UNIVERSITY OF CHENAB ACT 2021

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UNIVERSITY OF CHENAB ACT 2021 
(XXVII of 2021) 
CONTENTS 
CHAPTER-I 
PRELIMINARY 
1. Short Title and Commencement. 
2. Definitions. 
CHAPTER-II 
THE UNIVERSITY 
3. Establishment of the University. 
4. Powers and 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 and duties of the Rector. 
12. Pro-Rector. 
13. Dean. 
14. Chairpersons. 
15. Registrar. 
16. Controller of Examinations. 
17. Treasurer. 
18. Appointments. 
CHAPTER-IV 
 
 
AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY 
19. Authorities of the University. 
20. Board of Governors. 
21. Powers and duties of the Board. 
22. Business of the Board. 
23. Academic Council. 
24. Powers and duties of Academic Council. 
25. Faculties. 
26. Board of Faculty. 
27. Board of Advanced Studies and Research. 
28. Functions of the Board of Advanced Studies and Research. 
29. Boards of Studies. 
30. Functions of Boards of Studies. 
31. Teaching Departments. 
32. Selection Board. 
33. Functions of the Selection Board. 
34. Finance and Planning Committee. 
35. Functions of the Finance and Planning Committee. 
36. Discipline Committee. 
37. Functions of the Discipline Committee. 
38. Appointment of Committees by certain Authorities. 
CHAPTER-V 
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS 
39. University Fund. 
40. Budget, Audit and Accounts. 
CHAPTER-VI 
RULES AND REGULATIONS 
41. Rules. 
 
 
42. Regulations. 
43. Removal of difficulties.
 
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UNIVERSITY OF CHENAB ACT 2021 
(XXVII of 2021) 
[01 October, 2021] 
An 
Act 
to provide for the establishment of University of Chenab, Gujrat.  
Whereas it is expedient  to provide for the establishment of University of Chenab, 
Gujrat in the private sector and for matters connected therewith and ancillary thereto. 
Be it enacted by Provincial Assembly of the Punjab as follows: 
CHAPTER-I 
PRELIMINARY 
1. Short Title and Commencement.─ (1) This Act may be cited as  the 
University of Chenab Act, 2021. 
(2) It shall come into force at once. 
2. Definitions.─ In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the following 
expressions, shall have the meanings hereby respectively assigned to them, that is 
to say: 
(a) “Academic Council” means the Academic Council of the University; 
(b) “Accreditation Committee” means the Accreditation Committee constituted 
by the Government under section 12 of Punjab Higher Education 
Commission Act 2014 (I of 2015); 
(c) “Act” means the University of Chenab Act 2021; 
(d) “Administrative Department'' means the Higher Education Department of 
the Government; 
(e) “Authority” means any of the Authority of the University specified in terms 
of section 19; 
(f) “Board” means the Board of Governors of the University;  
(g) “Chairman” means the Chairman of the Board; 
(h) “Chairperson” means the head of an academic department and includes 
the Principal of a constituent college or Director of a constituent institute; 
(i) “Commission” means Higher Education Commission set up under the  
Higher Education Commission Ordinance, 2002 (LIII of 2002); 
(j) “Company” means the Chenab Education (Pvt.) Limited, as the 
sponsoring body of the University; 
                                                      
1This Act was passed by the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab on 01 October 2021; assented to by the Governor of the Punjab 
on 01 October 2021; and, was published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 01 October 2021, pp.1279-1293. 
 
 
(k) “constituent college” or “constituent institute” means a college or institute 
established, owned, maintained and administered by the University; 
(I) “Controller of Examinations” means the Controller of Examinations of the 
University; 
(m) “Dean” means the head of a Faculty of the University; 
(n) “department” means a teaching or research department maintained and 
administered, or recognized by the University in the manner as may be 
prescribed by Regulations; 
(o) “Deputy Chairman” means the Deputy Chairman of the Board; 
(p) “Faculty” means an administrative and academic unit of the University 
consisting of one or more teaching departments or constituent colleges or 
constituent institutes as may be prescribed by Regulations; 
(q) “Government” means Government of the Punjab; 
(r) “Officer'' means an Officer of the University specified in terms of section 7; 
(s) “Patron” means Governor of the Punjab; 
(t) “prescribed” means prescribed by the Rules or Regulations made or 
framed under the Act; 
(u) “Pro Rector” means the Pro Rector of the University; 
(v) “Punjab Higher Education Commission” means Punjab Higher Education 
Commission set up under the Punjab Higher Education Commission Act 
2014 (I of 2015); 
(w) “Rector” means the Rector of the University; 
(x) “Registrar” means the Registrar of the University; 
(y) “Search Committee” means the Search Committee constituted by the  
Board for making recommendations for the appointment of Rector; 
(z) “Rules” and “Regulations” respectively mean the Rules and the  
Regulations made or deemed to have been made under the Act; 
(aa) “Student” means a student of the University; 
(bb) “teacher” includes a Professor, an Associate Professor, an Assistant 
Professor, a Lecturer, teaching assis tant, demonstrator or instructor, 
engaged whole time by the University and includes any other person 
declared by Regulations as teacher; 
(cc) “Treasurer” means the Treasurer of the University; and 
(dd) “University” means the University of Chenab. 
CHAPTER-II 
THE UNIVERSITY 
3. Establishment of the University. ─ (1) The Government shall, by notification 
in the official Gazette, establish a University in the private sector to be called the 
University of Chenab with its campus located at Gujrat. 
 
