LAHORE UNIVERSITY OF BIOLOGICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES ACT 2023

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THE LAHORE UNIVERSITY OF BIOLOGICAL AND APPLIED 
SCIENCES ACT 2023 
(IV of 2023) 
CONTENTS 
1. Short Title and Commencement  
2. Definitions 
3. Establishment of the University 
4. Functions and Powers of the University 
5. University Open to All  
6. Jurisdiction  
7. Officers of the University  
8. Chancellor 
9. Inspection and inquiry 
10. Board of Governors 
11. Powers and Duties of the Board 
12. Business of the Board  
13. Delegation of Powers  
14. Vice Chancellor  
15. Registrar 
16. Controller of Examinations 
17. Treasurer  
18. Appointments 
19. Authorities of the University 
20. Academic Council 
21. Powers and Duties of Academic Council 
22. University Fund  
23. Budget, Audit and Accounts  
24. Statutes, Regulations and Rules  
25. Removal of Difficulties  
26. Indemnity  
27. First Statutes  
SCHEDULE 
 
 
  
TEXT 
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THE LAHORE UNIVERSITY OF BIOLOGICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES 
ACT 2023 
(IV of 2023) 
[8 February 2023] 
An 
Act 
to provide for the establishment of the Lahore University of Biological and Applied 
Sciences. 
WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the establishment of the Lahore University 
of Biological and Applied Sciences in the private sector and to provide for matter s 
connected therewith and ancillary thereto;  
Be it enacted by Provincial Assembly of the Punjab as follows:  
1. Short Title and Commencement .– (1) This Act may be cited as the Lahore 
University of Biological and Applied Sciences Act, 2023.  
(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 Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences 
Act 2023;  
(c) “Affiliated College” means a college duly affiliated by the University; 
(d) “Authority” means any of the authorities of the University;  
(e) “Board” means the Board of Governors of the University;  
(f) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Board of Governors of the 
University;  
(g) “Chancellor” means Governor of the Punjab;  
(h) “College” means a constituent college or an affiliated college; 
(i) “Commission” means the Higher Education Commission established 
under the Higher Education Commission Ordinance 2002 (LIII of 2002);  
(j) “Company” means Lahore Medical and Dental  College Limited which 
shall be the sponsoring body of the University; 
(k) “Constituent College” means a college maintained, administered and 
managed by the University;  
(l) “Controller of Examinations” means the Controller of Examinations of 
the University;  
(m) “Dean” means the Head of a Faculty of the University;  
                                                      
1This Act was passed by Provincial Assembly of the Punjab on 11 January 2023; and was assented to by Governor of the 
Punjab on 23 January 2023; and was published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 08 February 2023, pp.3811-3820. 
(n) “Department” means a Teaching Department maintained and 
administered or managed by the University in the prescribed manner;  
(o) “Employee” means all individuals employed by the University other 
than Teachers.  
(p) “Faculty” means an Administrative and Academic Unit of the University 
consisting of one or more Departments or Colleges as may be 
prescribed;  
(q) “First Statutes” mean the Statutes provided in the Act; 
(r) “Government” means Government of the Punjab;  
(s) “Head of Department” means the Head of a Department;  
(t) “Institute” means an Institute maintained and administered or managed 
by the University;  
(u) “Prescribed” means prescribed by the Board, Rules, Statutes or 
Regulations;  
(v) “Principal” means Principal of a Constituent College;  
(w) “Punjab Higher Education Commission” means Punjab Higher 
Education Commission set up under the Punjab Higher Education 
Commission Act, 2014 (I of 2015);  
(x) “Registrar” means the Registrar of the University;  
(y) “Registered Graduate” means a Graduate of the University who has 
his/her name entered in the register maintained for the purpose;  
(z) “Schedule” means the Schedule appended to the Act;  
(aa) “Sponsoring Body” means the Company; 
(bb) “Statutes”, “Regulations and “Rules” mean and include respectively the 
First Statutes, Statutes, Regulations and Rules made under the Act;  
(cc) “Student” means a student of the University; 
(dd) “Sub-Campus” mean a Sub -Campus of the University established in 
the Prescribed manner; 
(ee) “Teacher” includes a  Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant 
Professor or Lecturer engaged/employed by the University and such 
other persons as may be Prescribed;  
(ff) “Treasurer” means the Treasurer of the University;  
(gg) “University” means the Lahore University of Biological and  Applied 
Sciences, constituted under the Act; and 
(hh) “Vice Chancellor” means the Vice Chancellor of the University.  
