, Statutes and the Regulations, to regulate the \r\nconduct of their business: \r\n Provided that the Syndicate may direct the amendment or repeal of any rules \r\nmade by any Authority: \r\nProvided further that if any such Authority is dissatisfied with such direction \r\ngiven by the Syndicate, it may appeal to the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall \r\nbe final. \r\n29. Affiliation of educational institutions .– (1) An educational institution \r\nseeking affiliation to the University shall make an application satisfying the University \r\nthat– \r\n(i) the educational institution is under the management of the Go vernment \r\nor a regularly constituted governing body; \r\n(ii) the financial resources of the educational institution are sufficient to \r\nensure its continued maintenance and efficient working; \r\n(iii) the strength and qualifications and the terms and conditions of service \r\nof the teaching and other staff of the educational institution are \r\nsatisfactory for the purpose of teaching of prescribed courses of \r\nstudies and training in the institution; \r\n(iv) the educational institution has framed proper rules governing the \r\nconduct and discipline of its employees; \r\n(v) the building of the educational institution is suitable and commodious \r\nfor its requirements; \r\n(vi) the educational institution has, or can make, a provision in the \r\nprescribed manner for the residence of students not residing with their \r\nparents or guardians, and their supervision and physical and general \r\nwelfare; \r\n(vii) the educational institution has a provision for a library and adequate \r\nlibrary service; \r\n(viii) the educational institution has properly equipped, laboratories, museums \r\nand other places of practical work required for courses of studies taught in \r\nthe educational institution; \r\n(ix) the educational institution has, or can make, provision for the residence \r\nof its Principal/Director and other members of the tea ching staff in the \r\neducational institution building or near such building or the residence of \r\nstudents; and \r\n(x) the affiliation of the educational institution shall not be injurious to the \r\neducation or discipline of the students of other institutions in th e \r\nneighborhood. \r\n(2) The application shall further contain an undertaking by the educational \r\ninstitution that after the institution is affiliated, any change in the management or the \r\nteaching staff shall forthwith be reported to the University and that the teaching staff \r\nshall possess such qualifications as are, or may be, prescribed. \r\n(3) The Syndicate shall after considering the recommendations of the \r\nAffiliation Committee, dispose of the application for affiliation in accordance with \r\nsuch procedure as may be prescribed and may grant or refuse affiliation: \r\nProvided that the affiliation shall not be refused, unless the educational \r\ninstitution has been given an opportunity of making a representation against the \r\nproposed decision. \r\n30. Extension of affiliation .– Where an affiliated college desires to add to the \r\ncourses of studies in respect of which it is granted affiliation, the procedure \r\nprescribed for affiliation of colleges shall as far as possible may be followed. \r\n31. Inspection and reports .– (1) Every affil iated educational institution shall \r\nfurnish such reports, returns and other information as the University may require to \r\nenable it to judge the efficiency of the educational institution. \r\n(2) The University may call upon any affiliated educational instituti on to \r\ntake, within a specified period, such action in respect of any matter mentioned in \r\nsub-section (1) of section 29 as the University may deem fit. \r\n32. Disaffiliation.– (1) Where any affiliated educational institution has failed to \r\nfulfill any requireme nt of this Ordinance, or has failed to observe any of the \r\nconditions of affiliation or its affairs are conducted in a manner prejudicial to the \r\ninterests of education, the Syndicate may, in the prescribed manner, and after \r\nconsidering any representation th at the educational institution may wish to make, \r\nmodify or withdraw all or any of the privileges conferred on the educational institution \r\nby the affiliation. \r\n(2) Where any educational institution has been refused affiliation or all or \r\nany of the privileges conferred on any educational institution by affiliation have been \r\nmodified or withdrawn under sub -section (1) it may, within the prescribed period, \r\napply for review to the Syndicate against such refusal and the application shall be \r\ndisposed of in such manner as may be prescribed. \r\n33. University Fund .