 
(2) The University shall be a body corporate having perpetual succession 
and a common seal with power to acquire, hold and dispose of property and shall, by 
the said name, sue and be sued. 
(3) The University shall consist of the following: 
(a) Patron; 
(b) Chairman, Deputy Chairman and members of the Board; 
(c) Rector; 
(d) Pro-Rector; 
(e) members of Authorities; 
(f) Deans and Chairpersons; 
(g) teachers and students of the University; and 
(h) officers and members of the staff of the University. 
4. Powers and functions of the University. ─ The University shall have the 
powers to: 
(a) provide instruction and training in  Faculty of Arts and Humanities, 
Social Sciences, Business Education, Law, Physical & Biological 
Sciences, Medical & Dental Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, 
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences, 
Engineering & Technology and Computer Sciences & Information 
Technology, subject to approval of the relevant statutory body of a 
professional education, where applicable. 
Provided that the Board shall be competent to approve departments on 
the recommendation of Academic Council for the Faculties listed under 
subsection (a) of section 4, subject to the prior approval of relevant 
statutory body of a professional education, where applicable. 
Provided further that other Faculties than listed under subsection (a) of 
section 4 shall be approved by the Government, on the 
recommendations of Accreditation Committee and where applicable, 
subject to the prior approval of relevant statutory body of a professional 
education. The Board shall, on the recommendation of Academic 
Council, pass a resolution prior to submission of request to the 
Government for addition of new Faculties. 
(b) make provisions for the virtual and distance learning education al 
programs; 
(c) establish, maintain and administer departments, constituent colleges, 
constituent institutes, centers of excellence, laboratories, workshops, 
offices and other facilities for the development of teaching and 
research and technological devel opment as the Board may, on the 
recommendation of Academic Council, determine; 
(d) make provisions for teaching, training, research, service to community 
and for the application, advancement and dissemination of knowledge 
in such manner as it may determine; 
 
 
(e) prescribe and conduct courses of studies; 
(f) decide teaching methods and strategies to provide for effective 
educational and training programs; 
(g) hold examinations in the prescribed manner and, if a person qualifies 
the examination, award degree, diploma, certificate and other 
academic distinction to the person; 
(h) confer degree on a person who has successfully conducted research in 
the prescribed manner; 
(i) provide for teaching and specified courses of training for persons not 
being the students of the University and grant certificates and diplomas 
to such persons; 
(j) award, in the prescribed manner, an honorary degree or other 
academic distinction on such a person as the Patron, on the 
recommendations of the Board, may approve; 
(k) prescribe th e terms and conditions of employment of the officers, 
teachers and other employees of the University; 
(I) create posts in connection with teaching, research, development of 
technology, administration, and for any other purpose related thereto 
and to make appointments in the prescribed manner; 
(m) institute University Professorship, Associate Professorship, Assistant 
Professorship and Lectureship or any other post and to appoint 
persons thereto; 
(n) engage, where necessary, a person on contract for a specified duration 
and specify the terms of the engagement; 
(o) provide for and support the continuous professional development of the 
faculty of the University; 
(p) institute programs for the exchange of students and teachers between 
the University  and any other university, educational institution or 
research organization; 
(q) accept an examination and the period of study spent by a student of 
the University at any other university or place of learning equivalent to 
an examination or period of study of the University and may withdraw 
such acceptance; 
(r) award financial assistance to students in need, fellowships, 
scholarships, bursaries, medals and prizes in the prescribed manner; 
(s) provide for the residence of the students, establish and maintain halls 
of residence and may approve or license a hostel, lodging or boarding 
place; 
(t) promote the co-curricular and recreational activities of the students and 
to make arrangements for promotion of health and general welfare of 
the students; 
(u) take disciplinary action against, and impose penalty on, students in the 
prescribed manner; 
 