3. Establishment of the University.– (1) The Government shall, by notification, 
in the official gazette, establish the Lahore University of Biolo gical and Applied 
Sciences, in the private sector, with its campus located at Lahore.  
(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.  
4. Functions and Powers of the University. – The University shall have the 
Powers to:  
(a) provide instructions and training in Applied Health Sciences, Allied 
Health Sciences, Public Health Sciences, Social Sciences, 
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biol ogical Sciences, Medical & Dental 
Sciences, Nursing, Sciences of Human Body and Mind and any other 
branches of knowledge, as may be Prescribed and, where applicable, 
subject to the prior approval of the relevant statutory body of 
professional education;  
(b) decide teaching methods and strategies including virtual, on -campus, 
online, distance learning, etc. in a such manner as maybe Prescribed 
to ensure the most effective educational and training programs;  
(c) provide for instruction, training, courses of study an d curriculum for the 
academic programs offered by the University and their allied branches 
of knowledge as may be Prescribed from time to time; 
(d) provide for research, demonstration and other services, and for the 
advancement and dissemination of knowledge; 
(e) hold examinations and confer on, award or withdraw degrees, honorary 
degrees, diplomas, certificates, prizes and other academic distinctions 
to persons who have passed its examinations; 
(f) establish, maintain, manage, regulate, regularize and administer 
Authorities of the University, Faculties, Departments, Colleges, 
Hospitals, other educational and research facilities, laboratories, 
organizations, bodies (including corporate bodies), trusts, and such 
other facilities as maybe Prescribed from time to time; 
(g) start Sandwich Programs and Split Programs between National and 
International Universities and to collaborate with other educational 
institutions in all academic matters; 
(h) accept an examination and period of study spent by a student of the 
University at any other university or place of learning and prescribe 
conditions for such acceptance or withdrawal; 
(i) publish research papers and other documents and get Intellectual 
Property Rights registered and protected under the relevant laws and 
to license them for consideration; 
(j) admit students as per prescribed criteria, fix and demand fees and 
other charges from the students as maybe prescribed by the Board 
from time to time. To provide for financial assistance, scholarships and 
awards for the deserving students; 
(k) affiliate other educational institutions, establish Constituent Colleges 
and otherwise admit any educational institution to the University’s 
privileges or withdraw such privileges and to determine and demand 
such fees etc. as maybe prescribed for the said admis sion and/or 
related to the University’s privileges; 
(l) engage, employ and appoint person(s) on such posts/designations on 
such terms and conditions as maybe required for the operations of the 
University; 
(m) hold and dispose of property; enter into agreements for  property and 
equipment, including sale/purchase agreements, lease agreements, 
mortgages, finance agreements etc. in a manner as maybe required for 
the operations and benefits of the University; 
(n) raise funds in all lawful manners like donations, loans, coll ections etc. 
and to invest and manage the University Fund and/or seek loans and 
financial facilities in the manner as maybe Prescribed; 
(o) enter into all kinds of memorandums, agreements, contracts and 
commercial arrangements with other institutions, organiza tions, 
financial institutions, persons and associated companies of the 
Sponsoring Body; and 
(p) exercise any other power ancillary to the above powers, University’s 
status of a body corporate and such other functions as maybe 
Prescribed. 
5. University Open to All .– Subject to reasonable restrictions and criteria as 
may be Prescribed, the University shall be open to all persons. Admission to the 
University or to the privileges of the University shall not be denied merely on the 
basis of gender, religion, race, class or colour.  
6. Jurisdiction.– (1) The jurisdiction of the University shall extend to Province of 
Punjab.  
7. Officers of the University .– The following shall be the Officers of the 
University:  
(a) Vice Chancellor;  
(b) Directors;  
(c) Deans;  
(d) Heads of Institutions;  
(e) Heads of Departments;  
(f) Registrar;  
(g) Treasurer;  
(h) Controller of Examinations; and  
(i) Such other persons as may be Prescribed.  
8. Chancellor.– (1) The Chancellor of the University shall be the Governor of 
the Punjab.  
