UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY LAHORE ACT, 1974

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THE UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, 
LAHORE, ACT, 1974 
(V of 1974) 
CONTENTS 
CHAPTER I 
1. Short title and commencement 
2. Definitions 
CHAPTER II 
3. University 
4. Powers of the University 
5. Jurisdiction of the University 
6. University open to all classes, creeds, etc 
7. Teaching in the University 
8. University Student Union 
CHAPTER III 
9. Officers of the University 
10. Chancellor 
10-A. Revisional Powers of the Chancellor 
11. Visitation 
12. Pro-Chancellor 
13. Vice-Chancellor 
14. Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor 
14-A. Pro Vice-Chancellor 
15. Registrar 
16. Treasurer 
17. Controller of Examinations 
18. Auditor 
19. Other officers 
CHAPTER IV 
20. Authorities of the University 
21. Senate 
22. Powers and duties of the Senate 
23. The Syndicate 
24. Powers and duties of the Syndicate 
25. Academic Council 
26. Powers and duties of the Academic Council 
27. Constitution, Functions and Powers of other Authorities 
28. Appointment of Committees by certain Authorities 
CHAPTER V 
29. Statutes 
30. Regulations 
31. Amendment and repeal of Statutes and Regulations 
32. Rules 
CHAPTER VI 
33. Affiliation 
34. Addition of courses by affiliated educational institutions 
35. Reports from affiliated educational institutions 
36. Withdrawal of Affiliation 
37. Appeal against refusal or withdrawal of affiliation 
CHAPTER VII 
38. University Fund 
38-A. Recovery of University dues 
39. Audits and Accounts 
CHAPTER VIII 
40. Opportunity to show cause 
40-A. Retirement from service  
41. Appeal to and Review by the Syndicate 
42. Pension, Insurance, Gratuity, Provident Fund and Benevolent Fund 
42-A. Transfers and postings 
43. Commencement of terms of office of members of Authorities 
44. Filling of casual vacancies in Authorities 
45. Disputes about membership of Authorities 
46. Proceedings of Authorities not invalidated by vacancies 
47. First Statutes 
48. Repeal and Savings 
49. Transitory Provisions 
50. Removal of difficulties at the commencement of the Act 
51. Repeal of Ordinance No I of 1974 
SCHEDULE 
1. Faculties 
2. Dean 
3. Teaching Departments and Chairmen 
4. Boards of Studies 
5. Advanced Studies and Research Board 
6. Selection Boards 
7. Functions of Selection Board 
8. Finance and Planning Committee 
9. Functions of the Finance and Planning Committee 
10. Affiliation Committee 
11. Discipline Committee 
TEXT 
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THE UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, LAHORE, 
ACT, 1974 
(V of 1974) 
[11th April, 1974] 
An 
Act 
to re-constitute and reorganize the University of Engineering and Technology, 
Lahore. 
Preamble.– WHEREAS it is expedient to re -constitute and re -organize the 
University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore , for the purpose of improving 
teaching, research, publication and administration thereof, safeguarding its 
autonomy and democratizing its constitution; 
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, Lahore, Act,1974. 
(2) It shall come into force at once. 
2. Definitions.– (1) In this Act unless the context otherwise requires, the 
following expressions sh all have the meanings hereby respectively as signed to 
them, that is to say– 
(a) “Academic Council” means the Academic Council of the University; 
(b) “Affiliated College” means an educational institution affiliated to the 
University but not maintained or administered by it; 
(c) “Authority” means any of the Authorities of the University specified in 
section 20; 
(d) “Chairman of Department” means head of a teaching Department; 
(e) “Chancellor” means the Chancellor of the University; 
(f) “College” means an Affiliated College; 
(g) “Dean” means the Chairman of the Board of Faculty; 
(h) “Educational Institution”: means an institution imparting instruction in a 
subject or subjects relating to a Faculty; 
(i) “Faculty” means a Faculty of the University; 
(j) “Government” means the Government of the Punjab; 
                                                 
1This Act was passed by the Punjab Assembly on 8th April, 1974; assented to by the Governor of the Punjab on 11th April, 
1974; and, published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 11th April, 1974, pages 469-B to 469-HH. 
(k) “prescribed” means prescribed by Statutes, Regulations or Rules; 
(l) “Principal” means the head of a college; 
(m) “Pro-Chancellor” means the Pro-Chancellor of the University; 
(n) “Professional College” means a College providing for instruction in 
courses of study leadi ng to a degree in Engineering, Technology or 
such other subjects as may be prescribed by Regulations to be 
professional subjects; 
(o) “Professor Emeritus” means a retired Professor working in a Faculty in 
an honorary capacity; 
(p) “Registered Graduate” means:– 
(i) a g raduate of the University who has his name entered in the 
register maintained for this purpose; or 
(ii) a graduate of any University who ordinarily resides within the 
territorial jurisdiction of the University of Engineering and 
Technology, Lahore, and has his name entered in the register 
maintained by the University for this purpose; 
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[(r)] “Research Officer” means a person engaged whole -time by the 
University for research, being equivalent in rank to a University 
teacher; 
(s) “Senate” means the Senate of the University; 
(t) “Statutes”, “Regulations” and “Rules” mean  respectively, the Statutes, 
the Regulations and the Rules made or deemed t o have been made 
under this Act; 
(u) “Syndicate” means the Syndicate of the University; 
(v) “Teachers” means Professors, Associate Profe ssors, Assistant 
Professors and Lecturers engaged whole-time by the University or by a 
College f or teaching degree, honours or p ost-graduate classes and 
such other persons as may be declared as Teachers by Regulations; 
(w) “Teaching Department” means a teachin g department maintained and 
administered by the University, or recognized by the University; 
(x) “University” means the University of Engineering and Technology, 
Lahore, as reconstituted under this Act; 
(y) “University Teacher” means a whole -time Teacher appointed  by the 
University, or recognized as such by the University; and 
(z) “Vice-Chancellor” means the Vice-Chancellor of the University; 
                                                 
