PUNJAB TIANJIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY LAHORE ACT 2018

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THE PUNJAB TIANJIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY 
LAHORE ACT 2018 
(XI of 2018) 
CONTENTS 
1. Short title and commencement  
2. Definitions 
3. Incorporation  
4. Functions of the University 
5. Jurisdiction of the University 
6. University to be open to all classes and creeds 
7. Fee and other charges 
8. Teaching in the University 
9. Officers of the University 
10. Chancellor  
11. Inspection and inquiry 
12. Revisional powers of the Chancellor 
13. Pro-Chancellor 
14. Vice Chancellor  
15. Powers of the Vice Chancellor 
16. Pro-Vice Chancellor 
17. Registrar  
18.  Treasurer  
19. Controller of Examinations  
20. Resident Auditor  
21. Other appointments 
22. Authorities of the University  
23. Syndicate  
24. Powers and duties of the Syndicate 
25. Academic Council 
26. Powers and duties of the Academic Council 
 
 
27. Boards of Faculty 
28. Dean  
29. Teaching Departments and Chairpersons  
30. Board of Advanced Studies and Research  
31. Functions of the Board of Advanced Studies and Research 
32. Board of Studies 
33. Functions of Board of Studies 
34. Selection Board 
35. Functions of the Selection Board 
36. Finance and Planning Committee 
37. Functions of the Finance and Planning Committee 
38. Affiliation Committee  
39. Functions of the Affiliation Committee  
40.  Discipline Committee 
41.  Functions of the Discipline Committee 
42. Appointment of Committees by Authorities 
43. Statutes 
44. Regulations 
45. Rules 
46. University Fund 
47. Budget, audit and accounts 
48. Appeal and review 
49. Tripartite mobility 
50. Transition 
51. Removal of difficulties 
52. Indemnity 
53. Savings 
54. Repeal 
  
 
 
TEXT 
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THE PUNJAB TIANJIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY LAHORE ACT 
2018 
(XI of 2018) 
[19 March, 2018] 
An 
Act 
for the establishment of Punjab Tianjin University of Technology Lahore. 
It is necessary in public interest to make provisions for the establishment of Punjab 
Tianjin University of Technology Lahore inter alia  to undertake research and 
development for purposes of producing high quality technical human resource to 
cope with the present day requirements; and, to make incidental provisions.  
Be it enacted by the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab as follows: 
 
CHAPTER I 
PRELIMINARY 
1. Short title and commencement.– (1) This Act may be cited as the Punjab 
Tianjin University of Technology Lahore Act 2018.  
 (2) It shall come into force at once.  
 
2. Definitions.– In this Act:  
(a) “Academic Council” means the Academic Council of the University;  
(b) “Act” means the Punjab Tianjin University of Technology Lahore Act 2018;  
(c)  “affiliated college” means a college or an institute affiliated with the 
University;  
(d) “Authority” means an Authority of the University;  
(e) “Chairperson” means the head of an academic department and includes 
the Principal of a constituent college or Director of an institute; 
(f) “Chancellor” means the Chancellor of the University;  
(g) “Commission” means Higher Education Commission set up under the 
Higher Education Commission Ordinance, 2002 (LIII of 2002); 
(h) “constituent college” means a college maintained and adminis tered by 
the University;  
(i) “Controller of Examinations” means the Controller of Examinations of 
the University;  
(j) “Dean” means the head of a Faculty of the University;  
(k) “department” means a teaching, research or technological department 
maintained and admini stered by the University in the prescribed 
manner;  
                                                 
1This Act was passed by the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab on 14.03.2018; assented to by the Governor of the Punjab on 
19 March 2018; and, was published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 20 March 2018, pp. 6647-6664. 
 
 
(l) “Faculty” means an administrative and academic unit of the University 
consisting of one or more departments, institutes or constituent 
colleges;  
(m) “Government” means Government of the Punjab;  
(n) “institute” means an institute established, maintained and administered 
by the University;  
(o)  “prescribed” means prescribed by the Rules, Statutes or Regulations;  
(p) “Pro-Chancellor” means the Pro-Chancellor of the University;  
(q) “Pro-Vice Chancellor” means the Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University;  
(r) “Punjab Higher Education Commission” means Punjab Higher 
Education Commission set up under the Punjab Higher Education 
Commission Act 2014 (I of 2015);  
(s) “Registrar” means the Registrar of the University;  
(t) “Statutes”, “Regulatio ns” and “Rules” respectively mean the Statutes, 
Regulations and Rules made or deemed to have been made under the 
Act;  
(u) “Syndicate” means the Syndicate of the University;  
(v) “teacher” includes a Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant 
Professor or Lecturer, Teaching Assistant, demonstrator and instructor 
engaged whole time by the University and any other person declared by 
Regulations as teacher;  
(w) “University” means Punjab Tianjin University of Technology Lahore; and  
(x) “Vice Chancellor” means the Vice Chancellor of the University.  
 
CHAPTER II 
THE UNIVERSITY 
3. Incorporation.– (1) As soon as may be after the commencement of the Act, 
Government Institute of Emerging Technologies, Lahore and Government College of 
Technology, Raiwind Road, Lahore shall, by notification in the official Gazette, be 
reconstituted as Punjab Tianjin University of Technology Lahore in accordance with 
the provisions of the Act.  
 (2) The University shall be a body corporate by the name of Punjab Tianjin 
University of Technology Lahore and shall have a perpetual succession and a 
common seal and may, by the said name, sue and be sued.    
 (3) The University may acquire and hold property, both movable and 
immovable, and lease, sell or otherwise transfer any property vested in it, or enter 
into contracts for purposes of the Act in the prescribed manner.  
 (4) The University may, with the approval of the Government, open and 
administer a sub -campus of the Unive rsity after the expiry of ten years from the 
establishment of the University.  
 (5) All properties, rights and interests of whatever kind used, enjoyed, 
possessed, owned or vested in Government Institute of Emerging Technologies, 
Lahore and the Government College of Technology, Raiwind Road, Lahore and all 
liabilities legally subsisting against the said colleges shall stand transferred to the 
University. 
 