(2) The Chancellor or his nominee shall preside at a Convocation of the 
University.  
 
9. Inspection and inquiry.– (1) The Chancellor may direct inspection or inquiry 
into the affairs of the University.  
(2) The Chancellor shall convey his views with regard to the res ult of the 
inspection or inquiry to the Board and may, after ascertaining the views of the Board, 
recommend any remedial action to the Board.  
(3) The Board shall, within the time specified by the Chancellor, submit a 
report to the Chancellor about the action taken on the recommendations of the 
Chancellor.  
(4) If the Board fails to take action to the satisfaction of the Chancellor 
within the specified time, the Chancellor may issue such directions as he thinks fit 
and the Board shall comply with the directions.  
(5) The Chancellor may, on the recommendation of a Committee 
constituted by him and comprising of a nominee of the Board, a nominee of Higher 
Education Department not below the rank of Additional Secretary and a Professor 
Emeritus or Vice Chancellor of any university, take such action against the University 
as he may deem appropriate.  
(6) The Chancellor shall not take any action under subsection (5), unless 
the Chairperson of the Board is afforded an opportunity of hearing.  
(7) The Chancellor may set aside a decision or action of the Board, which, 
in the considered opinion of the Chancellor, is against the objectives of the University 
or against the interest of academic excellence, religious or cultural ideology or 
national integrity.  
10. Board of Governors. – (1) The Boar d of Governors of the University shall 
consist of the following:-  
(a) Chairperson of the Board shall be the chairperson of the Board of 
Directors of the Company or any other person nominated by him;  
(b) Members of the Board of Directors of the Company subject to  a 
maximum number of ten Members;  
(c) Five persons including at least two women from eminent medical 
practitioners, scholars, professionals, academicians or prominent 
citizens nominated by the chairperson of the Board of Directors of the 
Company;   
(d) Chairperson, Higher Education Commission or his nominee; 
(e) Chairperson, Punjab Higher Education Commission or his nominee;  
(f) Vice Chancellor of a University nominated by the chairperson of the 
Board of Directors of the Company;   
(g) Secretary to the Government of the Punj ab, Higher Education 
Department or his nominee not below the rank of an Additional 
Secretary; and 
(h) Such other persons as maybe nominated by the Chairperson of the 
Board.  
(2) The quorum for a meeting of the Board shall be one half of the total 
number of Board members, a fraction being counted as one.  
(3) The members of the Board, other than ex -officio members, shall hold 
office for a term of four years and shall be eligible for re -appointment on the expiry of 
their term of office. 
(4) The respective appointing authorit y for the members of the Board shall 
also have the power to remove the member so appointed. 
(5) The Board shall take decision by majority of the votes of members 
present.  
(6) All agreements, contracts and ancillary documents of the University, 
involving financial terms and liabilities, shall be executed by the Chairperson of the 
Board (or his nominee), on behalf of the University. 
(7) The Chairperson may fill a casual vacancy occurring because of death, 
resignation or inability to perform duties as a member of the Boa rd other than ex -
officio member to the extent of the remainder of the term, of the former member.  
11. Powers and Duties of the Board .– (1) The administration, management, 
regulation of all matters and affairs of the University, including academic, financial 
and administrative matters, shall vest in the Board.  
(2) The Board shall oversee the Authorities, Bodies and Committees of the 
University and shall have the powers to direct such Authorities etc. in any matter 
related to the affairs of the University. The Boar d shall make, prescribe, approve, 
amend or repeal the Statutes (including the First Statutes), Regulations, Rules or 
Proceedings of the University and such Statutes, Regulations, Rules etc. shall not 
become invalid merely by the reason of any vacancy or de fect in the constitution of 
the Board. 
12. Business of the Board .– The Meetings and Business, including voting 
procedures, of the Board shall be conducted in such manner and in accordance with 
such procedure as may be Prescribed.  
13. Delegation of Powers .– The Bo ard may delegate any of its powers or 
functions to any person, committee or sub-committee.  
14. Vice Chancellor .– (1) The Vice Chancellor of the University shall be 
appointed and removed by the Board, on such terms and conditions as the Board 
may determine.  
(2) The Vice Chancellor shall possess such academic qualifications and 
experience as maybe Prescribed.  
(3) The Vice Chancellor shall perform such functions as are provided in 
the Act or as maybe Prescribed.  