– There shall be a fund of the University to be called the \r\nUniversity Fund to which shall be credited all moneys received by it from fees, \r\ndonations, trusts, bequests, endowments, contributions, grants and other sources. \r\n34. Audit and accounts.– (1) The accounts of the University shall be maintained \r\nin such form and in such manner as may be prescribed. \r\n(2) No expenditure shall be made from the University Fund unless a bill for \r\npayment has in the prescribed manne r, been audited by the Resident Auditor in \r\nconformity with the Statutes, Regulations and Rules. \r\n(3) The accounts of the University shall be audited in the prescribed \r\nmanner once a year by an auditor appointed by the Government in this behalf. \r\n(4) The annua l statement of accounts of the University signed by the \r\nTreasurer and the Resident Auditor shall be submitted to the Government within six \r\nmonths of the closing of the financial year. \r\n(5) The accounts of the University together with audit objections, if an y, \r\nand the observations of the Auditor appointed by the Government and the Treasurer \r\nshall, in the prescribed manner, be presented to the Syndicate with the remarks of \r\nthe Finance and Planning Committee. \r\n35. Recovery of University dues .– The University or any person generally or \r\nspecially authorized by it may apply to the Collector for recovery of any sum due to \r\nthe University and the Collector shall thereupon proceed to recover the sum due, as \r\nif it were an arrear of land revenue. \r\n36. Research Center .– There shall be a Research Center to undertake inter -\r\ndisciplinary study of planning, promotion and evaluation of higher education. \r\n37. Functions of Research Center.– The functions of the Research Center shall \r\nbe to– \r\n(i) undertake research and policy studies on education and employment, \r\nincluding part-time education programmes; \r\n(ii) make studies to determine and define the role of education in national \r\ndevelopment; \r\n(iii) make evaluative studies on institutional and other programmes in the \r\nProvince; \r\n(iv) develop learning and teaching materials for its own needs and other \r\ninstitutions in the Province; \r\n(v) monitor, analyze, utilize and disseminate innovations in education; \r\n(vi) make exploratory studies on the needs of special categories, such as \r\ngifted and handicapped population, and formulate appropriate plans for \r\nmeeting the identified needs; and \r\n(vii) perform such other functions as may be prescribed. \r\n38. Committee of Control .– The Research Center shall be supervised by a \r\nCommittee of Control consisting of the following members:– \r\n(a) the Vice-Chancellor who shall also be its Chairperson; \r\n(b) the Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Education Department; \r\n(c) the Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Social Welfare \r\nDepartment; \r\n(d) a Dean to be nominated by the Syndicate; \r\n(e) the Chairman, University Grants Commission, or his nominee; \r\n(f) a Professor of a University of Management to be appointed by the \r\nVice-Chancellor of that University; \r\n(g) three persons/ representatives to be nominated by the Syndicate; \r\n(h) Principals of constituent colleges; \r\n(i) three Principals of affiliated colleges; and \r\n(j) the Registrar. \r\n39. Retirement from service .– An officer, \r\n22\r\n[other than the Chancellor, Pro -\r\nChancellor and Vice Chancellor,] teacher or other employee of the University shall \r\nretire from service– \r\n(a) on such date, after he has completed twenty five years of service \r\nqualifying for pension or other retirement benefits as the competent \r\nauthority may, in the public interest, direct, or \r\n(b) where no direction is given under clause ( a), on the completion of the \r\nsixtieth year of his age. \r\nExplanation.– In this section, “ competent authority” means the appointing authority \r\nor a person duly authorized by the appointing authority in that behalf, not being a \r\nperson lower in rank to the officer, teacher or other employee concerned. \r\n40. Pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fund.