 
 (6) An employee, regular or on contract basis, serving Government 
Institute of Emerging Technologies, L ahore and Government College of Technology, 
Raiwind Road, Lahore immediately after coming into force of the Act, shall stand 
transferred to the University, except an employee who is serving those colleges on 
deputation, with or without deputation allowance , and shall continue to serve the 
University as such and be liable to be transferred to the parent department or the 
University.  
 (7) Subject to the procedure notified by the University, an employee 
serving Government Institute of Emerging Technologies, L ahore and Government 
College of Technology, Raiwind Road, Lahore on deputation with the University 
under subsection (6) may, within three hundred and sixty five days from the date of 
commencement of the Act, opt for absorption in the service of the Univers ity on such 
terms and conditions and in such manner as may be prescribed but such terms and 
conditions shall not be less favourable than those admissible to such an employee 
while in service of Government Institute of Emerging Technologies, Lahore and 
Government College of Technology, Raiwind Road, Lahore immediately before his 
deputation under subsection (6).  
 
2
[(8) The employees transferred to the University under subsection (6), shall 
be given one time option for repatriation to their parent department at their original 
seniority and the option exercised by the such employees shall be final.] 
4. Functions of the University.– (1) The University shall:  
(a) provide for instructions in such branches of technology
3
[, 
engineering, sciences, management and related fields of study ]  
as it may deem fit, and make provisions for teaching, training, 
research and for the application, advancement and 
dissemination of knowledge in such manner as it may 
determine;  
(b) prescribe courses of studies;  
(c) hold examinations in the prescribed manner and, if a person 
qualifies the examination, award degree, diploma, certificate and 
other academic distinction to such person;  
(d) confer, in the prescribed manner, a degree on a person w ho has 
successfully conducted research;  
(e) award, in the prescribed manner, an honorary degree or other 
academic distinctions on such a person as the Chancellor, on 
the recommendations of the Syndicate, may approve; 
(f) collaborate with other universitie s, 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;  
(g) institute such academic or other offices as may  be required by 
the University; 
(h) create posts in connection with teaching, research, development 
of technology, administration, and for any other purpose relating 
thereto and appoint persons against those posts;  
                                                 
2Added by the Punjab Tianjin University of Technology Lahore (Amendment) Act 2025  (X of 2025 ), published in the Punjab 
Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 29 January 2025, p. 2719, s. 2. 
3Inserted by the Punjab Tianjin University of Technology Lahore (Amendment) Act 2025  (X of 2025), published in the Punjab 
Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 29 January 2025, p. 2719, s. 3. 
 
 
(i) establish and support other faciliti es for education, training and 
research;  
(j) institute and award financial assistance to students in need, 
fellowships, scholarships, bursaries, medals and prizes in the 
prescribed manner;  
(k) establish teaching departments, faculties, institutes, colleg es, 
centres of excellence, laboratories, workshops and other centres 
of learning for the development of teaching, research and 
technology and make such arrangements for their maintenance, 
management and administration, as it may determine;  
(l) establish, control and maintain University halls of residence for 
students and approve any place as a hostel or lodging for 
students;  
(m) supervise and control the discipline of students of the University 
and promote co -curriculum and recreational activities of such  
students and make arrangements for promoting their health and 
general welfare;  
(n) take disciplinary action against and impose penalty on the 
students in the prescribed manner; 
(o) charge and receive such fees and other payments as it may 
determine;  
(p) 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, e ndowments or contributions, and to convert one 
kind of property into another in such manner as it may deem fit;  
(q) 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;  
(r) provide career counseling and services in search of job to the 
students and alumni;  
(s) inspect colleges, affiliated or seeking affiliation; 
(t) affiliate or associate itself with examination bodies and othe r 
institutions within Pakistan or abroad and to establish facilities in 
Pakistan or abroad for the effective discharge of its functions 
and responsibilities; and 
(u) do such other acts, whether incidental to the powers aforesaid 
or otherwise, as may be req uired for furthering the objectives of 
the University as a place of education, learning and research in 
the relevant disciplines. 
(2) The University may:  
(a) institute programmes for the exchange of students and teachers 
between the University and any oth er university, educational 
institution or research organization; 
(b) develop and implement fund-raising plans;  
 
 
(c) accept, in the prescribed manner, 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;  
(d) cooperate with a public authority, university or private 
organization in the prescribed manner;  
(e) make provisions for research, advisory or consultancy services 
and, for the purpose, enter into arrangements with other 
institutions or organizations o r with public or private bodies, 
commercial or industrial enterprises in the prescribed manner;  
(f) admit any college or other educational institution to its privileges 
or withdraw such privileges in the prescribed manner; and 
(g) affiliate or de -affiliate a college or any other educational 
institution within the territorial limits of the Punjab Province. 
5. Jurisdiction of the University.– The jurisdiction of the University shall 
extend to Province of the Punjab. 
6. University to be open to all classes and creeds.– Subject to such 
reasonable restrictions as may be prescribed by the Statutes, the University shall be 
open to all persons irrespective of gender, religion, race, creed, class or colour and 
no person shall be denied the privileges of the University on any such ground. 
7. Fee and other charges.– The University may, from time to time, but with the 
approval of the Syndicate, prescribed fees and other charges. 
8. Teaching in the University.– (1) All recognized teaching in various courses 
in the University, constituent colleges and affiliated colleges shall be conducted in 
the prescribed manner, and it may include lectures, tutorials, discussions, seminars, 
demonstrations as well as practical work in laboratories and workshops and other 
methods of instruction. 
 (2) The teaching of any prescribed course in the University, constituent 
colleges or affiliated colleges shall be organized by such Authority as may be 
prescribed. 
 (3) The courses and the curricula for teaching in the University, constituent 
colleges and affiliated colleges shall be such as may be prescribed.  
 (4) A degree, diploma or certificate shall be granted to a student who 
fulfills the prescribed requirements for that degree, diploma or certificate.  
 (5) A continuous evaluation shall be built into the system of studies.  
 (6) A discipline to be called Islamic and Pakistan Studies shall be offered 
as a compulsory subject at the Bachelor’s level, in the University and constituent and 
affiliated colleges but the non -Muslim students may opt fo r Ethics and Pakistan 
Studies. 
 
 
CHAPTER III 
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY 
 
 
9. Officers of the University.– The following shall be the officers of the 
University:   
(a) Chancellor; 
(b) Pro-Chancellor;  
(c) Vice Chancellor;  
(d) Pro-Vice Chancellor;  
(e) Deans;  
(f) Chairpersons;  
(g) Teachers;  
(h) Registrar;  
(i) Treasurer;  
(j) Controller of Examinations;  
(k) Resident Auditor; 
(l) Librarian; and  
(m) such other persons as may be prescribed to be officers of the 
University. 
 