(4) If the office of the Vice Chancellor is vacant or the Vi ce Chancellor is 
absent or is unable to perform the functions of the Vice Chancellor, the Board will 
nominate the substitute. In case of permanent vacancy, the Board shall appoint a 
person as Vice Chancellor.  
15. Registrar.– (1) The Registrar shall be appoint ed by the Board on such terms 
and conditions as it may determine.  
(2) The Registrar shall perform such functions as maybe determined by 
the Vice Chancellor and/or Prescribed from time to time.  
16. Controller of Examinations. – (1) The Controller of Examinations shall be a 
full-time officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Board on such terms 
and conditions as it may determine.  
(2) The Controller of Examinations shall be responsible for all matters 
connected with the examinations of the University and shall perform such other 
duties as may be assigned by the Vice Chancellor and/or Prescribed by the Board.  
17. Treasurer.– (1) The Treasurer shall be a full -time officer of the University and 
shall be appointed by the Board on such terms and conditions as it may determine.  
(2) The Chairperson of the Board shall directly monitor and control the 
functions relating to the financial matters of the University through the Treasurer.  
(3) The Treasurer shall :  
(i) Manage the University finances, Fund, investments and all 
matters related thereto;  
(ii) Prepare the annual and revised budget estimates of the 
University and present them to the Board;  
(iii) Ensure that the funds of the University are expended for the 
purposes for which they are provided; and  
(iv) Perform such other duties as maybe assigned by the 
Chairperson of the Board and/or Prescribed from time to time.  
18. Appointments.– The University may appoint the requisite number of persons 
in its service on such terms and conditions as maybe Prescribed.  
19. Authorities of the University. – (1) The following shall be the Authorities of 
the University:  
a. Board of Governors;  
b. Academic Council;  
c. Boards of Faculties;  
d. Board of Advanced Studies and Research;  
e. Selection Board;  
f. Budget and Planning Committee; and  
g. Any other Authority or Committee as may be Prescribed.  
(2) The Board may constitute committees consisting of the members of the 
Board or Teachers or Officers of the University or a combination of all or any of such 
persons.   
20. Academic Council.– (1) The Academic Council shall consist of:  
a. Vice Chancellor (Chairperson);  
b. Registrar (Secretary);  
c. Deans;  
d. Principals of the Constituent Colleges;  
e. Head of Departments / Directors; and  
f. Controller of Examinations.  
(2) The Quorum for a meeting of the Academic Council shall be one-half of 
the total number of members of the Academic Council.  
21. Powers and Duties of Academic Council .– (1) The Academic Council shall 
be the academic body of the University which shall recommend academic standards, 
modes of instruction, research, publication and examination to the Board. The 
Academic Council shall, subject to approval of the Board, regulate and promote the 
academic life of the University.  
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of th e foregoing powers and subject 
to the provisions of this Act, Statutes, Regulations, Rules etc. the Academic Council 
may:  
(a) Advise the Board on all academic matters;  
(b) Regulate the conduct of teaching, research and examinations;  
(c) Propose for each academic se ssion, on the recommendations of the 
Boards of Studies, Board of Faculties regulations prescribing the 
courses of studies, syllabi, curriculum and the outlines of tests for all 
examinations;  
(d) Regulate the admission of students to the courses of studies and  
examinations in the University;  
(e) Recommend to the Board, teaching examination systems including not 
limited to semester or annual system;  
(f) Regulate the conduct and discipline of the students and prescribe 
punishment or fines on misconduct;   
(g) Propose to th e Board, schemes for the constitution, operation and 
organization of the Faculties, Teaching Departments, Constituent 
Colleges, Affiliated Colleges, Sub-Campuses and Institutes;  
(h) Formulate Proposals for Planning and Development of Teaching and 
Research in the University;  
(i) Recommend the Regulations to the Board prescribing the Courses of 
Studies, the Syllabi and the Outlines of Tests for the University 
Examinations;  
(j) Regulate the award of studentships, scholarships, exhibitions, medals 
and prizes;   
(k) Recommend Regulations to the Board for approval; appoint or 
nominate members to various Authorities in accordance with the 
provisions of this Act; and  
(l) Perform such other functions as may be prescribed and determined by 
the Board and/or Vice Chancellor in accordan ce with the provisions of 
this Act.  