– (1) The \r\nUniversity shall constitute for the benefit of its officers, teachers and other employees, in \r\nsuch manner and subject to such condition s as may be prescribed, such pension, \r\ninsurance, gratuity, provident fund, benevolent fund and any other scheme as it may \r\ndeem fit. \r\n(2) Where any provident fund has been constituted under this Ordinance, \r\nthe provisions of the Provident Fund Act, 1925 (XIX of 1925) shall apply to such fund \r\nas if it were a Government Provident Fund and the University were the Government. \r\n41. Opportunity to show cause .– Except as otherwise provided, no officer, \r\nteacher or other employee of the University holding a permanent po st shall be \r\ndismissed or removed from service, reduced in rank or compulsorily retired from \r\nservice unless he has been given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against \r\nthe action proposed to be taken against him. \r\n42. Appeal and Review .– (1) Where an order is passed punishing any officer, \r\nother than the Vice - Chancellor, or any teacher or employee of the University or \r\naltering or interpreting to his disadvantage the prescribed terms and conditions of \r\nservice, he shall, where the order is passed by the Vice- Chancellor or any other \r\nofficer or teacher of the University, have the right to appeal to the syndicate against \r\nthe order, and where the order is made by the Syndicate have the right to apply to \r\nthe Chancellor for review of that order. \r\n(2) The appe al or application for review shall be submitted to the Vice - \r\nChancellor who shall refer it to the Chancellor with such recommendation as the \r\nVice- Chancellor may consider necessary. \r\n \r\n22Inserted by the Public Sector Universities (Amendment) Act 2012 (LX of 2012) ; and published in the Punjab Gazette \r\n(Extraordinary), dated 14.11.2012, pages 1581-1594, s.8. \r\n(3) No order on an appeal or application for review shall be passed withou t \r\naffording to the appellant, as the case may be, an opportunity of being heard. \r\n43. Commencement of term of office of members of Authorities .– When a \r\nmember of an Authority is appointed or nominated, his term of office, as fixed under \r\nthis Ordinance, shall commence on such date as may be prescribed. \r\n44. Filling of casual vacancies in Authorities .– Any casual vacancy among the \r\nelected, appointed or nominated members of any authority shall be filled as soon as \r\nmay be, by the person or the body who elected, appointed or nominated the member \r\nwhose place has become vacant and the person elected, appointed or nominated to \r\nthe vacancy shall be a member of such authority for the residue of the term for which \r\nthe person whose place he fills would have been a member. \r\n45. Filling of vacancies in authorities in certain circumstances .– Where a \r\nvacancy in the membership of an Authority cannot be filled because of– \r\n(a) the office, the holder whereof was to be a member of the Authority ex -\r\nofficio, having ceased to exist; or \r\n(b) the organization, institution or other body, other than the University \r\nhaving either ceased to exist or to function; or \r\n(c) the occurrence of other circumstances in which it has become \r\nimpracticable to fill the vacancy, the vacancy shall be filled in such \r\nmanner as the Chancellor may direct. \r\n46. Disputes about Membership of Authority .– (1) Notwithstanding anything \r\ncontained in this Ordinance, a person nominated or appointed to an Authority shall \r\ncease to be a member of such Authority as soon as he ceas es to hold the position \r\nby virtue of which he was appointed or nominated. \r\n(2) If a question arises whether or not any person is entitled to be a \r\nmember of any Authority, the matter shall be referred to a Committee consisting of \r\nthe Vice-chancellor, the Chairman, University Grants Commission or his nominee on \r\nthe Syndicate and the Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Education \r\nDepartment or his nominee on the Syndicate and the decision of this Committee \r\nshall be final. \r\n47. Tripartite mobility.