10. Chancellor.– (1) Governor of the Punjab shall be the Chancellor of the 
University.  
(2)  The University may, with the prior approval of the Chancellor, confer an 
honorary degree on a person of eminence. 
 (3)  The Chancellor or his nominee shall preside at the convocation of the 
University. 
 (4) The Chancellor may, after affording an opportunity of being heard, 
remove any person from the membership of an Authority if such person:  
(a) has become of unsound mind; or  
(b) has been subjected to any incapacity which prevents him from 
functioning as a member of such Authority; or  
(c) has been convicted by a court of law of an offence involving 
moral turpitude; or  
(d) does not attend five consecutive meetings of the Authority, 
without intimation to the Vice Chancellor; or  
(e) has accepted any assignment which involves his absence from 
the country for a continuous period of more than six months, 
without intimation to the Vice Chancellor.  
 (5) In the performance of his functions under the Act, the Chancellor shall 
act and shall 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.  
 
11. Inspection and inquiry.– (1) The Chancellor may direct inspection or inquiry 
into the affairs of the University. 
 
 
 (2) The Chancellor shall convey the views with regard to the result of the 
inspection or inquiry to the Syndicate and may, after ascertaining the views of the 
Syndicate, direct any remedial action to the Syndicate. 
 (3) The Syndicate shall, within the time specified by the Chancellor, submit 
a report to the Chancellor about the action taken on the direction of the Chancellor. 
 (4) If the Syndicate fails to take action to the satisfaction of the Chancellor 
within the specified time, the Chancellor may issue such direc tions as the Chancellor 
deems appropriate and the Syndicate shall comply with the directions.  
 (5) The Chancellor may set aside a decision or action of the Syndicate, 
which, in his opinion, is against the law, interest of academic excellence of the 
University, religious or cultural ideology, or national integrity. 
 
12. Revisional powers of the Chancellor.– The Chancellor may, on his own 
motion or otherwise, call for and examine the record of any proceedings in which an 
order has been passed by any Authority for purposes of satisfying himself as to the 
correctness, legality or propriety of any finding or order and may pass such orders as 
he may deem fit but no order shall be so passed unless the person likely to be 
affected thereby is afforded an opportunity of being heard. 
 
13. Pro-Chancellor.– (1) Minister for Industries, Commerce and Investment of 
the Government shall be the Pro-Chancellor of the University.  
 (2) The Pro-Chancellor shall perform functions under the Act and exercise 
such powers of the Chan cellor, except the powers under section 10, as may be 
prescribed or assigned to him by the Chancellor.  
 
14. Vice Chancellor.– (1) A person who is eligible and is not more than sixty five 
years of age on the last date fixed for submission of the applicatio ns for the post of 
the Vice Chancellor may apply for the post.  
 (2) The Government shall determine, by notification in the official Gazette, 
the qualifications, experience and other relevant requirements for the post of the 
Vice Chancellor. 
(3) The Government shall constitute, for a term of two years, a Search 
Committee consisting of not less than three and not more than five members, 
including at least one expert member, to make recommendations for appointment of 
the Vice Chancellor. 
(4) The Search Committee shall follow such procedure and criteria, for 
selection of the panel for the post of the Vice Chancellor, as the Government may, 
by notification in the official Gazette, determine. 
(5) The Search Committee shall recommend to the Government, in 
alphabetical order without any preference, a panel of three persons who, in its 
opinion, are suitable for appointment as the Vice Chancellor.  
(6) The Chancellor shall appoint the Vice Chancellor for each term of four 
years but he shall serve during the pleasure of the Chancellor.  
(7) The Government shall determine the terms and conditions of service of 
the Vice Chancellor.  
(8) The incumbent Vice Chancellor shall not be allowed any extension in 
his tenure but subject to eligibility he may again compete for the post of the Vice 
Chancellor in accordance with the procedure prescribed by or under this section.  
 
 
(9) If the office of the Vice Chancellor is vacant or the Vice Chancellor is 
absent or is unable to perform the functions of the Vice Chancellor owing to  any 
cause, the Pro -Vice Chancellor shall perform the functions of the Vice Chancellor 
but, if at any time, the office of Pro -Vice Chancellor is also vacant, or the Pro -Vice 
Chancellor is absent or is unable to perform the functions of the Vice Chancellor 
owing to any cause, the Chancellor shall make such temporary arrangements for the 
performance of the duties of the Vice Chancellor as he may deem fit. 
(10) The Pro-Vice Chancellor or any other person acting as Vice Chancellor 
under subsection (9) shall not , in any case, perform the functions of the Vice 
Chancellor for a period of more than six months and the Chancellor shall, within such 
period, ensure appointment of the Vice Chancellor under this section.  
 
15. Powers of the Vice Chancellor. – (1) The Vice Chancellor shall be the chief 
executive and academic officer of the University and shall ensure that the provisions 
of the Act, Statutes, Regulations and Rules are faithfully observed in order to 
promote teaching, research, technological development, publi cations, administration 
and the general efficiency and good order of the University. 
(2) The Vice Chancellor shall preside over the meetings of the Authorities 
of which he is the Chairperson and be entitled to attend and preside over any 
meeting of any other authority or body of the University.  
(3) Subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, the Vice Chancellor 
may, in an emergency, take an action which is not otherwise in the competence of 
the Vice Chancellor but is in the competence of any other Authority.  
 (4) The Vice Chancellor shall, within seven days of taking an action under 
subsection (3), submit a report to the members of the Syndicate; and, the Syndicate 
shall, within forty five days of the action of the Vice Chancellor, pass such orders as  
it may deem appropriate.  
 (5) Subject to the general supervision and control of the Syndicate, the 
Vice Chancellor may:  
(a) direct a teacher, officer or other employee of the University to 
take up such assignment in connection with teaching, research, 
examination, administration and such other activities in relation 
to the University as he may deem necessary; 
(b) sanction expenditure provided for in the approved budget and 
re-appropriate funds within the same major head of expenditure; 
(c) sanction and r e-appropriate an amount not exceeding rupees 
one hundred and fifty thousand for an unforeseen item not 
provided for in the budget and report the action to the Syndicate 
at its next meeting; 
(d) appoint paper setters and examiners for all examinations of th e 
University after receiving panels of names from the relevant 
authorities; 
(e) make such arrangements for the secrecy and scrutiny of papers, 
marks and results as he may consider necessary; 
(f) exercise general control and supervision over the system of 
examinations in the University; 
 
 
(g) appoint visiting Professors in various disciplines for a period of 
not more than one academic year on the terms and conditions 
as prescribed; 
(h)  delegate, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, any 
of his powers to a teacher or officer of the University;  and 
(i) exercise and perform such other powers as may be prescribed 
or as may be assigned by the Syndicate. 
(6) The Vice Chancellor shall prepare an annual report on the activities of 
the University in the preceding academic year including disclosure of facts pertaining 
to academics, research, administration and finances of the University.  
(7) The Vice Chancellor shall, within three months of the end of the 
academic year, submit the report under sub-section (6) to the Syndicate. 
 