 
(v) demand and receive such fees and other charges from the students as 
it may determine; 
(w) provide career counseling and job-search services to the students and 
alumni; 
(x) maintain linkages with alumni; 
(y) maintain order, discipline and security  in campuses  of the  University 
and the constituent colleges and constituent institutions; 
(z) develop and implement fund-raising plans; 
(aa) maintain effective coordination with stakeholders on the establishment 
and enhancement of Endowment Fund contributions for the University 
in the prescribed manner; 
(bb) receive and manage property (acquired or transferred), grants, 
bequests, trusts, gifts, donations, endowments and other contributions, 
made to the University,  and to invest any fund representing such 
property, grants, bequests,  trusts, gifts, donations, endowments or 
contributions, and to convert one kind of property into another in such 
manner as it may deem fit; 
(cc) make provision for research, advisory or consultancy services and to 
collaborate and enter  into arrangements with other universities, 
research and  educational institutions, and commercial or industrial 
organizations, in the public or private sector, or other public authorities 
in such manner and for such purposes as it may determine; 
(dd) cooperate with a public authority, university or private organization in 
the manner and for such purpose as may be prescribed; 
(ee) provide for the printing, recording, broadcasting, publication and 
distribution of teaching  material, research reports, papers and other 
works which may be issued by the University; 
(ff) establish a grievance redressal mechanism in such a manner as may 
be prescribed by Regulations; and 
(gg) perform any other ancillary function. 
5. University open to all.─ Subject to the reasonable restrictions as may be 
prescribed, the University shall be open to all persons and admission to the University 
shall not be denied on the basis of gender, nationality, religion, race, creed, colour or 
domicile. 
6. Jurisdiction.─ (1) The jurisdiction of the University shall be restricted to the 
Province of Punjab. 
(2) The University may open sub-campuses with the approval of the Patron. 
CHAPTER-III 
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY 
7. Officers of the University.─ The following shall be the officers of the 
University: 
 
 
(a) Patron; 
(b) Rector; 
(c) Pro-Rector; 
(d) Deans; 
(e) Chairpersons; 
(f) Registrar; 
(g) Treasurer; 
(h) Controller of Examinations;  
(i) Director, Quality Enhancement Cell; 
(j) Director, Office of Research, innovation and Commercialization; 
(k) Librarian; and  
(l) Such other persons as may be prescribed by Regulations to be the 
officers of the University. 
8. Patron.─ (1) The Patron or his nominee shall preside over convocation of the 
University. 
(2) The University may confer an honorary degree with 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 his functions under the  Act, the Patron shall act 
and be bound in the same manner as the Governor of a Province acts and is bound 
under Article 105 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. 
9. Inspection and Inquiry. ─ (1) The Patron may cause monitoring, visitation, 
inspection or inquiry into the affairs of the University through Accreditation 
Committee. 
(2) The Patron shall convey his views with regard to the result of 
monitoring, visitation, 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 Patron, submit a 
report to the Patron about the action taken on the recommendations 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 directions  as he thinks fit  and the 
Board shall comply with the directions. 
(5) The Patron may, on the recommendation of  Accreditation Committee 
and endorsement by the  Administrative Department, take action against the 
University by  appointing an administrator, who shall exercise the  powers of the 
Board to run the affairs of the University  till such time as may be specified by the 
Patron. 
(6) The Patron shall not take any actio n under subsection (5),  unless the 
Chairman of the Board is afforded an opportunity of hearing. 
 
 
(7) Without prejudice to the foregoing, the Patron may, on his own motion 
or otherwise,  annul a decision or action of the Board, which, in the opinion of the 
Patron, is against the law, objectives of the University or interest of academic 
excellence, religious or cultural ideology or national integrity. 
10. Rector.─ (1) The  Board of Directors  of the  Company shall, on the  
recommendations of the Board, appoint a person as Rector. 
(2) The Board shall constitute a Search Committee for making 
recommendations for the appointment of Rector. 
(3) The Board shall determine the terms and conditions of service of the 
Rector. 
(4) The Rector shall be the person who possesses the prescribed 
qualifications and experience. 
(5) The Rector shall perform such functions as are given in the Act or as 
may be prescribed or assigned to him by the Board. 
11. Powers and duties of the Rector .─ (1) The Rector shall be the  chief 
executive officer of  the University responsible for all administrative and academic 
functions of the University and for ensuring that the provisions of the Act, Rules and 
Regulations are observed in all affairs of the University. 
(2) The Rector may attend a meeting  of any  Authority or body of the  
University.  
(3) Subject to the general supervision and control of the Board, the Rector 
may: 
(a) direct a teacher, officer or other employee of the University to 
take up such  assignment in connection with examination, 
administration or any other activities in the University as he may 
consider necessary; 
(b) sanction by re-appropriation an amount for an unforeseen item 
not provided for in the budget of the University; 
(c) make appointments of such  categories of employees of the 
University and in such  manner as may be prescribed  by 
Regulations; 
(d) suspend, punish or remove, in the prescribed manner, an 
officer, teacher or employee  of the  University except  those 
appointed by the Board; 
(e) take disciplinary action against a teacher, officer or any other 
employee of the University in the prescribed manner; 
(f) relax Regulations in favour of a student in a case of real 
hardship and report the action to the Board in its immediate next 
meeting; 
(g) delegate, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, any 
of his powers to a teacher or officer of the University; and 
 