– (1) Any officer, teacher of the Government or employee of \r\nthe University on the recommendation of the Syndicate may be directed to serve in \r\nany post in the University under the Government or an educational research institution \r\nin the public interest: \r\n Provided that t he terms and conditions offered to him shall not be less \r\nfavorable than those enjoyed by him immediately before his services are placed at \r\nthe disposal of the University, and full benefit of his previous service shall continue to \r\nremain in force until amended or repealed. \r\n(2) The Government may, in consultation with the Selection Board place \r\nthe services of an employee of the Government or any other University or an \r\neducational or research institution at the disposal of the University in the public \r\ninterest: \r\nProvided that the terms and conditions offered to him shall not be less \r\nfavorable than those enjoyed by him immediately before his services are placed at \r\nthe disposal of the University and that full benefit of his previous service shall be \r\nallowed to him. \r\n48. Proceedings of Authorities not invalidated by vacancies .– No act, \r\nproceeding, resolution or decision of any Authority shall be invalid by reason only of \r\nthe existence of any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of, the Authority. \r\n49. Indemnity.– No suit or legal proceeding shall lie against the Government, the \r\nUniversity or any Authority, officer or employee of the Government or the University in \r\nrespect of anything in good faith done or purporting to have been, or intended to be \r\ndone under this Ordinance. \r\n50. Savings.– (1) Upon the commencement of this Ordinance– \r\n(i) all funds, properties, rights and interests of whatsoever kind issued, \r\nused, enjoyed, possessed, owned or vested in the Government \r\nCollege, Lahore, existing immediately before th e commencement of \r\nthis Ordinance and all liabilities subsisting against the said College \r\nshall stand transferred to the University established under this \r\nOrdinance; and \r\n(ii) everything done, action taken, obligations and liabilities incurred, rights \r\nand assets acquired, persons appointed or authorized, jurisdictions or \r\npowers conferred, endowments, bequests, funds or trusts created, \r\ndonations or grants made, orders issued existing immediately before \r\nthe commencement of this Ordinance shall be deemed to have been \r\nrespectively done, taken, incurred, acquired, appointed, conferred, \r\ncreated, made or issued under this Ordinance. \r\n(2) The Rules and Regulations made by the Government College, Lahore, \r\nunder the Government College, Lahore Act, 1997 (III of 1997) and i n force at the \r\ncommencement of this Ordinance shall, be deemed to have been made under this \r\nOrdinance. \r\n51. First Statutes .– Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this \r\nOrdinance, the Statutes, set out in the Schedule appended to this Ordinance shall be \r\ndeemed to be the Statutes framed under section 26 of this Ordinance and shall \r\ncontinue to remain in force until amended or repealed. \r\n52. Transitory Provisions .– A Chancellor‟s Committee shall be constituted by \r\nthe Chancellor on the recommendati ons of the Vice -Chancellor to exercise the \r\npowers assigned to the Syndicate under this Ordinance till such time the Syndicate \r\nis constituted in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance. \r\n53. Removal of difficulties .– If any difficulty arises as to t he first constitution or \r\nreconstitution of any Authority after the commencement of this Ordinance or \r\notherwise in giving effect to the provisions of this Ordinance, the Chancellor may, on \r\nthe recommendation of the Vice -Chancellor, give appropriate directio ns to remove \r\nsuch difficulty. \r\n54. Repeal.– The Government College, Lahore Act, 1997 (III of 1997), is hereby \r\nrepealed. \r\nSCHEDULE \r\nTHE FIRST STATUTES \r\n(see section 51) \r\n1. Faculties.– (1) The University shall include the following Faculties– \r\n(i) Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. \r\n(ii) Faculty of Science and Technology. \r\n(iii) Faculty of Islamic and Oriental Learning. \r\n(iv) Faculty of Management and Administrative Science. \r\n(2) There shall be a Board of each Faculty, which shall consist of \r\n(i) the Dean to be appointed in the manner as may be prescribed; \r\n(ii) the Professors and the Chairpersons of the Teaching Departments & \r\nDirectors of Institutes comprising the Faculty; \r\n(iii) one Lecturer, one Assistant Professor and one Associate Professor to \r\nbe nominated by rot ation in order of seniority from each \r\nDepartment/Institute constituted in the Faculty; and \r\n(iv) three teachers to be nominated by the Academic Council by reason of \r\ntheir specialized knowledge of the subjects which, though not assigned \r\nto the Faculty, have in the opinion of the Academic Council important \r\nbearing on the subjects assigned to the Faculty. \r\n(3) The members mentioned in clauses (iii) and (iv) of sub -paragraph (2) \r\nshall hold office for three years. \r\n(4) The quorum for a meeting of the Board of a Fac ulty shall be one-half of \r\nthe total number of members, a fraction being counted as one. \r\n(5) The Board of each Faculty shall, subject to the general control of the \r\nAcademic Council and the Syndicate, have the powers to– \r\n(i) co-ordinate the teaching, publica tion and research work in the subjects \r\nassigned to the Faculty; \r\n(ii) scrutinize the recommendations of the Boards of Studies comprised in \r\nthe Faculty in regard to the appointment of paper setters and \r\nexaminers, except for research examinations and to forward the panels \r\nof suitable paper setters and examiners for each examination to the \r\nVice-Chancellor; \r\n(iii) consider any other academic matter relating to the Faculty and to report \r\nthereon to the Academic Council; and \r\n(iv) perform such other functions as may be assigned to it. \r\n2. Dean.– (1) There shall be a Dean of each Faculty, who shall be the \r\nChairperson and Convenor of the Board of Faculty. \r\n(2) The Dean of each Faculty shall be appointed by the Chancellor from \r\namongst the three senior most Professors in th e Faculty for a period of three years \r\nand shall be eligible for re-appointment: \r\nProvided that if no Professor is available in a Faculty, a Professor from some \r\nother Faculty may act as Dean till a Professor of the Faculty itself is appointed. \r\n(3) The Dean s hall present candidates for admission to degrees except \r\nHonorary Degrees, in the course falling within the purview of the Faculty. \r\n(4) The Dean shall exercise such administrative and academic powers as \r\nmay be delegated to him. \r\n3. Teaching Departments/Institutes and Chairpersons/Directors. – (1) There \r\nshall be a Teaching Department/ Institute for each subject or a group of subjects, as \r\nmay be prescribed by the Regulations and each Teaching Department/Institute shall \r\nbe headed by a Chairperson/ Director. \r\n(2) The Chairperson of a Teaching Department/Director of an Institute \r\nshall be appointed by the Syndicate on the recommendation of the Vice -Chancellor \r\nfrom amongst the three senior most Professors of the Department/Institute for a \r\nperiod of three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment: \r\nProvided that in a Department/Institute where there are less than three \r\nProfessors the appointment shall be made from amongst the three senior most \r\nProfessors and Associate Professors of the Department/ Institute: \r\nProvided further that in a Department/Institute in which there is no Professor \r\nor Associate Professor, no such appointment shall be made and the \r\nDepartment/Institute shall be looked after by the Dean of the Faculty with the \r\nassistance of the senior most teacher of the Department/Institute. \r\n(3) The Chairperson of the Department/Director of the Institute shall plan, \r\norganize and supervise the work of the Department/Institute and shall be responsible \r\nto the Dean for the work of his Department/Institute. \r\n4. Board of St udies.– (1) There shall be a separate Board of Studies for each \r\nsubject or group of subjects, as may be prescribed by Regulations. \r\n(2) Each Board of Studies shall consist of– \r\n(i) the Director of the Institute/Chairperson of the University Institute/ \r\nTeaching Department; \r\n(ii) all Professors and Associate Professors in the Institute/ University \r\nTeaching Departments; \r\n(iii) two experts to be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor; \r\n(iv) three teachers, other than University teachers, to be appointed by the \r\nSyndicate from Colleges; and \r\n(v) one Assistant Professor and one Lecturer to be appointed by rotation in \r\norder of seniority from the Department concerned: \r\nProvided that in the case of professional subjects which are taught in the \r\naffiliated institutes/colleges only a nd not in the University, such as Medicine, \r\nDentistry, Home Economics and Education, etc. the Board of Studies shall consist \r\nof– \r\n(i) the Principals of the Colleges, Directors of the Institutes, Heads of the \r\nInstitutes concerned; \r\n(ii) five teachers of the Colleges, to be appointed by the Syndicate; and \r\n(iii) two experts to