16. Pro-Vice Chancellor .– (1) The Chancellor shall nominate the Pro -Vice 
Chancellor of the University, from amongst three senior most Professors of the 
University, for a term of three years. 
(2) The Pro -Vice Chancellor shall perform such functions as may be 
assigned to him under the Act, Statutes or Regulations. 
 (3) The Syndicate or the Vice Chancellor may assign any other functions 
to the Pro-Vice Chancellor in addition to his duties as Professor. 
 
17. Registrar.– (1) The Registrar shall be a whole time officer of the University 
and shall be the administrative head of the secretariat of the University and be 
responsible for the provision of the secretarial support to the Syndicate and the Vice 
Chancellor. 
(2) No person shall be appointed as Registrar unless he possesses the 
prescribed qualifications, experience and other requirements, if any. 
(3) The Syndicate shall recommend to the Government, in alphabetical 
order, a panel of three persons short -listed through a competitive process for 
appointment as Registrar.  
(4) The Chancellor, on the advice of the Chief Minister, shall appoint the 
Registrar for each term of three years in such manner and on such terms and 
conditions as may be prescribed. 
(5)  The Registrar, under the general supervision of the Vice -Chancellor, 
shall: 
(a) be the custodian of the Common Seal and the academic records 
of the University; 
(b) maintain a register of the students and Registered Graduates in 
the prescribed manner; 
(c) supervise the conduct of elections of members to the various 
authorities in the prescribed manner; 
(d) be the Secretary of the Syndicate, the Academic Co uncil, the 
Advanced Studies and Research Board, the Selection Board 
and such other Committees as may be prescribed; and 
(e) perform such other duties as may be prescribed or as the Vice 
Chancellor or the Syndicate may assign. 
 
 
 (6) When the office of the Re gistrar is vacant or the Registrar is absent or 
unable to perform his functions owing to any cause,  the Chancellor shall make 
temporary arrangements for the performance of duties of the Registrar but the period 
of such temporary arrangements shall not exceed six months, and the Registrar shall 
be appointed during that period.  
 
18.  Treasurer.– (1) The Treasurer shall be a whole time officer of the University. 
(2) No person shall be appointed as Treasurer unless he possesses the 
prescribed qualifications, experience and other requirements, if any. 
(3) The Syndicate shall recommend to the Government, in alphabetical 
order, a panel of three persons short -listed through a competitive process for 
appointment as Treasurer.  
(4) The Chancellor, on the advice of th e Chief Minister, shall appoint the 
Treasurer for each term of three years in such manner and on such terms and 
conditions as may be prescribed. 
(5) The Treasurer shall: 
(a)  manage the assets, liabilities, receipts, expenditure, funds and 
investments of the University; 
(b) prepare the annual and revised budget estimates of the 
University and present the estimates to the Finance and 
Planning Committee and the Syndicate; 
(c)  ensure that the funds of the University are spent for 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 Syndicate by 31 st 
December each year; and 
(e) perform such other functions as may be prescribed or as the 
Vice Chancellor or the Syndicate may assign. 
(6)  The Treasurer shall be the Secretary of the Finance and Planning 
Committee. 
(7) When the office of the Treasurer is vacant or the Treasurer is absent or 
unable to perform his functions owing to any cause,  the Chancellor shall make 
temporary arrangements for the performance of duties of the Treasurer but the 
period of such temporary arrangements shall not exceed six months, and the 
Treasurer shall be appointed during that period.  
 
19. Controller of Examina tions.– (1) The Controller of Examinations shall be a 
whole time officer of the University. 
  (2) No person shall be appointed as Controller of Examinations unless he 
possesses the prescribed qualifications, experience and other requirements, if any. 
(3) The Syndicate shall recommend to the Government, in alphabetical 
order, a panel of three persons short -listed through a competitive process for 
appointment as Controller of Examinations.  
 (4) The Chancellor, on the advice of the Chief Minister, shall appoi nt the 
Controller of Examinations for each term of three years in such manner and on such 
terms and conditions as may be prescribed. 
 
 
 (5) The Controller of Examinations shall be responsible for all matters 
connected with the conduct of examinations and sha ll perform such other duties as 
may be prescribed or as the Vice Chancellor or the Syndicate may assign. 
(6) 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 Chancellor shall make temporary arrangements for the performance of 
duties of the Controller of Examinations but the period of such temporary 
arrangements shall not exceed six months, and the Controller of Examinations shall 
be appointed during that period.  
 
20. Resident Auditor .– (1) The Syndicate shall appoint, on deputation from 
amongst the panel recommended by the Government, the Resident Auditor of the 
University. 
 (2) The University shall request the Government to send a panel of three 
Government officers qualified to be appointed as the Resident Auditor of the 
University.  
 (3) The Resident Auditor shall hold office for each term of three years.  
 (4) The Resident Auditor shall perform such functions as are prescribed or 
as the Syndicate may assign.  
 
21. Other appointments .– The University may appoint such persons in its 
service as may be necessary in such manner and on such terms and conditions as 
may be prescribed. 
 
CHAPTER IV 
AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY 
22. Authorities of the University.– The following shall be the Authorities of the 
University:  
(a) Syndicate;  
(b) Academic Council;  
(c) Boards of Faculties;  
(d) Board of Advanced Studies and Research;  
(e) Board of Studies;  
(f) Selection Board;  
(g) Finance and Planning Committee; 
(h) Affiliation Committee;  
(i) Discipline Committee; and  
(j) such other Authorities as may be prescribed under the Statutes.  
 