 
(h) exercise such other powers as may be prescribed or as may be 
assigned to him by the Board from time to time. 
(4) The Rector shall prepare an annual report containing information as 
regards the preceding  academic year including disclosure of all relevant facts 
pertaining to academics, research, administration and finances of the University for 
information of the Board. 
(5) The Rector shall, within three months of the conclusion of an academic 
year, submit the annual report of the University to the Board. 
12. Pro-Rector.─ (1) There shall be a Pro-Rector of the University to be appointed 
by the Board in the prescribed manner. 
 (2) The Pro-Rector shall be deemed to be the officiating Rector to look after 
the office of the Rector only when the regular Rector is on leave for an academic visit 
abroad or for any other purpose duly granted by the Board or when the post is vacant 
due to any reason which does not require appointment of a regular Rector. 
(3) The Pro-Rector shall be deemed to be the Acting Rector to perform all 
the functions and powers of the  Rector, in case  of expiration of the  tenure of the  
regular Rector or in any other case which requires appointment of a regular Rector. 
(4) The Pro-Rector shall perform such functions as may be assigned to him 
under the Act, Regulations, or by the Rector or the Board from time to time. 
13. Dean.─ (1) There shall be a Dean of each Faculty or a group of Faculties, as 
may be prescribed by the Act, Rules or Regulations, who shall be the Convener of the 
Board of Faculty constituted in such manner as may be prescribed by the Act, Rules 
or Regulations. 
(2) The Dean of each Faculty or a group of Faculties shall be appointed by 
the Board from amongst the three senior most Professors in the Faculty or a group of 
Faculties, as the case may be, for such period as may be prescribed by the Board, 
and shall be eligible for re-appointment: 
Provided that if no Professor is available in a Faculty, a Professor from some 
other Faculty may act as a Dean till a Professor of the Faculty itself is appointed. 
(3) The Dean shall present candidates for admission to degree, except 
honorary degrees, in the courses falling within the purview of the Faculty. 
(4) The Dean shall exercise such other administrative and academic powers 
and perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Regulations. 
14. Chairpersons.─ (1) The  Chairperson of a teaching or research department, 
Principal of a constituent college or Director of a constituent institute shall be 
appointed by the Board on the recommendation of the Rector. 
(2)  The Chairperson of a teaching or research department, Principal of a 
constituent college  or Director of a constituent institute shall be appointed from 
amongst the three  senior most Professors of a teaching or research department, 
constituent college or constituent institute for such period as may prescribed by the 
Board, and shall  be eligible for re-appointment but if, in a teaching or research 
department, constituent college or constituent institute, no Professor is available, the 
 
 
appointment shall be made from amongst the three senior most Associate Professors 
of a teaching or research department, constituent college or constituent institute: 
Provided that in a teaching  or research  department, constituent college or 
constituent institute, where there is no Professor or Associate Professor is available, 
no such appointment  shall be made and a teaching or research department, 
constituent college or constituent institute shall be looked after by the Dean of the 
Faculty with the  assistance of the senior most teacher of a teaching or research 
department, constituent college or constituent institute. 
(3)  The Chairperson shall plan, organize and supervise the work of a 
teaching or research department, constituent college or constituent institute, as the 
case may be, and shall be responsible to the Dean for the work assigned to him. 
15. Registrar.─ (1) The Board shall appoint a Registrar of the University. 
(2) The experience, professional and academic qualifications necessary for 
appointment to the post of Registrar, method and manner of appointment as well as 
terms and conditions of appointment shall be as may be prescribed by Regulations. 
(3) The Board shall not appoint a person as Registrar unless he possesses 
the prescribed qualification and experience and other requirements of the post. 
(4) The Registrar shall be a full-time officer of the University and shall: 
(a) be the administrative head of the secretariat of the University and 
be responsible  for the  provision of secretarial support to the 
Board and the Rector; 
(b) be the custodian of the common seal and the academic records 
of the University; 
(c) maintain a register of the  students and graduates in the  
prescribed manner; 
(d) prepare and update the Handbook of Rules  and Regulations 
approved by Authorities, bodies or committees from time to time, 
and make them available to public, all respective members of the 
Authorities and Officers of the university; 
(e) authenticate records on behalf of the University; 
(f) supervise the process of appointment or nomination of a member 
to an Authority or body of the University in the prescribed manner; 
and 
(g) perform such other duties as may be prescribed or as may be 
assigned to him by the Rector or the Board from time to time. 
(5) When the office of the Registrar is vacant or the Registrar is absent or 
unable to perform his functions owing to any cause, the Board shall make temporary 
arrangements for the performance of the duties of Registrar. 
16. Controller of Examinations .─ (1) The Board shall appoint a Controller of 
Examinations of the University. 
(2) The experience, professional and academic qualifications necessary for 
appointment to the post of Controller of Examinations, method and manner of 
 