2The clasue (q) is not printed in the original Gazette. 
CHAPTER II 
THE UNIVERSITY 
3. Incorporation.– (1) The University shall be reconstituted at Lahore in 
accordance with the provisions of this Act. 
(2) The University shall consist of the Chancellor, the Pro -Chancellor, the 
Vice-Chancellor and the Members of the Senate, the Syndicate, and the Academic 
Council. 
(3) The University shall be a body corporate by the name of the “University 
of Engineering and Technology, Lahore” and shall have perpetual succession and a 
common Seal, and may sue and be sued by the said name. 
(4) The University shall be competent to acquire and hold property, both 
movable and immovable , and to lease, sell or ot herwise transfer any movable and 
immovable property which vests in or has been acquired by it. 
(5) All properties, rights and interests of whatever kind, used, enjoyed, 
possessed, owned or vested in or held in trust by or for the University of Engineering 
and Technology, Lahore as constituted under the West Pakistan University of 
Engineering and Technology Ordinance, 1961
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, and all liabilities legally subsisting 
against the said University shall stand transferred to the University as reconstituted 
under this Act. 
4. Powers of the University.– The University shall have the powers– 
(a) to provide for instruction in engineering, architectural and allied 
sciences, and humanities , and such other branches of learning as it 
may deem fit and to make provision for research and for the 
advancement and dissemination of knowledge in such manner as it 
may determine; 
(b) to prescribe courses of studies to be conducted by it and the colleges; 
(c) to hold examinations and to award and confer degrees, diplomas, 
certificates and other academ ic distinctions to and on persons who 
have been admitted to and have passed its examinations under 
prescribed conditions; 
(d) to confer honorary degrees or other distinctions in the prescribed 
manner; 
(e) to provide for such instruction for persons not being stude nts of the 
University as it may determine, and to grant certificates and diplomas 
to such persons; 
(f) to confer degrees on persons who have carried on independent 
research under prescribed conditions; 
(g) to affiliate and disaffiliate educational institutions und er prescribed 
conditions; 
(h) to admit educational institutions to its privileges and to withdraw such 
privileges under prescribed conditions; 
                                                 
3West Pakistan Ordinance XXV of 1961. 
(i) to inspect colleges and other educational institutions associated or 
seeking association with it; 
(j) to accept the exami nations passed and the periods of study spent by 
students of the University at other universities and places of learning as 
equivalent to such examinations and periods of study in the University , 
as it may determine, and to withdraw such acceptance; 
(k) to co -operate with other Universities and public authorities in such 
manner and for such purpose as it may determine; 
(l) to institute Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant 
Professorships and Lecturerships and other posts and to appoint 
persons thereto; 
(m) to create posts for research, extension, administration and other 
related purposes and to appoint persons thereto; 
(n) to recognize members of the teaching staff of affiliated colleges and 
colleges or educational institutions admitted to the privileges of th e 
University or such other learned persons as it may deem necessary , as 
University Teachers; 
(o) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, bursaries, 
medals and prizes under prescribed conditions; 
(p) to establish Teaching Departments, Schools , Colleges, Faculties, 
Institutes, Centres of Excellence, Museums and other centers of 
learning for the development of  teaching and research and to make 
such arrangements for their maintenance, management and  
administration as it may determine; 
(q) to contro l the residence of the students of the University and the 
Colleges, to institute and maintain halls of residence and to approve or 
license hostels and lodgings; 
(r) to supervise and control the discipline of the students of the University 
and the Colleges, to promote the extra curricular and recreational 
activities of such students and to make arrangements for promoting 
their health and general welfare; 
(s) to demand and receive payment of such fees and other  charges as  it 
may determine; 
(t) to make provision for res earch and advisory  services and with these 
objects to enter into arrangements with other institutions or with public 
bodies under prescribed conditions; 
(u) to enter into, carry out, vary or cancel contracts; 
(v) to receive and manage property transferred and gra nts, bequests, 
trusts, gifts, donations, endowments and other contributions made to 
the University and to invest any fund representing such property, 
grants, bequests, trusts, gifts, donations, endowments or contributions 
in such manner as it may deem fit; 
(w) to provide for the printing and publication of research and other works ; 
and 
(x) to do all such other acts and things, whether incidental to the powers 
aforesaid or not, as may be requisite in order to further the objects of 
the University as a place of education, learning and research. 
5. Jurisdiction of the University.– (1) The University shall exercise the powers 
conferred on it by or under this Act within the territorial limits and in respect of the 
institutions over which the University of Engineering and Te chnology, Lahore , as 
reconstituted under the West Pakistan University of Engineering and Technology 
Ordinance, 1961, had jurisdiction immediately before this Act came into force: 
 Provided that Government may, in consultation with the University, by genera l 
and special order, modify the extent and scope of the aforesaid powers of the 
University with regard to such territorial limits or institutions. 
(2) No educational institution situated within the territorial limits of the 
University, shall, save with the  consent of the University and the sanction of the 
Government, be associated in any way with, or seek admission to the privileges of, 
any other University. 
(3) The University may admit to its privileges under prescribed conditions, 
an educational instituti on falling within the territorial limits of another University, 
whether inside or outside Pakistan, provided that the consent of such other 
University and the sanction of Government are first obtained. 
6. University open to all classes, creeds, etc. – The University shall be open 
to all persons of either sex and of whatever religion, race, creed, class or colour and 
no person shall be denied the privileges of the University on the grounds of religion, 
race, caste, creed, class, or colour: 
 Provided that noth ing contained 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 in the University. – (1) All recognized teaching in various courses 
shall be conducted by the University or the colleges in the prescribed manner and 
may include lectures, tutorials, discussions, seminars, demonstrations as well as 
practical work in the laboratories, workshops and other methods of instruction. 
(2) The authori ty responsible for organizing recognized teaching shall be 
such as may be prescribed. 
(3) The courses and the curricula shall be such as may be prescribed. 
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[(4) A subject to be called, “Islamic and Pakistan Studies” shall be taught 
as a compulsory subject at the Bachelor Degree level in all Faculties; 
Provided that non-Muslim students may opt for “Ethics and Pakistan Studies” 
in place of “Islamic and Pakistan Studies. 
(5) A degree shall not be awarded to a student unless he has passed the 
examination in the subject mentioned in sub-section (4). 
                                                 