23. Syndicate.– (1) The Syndicate shall consist of:  
(a) Vice Chancellor (Chairperson); 
(b) Pro-Vice Chancellor;  
(c) Secretary to the Government, Industries, Commerce and 
Investment Department or his nominee not below the rank of an 
Additional Secretary;  
 
 
(d) Secretary to the Government, Finance Department or his 
nominee not below the rank of an Additional Secretary;  
(e) Secretary to the Government, Law and Parliamentary Affairs 
Department or his nominee not below the rank of an Additional 
Secretary; 
(f) Chairperson o f the Commission or his nominee not below the 
rank of a whole-time member of the Commission; 
(g) Chairperson, Technical Education and Vocational Training 
Authority (TEVTA);    
(h) Chairperson of the Punjab Higher Education Commission or his 
nominee not below the rank of a Director General;  
(i) two members of Provincial Assembly of the Punjab,  including at 
least one female member of the Assembly, to be nominated by 
the Speaker of the Assembly;    
(j) one Vice Chancellor of a public sector University of Engineering 
and Tec hnology in the Province to be nominated by the 
Chancellor;  
(k) two Deans to be nominated by the Chancellor; 
(l) one principal of an affiliated college to be nominated by the 
Government; and 
(m) five persons, including at least two women, of eminence to be 
nominated by the Chancellor.  
 (2) The Registrar shall be the Secretary of the Syndicate. 
 (3) The members of the Syndicate, other than ex officio members, shall be 
appointed for a term of three years but they shall serve during the pleasure of the 
Chancellor. 
 (4) The quorum for a meeting of the Syndicate shall be one half of the total 
number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
 (5) The Registrar shall, with the approval of the Chairperson of the 
Syndicate, summon a meeting of the Syndicate. 
 (6) The Syndicate shall take decisions by majority of the votes of the 
members present and voting and the Registrar shall clearly reflect in the minutes of 
the meeting the dissent, if any, along with the reasons of such dissent. The 
Chairperson shall have a casting vote in case of equality in votes.  
 
24. Powers and duties of the Syndicate.– (1) The Syndicate shall be the 
executive body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of the Act and 
the Statutes, take effective measures to raise the standard of teaching, research, 
technological development, publication and other academic pursuits and exercise 
general supervision over the affairs of the University and management of the 
property of the University.  
  (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foreg oing powers and 
subject to the provisions of the Act, the Syndicate may: 
(a) hold, control and administer the property and funds of the 
University; 
 
 
(b) govern and regulate, with due regard to the advice of the 
Finance and Planning Committee in this behalf,  the finances, 
accounts and investments of the University and for that purpose, 
appoint such agents as it may deem fit; 
(c) consider and approve the annual report, the annual and revised 
budget estimates and re-appropriate funds from one major head 
of expenditure to another; 
(d) transfer and accept transfer of movable or immovable property 
on behalf of the University; 
(e) enter into, vary, carry out or cancel contracts on behalf of the 
University; 
(f) cause proper books of account to be kept for all sums of  money 
received and expended by the University and for the assets and 
liabilities of the University; 
(g) invest any money belonging to the University including any 
unapplied income in any of the securities described in section 20 
of the Trusts Act 1882 (II of 1882) , or in the purchase of 
immovable property or in such other manner, as it may 
determine, with the like powers of varying such investments; 
(h) receive and manage any property transferred, grants, bequests, 
trusts, gifts, donations, endowments and other contributions 
made to the University; 
(i) determine the form, custody and regulations of the use of the 
common seal of the University; 
(j) provide buildings, libraries, premises, furniture, apparatus, 
equipment and other means required for carrying out the work of 
the University; 
(k) establish and maintain halls of residence and hostels or approve or 
license hostels or lodgings for the residence of students; 
(l) affiliate or de-affiliate a college and an institute; 
(m) admit educational institutions t o the privileges of the University 
and withdraw such privileges; 
(n) arrange for the inspection of the academic departments; 
(o) institute Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant 
Professorships, Lectureships and other posts, and suspend or 
abolish such posts; 
(p) create, suspend or abolish such administrative, technical, 
research, extension or other posts as may be necessary; 
(q) appoint University teachers and other officers on the 
recommendation of the Selection Board for teaching and other 
managerial posts; 
(r) confer, with prior approval of the Chancellor, an honorary 
degree on a person of eminence in the prescribed manner; 
(s) prescribe the duties of the officers, teachers and other 
employees of the University and of those working in the 
University on deputation or on contract; 
 
 
(t) appoint members to the various Authorities, committees and 
bodies in the prescribed manner; 
(u) remove any person from the membership of an Authority if such 
person has accepted any assignment which involves absenc e 
from the University for a continuous period of more than six 
months; 
(v) regulate, determine and administer, all other matters concerning 
the University and for the purpose exercise all necessary 
powers not specifically mentioned in the Act and Statutes but 
not inconsistent with the provisions of the Act and Statutes; 
(w) appoint Professor Emeritus on such terms and conditions as 
may be prescribed; 
(x) suspend, punish and remove from service in the prescribed 
manner officers, teachers and employees whom it is empowered 
to appoint; 
(y) approve Statutes and recommend those drafts of the Statutes, 
for approval of the Chancellor, which pertain to terms and 
conditions of service of the University employees;  
(z) approve Regulations recommended by the academic council; 
and 
(aa) perform such other functions as may be assigned to it under the 
Act and the Statutes. 
 (3) The Syndicate may delegate any of its functions to an Authority or officer 
or a committee or sub-committee, except the following functions: 
(a) approval of Statutes or recommendation of the drafts of the 
Statutes to the Chancellor; 
(b) approval of Regulations; 
(c) approval of annual budget of the University, annual report, the 
annual and revised b udget estimates and re -appropriation of 
funds from one major head of expenditure to another; 
(d) approval of investment or purchase of immovable property by 
the University; and 
(e) transfer of immovable property of the University. 
 