 
appointment as well as terms and conditions of appointment shall be as may be 
prescribed by Regulations. 
(3) The Board shall not appoint a person as Controller of Examinations 
unless he possesses  the prescribed  qualifications and experience and other 
requirements of the post. 
(4) The Controller of Examinations  shall be a full-time officer of the  
University and shall  be responsible for all matters connected with the conduct of 
examinations, maintenance of evaluation and assessment records, and perform such 
other duties as may be prescribed or assigned to him by the Rector or the Board from 
time to time. 
(5) When the office of the  Controller of Examinations  is vacant or the 
Controller of Examinations is absent or unable to perform his functions owing to any 
cause, the Board  shall make temporary arrangements for the performance of the 
duties of Controller of Examinations. 
17. Treasurer.─ (1) The Board shall appoint a Treasurer of the University. 
(2) The experience, professional and academic qualifications necessary for 
appointment to the post of Treasurer, method and manner of appointment as well as 
terms and conditions of appointment shall be as may be prescribed by Regulations. 
(3) The Board shall not appoint a person as Treasurer unless he possesses 
the prescribed qualifications and experience and other requirements of the post. 
(4) The Treasurer shall be the chief financial officer of the University and 
shall: 
(a) manage the assets, liabilities, receipts, expenditures, funds and 
investments of the University; 
(b) prepare the annual and revised budget estimates of the 
University and present the estimates to the Board; 
(c) ensure that the funds of the  University are expended on the 
purposes for which they are provided; 
(d) ensure that the accounts of the University are audited annually 
and are available for submission to the Board within six months of 
the close of a financial year; and 
(e) perform such other functions and duties as may be prescribed or 
assigned to him by the Rector or the Board from time to time. 
(5) When the office of the Treasurer is vacant or the Treasurer is absent or 
unable to perform his functions owing to any cause, the Board shall make temporary 
arrangements for the performance of the duties of Treasurer. 
18. Appointments.─ The University may employ such other persons in its service 
as may be necessary,  on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the 
Board or prescribed by Regulations, as the case may be. 
CHAPTER-IV 
AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY 
 
 
19. Authorities of the University. ─ The following shall be the Authorities of the 
University: 
(a) Board of Governors;  
(b) Academic Council;  
(c) Faculties; 
(d) Boards of Faculties; 
(e) Board of Advanced Studies and Research; 
(f) Boards of Studies;  
(g) Departments; 
(h) Selection Board; 
(i) Finance and Planning Committee; 
(j) Discipline Committee; and 
(k) Such other Authorities as may be prescribed by Regulations. 
20. Board of Governors .─ (1) The Board of Governors  of the University shall 
consist of the following: 
(a) A Director of the  Company to be  nominated by the Company 
shall be the Chairman of the Board; 
(b) A Director  of the Company to be  nominated by the  Company 
shall be the Deputy Chairman of the Board; 
(c) Directors of the Company subject to a maximum of three 
Directors, including  at least  one female Director, to be 
nominated by the Company; 
(d) Two persons from academia and industry each one of whom is 
an expert in any  of the fields of knowledge and one of whom  
shall be a female to be nominated by the Patron; 
(e) Secretary to the Government, Higher Education Department or 
his nominee; 
(f) Chairman of the Commission or his nominee; 
(g) Chairperson of Punjab  Higher Education Commission or his 
nominee; 
(h) a vice chancellor of a public sector university in the Punjab to be 
nominated by the Patron; 
(i) Rector of the University; 
(j) Pro-Rector of the University; and 
(k) Registrar (Secretary). 
(2) 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. 
 
 
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the  Board shall be one-half of the total 
number of members with at least two ex-officio members, a fraction being counted 
as one. 
(4) The Secretary shall, with the approval of the Chairman of the Board, 
call a meeting of the Board. 
(5) In the absence of Chairman of the Board, the Deputy Chairman of the 
Board shall preside at the meetings of the Board and perform all the functions and 
powers of the Chairman. 
(6) The Board shall meet at least twice in a calendar year. 
(7) Unless otherwise prescribed by this Act, all decisions of the Board shall 
be taken on the basis of the opinion of majority of the members present. In the event 
of the members being evenly divided on any matter, the Chairman of the Board shall 
have a casting vote. 
(8) The Company may fill a casual vacancy occurring because of death or 
resignation of a member of the Board nominated by the Company to the extent of the 
remainder of the term of the former member. 
21. Powers and duties of the Board.─ (1) The administration and management of 
the affairs of the University shall vest in the Board. The Board shall have the power of 
general supervision over the University and shall hold the Officers and Authorities of 
the University accountable for all the functions of the University. 
(2) Without prejudice to the  generality of the  aforesaid power, the Board 
may: 
(a) formulate or approve the principles, policies and plans governing 
the activities and operations of the University so as to facilitate 
research, teaching and other academic work; 
(b) create a component  of the  University such as department, 
faculty, constituent college and constituent  institute, subject to 
the provisions of this Act; 
(c) constitute a committee, council and any other administrative or 
academic advisory body; 
(d) create, suspend or abolish such academic or administrative 
posts as it may deem necessary and to approve appointments 
to such posts as it may specify; 
(e) hold, control and administer the property, funds and resources 
of the University  and raise funds for the purpose of the 
University upon such security  as may be required  under the 
Regulations; 
(f) undertake the responsibility for the financial viability of the 
University including responsibility for ensuring effectiveness of 
its operations, their continuity and preservation of the autonomy 
of the University; 
(g) transfer and accept transfer of movable and immovable property 
on behalf of the University; 
 