4Added by the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (Amendment) Ordinance, 1980 (XIV of 1980); and published 
in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 22.12.1980, pages 1287-Q to 1287-T, s.2.   
(6) The provisions of sub -sections (4) and (5) shall take effect from such 
date may be fixed by the Vice-Chancellor.] 
8. University Students Union.– (1) There shall be a Union of the Students of 
the University which shall be represented on the Senate and the Syndicate by the 
representatives mentioned in clause (xiii ) of section 21 and clause (x ) of section 23 
of this Act. 
(2) The constitution, functions and privileges of the University Students’ 
Union and other matter s relating thereto shall be such as may be prescribed by 
Statutes at the initiation by the general body of the students of the University. 
CHAPTER III 
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY 
9. Officers of the University. – The following shall be the officers of the 
University:– 
(i) The Chancellor; 
(ii) The Pro Chancellor; 
(iii) The Vice-Chancellor; 
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[(iiia) Pro-Vice-Chancellor;] 
(iv) The Deans; 
(v) The Directors; 
(vi) The Chairmen of the Teaching Departments; 
(vii) The Registrar; 
(viii) The Treasurer; 
(ix) The Controller of Examinations; 
(x) The Librarian; and 
(xi) such other persons as may be prescribed to be Officers. 
10. Chancellor.– (1) The Governor of the Punjab shall be the  Chancellor of the 
University. 
(2) The Chancellor or his nominee shall preside at the Convocation of the 
University and the meetings of the Senate. 
(3) If the Chancellor 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, annual the proceedings. 
(4) Every proposal to confer honorary degree shall be subject to 
confirmation by the Chancellor. 
                                                 
5Inserted 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.3. 
(5) The Chancellor shall have the power to assent to such Statutes as are 
required to be submitted to him by the Senate or withhold assent or refer them back 
to the Senate for reconsideration. 
(6) The Chancellor may remove any person from the membership of any 
Authority if such person– 
(i) has become of unsound mind; or 
(ii) has been incapacitated to function as member of such authority; or 
(iii) has been convicted by a court of law of an offence involving moral 
turpitude. 
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[(iv) has failed to attend three consecutive meetings of the Authority; or 
(v) has accepted any assignment which involves his absence from t he 
University for a continuous period of six months or more.] 
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[Provided that no order under this sub -section shall be passed unless the 
person to be affected thereby is afforded an opportunity of being heard.] 
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[(8) 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.] 
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[10-A. Revisional Powers of th e Chancellor. – 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, legality or propriety of a ny finding or order and may pass such 
orders as he may deem fit.] 
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[Provided that no order under this subsection shall be passed unless the 
persons to be affected thereby is afforded an opportunity of being heard.] 
11. Visitation.– (1) The Chancellor may c ause an inspection or inquiry to be 
made in respect of any matter connected with the University, and shall, from time to 
time, appoint such expert or experts as he may deem fit , for the purposes of carrying 
out inspection of– 
(i) the University, its buildings,  laboratories, libraries, museums, 
workshops and equipment; 
                                                 
6Added by the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (Amendment) Ordinance, 1981 (X of 1981); and published in 
the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 4.6.1981, pages 397-G to 397-I, s.2. 
7Added by the University of Engineering and Technology (Amendment) Ordinance, 1985  (Ordinance XXIX of 1985 ); and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 26.2.1985, pages 753-A to 753-B, s.2.  
8Omitted by the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (Amendment) Ordinance, 1980 (XIV of 1980); and published 
in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 22.12.1980, p ages 1287-Q to 1287 -T, s.2.  Earlier added by the University of 
Engineering and Technology, Lahore (Amendment) Act, 1975 (XV of 1975); and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 12.3.1975, pages 1176-T1176-V, s.2. 
9Added by the University of  Engineering and Technology, Lahore (Second Amendment) Act, 1975 ( XVIII of 1975 ); and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 12.3.1975, pages 176-A to 176-B, s.2. 
10Added by the Universities Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 1983 (Ord inance IX of 1983); and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 28.4.1983, pages 219-221, s.2 and Schedule. 
11Added by the University of Engineering and Technology (Amendment) Ordinance, 1985 (Ordinance XXIX of 1985); and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 26.2.1985, pages 753-A to 753-B, s.2. 
(ii) any institution, college or hostel maintained or recognized by , or 
affiliated to the University; 
(iii) the teaching and other work conducted by the University; and 
(iv) the conduct of examinations held by the University. 
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. 
(2) The Chancellor shall communi cate 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. 
(3) 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. Such communication shall be submitted to the Chancellor within such time 
as may be specified by the Chancellor. 
(4) Where the Syndicate does not, within a reasonable time, take action to 
the satisfaction of the Chancellor, the Chancellor may, after considering any 
explanation furnished or representation made by the Syndicate, issue such 
directions as he thinks fit, and the Vice-Chancellor shall comply with such directions. 
12. Pro-Chancellor.– (1) The Minister for Education, Government of the Punjab, 
shall be the Pro-Chancellor of the University. 
(2) He shall perform such duties and functions and exercise such powers 
as may be assigned and delegated to him by the Chancellor. 
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[13. 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 Search 
Committee con sisting 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 Chancell or, 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. 
                                                 
12Substituted 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.3. 
(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 Chancel lor, 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.] 
14. 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 and the Rules are 
faithfully observed in order to promote teaching, research, publication, administration 
and the general efficiency and good order of the University . He shall have all powers 
necessary for this purpose including administrative control over all officers, teache rs 
and other employees of the University. 
(2) The Vice-Chancellor shall, preside at the meetings of the Authorities of 
which he is the Chairman and be entitled to attend and preside at any meeting of any 
other Authority or body of the University. 
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[(3) Subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, the Vice Chancellor 
may, in an emergency, take an action which is not otherwise in the competence of 
the Vice Chancellor but is in the competence of any other Authority. 
(3a) The Vice Chancellor shall, within s even 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:– 
(i) 
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(ii) to sanction all expenditure provided for in the approved  budget, and to 
re-appropriate funds within the same major head of expenditure; 
(iii) to sanction by re -appropriation an amount not exceeding Rs.5000 for 
an unforeseen item not provided for in the budget, and report it to the 
Syndicate at the next meeting; 
(iv) to appoint paper setters and examiners for all examinations of the 
University after re ceiving panels of names from the relevant 
Authorities; 
                                                 