be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor: \r\nProvided further that in the case of such subjects of Humanities and Sciences \r\nas are taught in the affiliated colleges only and not in the University, the Boar d of \r\nStudies shall consist of– \r\n(i) three teachers from the Colleges doing teaching work in the subject to \r\nbe appointed by the Academic Council; and \r\n(ii) two experts to be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor. \r\n(3) The term of office of members of the Bo ard of Studies, other than ex -\r\nofficio members, shall be three years. \r\n(4) The quorum for meetings of the Board of Studies shall be one -half of \r\nthe number of members, a fraction being counted as one. \r\n(5) The Chairperson of the University teaching Department/ Institute \r\nconcerned shall be the Chairperson and Convener of the Board of Studies. Where in \r\nrespect of a subject there is no University teaching Department, the Chairperson shall \r\nbe appointed by the Syndicate. \r\n(6) The functions of the Board of Studies shall be to– \r\n(i) advise the Authorities on all academic matters connected with \r\ninstruction, publication, research and examination in the subjects \r\nconcerned; \r\n(ii) propose curricula and syllabi for all degree, diploma and certificate \r\ncourses in the subjects concerned; \r\n(iii) suggest a panel of names of paper setters and examiners in the \r\nsubjects concerned; and \r\n(iv) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Regulations. \r\n5. Advanced Studies and Research Board. – (1) The Advanced Studies and \r\nResearch Board shall consist of– \r\n(i) the Vice-Chancellor (Chairperson); \r\n(ii) the Deans; \r\n(iii) three University Professors other than Deans to be appointed by the \r\nSyndicate; \r\n(iv) three University teachers having research qualifications and \r\nexperience to be appointed by the Academic Council; and \r\n(v) three teachers from affiliated colleges having research qualifications to \r\nbe appointed by the Academic Council. \r\n(2) The term of office of members of the Advanced Studies and Research \r\nBoard, other than ex-officio members, shall be three years. \r\n(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Advanced Studies and Research \r\nBoard shall be one -half of the total number of members, a fraction being counted as \r\none. \r\n(4) The functions of the Advanced Studies and Research Board shall be \r\nto– \r\n(i) advise the Authorities on all matters connected with the promotion of \r\nAdvanced Studies and Research in the University; \r\n(ii) consider and report to the Authorities on the institution of research \r\ndegrees in the University; \r\n(iii) propose Regulations regarding the award of research degrees; \r\n(iv) appoint supervisors for research studies and to determine the subjects \r\nof their thesis; \r\n(v) recommend panels of names of paper setters and examiners for \r\nresearch examinations after considering the proposals of the Board of \r\nStudies in this behalf; and \r\n(vi) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Statutes. \r\n6. Selection Board.– (1) The Selection Board shall consist of– \r\n(i) the Vice-Chancellor (Chairperson); \r\n(ii) one Vice -Chancellor of a general University to be appo inted by the \r\nChancellor; \r\n(iii) the Chairman or a member of the Punjab Public Service Commission \r\nto be nominated by the Chairman; \r\n(iv) the Dean of the School (Faculty) concerned; \r\n(v) the Chairperson of the Teaching Department/ Director of the Institute \r\nand Principal of the constituent College, concerned; and \r\n(vi) one member of the Syndicate and two other members to be appointed \r\nby the Syndicate; provided that none of them is an employee of the \r\nUniversity. \r\n(2) The members other than ex -officio members shall h old office for three \r\nyears. \r\n(3) The quorum of Selection Board in case of selection of a \r\nProfessor/Association Professor and other teachers shall be four and three \r\nrespectively. In case of selection of officers, other than teachers, the Selection Board \r\nshall consist only of members mentioned at (i), (ii), (iii) and (vi) of sub -paragraph (1) \r\nand the quorum shall be three. \r\n(4) No member who is a candidate for the post to which appointment is to be \r\nmade shall take part in the proceedings of the Board. \r\n(5) In se lecting candidates for the posts of Professors and Associate \r\nProfessors, the Selection Board shall co -opt or consult three experts in the