UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY TAXILA ACT, 1994

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THE UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, 
TAXILA, ACT 1994 
(XII of 1994) 
CONTENTS 
CHAPTER-I 
PRELIMINARY 
1. Short title and commencement 
2. Definitions 
CHAPTER-II 
THE UNIVERSITY 
3. Incorporation 
4. Power of the University 
5. Jurisdiction of the University 
6. University to be open to all classes, creeds, etc.  
7. Teaching at the University 
CHAPTER-III 
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY 
8. Officers of the University 
9. Chancellor 
9-A. Revisional Powers of the Chancellor 
10. Visitation 
11. Pro-Chancellor 
12. Vice-Chancellor 
13. Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor 
14. Pro-Vice-Chancellor 
15. Registrar 
16. Treasurer 
17. Controller of Examinations 
18. Resident Auditor 
19. Other Officers 
CHAPTER-IV 
AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY 
20. Authorities of the University 
21. The Syndicate 
22. Powers and duties of the Syndicate 
23. Academic Council 
24. Powers and duties of the Academic Council 
25. Constitution, functions and powers of other Authorities 
26. Appointment of Committees by Authorities 
CHAPTER-V 
STATUTES, REGULATIONS AND RULES 
27. Statutes 
28. Regulations 
29. Amendments and repeal of the Statutes and Regulations 
30. Rules 
CHAPTER-VI 
UNIVERSITY FUND 
31. University Fund 
32. Audit and Accounts 
33. Recovery of University dues 
CHAPTER-VII 
GENERAL PROVISIONS 
34. Pension, Insurance, Gratuity, Provident Fund and Benevolent Fund 
35. Age of superannuation 
36. Opportunity to Show Cause 
37. Appeal and Review 
38. Commencement of terms of office of Members of Authorities 
39. Filling of Casual Vacancies in the Authorities 
40. Voids in the constitution of Authorities 
41. Dispute about Membership of Authority 
42. Proceedings of Authorities not invalidated by Vacancies 
43. Transfers and postings 
44. First Statutes 
45. Removal of difficulties at the Commencement 
46. Transitional Provisions 
47. Saving 
48. Appointment of first Vice-Chancellor 
49. Appointment of first Registrar, first Treasurer, first Resident Auditor and 
first Director of Advanced Studies, Research & Technological 
Development 
50. Repeal 
SCHEDULE 
THE FIRST STATUTES 
(Vide Section 44) 
1. The Faculties 
2. Board of Faculty 
3. Functions of the Board of Faculty 
4. Dean 
5. Academic Departments and Chairmen 
6. Board of Studies 
7. Function of the Board of Studies 
8. Board of Advanced Studies, Research and Technological Development 
9. Functions of the Board of Advanced Studies, research and 
Technological Development 
10. Selection Board 
11. Functions of Selection Board 
12. Finance Committee 
13. Functions of the Finance Committee 
14. Planning and Development Committee 
15. Functions of the Planning and Development Committee 
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THE UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, TAXILA, ACT 
1994 
(XII of 1994) 
[7th December, 1994] 
An 
Act 
to provide for the establishment of a University of Engineering and Technology at 
Taxila 
Preamble.– Whereas it is necessary to  undertake research and development in the 
country and produce high quality engineers and technologists to form an organized 
scientific infrastructure for research in engineering and development of technologies; 
And whereas  it is imperative to achieve exce llence in the advancement of 
knowledge in the field of engineering and to develop capability in high quality 
teaching, research and development for improving the existing industrial and 
technological base of the country; 
It is hereby enacted as follows:– 
CHAPTER-I 
PRELIMINARY 
1. Short title and commencement.– (1) This Act may be called the University 
of Engineering and Technology, Taxila, Act 1994. 
(2) It shall come into force at once. 
2. Definitions.– In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the  following 
expressions shall have the meanings hereby respectively assigned to them, that is to 
say– 
(a) "Academic Council" means the Academic Council of the University; 
(b) "Academic Department" means a teaching, research and technological 
development dep artment maintained and administered by the 
University; 
(c) "Authority" means any of the Authorities of the University specified in 
the Act; 
(d) "Chairman of the Department" means head of an academic department 
and includes the Chairperson; 
(e) "Chancellor" means the Chancellor of the University; 
(f) "Dean" means the Chairman/Chairperson of the Board of a Faculty; 
                                            
1This Act was passed by the Punjab Assembly on 23rd November, 1994; assented to by the Go vernor of the Punjab on 5th 
December, 1994; and, was published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 7th December, 1994, Pages 291 to 316. 
(g) "Faculty" means a Faculty of the University; 
(h) "Government" means the Government of the Punjab; 
(i) "Prescribed" means prescribed by Statutes, Regulations or Rules; 
(j) "Pro-Chancellor" means the Pro-Chancellor of the University; 
(k) "Pro-Vice-Chancellor" means the Pro -Vice- Chancellor of the 
University;  
(l) "Professor Emeritus" means a retired Professor designated as such 
under the Regulations; 
(m) "Registered Graduate" means a graduate of the University who has his 
name entered in the register maintained for this purpose; 
(n) "Statutes", "Regulations" and "Rules" means respectively the Statutes, 
the Regulations and the Rules made or deemed t o have been made 
under this Act; 
(o) "Syndicate" means the Syndicate of the University; 
(p) "Teachers" means Professors, Associate Professors and Assistant 
Professors having prescribed qualifications engaged whole time by the 
University for teaching diplom a, degree or postgraduate classes and 
engaged in research and development of technologies and such other 
persons as may be declared as teachers by Regulations; 
(q) "Technologist" means an officer having prescribed qualifications 
appointed in the grade of a  professor, Associate Professor or Assistant 
Professor engaged whole time in adapting, improving or developing 
technology and scientific equipment or assigned such other duties for 
the teaching, research and development of technology as may be 
prescribed; 
(r) "University" means the University of Engineering and Technology, 
Taxila; and 
(s) "Vice-Chancellor" means the Vice-Chancellor of the University. 
CHAPTER-II 
THE UNIVERSITY 
3. Incorporation.– (1) There shall be a University of Engineering and 
Technology to be called University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila, with the 
main Campus at Taxila and sub -campuses at such other places as may be 
established by the University with the permission of the Government. 
(2) The University shall consist of the Chance llor, the Pro -Chancellor, the 
Vice-Chancellor, one or more Pro -Vice-Chancellors, Members of the Syndicate and 
the Academic Council, Officers, Teachers and Authorities. 
(3) The University shall be a body corporate by the name of University of 
Engineering and Technology, Taxila, and shall have a perpetual succession and a 
common seal and may, by the aforesaid name, sue and be sued. 
(4) The University shall be competent to acquire and hold property, both 
movable and immovable, or sell or otherwise transfer any  property vested in it or 
enter into contract for purposes of this Act. 