13Substituted by the P ublic Sector Universities (Amendment) Act 2012 (LX of 2012) ; and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 14.11.2012, pages 1581-1594, s.3. 
14Deleted by the Public Sector Universities (Amendment) Act 2012 (LX of 2012) ; and published in the Pun jab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 14.11.2012, pages 1581-1594, s.3. 
(v) to ensure and make arrangements for secrecy and scrutiny of papers 
and results; 
(vi) to direct teachers, officers and other employees of the University to 
take up such assignments in connection with teachin g, research, 
examination, administration and such other activities in the University 
as he may consider necessary for the purpose of the University; 
(vii) to delegate, subject to such conditions, if any as may be prescribed, 
any of his powers under this act to a n officer or officers of the 
University; 
(viii) to appoint employees below the initial monthly pay of Rs.450; and 
(ix) to exercise and perform such other powers and functions as may be 
prescribed. 
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[14-A. Pro-Vice-Chancellor.– (1) The Chancellor shall nominate the Pro-Vice 
Chancellor of the University, from amongst three senior most Professors of the 
University, for a term of three years. 
 (2) The Pro -Vice Chancellor shall perform such functions as may be 
assigned to him under 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.– The Registrar shall be a whole -time officer of the University and 
shall be appointed by the Syndicate on such terms and conditions as may be 
determined by it. He 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; 
(c) conduct elections of members to the var ious authorities in the 
prescribed manner; and 
(d) perform such other duties as may be prescribed. 
16. Treasurer.– The Treasurer shall be a whole -time officer of the University and 
shall be appointed by the Chancellor on such terms and conditions as the Chancellor 
may determine. He shall– 
(a) manage the property, the finances and the investment of the 
University; 
(b) prepare the annual and revised budget estimates of the University and 
present them to the Finance and Planning Committee, the Syndicate 
and the Senate; 
                                                 
15Added by the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (Amendment) Ordinance, 1980 (XIV of 1980); and published 
in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 22.12.1980, pages 1287-Q to 1287-T, s.2(3).   
16Substituted 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.3. 
(c) ensure that the funds of the University are expended on the purpo ses 
for which they are provided; and 
(d) perform such other duties as may be prescribed. 
17. Controller of Examinations. – The Controller of Examinations shall be a 
whole-time officer of the Univers ity appointed by the Syndicate on such terms and 
conditions as may be determined by it. He shall be responsible for all matters 
connected with the conduct of examinations and perform such other duties as may 
be prescribed. 
18. Auditor.– The Resident Audito r shall be taken from 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.– (a) The following shall be the Authorities of the University:– 
(i) the Senate; 
(ii) the Syndicate; 
(iii) the Academic Council; 
(iv) the Boards of Faculties; 
(v) the Boards of Studies; 
(vi) the Selection Board; 
(vii) the Advanced Studies and Research Board; 
(viii) the Finance and Planning Committee; 
(ix) the Affiliation Committee; 
(x) the Discipline Committee; and 
(xi) such other Authorities as may be prescribed by Statutes. 
21. Senate.– (1) The Senate shall consist of– 
(i) the Chancellor; 
(ii) the Pro-Chancellor; 
(iii) the Vice Chancellor; 
(iv) the Members of the Syndicate; 
(v) the Deans; 
(vi) the Director of Institute; 
(vii) the University Professors and Professors Emeritus; 
(viii) the Chairmen of the Teaching Departments; 
(ix) the Officer or Teacher Incharge of Students Affairs (by whatever 
designation called); 
(x) fifteen Lecturers and Assistant Professors and eight Associate 
Professors having at least three years service to be elected by the 
University teachers from among themselves  
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[out of whom at least 
seven shall be female teachers]; 
(xi) the Chairman, Board of Technical Education, Lahore; 
(xii) the Chairmen, Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education in the 
Punjab; 
(xiii) two students representatives 
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[including at least one female 
representative] from the University Students’ Union; 
(xiv) four Registered Graduates 
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[including at  least one woman]  to be 
elected by all such Graduates from amongst themselves; 
(xv) four persons 
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[including at least one woman]  eminent in the arts, the 
science and the professions, to be nominated by the Chancellor. 
(xvi) the Registrar; 
(xvii) the Treasurer; 
(xviii) the Controller of Examinations; 
(xix) the Librarian; 
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[(xx) members of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab to be e lected in the 
following manner:– 
(a) one member from each Division excluding Lahore Division to be 
elected by the Members of the  Provincial Assembly from that 
Division; and 
(b) one member from each District of the Lahore Division to be 
elected by the Members of the Provincial Assembly from that 
Division;] 
(xxi) all the Directors of Education and the Director of Technical Education 
within the territorial limits of the University; and 
(xxii) the Principals of the Affiliated Colleges. 
The Chancellor, or in his absence, his nominee, shall be the Chairman of the 
Senate. 
                                                 