 
(h) enter into, vary, carry out and cancel contracts on behalf of the  
University; 
(i) invest any money belonging to the University including any 
unapplied income in any of the securities described in section 20 
of the Punjab Trusts Act 2020  (Act XXI of 2020), or in the  
purchase of immovable property or in such other  manner, as it 
may prescribe, with the like power of varying such investments; 
(j) administer any funds placed at the disposal of the University for 
specified purposes; 
(k) provide the buildings, libraries, premises, furniture, apparatus, 
equipment and other means required for carrying out the affairs 
of the University; 
(I)  establish and maintain halls of residence and hostels, as far as 
possible; 
(m)  institute Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant 
Professorships, Lecturer ships, and other teaching posts or to  
suspend or abolish such posts; 
(n)  confer, with prior approval of the Patron, an honorary degree on 
a person of eminence; 
(o) consider and approve, the annual  report, plan of work, 
statement of accounts and the annual budget estimates; 
(p) consider and approve Regulations recommended by the 
Academic Council  provided that the Board may frame 
Regulations at its own initiative and approve it after calling for 
the advice of the Academic Council; 
(q) prescribe conditions under which the University may enter into 
agreements with other institutions or with public bodies for the 
purposes of research and advisory services; 
(r) call for and consider reports relating to the activities of the  
University and may  direct the Rector to furnish information 
relating to any matter specified by the Board; 
(s) annul by order in writing  the proceedings of any Authority  or 
officer, if the Board is satisfied that such proceedings are not in 
accordance with the provisions of this Act, Rules or Regulations, 
after calling upon such Authority or officer to show cause why 
such proceedings should not be annulled; 
(t) regulate the conduct and discipline of the  students of the 
University; 
(u) determine the form, provide for the custody and regulate the use 
of the common seal of the University; and 
(v) take all such initiatives as it may consider necessary or 
desirable for efficient and effective management and functioning 
of the University. 
 
 
(3) The Board may, subject to the provisions of this Act, delegate all or any 
of its powers  and functions to any  Authority, committee or officer except the 
following: 
(a) framing of Regulations; 
(b) recommend any action to the Patron; 
(c) appointment of Registrar, Controller of Examination  and 
Treasurer; and 
(d) approval of annual budget and consideration of audit reports. 
22. 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 Regulations and until so prescribed, as may be determined by the 
Board. 
(2) The Regulation or proceeding of the  Board shall not be invalid by 
reason of any vacancy or defect in the constitution of the Board. 
23. Academic Council.─ (1) The Academic Council shall consist of:  
(a) Rector (Convener); 
(b) Pro-Rector; 
(c) all Deans; 
(d) Principals and Directors of constituent colleges and constituent 
institutes;  
(e) Director, Quality Enhancement Cell; 
(f) Director, Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization; 
(g) Chairpersons of the academic and research departments; 
(h) three persons, including at least two females, eminent in 
sciences, social sciences and arts, of whom one shall be from 
each category, to be nominated by the Chairman of the Board; 
(i) all Professors of the University; 
(j) four University teachers, other than Professors, two from each 
category of Associate  professors and Assistant Professors, to 
be appointed by the Board; 
(k) Secretary to Government,  Higher Education Department or his 
nominee; 
(l) Director Academics of the Commission; 
(m) Director Academics of the  Punjab Higher Education 
Commission; 
(n) Controller of Examinations; 
(o) Librarian; and 
(p) Registrar (Member/Secretary). 
 
 
(2) Members of the Academic Council 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. 
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Academic Council shall be one-third 
of the total number of members with at least two ex-officio members, a fraction being 
counted as one. 
(4) The Academic Council shall meet at least once in six months. 
24. Powers and duties of Academic Counci l.─ (1) The Academic Council shall 
be the academic  body of the University and may, subject to Regulations, lay down 
proper standards of instruction, research, publication and examination and regulate 
and promote the academic life of the University. 
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers and subject 
to the provisions of the Act, Rules 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 study and 
examinations in the University; 
(d)  regulate the award of studentships,  scholarships, exhibitions, 
medals and prizes; 
(e)  regulate the conduct and discipline  of the  students of the 
University; 
(f)  propose to the Board, schemes for the constitution and 
organization of faculties,  teaching departments, constituent 
colleges, constituent institutes and other academic bodies; 
(g)  recommend policies and procedures pertaining to the quality of 
academic programs to the Board; 
(h)  consider or formulate proposals for the planning and 
development of teaching and research in the University; 
(i) recommend to the Board, the Regulations prescribing the 
courses of studies,  the syllabi and outlines  of tests for 
examinations; 
(j)  recognize the examinations of other universities or examining 
bodies as equivalent to the corresponding  examinations of the 
University; 
(k)  frame Regulations for submission to the Board; 
(l) institute programs for the continuous professional development 
of university teachers at all levels; 
(m)  prepare an annual report on the academic performance of the 
University for the information of Board; 
(n)  appoint or nominate members to various Authorities in 
accordance with the provisions of the Act; and 
 