(5) All properties, owned or possessed and all rights and all interests held 
or enjoyed by, and all liabilities subsisting against the University of Engineering and 
Technology, Lahore, in respect of the campus at Taxila immediately before coming 
into force of this Act, shall stand transferred to the University. 
(6) All regular employees including teachers and officers of the University 
of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, serving at t he aforesaid campus, 
immediately before coming into force of this Act, shall stand transferred to the 
University under its statutes, Regulations and Rules. 
4. Power of the University.– The University shall have the powers to– 
(a) Provide for instructions in such branches of learning as it may deem fit, 
and to make provisions for teaching, training, research and 
development of technologies and for the advancement and 
dissemination of knowledge in engineering and technology and such 
other fields of study as may be prescribed; 
(b) prescribe courses of studies to be taught by it; 
(c) hold examinations and confer degrees, diplomas, certificates and other 
academic distinctions on persons who have, under the prescribed 
conditions, been admitted to and passed its examinations; 
(d) confer, in the prescribed manner, honorary degrees or other academic 
distinctions on such persons as the Chancellor may approve on the 
recommendation of the Syndicate; 
(e) provide for teaching specified courses or training for persons not b eing 
students of the University and grant certificates and diplomas to such 
persons; 
(f) co-operate with other universities, research and educational 
organizations, industrial ventures in the public or private sectors or 
other public authorities in such ma nner and for such purposes as it 
may determine; 
(g) create posts in connection with teaching, research, development of 
technology, administration, and for any other purpose related thereto 
and appoint persons against those posts; 
(h) institute and award fe llowships, scholarships, bursaries, medals and 
prizes in the prescribed manner; 
(i) establish Academic Departments and Faculties for the development of 
teaching, research and technological development and make such 
arrangements for their maintenance, manag ement and administration, 
as it may determine; 
(j) control and maintain University halls of residence for students and 
approve any place as hostel or lodging for students; 
(k) supervise and control the discipline of students of the University and 
promote c o-curricular and recreational activities of such students and 
make arrangements for promoting their health and general welfare; 
(l) take disciplinary action against and impose penalty on students, in the 
prescribed manner; 
(m) charge and receive such fees and other payments as it may determine; 
(n) receive and manage pro perty (acquired or transferred) , grants, 
bequests, trusts, gifts, donations, endowments and other contributions, 
made to the University, and invest any fund representing such 
property, grant s, bequests, trusts, gifts, donations, endowments or 
contributions in such manner as it may deem fit; 
(o) provide for the printing and publication of research and other works as 
prescribed; 
(p) provide facilities for development of prototypes based on rese arch and 
development and exploit technology singly or in co -operation with such 
ventures and in such manner as it may deem fit; and 
(q) do such other acts or things, whether or not incidental to the powers 
aforesaid, as may be necessary to further the obje cts of the University 
as a place of learning, research and technological development. 
5. Jurisdiction of the University .– The University shall have jurisdiction within 
the limits of its campus and sub-campuses: 
 Provided that the Government may, in consult ation with the University, by 
general or special order, modify the jurisdiction. 
6. University to be open to all classes, creeds, etc .– The University shall be 
open to all persons irrespective of sex, religion, race, creed, class or colour and no 
person shall be denied the privileges of the University on any such ground:  
Provided that nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent religious 
instruction being given to the students in their own religious faiths in such manner as 
may be prescribed. 
7. Teaching at the University .– (1) All teaching in various courses in the 
University, shall be conducted in the prescribed manner and it may include lectures, 
tutorials, discussions, seminars, demonstrations, practical and project work in 
laboratories and works hops of the University and related industrial establishments 
and other methods of instruction. 
(2) The teaching in any prescribed course in the University shall be 
organized by such authority as may be prescribed. 
(3) The courses and the curricula for teac hing in the University shall be 
such as may be prescribed. 
(4) A continuous evaluation shall be built into the system of studies, 
research and technology development. 
(5) The degree, diploma or certificate at the University shall only be 
granted to a stude nt after he fulfils the prescribed requirements for the said degree, 
diploma or certificate. 
(6) The teaching at the University shall include such additional courses of 
study as would reflect national aspirations for development and social and cultural 
values of Pakistan. 
CHAPTER-III 
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY 
8. Officers of the University .– The following shall be the Officers of the 
University:– 
(a) The Chancellor; 
(b) The Pro-Chancellor; 
(c) The Vice-Chancellor; 
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[(d) Pro-Voice Chancellor;] 
(e) The Deans; 
(f) The Directors; 
(g) The Chairmen of Academic Departments; 
(h) The Registrar; 
(i) The Treasurer; 
(j) The Controller of Examinations; 
(k) The Librarian; and 
(l) such other persons as may be prescribed to be Officers. 
9. Chancellor.– (1) The Governor of P unjab shall be the Chancellor of the 
University. 
 (2) The Chancellor or his nominee shall preside at the Convocation of the 
University. 
 (3) Every proposal to confer an honorary degree shall be subject to 
confirmation by the Chancellor. 
 (4) If the Chancel lor is satisfied that the proceedings of any Authority are 
not in accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Statutes, the Regulations or the 
Rules, he may, after calling upon such Authority to show cause why such 
proceedings should not be annulled, by order in writing, annul the proceedings. 
 (5) The Chancellor may remove any person from the membership of a ny 
Authority if such person has– 
(a) become of unsound mind; or 
(b) been in capacitated to function as member of such Authority; or 
                                            
2Substituted by the Public Sector Universities (Amendment) Act 2012 (LX of 2012) ; and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 14.11.2012, pages 1581-1594, s.6. 
(c) been convic ted by a court of law of an offence involving moral 
turpitude; or 
(d) failed to attend three consecutive meetings of the Authority with out 
any valid reason. 
3[(6) In the performance of his functions under the Act, the Chancellor shall 
act and be bound in the same manner as the Governor of a Province acts and is 
bound under Article 105 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.] 
*9-A. Revisional Powers of the Chancellor .– (Under Punjab Ordinance No .LI of 
2002 notified vide No.Legis:13-2/92 dated:23rd September 2002, Annex-A Page 58) 
The Chancellor may, of 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 
the purpose of satisfying himself as to the correctness, leg ality or propriety of any 
finding or orders and may pass such orders as he may deem fit: 
Provided that no order under this section shall be passed unless the person to 
be affected thereby is afforded an opportunity of being heard. 
10. Visitation.– (1) The Chancellor may cause an inspection or inquiry to be 
made in respect of any matter connected with the University, and may from time to 
time, appoint such expert or experts, as he may deem fit, for purposes of carrying 
out the inspection of:  
(a) the Univers ity, its buildings, laboratories, libraries, workshops and 
equipment; 
(b) any hostel maintained or recognized by the University; 
(c) the teaching and other works including research and technological 
development as conducted by the University; and 
(d) the conduct of examinations held by the University. 
(2) The Chancellor shall in every such case as aforesaid give notice to the 
Syndicate of his intention to cause an inspection or inquiry to be made, and the 
Syndicate shall be entitled to be represented thereat. 