17Inserted 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.12. 
18Inserted 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.12. 
19Inserted 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.12. 
20Inserted 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.12. 
21Substituted by the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (Amendment) Act, 1985  (Punjab Act VI of 1985 ); and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 7.11.1985, 5228-I to 5228-J, s.2. 
(2) Members of the Senate, other than ex -officio-members, sh all hold 
office for three years. 
(3) The Senate shall meet at least twice in every year on dates to be fixed 
by the Vice-Chancellor with the consent of the Chancellor. 
(4) The quorum for a meeting of the Senate shall be one -third of the total 
number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
22. Powers and duties of the Senate. – Subject to the provisions of this Act, the 
Senate shall have the powers– 
(a) to consider the drafts of Statutes proposed by the Syndicate and deal 
with them in the manner indicated in sub-section (2) of Section 29; 
(b) to consider and pass res olutions on the annual report, the annual 
statement of accounts, and the annual and revised budget estimates; 
(c) to appoint members to the Syndicate and other Authorities in 
accordance with the provisions of this Act; 
(d) to delegate any of its powers to an Autho rity or Officer or a Committee 
or Sub-Committee; and 
(e) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Statutes. 
23. The Syndicate.– 
22
[(1) The Syndicate shall consist of– 
(i) the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be its Chairman; 
(ii) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, if any; 
23[(iii) three members of Provincial Assembly of the Punjab , including at least 
one female member of the Assembly,  to be nominated by the Speaker 
of the Assembly;] 
(iv) two members 
24
[including at least one female member]  of the Senate  
25
[***] to be elected by the Senate; 
(v) the Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court, Lahore or his nominee from 
amongst the Judges of the Lahore High Court; 
(vi) Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Education Department 
26
[or his 
nominee not below the rank of Additional Secretary]; 
27
[(vi-a) Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Finance Department or his 
nominee not below the rank of Additional Secretary;] 
                                                 
22Substituted by the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (Amendmen t) Ordinance, 1980 (XIV of 1980); and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 22.12.1980, pages 1287-Q to 1287-T, s.2(4).   
23Substituted 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 3.  
24Inserted 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.12. 
25Omitted the words “other than employees of the University or affiliated Colleges” by the University of Engineering and 
Technology, Lahore (Amendment) Ordinance, 1981 (X of 1981); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordi nary), dated 
4.6.1981, pages 397-G to 397-I, s.3. 
26Amended by the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (Amendment) Act, 1985 (Punjab Act VI of 1985); and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 7.11.1985, pages 5228-I to 5228-J, s.2. 
(vii) one nominee of the University Grants Commission; 
(viii) one Dean to be nominated by the Chancellor on the r ecommendation 
of the Vice-Chancellor; 
28
[(ix) one Professor, one Associate Professor , one Assistant Professor and 
one such Lecturer 
29
[out of whom at least two shall be women]  as has 
completed minimum of two years service in the University to be elected 
respectively by and from amongst themselves;] 
(x) three persons of eminence 
30
[including one scholar of Islamic 
Jurisprudence and one woman not serving in any educational 
institution] to be nominated by the Chancellor; 
(xi) one Principal of the Affiliated Coll eges to be nominated by the 
Chancellor;
31
[****] 
32
[(xi-a) one teacher of the University College of Engineering, Taxila, who has 
completed at least two years of service in the College, to be elected by 
the teaching staff of that College; and] 
(xii) the President of the University Students Union.] 
(2) Members of the Syndicate, other than ex -officio members, shall hold 
office for 
33
[three] years. 
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Syndicate shall be one-half of the total 
number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
24. Powers and duties of the Syndicate. – (1) The Syndicate shall be the 
executive body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, and 
the Statutes, take effective measures to raise the standard of teaching, research and 
publication and other academic 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– 
(a) to take effective measures to raise the standard of teaching, research 
and publication in the light of national needs; 
(b) to hold control and administer the property and funds of the University; 
                                                                                                                                                        
27Amended by the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (Amendment) Act, 1985 (Punjab Act VI of 1985); and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 7.11.1985, pages 5228-I to 5228-J, s.2. 
28Substituted by the University of Engine ering and Technology, Lahore (Amendment) Ordinance, 1981 (X of 1981); and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 4.6.1981, pages 397-G to 397-I, s.3. 
29Inserted 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.12. 
30Inserted by the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (Amendment) Ordinance, 1981 (X of 1981); and published 
in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 4.6.1981, pages 397-G to 397-I, s.3. 
31The word “and” omitted by the University and Engineering and Technology, Lahore (Amendment) Act, 1990 (III of 1990); and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 12.7.1990, pages 1297-C to 1297-D, s.2. 
32Inserted ibid. 
33Substituted for the word “two” by the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (Amendment) Ordinance, 1981 (X of 
1981); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 4.6.1981, pages 397-G to 397-I, s.3. 
(c) to govern and regu late, with due regard to the advice of the Finance 
and Planning Committee in this behalf, the finances, accounts and 
investments of the University and for that purpose, to appoint such 
agents as it may think fit; 
(d) to consider the annual report, the annual a nd revised budget estimates 
and to advise the Senate thereon, and to reappropriate funds from one 
major head of expenditure to another; 
(e) to transfer and accept transfer of movable or immovable property on 
behalf of the University; 
(f) to enter into, vary, carry  out and cancel contracts on behalf of the 
University; 
(g) to cause proper books of account to be kept for all sums of money 
received and expended  by the University and for the assets and 
liabilities of the University; 
(h) to invest any money belonging to the Uni versity 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; 
(i) to receive and manage any property transferred , and grants, bequests, 
trusts, gifts, donations, endowments and other contributions made to 
the University; 
(j) to administer any funds placed at the disposal of the University for 
specified purposes; 
(k) to determine the fo rm,  provide for the custody and regulate the use of 
the Common Seal of the University; 
(l) to provide the buildings, libraries, premises, furniture, apparatus, 
equipment and other means required for carrying out the work of the 
University; 
(m) to establish and ma intain halls of residence and hostels or approve or 
license hostels or lodgings for the residence of students; 
(n) to affiliate and disaffiliate colleges; 
(o) to admit educational institutions to the privileges of the University and 
withdraw such privileges; 
(p) to ar range for the inspection of colleges and the Teaching 
Departments; 
(q) to institute Professorship, Associate Professorship, Assistant 
Professorship, Lecturership and other teaching posts or to suspend or 
to abolish such posts; 
(r) to create, suspend or abolish suc h administrative, research, extension 
or other posts as may be necessary; 
(s) to appoint University Teachers and other Officers on the 
recommendation of the Selection Board for Teaching and other posts 
in the initial monthly pay of Rs.450/- or above; 
(t) to appoint Professor Emeritus on such terms and conditions as may be 
prescribed; 
(u) to confer Honorary Degrees in accordance with the conditions 
prescribed; 
(v) to prescribe the duties of Officers, Teachers and other employees of 
the University; 
(w) to suspend, punish and rem ove from service in the prescribed manner 
such Officers, Teachers and other employees as are appointed by the 
Syndicate; 
(x) to report to the Senate on matters on which it has been asked to report; 
(y) to appoint members to the various Authorities in accordance wi th the 
provisions of this Act; 
(z) to propose drafts for Statutes for submission to the Senate; 
(aa) to consider and deal in the manner prescribed in sub -section (2 ) of 
Section 30, 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; 
(bb) to regulate, determine and administer all other matters concerning the 
University and to exercise all other powers in this behalf mentioned in 
this Act and the Statutes; 
(cc) to delegate any of its powers to an Authority or Officer or a Committee 
or Sub-Committee; and 
(dd) to perform such other functions as have been assigned to it by the 
other provisions of this Act or by the Statutes. 
25. Academic Council.– (1) The Academic Council shall consist of:– 
(i) the Vice-Chancellor;  (Chairman) 
(ii) the Deans; 
(iii) the Director of Institutes; 
(iv) the University Professors including Professors Emeritus; 
(v) the Chairmen of the Teaching Departments; 
(vi) Education Secretary,  the Director Public Instruction, Punjab and the 
Director of Technical Education, Punjab; 
(vii) all Professors, Associate Professors and equal number of Assistant 
Professors or Lecturers to be elected by  the teachers of the University 
from amongst themselv es; provided that at least one Associate 
Professor or one Assistant Professor or one Lecturer is represented in 
the Academic Council from each Teaching Department of the 
University; 
(viii) three persons 
34
[including at least one woman]  eminent in the arts, the 
sciences and the professions of whom one shall be from each category 
to be nominated by the Chancellor; 
(ix) the Registrar; 
(x) the Librarian; and  
(xi) the Controller of Examinations. 
(2) Members appointed by nomination or election 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. 
26. Powers and duties of the Academic Council. – (1) The Academic Council 
shall be the academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of  
this Act and the Statutes have the power to lay down proper standard s of instruction, 
research, publication and examinations and to regulate and promote the academic 
life of the University and the Colleges. 
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, and subject 
to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, the Academic Council shall have the 
powers– 
(a) to advise the Syndicate on academic matters; 
(b) to regulate the conduct of teaching, research, publication and 
examinations; 
(c) to regulate t he admission of students to the courses of studies and 
examinations in the University; 
(d) to regulate the conduct and discipline of the students of the University; 
(e) to propose to the Syndicate schemes for the constitution and 
organization of Faculties, Teachin g Departments and Boards of 
Studies; 
(f) to consider or formulate proposals for the planning and development of 
teaching and research in the University; 
(g) to make regulations, on the recommendations of the Boards of 
Faculties and the Boards of Studies, prescribing the courses 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 subject  to the approval of the Syndicate, 
continue for the next year the courses of studies already prescribed for 
an examination; 
(h) to recognize the examinations of other Universities or examining 
bodies as equivalent to the corresponding  examinations of the 
University; 
                                                 