 
(o)  perform such other functions as may be prescribed by 
Regulations or assigned by the Board. 
25. Faculties.─ There shall be a Faculty or a group of Faculties for a teaching 
department or a group of teaching departments as may be prescribed by the Act, 
Rules or Regulations. 
26. Board of Faculty. ─ (1) There shall be a Board of Faculty for each Faculty 
which shall consist of: 
(a) Dean of the Faculty (Convener); 
(b) Professors and the Chairpersons in the Faculty; 
(c) two teachers to be nominated by the Academic Council on the 
basis of their  specialized knowledge of the  subjects which, 
though not assigned  to the  Faculty, have in the opinion of the 
Academic Council, important bearing  on the  subjects assigned 
to the Faculty; 
(d) two experts,  in the  field from outside the University  to be  
appointed by the Board; and 
(e) one member from amongst the officers of the  University to be 
nominated by the Rector. 
(2) The members other than ex-officio members of a Board of Faculty shall 
hold office for a term of three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment on the 
expiry of their term of office. 
(3) The quorum for a meeting of a Board of Faculty shall be one half of the 
total number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
(4) A Board of Faculty, subject to the general control of the Board and 
Academic Council, may: 
(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 paper 
setters and examiners for  graduate and postgraduate 
examinations and to forward the panels of suitable paper setters 
and examiners for each examination to the Rector; 
(c) consider any other academic matter relating to the Faculty and 
submit its report to the Academic Council; 
(d) prepare a comprehensive  annual report regarding the 
performance of each  department or constituent college or 
institute comprising the Faculty for presentation to the Academic 
Council; and 
(e) perform such other functions as may be prescribed. 
27. Board of Advanced Studies and Research .─ (1) The Board of Advanced 
Studies and Research shall consist of: 
 
 
(a) Rector (Convener); 
(b) all Deans; 
(c) all Principals and Directors of constituent colleges and institutes; 
(d) Controller of Examinations; 
(e) one University Professor from each Faculty other than Dean to 
be nominated by the Academic Council; 
(f) three members from the relevant field, research organizations 
and Government, to be nominated by the Board; 
(g) one member from amongst the officers of the  University to be 
nominated by the Rector; and 
(h) Registrar (Secretary). 
(2) The members other than ex-officio members of the Board of Advanced 
Studies shall  hold office for a  term of three years and shall be eligible for re-
appointment on the expiry of their term of office. · 
(3) The quorum for a  meeting of the  Board of Advanced  Studies and 
Research shall be one half of the total number of members, a fraction being counted 
as one. 
28. Functions of the Board of Advanced Studies and Research .─ The Board 
of Advanced Studies and Research shall: 
(a) advise an Authority on all matters connected with the promotion 
of advanced studies and research publication in the University; 
(b) consider and report to an Authority with regard to a research 
degree of the University; 
(c) propose regulations regarding the award of a research degree; 
(d) appoint supervisors for a postgraduate research student and to 
approve title and synopsis 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  
Regulations. 
29. Boards of Studies.─ (1) There shall be a separate Board of Studies for each 
subject or a group of subjects as may be prescribed by Regulations. 
(2) Each Board of Studies shall consist of: 
(a) the Chairperson of the teaching department (Convener); 
(b) all the teachers of the teaching department; and 
(c) a maximum  of three  experts or teachers,  other than  University 
teachers, to be appointed by the Rector according to the need of 
each Board of Studies. 
 
 
(3) The members other than ex-officio members of the  Board of Studies 
shall hold office for a term of three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment on 
the expiry of their term of office. 
(4) The quorum for a meeting of the Board of Studies shall be one-half of 
total number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
30. Functions of Boards of Studies. ─ A Board of Studies shall perform the 
following functions: 
(a) advise the  Authorities on all  academic matters connected with 
instruction, publication, research and examination in the subject 
or subjects concerned; 
(b) propose curricula and syllabi for all degree, diploma and 
certificate courses in the subject or subjects concerned; 
(c) suggest a panel of names of paper setters and examiners in the 
subject or subjects concerned; and 
(d) undertake such other  functions as may be prescribed by  
Regulations. 
31. Teaching Departments .─ There shall be a Teaching Department or an 
Institute for each  subject or a group of subjects,  as may be prescribed  by 
Regulations and each Teaching  Department or an Institute shall, as the case may 
be, headed by the Chairperson. 
32. Selection Board.─ (1) The Selection Board shall consist of: 
(a) Deputy Chairman (Convener); 
(b) Rector; 
(c) Dean of the Faculty concerned; 
(d) Chairperson concerned; 
(e) Two experts in the subject to be nominated by the Rector; 
(f) one eminent scholar to be nominated by the Company; and 
(g) Registrar (Secretary). 
(2) The members other than ex -officio members of the  Selection Board 
shall hold office for a term of three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment on 
the expiry of their term of office. 
(3) Four members of the Selection Board shall constitute the quorum for a 
meeting of the Selection Board. 
(4) 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. 
(5) In selection of candidates  for the post of Professor or Associate 
Professor, the Selection  Board shall co -opt or consult three experts in the subject 
concerned and in selecting candidates for any other teaching post, two experts in the 
 