(3) The Chancellor shall communicate to the Syndicate his views with 
regard to the results of such inspection or inquiry and shall after ascertaining the 
views thereon of the Syndicate, advise the Syndicate on the action to be taken. 
(4) The Syndicate shall communicate to the Chancellor such action, if any, 
as has been taken or may be proposed to be taken upon the results of the inspection 
or inquiry. 
(5) The communication under sub -section (4) shall be submitted to the 
Chancellor within such time as may be specified by him. 
(6) Where the Syndicate does not, within a reasonable time, take action to 
the satisfaction of the Chancellor, the Chancellor may, after considering an 
explanation furnished or representation made by the Syndicate, issue such 
                                            
3Added by the University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila (Amendment) Act 2004 (VII of 2004), published 
in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 23 February 2004, pp. 497, s.2. 
directions as he may think fit, and the Vice -Chancellor shall comply with such 
directions. 
11. Pro-Chancellor.– (1) The Minister for Education of the Government shall be 
the Pro-Chancellor of the University. 
(2) The Pro-Chancellor shall perform such duties as may be assigned and 
delegated to him by the Chancellor. 
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[12. Vice Chancellor.– (1) A person, who is eligible and who is not more than 
sixty five years of age on the last date fixed for submission of applications 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 Se arch 
Committee consisting of not less than three and not more than five members for 
making 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, 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.]  
13. Powers and duties of the Vice -Chancellor.– (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall 
be the principal executive and academic officer of the University and shall ensure 
that the provisions of this Act, the Statutes, the Regulations an d the Rules are 
faithfully observed in order to promote teaching, research technology development, 
                                            
4Substituted by the Public Sector Universities (Amendment) Act 2012 (LX of 2012) ; and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 14.11.2012, pages 1581-1594, s.6. 
publications, administration and the general efficiency and good order of the 
University.  
He shall have all powers necessary for this purpose including admi nistrative 
control over all officers, teachers and other employees of the University. 
(2) The Vice-Chancellor shall preside over the meetings of the Authorities 
of which he is the Chairman and be entitled to attend and preside over any meeting 
of any other Authority or Body of the University. 
(3) 
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[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. 
(3a) The Vice Chancellor shall, within seven days of taking an action under 
sub-section (3), submit a report of the action taken to the Pro -Chancellor and to the 
members of the Syndicate; and, the Syndicate shall, within forty five days of such an 
action of the Vice -Chancellor, pass such orders as the Syndicate deems 
appropriate.]  
(4) The Vice-Chancellor shall also have the powers to: 
(a) 
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(b) sanction all expenditure provided for in the approved budget and to re -
appropriate funds within the same major head of expenditure; 
(c) sanction by re -appropriation an amount not exceeding Rs. 150,000 for 
an unforeseen item not provided for in the budget and report it to the 
Syndicate at its next meeting; 
(d) appoint paper setters and  examiners for all examinations of the 
University after receiving panels of names from the relevant authorities; 
(e) ensure and make arrangements for secrecy and scrutiny of papers and 
results; 
(f) direct teachers, officers and other employees of the Unive rsity to take 
up such assignments in connection with teaching, research, technology 
development, examination, administration and such other activities in 
the University as he may consider necessary for promoting the purpose 
of the University; 
(g) delegate, subject to such conditions, if any, as may be prescribed, any 
of his powers under this Act to an officer of the University; 
(h) appoint employees below the initial monthly pay of BS -17 or equivalent 
and for this purpose to appoint such selection committee  or committees 
as he may deem necessary; and 
(i) exercise and perform such other powers and functions as may be 
prescribed. 
                                            
5Substituted by the Public Sector Universities (Amendment) Act 2012 (LX of  2012); and  published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 14.11.2012, pages 1581-1594, s.6. 
6Deleted by the Public Sector Universities (Amendment) Act 2012 (LX of  2012); and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 14.11.2012, pages 1581-1594, s.6. 
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[14. Pro-Vice-Chancellor.– (1) The Chancellor shall nominate the Pro -Vice 
Chancellor of the University, from amongst three senior m ost 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 this 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.] 
15. Registrar.– (1) The Registrar shall be a whole time officer of the University 
and shall be appointed by the Syndicate on the recommendations of the Selection 
Board. 
(2) The Registrar shall be appointed for a term not exceeding five years on 
such terms and conditions as may be prescribed and shall be eligible for 
reappointment. 
(3) The Registrar shall: 
(a) be the custodian of the Common Seal and the academic records of the 
University; 
(b) maintain a register of registered graduates in the prescribed manner; 
and 
(c) perform such other duties as may be prescribed. 
16. Treasurer.– (1) The Treasurer shall be a whole time officer of the University 
and shall be appointed by the Syndicate on th e recommendations of the Selection 
Board. 
(2) The Treasurer shall be appointed for a term not exceeding five years 
on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed and shall be eligible for 
reappointment. 
(3) The Treasurer shall: 
(a) manage the property, the finances and the investments of the 
University; 
(b) prepare the annual and revised budget estimates of the University and 
present them to the Finance Committee; 
(c) ensure that the funds of the University are expended on the purposes 
for which they are provided; and 
(d) perform such other duties as may be prescribed. 
17. Controller of Examinations.– (1) The Controller of Examinations shall be a 
whole time officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Syndicate on the 
recommendations of the Selection Board. 
(2) The Controller of Examinations shall be appointed for a term not 
exceeding five years on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed and shall 
be eligible for reappointment. 
                                            
7Substituted by the Public Sector Universities (Amendment) Act 2012 (LX of 2012) ; and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 14.11.2012, pages 1581-1594, s.6. 
18. Resident Auditor.– There shall be a Resident Auditor whos e services shall 
be taken from the Government on deputation. 
19. Other Officers.– Subject to the provisions of this Act, the terms and 
conditions of service and powers and duties of other officers of the University shall 
be such as may be prescribed. 
CHAPTER-IV 
AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY 
20. Authorities of the University .– The following shall be the Authorities of the 
University: 
(a) The Syndicate; 
(b) The Academic Council; 
(c) The Boards of Faculties; 
(d) The Boards of Studies; 
(e) The Selection Board; 
(f) The Board of Advanced Studies Research and Technological 
Development; 
(g) The Finance Committee; 
(h) The Planning and Development Committee; and  
(i) Such other Authorities as may be prescribed by Statutes. 