34Inserted 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.12. 
(i) to regulate the award of studentships, scholarships, exhibitions, medals 
and prizes; 
(j) to frame Regulations for submission to the Syndicate; 
(k) to appoint members to the various Authorities in accordance with the 
provisions of this Act; and 
(l) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Statutes. 
27. Constitution, Functions and Powers of other Authorities. – The 
constitution, functions and powers of the Authorities for which no specific provision 
has been made in this Act shall be such as may be prescribed by Statutes. 
28. Appointment of Committees by certain Authorities. – The Senate, 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 
29. 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 scales 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) affiliation and dis -affiliation of educational institutions and related 
matters; 
(e) admission of educational institutions to the privileges of the University 
and the withdrawal of such privileges; 
(f) the conduct of election for membership of the Authorities of the 
University and related matters; 
(g) the establishment of Faculties, Institutes, Colleges and other Academic 
Divisions; 
(h) the powers and duties of Officers and Teachers; 
(i) conditions under whic h the University may enter into arrangements 
with other institutions or with public bodies for purposes of research 
and advisory services; 
(j) conditions for appointment of Professor Emeritus and award of 
honorary degrees; 
(k) efficiency and discipline of University employees; 
(l) the general scheme of studies including the duration of courses and 
the number of  subjects and papers for an examination; and 
(m) all other matters which by this Act are to be or may be prescribed or 
regulated by Statutes. 
(2) The draft of Statutes shall be proposed by the Syndicate to the Senate 
which may approve it or pass it with such modifications as the Senate may think fit, 
or may refer it back to the Syndicate for reconsideration, or may reject it: 
35
[Provided that– 
(i) the Syndicate shall not propose draft of Statutes affecting the 
constitution or power of any Authority of the University, until such 
Authority has been given an opportunity of expressing an opinion in 
writing upon the 
36
proposal; 
(ii) the draft of Statutes concerning any of the mat ters mentioned in 
clauses (a) and (b) of sub-section (1) of this section, shall be forwarded 
to the Chancellor and shall not be effective until it has been approved 
by the Chancellor; and 
(iii) the Syndicate or the Senate shall not have the power to make any 
Statutes concerning efficiency and discipline of officers, teachers and 
other employees of the University and such Statutes may be made by 
the Chancellor.] 
30. 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, diplomas 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 
the 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 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 or the colleges, 
including the levying of fees fo r residence in halls of residence and 
hostels; 
(i) approval and licensing of hostels and lodgings; 
(j) conditions under which a person should carry on independent research 
to entitle him to a degree; 
                                                 