subject \r\nconcerned and in selecting candidates for other teaching posts, two experts in the \r\nsubject concerned, to be no minated by the Vice -Chancellor from a standing list of \r\nexperts for each subject approved by the Syndicate on the recommendation of the \r\nSelection Board and revised from time to time. \r\n7. Functions of the Selection Board. – (1) The Selection Board for teaching \r\nand other posts shall consider the applications received in response to an \r\nadvertisement or cases of persons whose services are to be acquired on deputation \r\nbasis, and recommend to the Syndicate the names of suitable persons for \r\nappointment to teaching or other posts, as the case may be, and may also \r\nrecommend– \r\n(i) the grant of a higher initial pay in a suitable case for reasons to be \r\nrecorded; \r\n(ii) the appointment of an eminently qualified person to a Professorship in \r\nthe University on terms and conditions other than those prescribed; \r\n(iii) cases of move-over and award of increments/cash award on the basis \r\nof research contribution as prescribed. \r\n(2) In the event of unresolved difference of opinion between the Selection \r\nBoard and the Syndicate, the matter s hall be referred to the Chancellor whose \r\ndecision thereon shall be final. \r\n8. Finance and Planning Committee. – (1) The Finance and Plan ning \r\nCommittee shall consist of– \r\n(i) the Vice-Chancellor; \r\n(ii) one member of the Syndicate to be appointed by the Syndicate; \r\n(iii) two members of the Academic Council to be appointed by the \r\nAcademic Council; \r\n(iv) the Secretary (Higher Education) or his nominee; \r\n(v) the Secretary Finance Department or his nominee; \r\n(vi) the Treasurer; and \r\n(vii) the Registrar. \r\n(2) The term of office of the appointed members shall be three years. \r\n(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Finance and Planning Committee \r\nshall be three members. \r\n9. Functions of Finance and Planning Committee. – The functions of Finance \r\nand Planning Committee shall be to– \r\n(a) consider the annual statement of accounts and the annual and revised \r\nbudget estimates and advise the Syndicate thereon; \r\n(b) review periodically the financial position of the University; \r\n(c) advise the Syndicate on all matters relating to planning, develop ment, \r\nfinances, investments and accounts of the University; and \r\n(d) perform such other functions as may be prescribed. \r\n10. Affiliation Committee.– (1) The Affiliation Committee shall consist of– \r\n(i) a Chairperson to be nominated by the Syndicate; \r\n(ii) two Professors to be nominated by the Academic Council; \r\n(iii) two teachers to be nominated by the Syndicate; and \r\n(iv) the Executive District Officer (Education), Lahore. \r\n(2) The term of office of the members of the Committee, other than ex -\r\nofficio members, shall be two years. \r\n(3) The Affiliation Committee may co -opt not more than three experts who \r\nshall be counted for the quorum of an inspection by the Affiliation Committee. \r\n(4) The quorum for a meeting of, or an inspection by, the Affiliation \r\nCommittee shall be three. \r\n(5) The Deputy Registrar dealing with the affiliation cases or such other \r\nperson as may be designated by the Vice -Chancellor for this purpose shall act as \r\nSecretary of the Committee. \r\n11. Functions of the Affiliation Committee. – The functions of t he Affiliation \r\nCommittee shall be to– \r\n(a) inspect the educational institution seeking affiliation with or admission \r\nto the privileges of the University and to advise the Syndicate thereon; \r\n(b) inquire into complaints alleging breach of conditions of affili ation by \r\naffiliated colleges and to advise the Syndicate thereon; and \r\n(c) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Regulations. \r\n12. Discipline Committee.– (1) The Discipline Committee shall consist of– \r\n(i) a Chairperson to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; \r\n(ii) two Professors to be nominated by the Academic Council; \r\n(iii) two Professors to be nominated by the Syndicate; and \r\n(iv) the teacher or officer -in-charge of students‟ affairs by whatever name \r\ncalled (Member/Secretary). \r\n(2) The term of office of the members of the Committee, other than ex -\r\nofficio members, shall be two years. \r\n(3) The quorum for a meeting of Discipline Committee shall be four \r\nmembers. \r\n13. 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