21. The Syndicate.– (1) The Syndicate shall consist of: 
(a) the Vice-Chancellor (Chairman); 
(b) all the Pro-Vice-Chancellors; 
(c) the Chairman, University Grants Commission or his nominee not below 
the rank of a whole-time Member of the Commission; 
(d) one Vice-Chancellor of any University of Engine ering and Technology 
in the country to be nominated by the Chancellor in consultation with 
the Vice-Chancellor; 
(e) the Managing Director of Heavy Mechanical Complex, Taxila or his 
nominee not below the rank next to his own rank; 
(f) the Managing Director of Aeronautical Complex, Kamra or his nominee 
not below the rank next to his own rank; 
(g) the Commandant of Pakistan Ordnance Factory, Wah or his nominee 
not below the rank next to his own rank; 
(h) three eminent industrialists to be nominated by the Chan cellor in 
consultation with the Vice-Chancellor; 
(i) one eminent 
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[female] educationist to be nominated by the Chancellor 
in consultation with the Vice-Chancellor; 
(j) two Deans to be nominated by the Chancellor in consultation with the 
Vice-Chancellor; 
(k) Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Education Department or his 
nominee not below the rank of Additional Secretary; 
(l) Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Finance Department or his 
nominee not below the rank of Additional Secretary; 
(m) the Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court, Lahore or his nominee from 
amongst the judges of that Court; 
(n) one eminent research scholar of National/International fame to be 
nominated by the Chancellor in consultation with the Vice -Chancellor; 
and 
9[(o)   three mem bers of  Provincial Assembly of  the Punjab, including at 
 least one  female member of the  Assembly, to be nominated by the 
Speaker of the Assembly;] 
(2) The Registrar will be the Secretary of the Syndicate. 
(3) The members of the Syndicate, other than ex -officio Members, shall 
hold office for three years 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. 
22. Powers and duties of the Syndicat e.– (1) The Syndicate shall be the 
executive body of the University and shall subject to the provisions of this Act and 
Statutes, take effective measures to raise the standards of teaching, research, 
technological development, publication and other academi c pursuits and exercise 
general supervision over the affairs and management of the property of the 
University. 
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers and subject 
to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, the Syndicate shall have the powers to: 
(i) take effective measures to raise the standards of teaching, research, 
industrially oriented technological development and publication keeping 
in view the national needs; 
(ii) hold, control and administer the property and funds of the University; 
(iii) govern and regulate, with due regard to the advice of the Finance 
Committee in this behalf, the finances, accounts and investments of the 
University and for that purpose, to appoint such agents as it may think 
fit; 
                                            
8Inserted by the Punjab Fair Representation of Women Act 2014 (IV of 2014) ; and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 12.3.2014, pages 2733-2744, s.2 and Schedule, at serial No.25. 
9Substituted by the Universities and Institutes Laws (Amendment) Act 2025 (LXIII of 2025), published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 05.08.2025, pages 615-618, s.2 and Schedule, at serial 6. 
  
(iv) consider and approve the annual report, the annual and revised budget 
estimates and to re -appropriate funds from one major head of 
expenditure to another; 
(v) consider and approve the recommendations of the Planning and 
Development Committee; 
(vi) transfer and accept trans fer of movable or immovable property on 
behalf of the University; 
(vii) enter into, vary, carry out and cancel contracts on behalf of the 
University; 
(viii) cause proper books of account to be kept for all sums of money 
received and expended by the Univers ity and for the assets and 
liabilities of the University; 
(ix) 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, or in the purchase of immovable property or  in such other 
manner, as it may determine, with the like power of varying such 
investments; 
(x) receive and manage any property transferred and grants, bequests, 
trusts, gifts, donations, endowments and other contributions made to 
the University; 
(xi) administer any funds placed at the disposal of the University for 
specified purposes; 
(xii) determine the form, custody and regulation of the use of the Common 
Seal of the University; 
(xiii) provide the buildings, libraries, premises, furniture, apparatus, 
equipment and o ther means required for carrying out the work of the 
University; 
(xiv) establish and maintain halls of residence and hostels or approve or 
license hostels or lodgings for the residence of students; 
(xv) admit educational institutions to the privileges of the Universi ty and 
withdraw such privileges; 
(xvi) arrange for the inspection of the Academic Departments; 
(xvii) institute Professorship, Associate Professorship, Assistant 
Professorship and other posts and to suspend or abolish such posts; 
(xviii) create positions in the grade of Profes sor, Associate Professor or 
Assistant Professor or Technologists and to suspend or abolish such 
posts; 
(xix) create, suspend or abolish such administrative, technical, research, 
extension or other posts as may be necessary; 
(xx) appoint University teachers and other officers on the recommendation 
of the Selection Board for teaching and other posts in BS -17 or 
equivalent and above; 
(xxi) appoint professors Emeritus on such terms and conditions as may be 
prescribed; 
(xxii) confer Honorary Degrees in accordance with the conditions prescribed; 
(xxiii) prescribe the duties of the officers, teachers and other employees of 
the University; 
(xxiv) suspend, punish and remove from service in the prescribed manner 
such officers, teachers and other employees as are appointed by the 
Syndicate; 
(xxv) receive an annual report and future plans at the end of each academic 
year from a Sub -Committee of the Syndicate headed by the Vice -
Chancellor on the teaching, research and development of technology in 
the University and to issue such instructions as may further improve 
the administrative and academic performance of the University as it 
may deem necessary; 
(xxvi) appoint members to the various Authorities in accordance with the 
provisions of this Act; 
(xxvii) remove any person from the membership of any authority if such 
person has accepted any assignment which involves his absence from 
the University for a continuous period of six months or more; 
(xxviii) approve drafts of Statutes or recommend drafts of Statutes to the 
Chancellor for approval, in accordance with the requirements of sub -
section (2) of section 27; 
(xxix) consider and deal in the manner prescribed in sub -section (2) of 
section 28, the Regulations made by the Academic Council;  
Provided that the Syndicate may frame a Regulation at its own initiative and 
approve it after calling for the advice of the Academic Council; 
(xxx) regulate, determine and administer all other matters concerning the 
University and exercise all other powers in this behalf mentioned in this 
Act and the Statutes; 
(xxxi) delegate any of its powers to an Authority o r officer or a Committee or 
Sub-Committee; 
(xxxii) appoint one or more Legal Advisers on the recommendation of the 
Vice-Chancellor for a term not exceeding 3 years on such terms and 
conditions as may be determined by it; and 
(xxxiii) perform such other functions as are assigned to it by the Statutes. 
23. Academic Council.– (1) The Academic Council shall consist of: 
(a) the Vice-Chancellor (Chairman) ; 
(b) all the Pro-Vice-Chancellors; 
(c) the Deans; 
(d) the Director of Advance Studies, Research and Technolo gical 
Development; 
(e) two senior most Professors, other than ex -officio members, from each 
academic department; 
(f) all Professors Emeritus; 
(g) the Chairmen of the Academic Departments; 
(h) four University teachers 
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[including at least one female teacher ] other 
than Professors, two from each category of Associate Professors and 
Assistant Professors, to be appointed by the Syndicate; 
(i) three persons 
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[including at least one woman]  eminent in sciences, 
social sciences and engineering, of whom one shall be  from each 
category, to be nominated by the Chancellor in consultation with the 
Vice-Chancellor; 
(j) Secretary to Government of Punjab, Education Department or his 
nominee not below the rank of Additional Secretary; 
(k) the Director Public Instruction (Colleges) , Punjab, Lahore; 
(l) the Director, Technical Education, Punjab, Lahore; 
(m) The Librarian; 
(n) the Controller of Examinations; and 
(o) the Registrar (Member/Secretary). 