25. Academic Council.– (1) The Academic Council shall consist of: 
(a) Vice Chancellor (Chairperson); 
(b) Pro-Vice Chancellor; 
(c) Deans; 
(d) Director, Board of Advanced Studies and Research; 
(e) two senior most Professors, other than ex officio members, from 
each academic department; 
(f) all Professors Emeritus; 
(g) Chairpersons of the academic departments; 
 
 
(h) two Associate Professors, two Assistant Professors and two 
Lecturers, to be elected by and from amongst themselves, out of 
whom at least two shall be women; 
(i) an eminent person each in pure sciences, social sciences and 
Arts to be nominated by the Chancellor in consultation with the 
Vice Chancellor but one of them shall be a woman; 
(j) Secretary to the Government, Higher Education Department or 
his nominee not below the rank of a Deputy Secretary; 
(k) Director Public Instructions (Colleges) of the Government; 
(l) Librarian of the University; 
(m) Controller of Examinations; 
(n) five experts in the field of education, including at least two 
women, to be nominated by the Chancellor; and 
(o) Registrar (Member/Secretary). 
(2) A member of the Academic Council, other than an ex officio member, 
shall hold office for three years; and, the vacancy, if any, shall be filled for the 
remaining period in the prescribed manner. 
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Academic Council shall be one -third 
of the total number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
 
26. Powers and duties of the Academic Council .– (1) The Academic Council 
shall be the academic body of the University and  shall, subject to the provisions of 
the Act, the Statutes and the Regulations, have the powers to lay down proper 
standards of instruction, research, publication and examination and to regulate and 
promote the academic life of the University and affiliated colleges. 
 (2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing 
provisions, the Academic Council may: 
  (a) advise the Syndicate on academic matters; 
  (b) regulate teaching, research and examinations; 
(c) regulate the admission of students to the courses of studies and 
examinations of the University and affiliated colleges or 
institutes; 
(d) regulate the award of studentships, scholarships, medals and 
prizes; 
(e) regulate the conduct and discipline of students of t he University 
and affiliated colleges and institutes; 
(f) propose to the Syndicate the schemes for the constitution and 
organization of faculties, institutes and other academic bodies; 
(g) propose regulations on the recommendations of the Boards of 
Faculties and the Boards of Studies for consideration and 
approval of the Syndicate; 
(h) propose for each academic year, on the recommendations of the 
Boards of Studies, Regulations prescribing the courses of studies, 
the syllabi and the outlines of tests for all examinations; but, if the 
recommendations of a Board of Faculties or Board of Studies are 
 
 
not received by the prescribed date, the Academic Council may, 
subject to the approval of the Syndicate, permit such Regulations 
to continue for the following year; 
(i) recognize the examinations of other Universities or examining 
bodies as equivalent to the corresponding examinations of the 
University; 
(j) appoint members to the Authorities in accordance with the 
provisions of the Act; and 
(k) perform such other func tions as may be prescribed or assigned 
by the Syndicate. 
 
27. Boards of Faculty .– (1) There shall be a Board of Faculty for each Faculty 
which shall consist of: 
(a) Dean of the Faculty (Chairperson); 
(b) Professors and the Chairpersons in the Faculty; 
(c) two members 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, including at least one woman, in the field from 
outside the University to be appointed by the Syndicate; and 
(e) one member from amongst the officers of the University to be 
nominated by the Vice Chancellor. 
(2) The members, other than ex officio  members, of a Board of Faculty 
shall hold office for a period of three years. 
 (3) The quorum for a meeting of a Board of Faculty shall be one half of the 
total number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
 (4) A Board of Faculty, subject  to the general control of the Syndicate and 
Academic Council, may: 
(a) co-ordinate the teaching and research work in the subjects 
assigned to the Faculty; 
(b) scrutinize the recommendations of the Board of Studies in the 
Faculty with regard to the appoint ment 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 Vice Chancellor; 
(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, constituent college or institute in the Faculty 
for presentation to the Academic Council; and 
(e) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Statutes. 
 
 
 
28. Dean.– (1) There shall be a Dean of each Faculty and the Dean shall be the 
Chairperson and Convener of the Board of Faculty.  
 (2) The Chancellor shall appoint the Dean of a Faculty from amongst the 
three senior most Professors in the Faculty for a period of three years and he 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 Dean till a Professor of the Faculty itself is appointed.  
 (3) The Dean shall present candidates for admission to degrees, except 
honorary degrees, in the courses falling within the purview of the Faculty.  
 (4) The Dean shall exercise such administrative and academic powers as 
may be delegated to him.  
 
29. Teaching Departments and Chairpersons .– (1) There shall be a teaching 
department or an institute for each subject or a group of subjects, as may be 
prescribed by the Regulations and each teaching department or an institute shall be 
headed by the Chairperson.  
 (2) The Chairperson of a teaching department or an Institute shall be 
appointed by the Syndicate on the recommendation of the Vice -Chancellor from 
amongst the three senior most Professors of the department or, as the case may be, 
the institute for a period of three years and shall be eligible for re -appointment but if, 
in a Department or Institute, three Professors are not available, the appointment 
shall be made from amongst the three senior most Professors and Associate 
Professors of the Department or Institute:  
 Provided that in a Department or an Institute, where there is no Professor or 
Associate Professor, no such appointment shall be made and the department  or 
institute shall be looked after by the Dean of the Faculty with the assistance of the 
senior most teacher of the department or institute.  
 (3) The Chairperson shall plan, organize and supervise the work of the 
department or institute and shall be resp onsible to the Dean for the work of his 
department or institute.  
 
30. Board of Advanced Studies and Research .– (1) The Board of Advanced 
Studies and Research shall consist of: 
(a) Vice Chancellor (Chairperson); 
(b) all the Deans; 
(c) Controller of Examinations; 
(d) one University Professor from each Faculty to be nominated by 
the Syndicate; 
(e) one member from amongst the officers of the University to be 
nominated by the Vice Chancellor; 
(f) three members from the relevant field, research organizati ons 
and the Government, including at least one woman from any of 
the categories, to be nominated by the Syndicate; and 
(g) Registrar (Secretary). 
  (2) The term of office of the members of the Board of Advanced 
Studies and Research, other than ex officio members, shall be three years. 
 
 
  (3) The quorum for a meeting of the Board of Advanced Studies 
and Research shall be one half of the total number of members, a fraction being 
counted as one.  
 
31. Functions of the Board of Advanced Studies and Research .– The Board 
of Advanced Studies and Research shall: 
(a) advise the Authorities on all matters connected with the 
promotion of advanced studies and research publications in the 
University; 
(b) consider and report to the Authorities 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 f or evaluation of a 
research examination; and  
(f) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the 
Statutes. 
 