35Substituted by the University of Engineering and Technol ogy, Lahore (Amendment) Act, 1975 (XV of 1975); and published in 
the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 12.3.1975, pages 1176-T1176-V, s.3. 
36Misprinted in the original Gazette as “propose”. 
(k) institution of fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, medals and prizes; 
(l) institution of stipends and free and half free studentships; 
(m) academic costume; 
(n) use of the Library; 
(o) formation of Teaching Departments and Boards of Studies; and 
(p) all other matters which by this Act and the Statutes are to be or may be 
prescribed by Regulations. 
(2) The Regulations shall be prepared 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. A regulation prepared by the 
Academic Council shall not be valid, unless it receives the approval of the Syndicate. 
31. Amendment and repeal of Statutes and Regulations. – The procedure for 
adding to, amending or repealing the Statutes and the Regulations shall be the same 
as that prescribed respectively for framing or making Statutes and Regulations. 
32. Rule.– (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 the annulment of 
any Rule made under this Section by another Authorit y or body other than the 
Senate: 
 Provided further that, if such other Authorit y or body is dissatisfied with such 
direction it may appeal to the Senate whose decision in the matter shall be final. 
(2) The Syndicate may make Rules and regulate any matter relating to the 
affairs of the University, which by this Act has not to be speci fically provided for in 
the Statutes or Regulations. 
CHAPTER-VI 
AFFILIATION OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS 
TO THE UNIVERSITY 
33. Affiliation– (1) An educational institution applying for affiliation to the 
University shall make an application to the University and shall satisfy it– 
(a) that the educational institution is under the management of the 
Government or of a regularly constituted governing body; 
(b) that the financial resources of the educational institution are sufficient 
to enable it to make due provision for it s continued maintenance and 
efficient working; 
(c) that the strength and qualifications of the teaching and other staff, and 
the terms and conditions of their service, are adequate to make due 
provision for the courses of instruction, teaching or training to b e 
undertaken by the educational institution; 
(d) that the educational institution has framed proper rules regarding the 
efficiency and discipline of its staff and other employees; 
(e) that the building in which the educational institution is to be located is 
suitable, and that provision will be made in conformity with the Statutes 
and the Regulations for (i ) the residence of students, not residing with 
their parents or guardians in the hostel established and maintained by 
the educational institution or in hostels o r lodgings approved by it and 
(ii) the supervision and physical and general welfare of students; 
(f) that provision has been made for a library and adequate library 
services; 
(g) that where affiliation is sought in any branch of experimental sciences, 
due arrangem ents have been made for imparting instruction in that 
branch of science in a properly equipped laboratory, museum and 
other places of practical work; 
(h) that due provision will, so far as circumstances may permit, be made 
for the residence of the Principal an d members of the teaching staff in 
or near the college or the place provided for the residence of students; 
and 
(i) that the affiliation of the educational institution, having regard to the 
provision which may have been made for students by another 
educational institution in its neighbourhood, will not be injurious to the 
interests of education or discipline. 
(2) The application shall further contain an undertaking that after the 
educational institution is affiliated any transference of and changes in the 
management and in the teaching staff, save in the case of Government Colleges, 
shall be forthwith reported to the University, and that the teaching staff shall possess 
such qualifications as are or may be prescribed. 
(3) The procedure to be followed in disposin g of an application for the 
affiliation of an educational institution shall be such as may be prescribed. 
(4) The Syndicate may, on the recommendation of Affiliation Committee, 
grant or refuse affiliation to an educational institution:  
 Provided that affiliation shall not be refused, unless the educational institution 
has been given an opportunity of making a representation against the proposed 
decision. 
34. Addition of courses by affiliated  educational institutions. – Where an 
educational institution desires to add to the courses of instruction in respect of which 
it is affiliated, the procedure prescribed under sub -section (3) of  Section 33 shall, so 
far as may be, be followed. 
35. Reports from affiliated educational institution. – (1) Every educational 
institution affiliated to the University shall furnish such reports, returns and other 
information as the University may require to enable it to judge the efficiency of the 
educational institution. 
(2) The University may call upon any educational institutio n affiliated to it 
to take, within a specified period, such action as may appear to the University to be 
necessary in respect of any of the matters referred to in sub -section (1) of Section 
33. 
36. Withdrawal of Affiliation. – (1) If an educational institut ion affiliated to the 
University fails at any time to fulfil any of the requirements mentioned in this Act, or if 
an institution has failed to observe any of the conditions of its affiliation, or its affairs 
are conducted in a manner which is prejudicial t o the interests of education , the 
Syndicate may, on recommendation of the Affiliation Committee, and after 
considering such representation as the educational institution may wish to make, 
withdraw, either in whole or in part, the rights conferred on the ed ucational institution 
by affiliation or modify such rights. 
(2) The procedure to be followed for the withdrawal of affiliation shall be 
such as may be prescribed. 
37. Appeal against refusal or withdrawal of affiliation. – An appeal shall lie to 
the Senate against the decision of the Syndicate refusing to affiliate an institution, or 
withdrawing in whole or in part the rights conferred on an institution by affiliation, or 
modifying such rights. 
37
[Provided that no order under this section shall be passed witho ut affording 
an opportunity of being heard to the institution to be effected thereby.] 
CHAPTER VII 
UNIVERSITY FUND 
38. University Fund.– The University shall have a fund to which shall be credited 
its income from fees, donations, trusts, bequests, endowmen ts, contributions, grants 
and all other sources. 
38
[38-A. 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 under any bond and the Coll ector shall thereupon proceed to recover 
the sum due, as if it were an arrear of land revenue: 
Provided that the University shall not take action unless the person concerned 
is given an opportunity of being heard.] 
39. Audits and Accounts. – (1) The account s of the University shall be 
maintained in such form and in such manner as may be prescribed. 
39
[(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 i ts payment has been audited in conformity with the Statutes, 
the Regulations and the Rules by the Auditor appointed by the 
Government.] 
                                                 