(2) The Members appointed by nomination shall hold office for three years. 
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Academic Council shall be one -third 
of the total number of members. 
24. 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 
this Act and the Statutes, have the power to lay down proper standards of 
instruction, research, technological development, publication and examination and to 
regulate and promote the academic life of the University. 
(2) Without prejudice to the general ity of the foregoing powers and subject 
to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, the Academic Council shall have the 
powers to: 
(a) advise the Syndicate on academic matters; 
(b) propose Rules and Regulations for: 
(i) the conduct of teaching, researc h, technological development, 
publication and examinations; 
(ii) the admission of students to the Courses of studies and 
examinations in the University; and 
(iii) the conduct and discipline of students of the University; 
                                            
10Inserted by the Punjab Fair Representation of Women Act 2014 (IV of 2014)  ; and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 12.3.2014, pages 2733-2744, s.2 and Schedule, at serial No.25. 
11Inserted by the Punjab Fair Representation of Women Act 2014 (IV of 2014)  ; and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 12.3.2014, pages 2733-2744, s.2 and Schedule, at serial No.25. 
(c) Propose to the Syndicate schemes for the constitution and organization 
of Faculties, Academic Departments and Boards of Studies; 
(d) consider or formulate proposals for the planning and development of 
teaching, research and technological development in the University; 
(e) propose Regula tions on the recommendations of the Boards of 
Faculties and the Boards of Studies, prescribing the course of studies, 
the syllabi and the outlines of tests for all University examinations ; 
provided that if the recommendations of the Board of a Faculty or a  
Board of Studies are not received by the prescribed date, the 
Academic Council may continue for the next year the courses of 
studies already prescribed for an examination; 
(f) recognize the examinations of other Universities or examining Bodies 
as equivalent to the corresponding examinations of the University; 
(g) frame Regulations for the award of studentships, scholarships, 
exhibitions, medals and prizes; 
(h) frame any other Regulations for submission to the Syndicate; 
(i) consider, at the end of each ac ademic year, reports of Deans of 
Faculties on the performance of each academic unit and submit a 
report to the Syndicate on the teaching, research and technology 
development at the University, updating the syllabi and courses of 
study in the light of the l atest developments of knowledge in the fields 
of study at the University and specific information on the improvement 
and development of technologies; 
(j) appoint members to the various Authorities in accordance with the 
provisions of this Act; and 
(k) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Statutes. 
25. Constitution, functions and powers of other Authorities .– The 
constitutions, functions and powers of the Authorities for which no specific provision 
has been made in this Act shall be such as may be prescribed by Statutes. 
26. Appointment of Committees by Authorities.– The Syndicate, the Academic 
Council and other Authorities may, from time to time, appoint such Standing, Special 
or Advisory Committees, as they may deem fit and may nominate such  persons on 
these Committees as are not members of the Authorities appointing the Committees. 
CHAPTER-V 
STATUTES, REGULATIONS AND RULES 
27. Statutes.– (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, Statutes may be made to 
regulate or prescribe all or any of the following matters: 
(a) the constitution of pension, insurance, gratuity provident fund and 
benevolent fund for University employees; 
(b) the scale of pay and other terms and conditions of service of officers, 
teachers and other employees of the University; 
(c) the maintenance of the register of registered graduates; 
(d) admission of educational institutions to the privileges of the University 
and the withdrawal of such privileges; 
(e) the establishment of Faculties and Academic Departments;  
(f) the power s and duties of officer, Teachers, Technologists and other 
employees of the University; 
(g) conditions under which the University may enter into arrangements 
with other institutions or with public bodies or industry for purposes of 
research, development of technology and advisory services; 
(h) conditions for appointment of Professor Emeritus and award of 
honorary degrees; 
(i) accountability, efficiency and discipline of University employees; 
(j) the general scheme of studies including the duration of course s, the 
system of examinations and the number of subjects and papers for an 
examination; and 
(k) all other matters which may be prescribed or regulated by Statutes. 
(2) The draft of Statutes concerning any of the matters mentioned in 
clauses (a) and (b) of sub -section (1), shall be proposed by the Syndicate. The draft 
of Statutes concerning other clauses of sub -section (1) shall be proposed by the 
Vice-Chancellor: 
Provided that: 
(i) the Vice -Chancellor shall not propose draft of Statutes affecting the 
constitution of powers of any Authority of the University until such 
Authority has been given an opportunity of expressing an opinion, in 
writing, upon the proposals; and  
(ii) the Syndicate shall not have the powers to make any statutes 
concerning Efficiency and Di scipline of officers, teachers and other 
employees of the University and such Statutes may be made by the 
Chancellor. 
(3) The draft of Statutes to be proposed by the Vice -Chancellor shall be 
submitted to the Syndicate which may approve it with such modific ations as it deems 
fit, or may refer it back to the Vice-Chancellor for reconsideration, or may reject it. 
(4) The draft of Statutes to be proposed by the Syndicate shall be sent to 
the Chancellor who may approve it with such modifications as he deems fit,  or may 
refer it back to the Syndicate for reconsideration, or may reject it. 
28. Regulations.– (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, 
Regulations may be made for all or any of the following matters: 
(a) courses of study for degrees, d iplomas and certificates of the 
University; 
(b) manner in which the recognized teaching referred to in sub -section (1) 
of section 7 shall be organized and conducted; 
(c) admission of students to the University; 
(d) conditions under which students shall be admitted to the courses and 
examinations of the University and shall become eligible for the award 
of degrees, diplomas and certificates;  
(e) conduct of examinations; 
(f) fees and other charges to be paid by the students for admission to the 
courses of study and the examinations of the University; 
(g) conduct and discipline of students of the University; 
(h) conditions of residence of the students of the University including the 
levying of fees for residence in halls of residence and hostels; 
(i) approval and licensing of hostels and lodgings; 
(j) conditions under which a person should carry on research to entitle him 
to a degree; 
(k) institution of fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, medals and prizes; 
(l) institution of stipends and free and half-free studentship; 
(m) academic costumes; 
(n) use of the library; 
(o) establishment of Academic Departments; and 
(p) all other matters which may be prescribed by Regulations. 
(2) The Regulations shall be proposed by the Academic Council and shall 
be submitted to the Syndicate which may approve them or withhold approval or refer 
them back to the Academic Council for reconsideration and a regulation proposed by 
the Academic Council shall not be valid, unless it receives the approval of the 
Syndicate. 
29. Amendments and repeal of the Statutes and Regulations.– The procedure 
for the amendment or the repeal of the Statutes and the Regulations shall be the 
same as that prescribed respectively for framing the same. 