 
subject concerned, to be nominated by the Rector from a standing  list of experts for 
each subject approved by the Board on the recommendation of the Selection Board. 
(6) The Board may revise the standing list of experts of a subject on the 
recommendation of the Selection Board. 
33. 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  
candidates; 
(b) consider all cases of promotion of officers of the University and 
recommend the names of suitable  candidates for such  
promotion to the Board; and 
(c) consider all  cases of honoraria, allowances, incentives for 
teaching and other posts and submit specific recommendations 
to the Board for its consideration. 
34. Finance and Planning Committee. ─ (1) The Finance and Planning 
Committee shall consist of: 
(a) Rector (Convener); 
(b) All the Deans; 
(c) one nominee of the Company; 
(d) one member of the Board to be nominated by the Board; 
(e) one representative each from Higher Education Department and 
Finance Department of the Government; 
(f) Director Planning of the Commission; 
(g) Director, Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization; 
(h) Registrar; and 
(i) Treasurer (Secretary) 
(2) The members other than ex-officio members of the Finance and 
Planning Committee shall hold office for a term of three years and shall be eligible 
for re-appointment on the expiry of their term of office. 
(3) Five members of the Finance and Planning Committee shall constitute 
the quorum for a meeting of the Finance and Planning Committee. 
35. Functions of the Finance and Planning Committee .─ The Finance and 
Planning Committee shall: 
(a) prepare the annual statement of accounts and propose annual 
budget estimates and advise the Board thereon; 
(b) review periodically the financial position of the University; 
(c) advise the Board on all matters relating to fee structure, finance, 
investments and accounts of the University; and 
 
 
(d) perform such other functions as may  be prescribed by the 
Regulations. 
36. Discipline Committee.─ (1) The Discipline Committee shall consist of: 
(a) the Convener to be nominated by the Rector; 
(b) two Professors to be nominated by the Board; 
(c) two Associate Professors to be nominated  by the  Academic 
Council; and 
(d) the teacher or officer-in-charge of students' affairs, by whatever 
name called (Member/Secretary). 
(2) The members other than ex-officio members of the  Discipline 
Committee shall hold  office for a term  of three years and shall be eligible for re-
appointment on the expiry of their term of office. 
(3) The quorum  for a meeting  of the Discipline  Committee shall be four 
members. 
37. Functions of the  Discipline Committee. ─ The functions of the Discipline 
Committee shall be to: 
(a) propose Regulations to the Academic Council relating to the 
conduct of University  students, maintenance of discipline and 
breach of discipline; and 
(b) perform such other functions as may be prescribed. 
38. Appointment of Committees by certain Authorities. ─ (1) The  Board, the 
Academic Council  and other Authorities  may, from time to time, appoint  such 
standing, special or advisory committees, as they may deem fit, and may  place on 
such committee persons who are not members  of the  Authorities appointing the 
Committees. 
(2) The constitution, functions and powers of the Authorities for which no 
specific provision has been made in this Act shall be such as may be prescribed by 
Regulations. 
CHAPTER-V 
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS 
39. University Fund.─ (1) The Board shall establish a Fund to be known as the 
University of Chenab Fund which shall vest  in the University and to which shall  be 
credited all sums received by the University. 
(2) The University may accept donations in the shape of money, land, 
vehicles, equipment or any other item that may facilitate the functioning of the 
University and all such donations shall be used, maintained and disposed of by the 
University in the prescribed manner. 
40. Budget, Audit and Accounts. ─ (1) The budget of the  University shall be 
approved and its accounts shall be maintained and audited in such manner as may 
be determined by the Board. 
 
 
(2) The Board may approve the budget of the University, appropriations of 
accounts of the University  and settle an audit para relating to the audit of the 
University. 
(3) The Deputy Chairman of the Board shall oversee the internal audit 
mechanism of the University. 
CHAPTER-VI 
RULES AND REGULATIONS 
41. Rules.─ The Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out the 
purposes of this Act. 
42. Regulations.─ Subject to the provisions  of the Act, the Board may frame 
Regulations for the proper administration  and management of the affairs  of the  
University. 
43. Removal of difficulties. ─ lf 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 the  Act, as it may consider necessary  for the 
removal of such difficulty.