22. University Fund .– (1) There shall be a fund to be known as Lahore 
University of Biological and Applied Sciences Fund which shall vest in the University.  
(2) The University may accept donations in the form of cash, property , 
vehicles, equipment, any other item or financial instrument that may facilitate the 
functioning of the University and all such donations shall be used, invested, 
maintained and disposed of by the University in the manner as maybe Prescribed.  
23. Budget, Aud it and Accounts .– The budget of the University shall be 
approved and its accounts shall be maintained and audited in such manner as may 
be Prescribed.  
24. Statutes, Regulations and Rules .– The Board may approve, repeal or 
amend the First Statutes, Statutes, Regulations, Rules or Policies as maybe required 
to regulate, manage, regularize and administer any matter relating to the affairs of 
the University.  
25. Removal of Difficulties.– (1) If any question arises as to the interpretation of 
any of the provision of this Act, it shall be placed before the Chairperson whose 
decision thereon shall be final.  
(2) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to any of the provisions of this Act, 
the Chairperson may make such order after obtaining views of the Board; not 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as may appear to him to be necessary for 
removing the difficulty.  
(3) Where this Act makes any provision for anything to be done but no 
provision or no sufficient provisions has been made in respect of the authority or the 
time at which it shall be done, then it shall be done by such authority, at such time, or 
in such manner as the Chairperson may direct after obtaining the views of the Board.  
26. Indemnity. – No suit or legal proceedings shall lie against the University, any 
of its Authority, or Officer of the University in respect of anything which is done in 
good faith under the Act.  
27. First Statutes . – Notwithstanding anything to the contrary c ontained in the 
Act, the Statutes set out in the Schedule shall be deemed to be the Statutes made 
under the provisions of this Act, including Section 24, and shall continue to remain in 
force until amended or repealed in accordance with the provisions of the Act.  
 
  
SCHEDULE 
THE FIRST STATUTES 
1. Faculties: The University shall include the following Faculties:-  
(a) Faculty of Applied Health Sciences; 
(b) Faculty of Allied Health Sciences;  
(c) Faculty of Public Health Sciences;  
(d) Faculty of Social Sciences;  
(e) Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences;  
(f) Faculty of Biological Sciences;  
(g) Faculty of Medical & Dental Sciences;  
(h) Faculty of Nursing;  
(i) Faculty of Sciences of Human Body and Mind; 
(j) Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences; and  
(k) Such other Faculties as maybe approved by the Board.   
2. Board of Faculty: (1) The Board of Faculty shall consist of:  
(a) Dean of the Faculty (Chairperson);  
(b) Professors and Heads of Departments;  
(c) Two Teachers, to be nominated by the Academic Council owing to their 
specialized knowledge of the subjects which, though not assigned to 
the Faculty, have in the opinion of the Academic Council, important 
bearing on the subjects assigned to the Faculty;  
(d) Two experts, in the field from outside the University to be appoin ted by 
the Board;  
(e) One member to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor; and  
(f) Director Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC).  
(2) The members other than Ex -Officio Members of a Board of Faculty 
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 the members.  
(4) A Board of Faculty, subject to the general control of the Academic 
Council and the Board as may be Prescribed:  
(a) Co-ordinate the teaching and research work in the subjects assigned to 
the Faculty Members;  
(b) Scrutinize the recommendations of a Board of Studies 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 Vice Chancellor;  
(c) Consider any other academic matter relating to the Faculty and to 
submit its report to the Academic Council;  
(d) Prepare a comprehensive annual report regarding the performance of 
each Department, Faculty, Constituent College, Affiliated College, Sub -
Campus or Institute for presentation to the Academic Council; and  
(e) Perform such other functions as may be prescribed b y the Board, 
Statutes, Regulations and Rules.  
(5) The Dean of the Faculty shall be the Chairperson and convener of the 
Board of Faculty.   
(6) The Dean shall be appointed by the Board of Governors on such terms 
as it may determine on the recommendations of the Vi ce Chancellor from amongst 
the Professors of the Faculty.  
(7) The Dean shall present candidates, for admission to a Degree, except 
an Honorary Degree.   
(8) The Dean shall have such powers and duties as may be prescribed by 
the Board on the recommendations of the Vice Chancellor.  