30. Rules.– (1) The Authorities and the other Bodies of  the University may make 
rules consistent with this Act, the Statutes and the Regulations, to regulate the 
conduct of their business and the time and place of meetings and related matters: 
Provided that the Syndicate may direct the amendment or withdrawal of any 
such rule. 
(2) The Syndicate may make Rules to regulate any matter relating to the 
affairs of the University. 
CHAPTER-VI 
UNIVERSITY FUND 
31. University Fund.– The University shall have a fund to which shall be credited 
its income from fees, donation s, trusts, bequests, endowments, contributions, grants 
and all other sources. 
32. Audit and Accounts.– (1) The accounts of the University shall be maintained 
in such form and in such manner as may be prescribed. 
(2) No expenditure shall be made from the funds of the University unless: 
(a) the expenditure is included in the approved budget of the University; 
and  
(b) a bill for its payment has been audited in conformity with the Statutes, 
the Regulations and the Rules by the Resident Auditor. 
(3) The annual statement of the accounts of the University signed by the 
Treasurer and the Resident Auditor shall be submitted to the Government within six 
months of the close of a financial year. 
(4) The accounts of the University shall be audited once in a year in 
accordance with the Statutes, the Regulations and the Rules by the Auditor 
appointed by the Government for this purpose. 
(5) The observations of the Government Auditor, together with such 
annotations as the Treasurer may make, shall be placed before the Syndic ate which 
may pass such order as it may deem fit. 
33. Recovery of University dues .– The University or any person generally or 
specially authorized by it may apply to the Collector for recovery of any sum due to 
the University and the Collector shall thereu pon proceed to recover the sum due, as 
if it were an arrears of land revenue: 
Provided that the University shall not take action unless the person concerned 
is given an opportunity of being heard. 
CHAPTER-VII 
GENERAL PROVISIONS 
34. Pension, Insurance, Gratuity, Provident Fund and Benevolent Fund .– (1) 
The University shall constitute for the benefit of its officer, teachers and other 
employees in such manner and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, 
such pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fun d, benevolent fund and any other 
scheme as it may deem fit. 
(2) Where any provident fund has been constituted under this Act, the 
provisions of the Provident Fund Act, 1925 (XIX of 1925) shall apply to such fund as 
if it were the Government Provident Fund. 
35. Age of Superannuation.– An officer, 
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[other than the Chancellor, Pro -
Chancellor and Vice Chancellor]  teacher or other employee of the University shall 
retire from service:– 
(a) on such date after he has completed twenty -five years of service 
qualifying for pension or other retirement benefits, as the competent 
authority may direct; or  
                                            
12Inserted by the Public Sector Universitie s (Amendment) Act 2012 (LX of  2012); and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 14.11.2012, pages 1581-1594, s.6. 
(b) where no direction is given under clause (a), on the completion of sixty 
years of age: 
Provided that the Syndicate in the interest of the University may re -
employ a teacher on contract for such period as it may determine. 
Explanation.– In this section " competent authority" means the appointing authority 
or a person duly authorized by the appointing authority in that behalf, not being a 
person lower in rank to the officer, teacher or other employee. 
36. Opportunity to Show Cause. – Except as otherwise provided, no officer, 
teacher or other employee of the University holding a permanent post shall be 
dismissed or removed from service, reduced in rank or compulsorily retir ed from 
service unless he has been given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against 
the action proposed to be taken with respect to him. 
37. Appeal and Review.– (1) Where an order is made punishing an 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 ri ght to appeal to the Syndicate against the order and 
where the order is made by the Syndicate, he shall have the right to apply to the 
Syndicate for review of that order. 
(2) The application for review shall be submitted to the Vice -Chancellor 
and he shall  present it to the Syndicate with his views. The appeal against the 
decision of the Syndicate shall be submitted to the Vice -Chancellor and he shall 
present it to the Chancellor with his views. 
38. Commencement of terms of office of Members of Authorities. – (1) When 
a member of an Authority is appointed or nominated, his term of office, as fixed 
under this Act, shall commence on such date as may be prescribed. 
(2) Nothing in sub-section (1) shall affect the provisions of section 41. 
39. Filling of Casual Va cancies in the Authorities. – Any casual vacancy in the 
membership of any Authority shall be filled, as soon as may be, by the person or the 
body who appointed or nominated the member whose place has become vacant and 
the person appointed or nominated to th e vacancy shall be the member of such 
Authority for the residue of the term for which the person whose place he fills would 
have been a member. 
40. Voids in the constitution of Authorities. – Where there is a void in the 
constitution of an Authority because  of the abolition of a specified office under the 
Government or because an organization, institution or other body outside the 
University has been dissolved or has ceased to function or because of some other 
similar reason, it shall be filled in such manner as the Syndicate may decide. 
41. Dispute about Membership of Authority. – If a question arises whether or 
not any person is entitled to be a member of any Authority, the matter shall be 
referred to a Committee consisting of the Vice -Chancellor, the Chairm an, University 
Grants Commission or his nominee on the Syndicate and the Secretary Education, 
Government of the Punjab or his nominee on the Syndicate and the decision of this 
Committee shall be final. 
42. Proceedings of Authorities not invalidated by Vaca ncies.– No Act, 
resolution or decision of any Authority shall be invalid merely by reason of any 
vacancy on the Authority doing, passing, or making it or by reason of any want of 
qualification or invalidity in the appointment or nomination of any de -facto member of 
the Authority, whether present or absent. 
43. Transfers and postings. – (1) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary 
contained in any agreement or contract or in any other law for the time being in 
force, but subject to the provisions of this Act,  an officer, teacher or other employee, 
shall, if the Chancellor so directs in the public interest, serve for such period as may 
be fixed or extended from time to time by the Chancellor in any post in a 
Government Department or an educational or a research  institution set up or 
established by Government or a University in the province of the Punjab on such 
terms and conditions as are not less favorable to him: 
Provide that in the case of a teacher, such a direction shall not be made 
without consulting the Syndicate. 
(2) The Chancellor may fill any post in the University by appointing a 
person in the service of Government or an officer, teacher or other employee of any 
other University or educational or research institution set up or established by 
Government or a University in the Province of the Punjab: 
Provided that in the case of a teaching post in the University the appointment 
shall not be made without consulting the Selection Board of the University. 
44. First Statutes. – Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this 
Act, the Statutes set out in the Schedule appended to this Act shall be deemed to be 
the Statutes framed under section 27 of this Act and shall continue to remain in force 
until amended or repealed. 
45. Removal of difficulties at the Commencement.– If any difficulty arises as to 
the first constitution of any Authority after the commencement of this Act, the 
Chancellor may, on the recommendations of the Vice -Chancellor, give appropriate 
directions to remove such difficulty. 
46. Transitional Provisions. – (1) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary 
contained in this act, a Chancellor's Committee may be constituted by the Chancellor 
in consultation with the Vice -Chancellor to exercise the powers assigned to the 
Syndicate under this Act till such time the Syndicate is constituted in accordance with 
the provision of this Act. 