32. Board of Studies .– (1) There shall be a separate Board of Studies for each 
subject or group of subjects as may be prescribed by Regulations. 
  (2)  A Board of Studies shall consist of: 
  (a)   all the teachers of the department concerned; 
(b)  experts or teachers, not less than three but not more than five, 
other than University teachers, to be determined and appointed 
by the Syndicate according to the need of each Board; and 
(c) not more than five teachers of the affiliated colleges, teaching 
graduate and post -graduate courses in that subject, to be 
nominated by the Academic Council. 
 (3) The term of office of members of a Board of Stud ies other than  ex 
officio members shall be three years. 
 (4) The quorum for a meeting of the Board of Studies shall be one -half of 
the total number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
 (5) The Chairperson of the concerned department or institute s hall be the 
Chairperson of the Board of Studies. 
 
33. Functions of Board of Studies .– A Board of Studies shall perform the 
following functions: 
(a) to advise the Authorities on all academic matters connected with 
instruction, publication, research and examination in the subject 
or subjects concerned; 
(b) to propose curricula and syllabi for all degrees, diplomas and 
certificate courses in the subject or subjects concerned; 
(c) to suggest a panel of names of paper setters and examiners in 
the subject or subjects concerned; and 
 
 
(d) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the 
Regulations. 
 
34. Selection Board.– (1) The Selection Board shall consist of: 
(a) Vice Chancellor (Chairperson); 
(b) Dean of the Faculty concerned; 
(c) Chairperson concerned; 
(d) one member of the Syndicate to be nominated by the Syndicate; 
(e) one eminent scholar to be nominated by the Syndicate;  
(f) two experts, including at least one woman, to be nominated by 
the Government; and 
(g) Registrar (Secretary). 
 (2) The members, other than ex officio  members, shall hold office for a 
period of three years. 
 (3) Five members, including at least one expert, shal l 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 to 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 
and in selecting candidates for any other teaching post, two experts in th e subject, to 
be nominated by the Vice Chancellor from a standing list of experts for each subject 
approved by the Syndicate. 
 (6) The Syndicate may approve or revise the standing list of experts of a 
subject on the recommendation of the Selection Board. 
 
35. Functions of the Selection Board.– The Selection Board shall: 
(a) consider the applications and recommend to the Syndicate, the 
names of suitable candidates for appointment to teaching and 
other posts and recommend suitable salary for the selected 
candidate; and 
(b) consider all cases of promotion of officers of the University and 
recommend the names of suitable candidates for such 
promotion to the Syndicate. 
 
36. Finance and Planning Committee .– (1) The Finance and Planning 
Committee shall consist of: 
(a) Vice-Chancellor (Chairperson); 
(b) all the Deans; 
(c) one member of the Syndicate to be nominated by the Syndicate; 
(d) one member of the Academic Council to be nominated by the 
Academic Council; 
 
 
(e) one representative each from Higher Education Depart ment and 
Finance Department of the Government not below the rank of a 
Deputy Secretary; 
(f) Director Planning or any other nominee of the Commission; 
(g) one nominee, who deals with finance and planning, of Punjab 
Higher Education Commission;   
(h) Registrar; and 
(i) Treasurer (Secretary). 
 (2)  The term of office of the nominated members shall be three years. 
 (3)  Six members of the Finance and Planning Committee shall constitute the 
quorum for a meeting of the Finance and Planning Committee. 
 
37. Functions of the Finance and Planning Committee .– The Finance and 
Planning Committee shall: 
(a) prepare the annual statement of accounts, propose annual 
budget estimates and make recommendations to the Syndicate; 
(b) periodically review the financial position of the University; 
(c) advise the Syndicate on all matters relating to finance, 
investments and accounts of the University; and 
(d) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the 
Statutes. 
 
38. Affiliation Committee.– (1) The Affiliation Committee shall consist of:  
(a) the Chairperson to be nominated by the Syndicate; 
(b) two Professors to be nominated by the Academic Council; 
(c) two teachers to be nominated by the Syndicate; and 
(d) a representative of the Higher Education Department not below the 
rank of Deputy Secretary.  
 (2) The term of office of the members of the Committee, other than ex 
officio members, shall be two years.  
 (3) The Affiliation Committee may co -opt not more than three experts who 
shall be counted for the quorum of an inspection by the Affiliation Committee.  
 (4) The quorum for a meeting of, or an inspection by, the Affiliation 
Committee shall be three.  
 (5) The Deputy Registrar dealing with the affiliation cases or such other 
person as may be designated by the Vice -Chancellor for this purpose shall act as 
Secretary of the Committee.  
 
39. Functions of the Affiliation Committee .– The functions of the Affiliation 
Committee shall be to:  
(a) inspect the educational institution seeking affiliation with, or 
admission to, the privileges of the University and to advise the 
Syndicate thereon; 
 
 
(b) inquire into complaints alleging breach of conditions of affiliation 
by the affiliated colleges and to advise the Syndicate thereon; 
and 
(c) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Regulations.  
 
40.  Discipline Committee.– (1) The Discipline Committee shall consist of: 
(a)  the Chairperson to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; 
(b)  two Professors to be nominated by the Academic Council; 
(c)  two Professors to be nominated by the Syndicate; and 
(d)  the teacher or officer -in-charge of students’ affairs, by whatever 
name called (Member/Secretary). 
(2)  The term of office of the members of the Committee, other than ex 
officio members, shall be two years. 
(3)  The quorum for a meeting of Discipline Committee shall be four 
members. 
 
41.  Functions of the Discipline Committee .– The functions of the Disciplin e 
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 by Statutes. 
 
42. Appointment of Committees by Authorities .– An Authority may, from time 
to time, appoint such standing, special or advisory committees as it may deem fit, 
and may nominate such persons on the committees as are not members of the 
Authorities appointing the committees. 
 
CHAPTER V 
STATUTES, REGULATIONS AND RULES 
43. Statutes.– (1) Subject to the provisions of the Act, the Syndicate may make 
Statutes to provide for and regulate all or any of the following matters: 
(a) scales of pay, method of recruitment and other terms and 
conditions of service of officers, teachers and other employees of 
the University and the constitution of their pension, insurance, 
gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fund; 
(b) conduct and discipline of the officers, teachers and other  
employees of the University; 
(c) constitution, powers and duties of the Authorities and related 
matters; 
(d) affiliation and de -affiliation of colleges or institutes, and related 
matters; 
(e) admission of educational institutions to the privileges of the 
University and withdrawal of such privileges; 
(f) establishment of institutes, faculties, constituent colleges, 
departments and academic divisions; 
 
 
(g) powers and duties of officers, teachers and employees of the 
University; 
(h) conditions for appointment of Professors Emeritus; 
(i) conditions on which the University may enter into arrangements 
with public bodies or other organizations for purposes of 
research and advisory services; 
(j) general scheme of studies including the duration of courses, the 
system of examinations and the number of subjects and papers 
for examinations; 
(k) award of honorary degrees; 
(l) maintenance of register of students and registered graduates; 
and 
(m) all other matters which are to be prescribed or regulated by the 
Statutes.  
(2) The Syndicate shall propose the draft of Statutes under clause (a) of 
subsection (1) to the Chancellor who may approve the Statutes, with or without any 
modifications, or may refer the Statutes back to the Syndicate for reconsideration or 
may reject the Statutes: 
Provided that: 
(a)  the Statutes affecting the constitution or powers of any Authority 
shall not be proposed or approved until such Authority has been 
given an opportunity of expressing its opinion in writing on the 
proposal; 
(b)  the Statutes under clause (a) of subsection (1)  shall not be 
effective until they have been approved by the Chancellor. 
 