3. Academic Departments, Institutes and Constituent Colleges .– (1) There 
shall be such Academic Departments, Constituent Colleges, Affiliated Colleges, Sub-
Campuses or an Institute as may be Prescribed and each Academic Department, 
Constituent College etc. shall be headed by such persons as may be Prescribed.  
(2) The Board shall, on the recommendations of the Vice Chancellor, 
appoint the Head of Department and other heads of the Constituent Colleges etc. on 
the terms and conditions as maybe determined by the Board.  
(3) The Heads of the Department, Constituent Colleges shall plan, 
organize and supervise the work of their respective Departments, Colleges etc. and 
shall be responsible to the respective Dean.  
(4) The Heads of Departments shall, under the general supervision of the 
Vice Chancellor and the respective Deans, exercise all the administrative and 
academic powers and such other duties or powers as may be assigned to them.  
(5) The Heads of the Departments and other Heads shall prepare such 
reports as  maybe prescribed regarding the performance of their respective 
Departments, Colleges etc. and submit these reports to the respective Dean.  
4. Board of Advanced Studies and Research .– (1) The Board of Advanced 
Studies and Research will consist of:  
(a) Vice Chancellor (Chairperson);  
(b) All Deans / All HoD’s;  
(c) Controller of Examinations;  
(d) One University Professor from each Faculty, other than the Dean, to be 
appointed by the Vice Chancellor;  
(e) Three Members, including at least one woman, from the relevant field, 
research organizations, to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor; and  
(f) The Registrar (Secretary).  
(2) The Quorum for a meeting of the Board of Advanced Studies and 
Research shall be one-half of the total number of its members.  
5. Functions of the Board of Advanced Studies and Research .– The Board 
of Advanced Studies and Research will:  
(a) Advise an Authority on all matters restated to the promotion of 
advanced studies and research publication in the University;  
(b) Consider and report to an Authority with regard to a rese arch degree of 
the University;  
(c) Propose regulations regarding the award of a research degree;  
(d) Appoint supervisors for postgraduate research students and to approve 
title and synopses of a thesis or dissertation;  
(e) Recommend panels of names of examiners for  evaluation of a 
research examination; and  
(f) Perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Board.  
6. Selection Board.– (1) The Selection Board will consist of:  
(a) Vice Chancellor (Chairperson);  
(b) Dean of the Faculty Concerned;  
(c) Head of the Department Concerned;  
(d) Two Members of the Board to be nominated by the Chairperson of the 
Board of Governors;  
(e) One Eminent Scholar to be nominated by the Board of Governors;  
(f) Director QEC; and  
(g) Registrar (Secretary of the Selection Board).  
(2) Four members of the Selection Board shall constitute the quorum for a 
meeting of the Selection Board.  
(3) 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 
proceedings of the Selection Board for selection of a candidate on such post.  
(4) In selection of candidates for the post of Professor or Associate; 
Professor, the Selection Board may co -opt or consult experts in the subject, 
approved by the Board.  
(5) The Board may revise the sta nding list of experts of a subject on the 
recommendations of the Selection Board.  
7. Functions of the Selection Board.– (1) The Selection Board will:  
(a) Consider the applications and recommend to the Board of Governors, the 
names of suitable candidates for appointment as the Officers, Teachers 
and other such employees, as maybe Prescribed, of the University;  
(b) Consider all cases of promotion or selection of Officers, Teachers etc. 
of the University and recommend the suitable candidates.  
(c) Perform such other functions as maybe Prescribed.  
(2) The Selection Board shall be the appointing authority for all such 
Officers, Teachers and employees of the University whose appointment procedure 
has not been provided in the Act.  
8. Budget and Planning Committee.– (1) The Budget and Planning Committee will 
consist of:  
(a) Vice Chancellor (Chairperson);  
(b) All Deans/Head of the Institutes;  
(c) Treasurer;  
(d) Two Members of the Board to be nominated by the Board;  
(e) Registrar (Secretary); and  
(f) One Nominee of the Company.  
(2) Four Members of the Budg et and Planning Committee shall constitute 
the quorum for a meeting of the Budget and Planning Committee.  
9. Functions of the Budget and Planning Committee. – (1) Propose and 
recommend annual development plans and budget estimates to the Board. 
(2) Such other functions as maybe determined by the Board of Governors.