(2) Where before the commencement of this Act, an authority stands 
constituted under the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore Act, 1974 
as applicable to  the Taxila Campus or an officer has been appointed in a manner 
different from that provided in this Act, the Authority shall stand dissolved and the 
person nominated, elected or appointed shall cease to hold office forthwith and the 
vacancy so caused shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of this Act. 
47. Saving.– Until provision is made under this Act within a period of five years, 
the Statutes, the Rules and Regulations made or deemed to have been made under 
the University of Engineering and T echnology, Lahore, Act 1974 and in force at the 
commencement of this Act shall so far as these are consistent with this Act continue 
to have effect as if they were made under this Act as Statutes, Rules or Regulations. 
48. Appointment of first Vice -Chancellor.– Notwithstanding anything contained 
in section 12, the Chancellor may appoint such person as he deems fit to be the first 
Vice-Chancellor for a period not exceeding four years on such terms and conditions 
as he may determine. 
49. Appointment of first Registrar, first Treasurer, first Resident Auditor and 
first Director of Advanced Studies, Research & Technological Development. – 
Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act and the Statutes, the Vice -Chancellor 
may appoint the first Registrar, the firs t Treasurer, the First Resident Auditor and the 
first Director of Advanced Studies, Research and Technological Development or any 
other Officers prescribed as such by this Act or by the Statutes for a period not 
exceeding one year on such terms and conditi ons as the Vice -Chancellor may 
determine and report such actions to the Chancellor. 
50. Repeal.– The University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila (Amendment) 
ordinance, 1994 (XIII OF 1994) is hereby repealed. 
SCHEDULE 
THE FIRST STATUTES 
(Vide Section 44) 
1. The Faculties. – There shall be a faculty for an Academic Department or 
group of Academic Departments. The University shall include the following Faculties 
and such other Faculties as may be prescribed:– 
(a) Faculty of Civil & Environmental Engineering. 
(b) Faculty of Electronics & Electrical Engineering. 
(c) Faculty of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering. 
(d) Faculty of Industrial Engineering. 
(e) Faculty of Basic Sciences and Humanities. 
2. Board of Faculty. – (1) There shall be a Board of each  Faculty which shall 
consist of– 
(a) the Dean of Faculty; 
(b) the Professor and the Chairmen of the Academic Departments in the 
Faculty; 
(c) one member other than professors and Chairmen of the Academic 
Departments to be nominated by the Chairman; 
(d) two teachers to be nominated by the Academic Council by reason 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; 
(e) two experts in the field from outside the University to be appointed by 
the Syndicate; 
(f) one Technologist to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor. 
(2) The members other than ex -officio members shall hold office for three 
years. 
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Board of a Faculty shall be one -half of 
the total number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
3. Functions of the Board of Faculty. – The Board of each Faculty shall, 
subject to the general control of the Academic Council and the Syndicate, ha ve the 
powers to: 
(i) co-ordinate the teaching, technological development and research 
work in the subjects assigned to the Faculty; 
(ii) scrutinize the recommendations of the Boards of Studies comprising 
the Faculty with regard to the appointment of paper -setters and 
examiners for undergraduate examinations and to forward the panels 
of suitable paper -setters and examiners for each examination to the 
Vice-Chancellor; 
(iii) consider any other academic matter relating to the Faculty and report 
thereon to the Academic Council; 
(iv) prepare a comprehensive annual report regarding the performance of 
each department comprising the Faculty for presentation to the 
Academic Council; and 
(v) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Statutes. 
4. Dean.– (1) There shall be a Dean of each Faculty who shall be the Chairman 
and Convener of the Board of Faculty. 
(2) The Dean shall be appointed by the Chancellor from amongst the three 
senior Professors of the Faculty on the recommendations of the Vice -Chancellor and 
shall hold office for a period up to three years and shall be eligible for reappointment: 
Provided that if no professor is available in a Faculty, a Dean from some other 
Faculty may also act as the Dean of that Faculty till such time a Professor of the 
Faculty itself is available. 
(3) The Dean shall present candidates for admission to degree (except 
Honorary Degrees) in the courses falling within the purview of the Faculty. 
(4) The Deans shall have such powers and duties as may be prescribed 
by the Syndicate on the recommendations of the Vice-Chancellor. 
5. Academic Departments and Chairmen. – (1) There shall be an Academic 
Department for each subject or a group of subjects, as may be prescribed by 
Regulations and each Academic Department shall be headed by a Chairman. 
(2) The Chairman of an Academic Department shall be appointed by the 
Syndicate on the recommendations of the Vice -Chancellor from amongst the three 
senior most professors other than any Professor already working as Dean for a 
period of three years and shall be eligible for reappointment: 
Provided that in a department where there are less than three eligible 
professors, the appointment shall be made from amongst the three senior most 
professors and Associate Professors of the Department: 
Provided fu rther that in a department, in which there is no Professor or 
Associate Professor, no such appointment shall be made and the department shall 
be looked after by the Dean of the Faculty with the assistance of the senior most 
teacher of the department. 
(3) The Chairman of the department shall plan, organize and supervise the 
work of the department and shall be responsible to the Dean for the work of his 
department. 
(4) The Chairman shall, under the general supervision of the Vice -
Chancellor and the Dean, exercise all  administrative, financial and academic powers 
and such other duties or powers as may be delegated to him. 
(5) The Chairman of the department shall prepare a comprehensive 
annual report regarding the performance of department at the undergraduate as well 
as postgraduate levels, Faculty research and technological development and submit 
this report to the Dean of the Faculty for his evaluation. 
6. Board of Studies. – (1)There shall be the following two separate Boards of 
Studies for each subject or group of subjects as may be prescribed by Regulations: 
(a) Board of Undergraduate Studies; 
(b) Board of Postgraduate Studies. 
(2) Each Board of Undergraduate Studies shall consist of: 
(a) all the Teachers of the department concerned having postgraduate 
qualifications; 
(b) three to five experts or teachers, other than University teachers, to be 
appointed by the Vice-Chancellor; and 
(c) one Technologist to be nominated by the Dean. 
(3) Each Board of postgraduate Studies shall consist of: 
(a) all the Professors of the departments; 
(b) three to five experts or teachers with Ph.D. Degree other than 
University Teachers, to be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor; and 
(c) one Technologist to be nominated by the Dean. 
(4) The term of office of members of the Board of Studies other than ex -
officio members shall be three years. 
(5) The quorum for meeting of the Board of Studies shall be one-half of the 
number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
(6) The Chairman of the University Academic Department concerned shall 
be the Chairman and Convener of the Board of Studies. 
7. Function of the Board of Studies. – (1) The functions of the Board of 
Undergraduate Studies shall be to: 
(a) advise the Authorities on all academic matters connected with 
instructions and examinations in the subject or subjects to be taught at 
undergraduate level or below; 
(b) propose curricula and syllabi for all undergraduate or lower level 
subject or subjects concerned; 
(c) suggest a panel of names of paper -setters and examiners for the 
undergraduate or lower level subject or subjects concerned; and 
(d) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Regulations. 