44. Regulations.– (1) Subject to the provisions of the Act and the Statutes, 
Regulations may be framed for any of the following matters: 
(a) courses of study for degrees, diplomas and certificates of the 
University; 
(b) manner of teaching in the University and affiliated colleges; 
(c) admission of students to the University and conditions under 
which they are admitted or allowed to take cou rses and 
examinations of the University and become eligible for the 
award of degrees, diplomas and certificates; 
(d) conduct of examinations; 
(e) fees and other charges to be paid by the students for admission 
to the courses of study and the examinations of the University; 
(f) conduct and discipline of students of the University; 
(g) conditions of residence of the students of the University 
including levying of fees for residence in halls of residence and 
hostels; 
(h) approval and licensing of hostels and lodgings; 
(i) conditions under which a person should conduct research to 
entitle him to a degree; 
 
 
(j) institution of fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, medals and 
prizes; 
(k) institution of stipends and free and half-free studentship; 
(l) academic costumes; 
(m) use of the library; and 
(n) establishment of academic departments. 
 (2) The Academic Council shall prepare and submit the Regulations to the 
Syndicate and the Syndicate may approve the Statutes, with or without modifications 
or refer them back to the Academic Council for reconsideration or reject them. 
 
45. Rules.– (1) A n Authority or a body of the University may make Rules 
consistent with the Act, Statutes and Regulations, to regulate the conduct of its 
business. 
 (2) The Syndicate may direct an Authority or a body of the University to 
amend or repeal any Rules made by the Authority or body. 
 
CHAPTER VI 
FINANCES 
46. University Fund .– (1) There shall be a Fund to be known as the Punjab 
Tianjin University of Technology Lahore Fund to which shall be credited its income 
from fees, donations, trusts, bequests, endowments, contributions, grants, and other 
sources.  
 (2) The University may accept donations in the shape of land, vehicles, 
equipment or any other items 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. 
 
47. Budget, audit and accounts .– (1) The budget of the University shall be 
approved and its accounts shall be maintained and audite d in such manner as may 
be prescribed by the Syndicate. 
 (2)  No expenditure shall be made from the University fund unless: 
(a) the expenditure is included in the approved budget of the 
University; and  
(b) a bill for its payment has been audited by the Resident Auditor in 
conformity with the Statutes, Regulations and Rules.  
 (3) The annual statement of accounts of the University signed by the 
Treasurer and the Resident Auditor shall be submitted to the Government within six 
months of the closing of the financial year. 
 (4) The accounts of the University together with audit objections, if any, 
and the observations of the Auditor appointed by the Government and the Treasurer 
shall, in the prescribed manner, be presented to the Syndicate with the remarks of 
the Finance and Planning Committee. 
 
CHAPTER VII 
MISCELLANEOUS 
 
 
48. Appeal and review.– (1) Subject to sub-section (2) and sub-section (3), where 
an order is made punishing any officer, other than the Vice-Chancellor, teacher or other 
employee of the University or altering or interpreting to his disadvantage the prescribed 
terms or conditions of his service, he shall, where the order is made by  the Vice-
Chancellor or any other officer or teacher of the University, have the right to appeal to 
the Syndicate, against the order, and where the order is made by the Syndicate, have 
the right to appeal to the Chancellor for review of that order, within thirty days of the 
receipt of the order.  
(2) The application for review shall be submitted to the Vice-Chancellor and 
he shall present it to the Chancellor with his comments.  
 (3) An order under this section shall not be passed unless the person to be affected 
thereby is afforded an opportunity of being heard. 
 
49. Tripartite mobility.– (1) Any officer, teacher of the  Government or employee 
of the University, on the recommendation of the Syndicate, may be directed to serve 
in any post in the University o r under the Government or an educational or research 
institution in public interest. 
 (2) The Government may, in consultation with the Selection Board, place 
the services of an employee of the Government or of any other University or an 
educational or rese arch institution at the disposal of the University in the public 
interest. 
 (3) The terms and conditions of service of an officer or employee under this 
section shall not be less favourable than those enjoyed by him immediately before 
his services are placed at the disposal of the University, Government, educational or 
research institution, and full benefit of his previous service shall continue to remain in 
force until altered in accordance with law. 
 
50. Transition.– The Chancellor shall constitute a Chan cellor’s Committee to 
exercise the powers assigned to the Syndicate under the Act till such time the 
Syndicate is constituted in accordance with the provisions of the Act or until expiry of 
one year from the date of establishment of the University, whichever is earlier. 
 
51. Removal of difficulties .– If any difficulty arises in giving effect to any of the 
provisions of the Act, the Government may give such directions, not inconsistent with 
the Act, as it may consider necessary for the removal of such difficulty. 
 
52. Indemnity.– No suit or legal proceedings shall lie against the Government, 
the University or any Authority, officer or employee of the Government or the 
University or any person in respect of anything which is done in good faith under the 
Act. 
 
53. Savings.– On the commencement of the Act, everything done, action taken, 
obligations and liabilities incurred, rights and assets acquired, persons appointed or 
authorized, jurisdictions or powers conferred, endowments, bequests, funds or trusts 
created, donations or grants made, orders issued immediately before the 
commencement of the Act in respect of Government Institute of Emerging 
Technologies, Lahore and Government College Technology, Raiwind Road, Lahore 
shall be deemed to have respectively been d one, taken, incurred, acquired, 
appointed, conferred, created, made or issued under the Act. 
 
54. Repeal.– The Punjab Tianjin University of Technology Lahore Ordinance 
2017 (XVI of 2017) is hereby repealed.