(2) The functions of the Board of Postgraduate Studies shall be to: 
(a) advise the Authorities on technological development and all academic 
matters connected with inst ructions, research and examinations at 
postgraduate level in the subject or subjects concerned; 
(b) propose curricula and syllabi for all postgraduate degree, diploma and 
certificate courses in the subject or subjects concerned; 
(c) suggest a panel of name s of paper -setters and examiners in the 
subject or subjects of postgraduate level; 
(d) recommend to the Board of Advanced Studies, Research and 
Technological Development the name of the Supervisor, title and 
synopsis of the research thesis/dissertation; and 
(e) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Regulations. 
8. Board of Advanced Studies, Research and Technological Development.– 
(1) The Board of Advanced Studies, Research and Technological Development shall 
consist of: 
(a) the Vice-Chancellor (Chairman); 
(b) all the pro-Vice-Chancellors; 
(c) all the Deans; 
(d) one University Professors from each Faculty other than Dean to be 
appointed by the Syndicate; 
(e) one University Teacher from each Faculty other than Professors, 
having experience in r esearch and technological development, to be 
appointed by the Academic Council; 
(f) one Technologist to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; 
(g) five members from the Industries including private sector Industries, 
Research Organizations and Government Dep artments to be 
nominated by the Syndicate; and 
(h) the Director of Advanced Studies, Research and Technological 
Development (Member /Secretary). 
(2) The term of office of the members of the Board of Advanced Studies, 
Research and Technological Development othe r than ex -officio members shall be 
three years. 
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Board of Advanced Studies, Research 
and Technological Development shall be one -half of the total number of members, a 
fraction being counted as one. 
9. Functions of the Board o f Advanced Studies, research and 
Technological Development. – The functions of the Board of Advanced Studies, 
Research and Technological Development shall be to: 
(a) advise the Authorities on all matters connected with the promotion of 
advanced studies, res earch and technological development and 
research publications in the University; 
(b) consider and report to the Authorities on the institution of research 
degrees in the University; 
(c) propose regulations regarding the award of research degrees; 
(d) appoint supervisors for postgraduate research students and to approve 
titles and synopses of their theses/dissertations; 
(e) recommend panels of names of paper -setters and examiners for MSc. 
and other research examinations after considering the proposals of the  
Board of Postgraduate Studies in this behalf; and  
(f) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Statutes. 
10. Selection Board.– (1) The Selection board shall consist of: 
(a) the Vice-Chancellor (Chairman); 
(b) all the Pro-Vice-Chancellors; 
(c) the Dean of the faculty concerned; 
(d) the Chairman of the academic Department concerned; 
(e) one member of the Syndicate to be nominated by the Syndicate; 
(f) one eminent Industrialist to be nominated by the Islamabad Chamber 
of Commerce and Industry; 
(g) one eminent research scholar to be nominated by the Syndicate; and 
(h) the Chairman, Punjab Public Service Commission or his nominee who 
is a member of the Commission. 
(2) The Registrar shall be the Secretary of the Selection Board. 
(3) The members other  than ex-officio members shall hold office for three 
years. 
(4) The quorum for a meeting of the Selection Board shall be five. 
(5) No member who is a candidate for the post to which appointment is to 
be made shall take part in the proceedings of the Board. 
(6) In selecting candidates for the posts of Professors and Associate 
Professors, the Selection Board shall co -opt or consult three experts in the subject 
concerned and in selecting candidates for other teaching posts, two experts in the 
subject concerned , to be nominated by the Vice -Chancellor from a standing list of 
experts for each subject approved by the Syndicate on the recommendations of the 
Selection Board and revised from time to time. 
11. Functions of Selection Board. – (1) The Selection Board for teaching and 
other posts shall consider the applications received in response to advertisement 
and recommend to the Syndicate the names of suitable candidates for appointment 
to teaching and other posts as the case may be and may also recommend: 
(i) the gr ant of a higher initial pay in a suitable case for reasons to be 
recorded; and 
(ii) the appointment of an eminently qualified person to a professorship in 
the University on the terms and conditions other than those prescribed. 
(2) The selection Board shall  consider the persons who are to be 
appointed as Registrar, Treasurer and Controller of Examinations and to such other 
posts as may be prescribed and submit its recommendations to the Syndicate. 
(3) The Selection Board shall consider all cases of promotion  or selection 
of officers of the University and recommend the names of suitable candidates for 
such promotion or selection to the Syndicate. 
(4) In the event of an unresolved difference of opinion between the 
Selection Board and the Syndicate the matter sh all be referred to the Chancellor 
whose decision shall be final. 
12. Finance Committee.– (1) The Finance Committee shall consist of: 
(a) the Vice-Chancellor (Chairman); 
(b) all the pro-Vice-Chancellors; 
(c) two members of the Syndicate to be nominated by the Syndicate; 
(d) one member of the Academic Council to be nominated by the 
Academic Council; 
(e) two nominees of the Chancellor, one each from Education Department 
and Finance Department of the Government not below the rank of 
Additional Secretary; 
(f) one nominee of the Chairman, University Grants Commission not 
below the rank of Director; 
(g) the Registrar; and 
(h) the Treasurer (Member/Secretary). 
(2) The term of office of the nominated members shall be three years. 
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the F inance Committee shall be five 
members. 
13. Functions of the Finance Committee. – The functions of the Finance 
Committee shall be to: 
(a) consider the annual statement of accounts and the annual and revised 
budget estimates and advise the Syndicate thereon; 
(b) review periodically the financial position of the University; 
(c) advise the Syndicate on all matters relating to finances, investments 
and accounts of the University; and 
(d) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes. 
14. Planning and Development Committee. – (1) The planning and 
Development Committee shall consist of: 
(a) the Vice-Chancellor (Chairman); 
(b) all the Pro-Vice-Chancellors; 
(c) two Members to be nominated by the Syndicate; 
(d) one nominee of the Chairman, Universit y Grants Commission not 
below the rank of Director; 
(e) one nominee of the Secretary Education, Government of the Punjab, 
not below the rank of Additional Secretary; 
(f) all Deans of Faculties; 
(g) the Director of Advanced Studies, Research and Technologic al 
Development; 
(h) the Treasurer; and 
(i) the Registrar (Member/Secretary). 
(2) The quorum for the meetings of the planning and Development 
Committee shall be half of the total number of Members and a fraction shall be 
ignored. 
(3) The terms of office of the members, other than ex -officio members, 
shall be two years. 
15. Functions of the Planning and Development Committee.– The functions of 
the Planning and Development Committee shall be: 
(a) to examine all development projects and schemes in the University and 
to advise the Syndicate thereon; and 
(b) to do such other things as may be assigned or referred to it by the  
Vice-Chancellor, the Syndicate or the Academic Council.