37Added by the University of Engineering and Technology (Amendme nt) Ordinance, 1984 ( Ordinance XVI of 1984 ); and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 17.12.1984, pages 2037-2038, s.2. 
38Added by the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (Amendment) Act, 1976 (Act II of 1976); and published in the 
Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 26.3.1976, pages 485-486, s.2. 
39Substituted by the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (Amendment) Ordinance, 1980 (XIV of 1980); and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 22.12.1980, pages 1287-Q to 1287-T, s.2(5). 
(3) The annual statement of the accounts of University signed by the 
Treasurer and the Auditor, shall be submitted to the Government within six months of 
closing of the financial year. 
(4) The accounts of the University shall be audited once a year in 
conformity with the Statutes, Regulations and the Rules by the Auditor appointed by 
the Government, for this purpose. 
(5) The observations of Government Auditor, together with such 
annotations as the Treasurer may make shall be presented to the Syndicate. 
CHAPTER-VIII 
GENERAL PROVISION 
40. Opportunity to show cause .– Except as otherwise provided no officer, 
Teacher or other emp loyee of the University holding a permanent post shall be 
dismissed or removed from service or reduced in rank or compulsorily retired from 
service unless he has been given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against 
the action proposed to be taken with respect to him. 
40
[40-A. Retirement from service.– An officer, 
41
[other than the Chancellor, Pro-Vice 
Chancellor and Vice Chancellor,]  teacher or other employee of the University shall 
retire from service– 
(i) on such date, after he has completed twenty -five years of service 
qualifying for pension or other retirement benefits as the competent 
authority may, in the public interest, direct, or 
42
[(ii) where no direction is given under clause (i) on the completion of the 
sixtieth year of his age.] 
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 concerned.] 
41. Appeal to and Review by the Syndicate. – Where an order is made 
punishing any officer (other than the Vice -Chancellor), teacher or other employee of 
the University or alte ring or interpreting to his dis advantage the prescribed terms or 
conditions of his service, he shall, where the order is made by the Vice-Chancellor or 
any other officer or teacher of the University have the right to appeal to the Syndicate 
against the order and where the order is made by the Syndicate, have the right to 
apply to the Chancellor for review of th at order. The appeal or application for review 
shall be submitted to the Vice -Chancellor and he shall present it to the Chancellor 
with his views. 
43
[Provided that no order under this section shall be passed unless an 
opportunity of being heard is afforded to the person to be affected thereby.] 
                                                 
40Substituted by the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (Amendment) Act, 1975 (XV of 1975) ; and published in 
the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 12.3.1975, pages 1176-T to 1176-V, s.4. 
41Inserted by the P ublic Sector Universities (Amendment) Act 2012 (LX of 2012) ; and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 14.11.2012, pages 1581-1594, s.3. 
42Substituted by the Universities Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 1977 (VII of 1977); and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 17.12.1977, pages 489-490, s.2 and Schedule, at serial No.3. 
42. Pension, Insurance, Gratuity, Provident Fund and Benevolent Fund. – (1) 
The University shall constitute for the benefit of its officers, teachers and other 
employees in such manner and subject to such conditions as  may be prescribed, 
such pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fund scheme as it 
may deem fit. 
(2) Where any provident fund has been constituted under this Act, the 
provisions of the Provident Funds Act, 1925 (Act XIX of 1925), shall apply to such 
fund as if it were the Government Provident Fund. 
 
44
[42-A. 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 provis ions of the 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 educatio nal or research institution set up or 
established by Government or a university in the province of the Punjab and on 
terms and conditions not less favourable than those admissible to him in the 
University and with full benefits of his previous service: 
 Provided 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 employees  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.] 
43. Commencement of terms of office of members of Authorities. – (1) When 
a member of a newly constituted Authority is elected, appointed or nominated, his 
term of office, as fixed under this Act, shall commenc e from such date as may be 
prescribed. 
(2) Nothing in sub-section (1) shall affect the provisions of Section 45. 
44. Filling of casual vacancies in Authorities. – (1) Any casual vacancy among 
the elected, appointed or nominated members of any Authority shal l be filled, as 
soon as may be, by the person or persons or the body who elected, appointed or 
nominated the member whose place has become vacant and the person elected, 
appointed or nominated to the vacancy shall be a member of such Authority for the 
residue of the term for which the person whose place he fills would have been a 
member. 
(2) Whenever there occurs a vacancy in the constitution of an Authority, as 
constituted by this Act, because of the abolition of a specified office under the 
                                                                                                                                                        
43Added by the University of Engineering and Technology (Amendment) Ordinance, 1984 (Ordinance XVI of 1984); and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 17.12.1984, pages 2037-2038, s.2. 
44Substituted by the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (Amendment) Ordinance, 1981 (X of 1981); and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 4.6.1981, pages 397-G to 397-I, s.4. Earlier substituted by the University 
of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (Amendment) Ordinance, 1980 (XIV of 1980); and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 22.12.1980, pages 1287-Q to 1287-T, s.2(6). 
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. 
45. Disputes about membership of  Authorities.– If a question arises whether 
any person is entitled to be a member of any Authority, the matter shall be referred 
to a Committee consisting of the Vice -Chancellor and the Secretary Education, 
Government of the Punjab, and the senior most Dea n who is member of the 
Syndicate and the decision of this Committee shall be final. 
46. Proceedings of Authorities not invalidated by vacancies. – No act, 
resolution or decision of any Authority shall be invalid 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 election, appointment , or nomination of any defecto member of the 
Authority, whether present or absent. 
47. First Statutes. – Notwithstanding anything to the contrary c ontained in this 
Act, the Statutes set out in the Schedule appended to this Act shall be deemed to be 
the Statutes framed under section 29 of this Act and shall continue to remain in force 
until amended or repealed. 
48. Repeal and Savings. – (1) The West Pa kistan University of Engineering and 
Technology Ordinance, 1961, hereinafter referred to as the said Ordinance, is 
hereby repealed. 
(2) Notwithstanding the repeal of the said Ordinance– 
(a) everything done, action taken, obligations or liabilities incurred, ri ghts 
and assets acquired, persons appointed or authorized, jurisdiction or 
powers conferred, endowments, bequests, funds or trusts created, 
donations or grants made, scholarships, studentships, or exhibitions 
instituted, affiliations or privileges granted and orders issued under any 
of the provisions of the said Ordinances, or the Statutes, the University 
Ordinances, the Regulations and the Rules made or deemed to have 
been made thereunder, shall, if not inconsistent with the provisions of 
this Act or the S tatutes, the Regulations or the Rules made under this 
Act, be continued and, so far as may be, be deemed to have been 
respectively done, taken, incurred, acquired, appointed, authorized, 
conferred, created, made, instituted, granted and issued under this A ct, 
and any document referred to in any of the provisions of the said 
Ordinance, the Statutes, the University Ordinance, the Regulations and 
the Rules first referred to, shall, so far as may be, be considered to 
refer to the corresponding provisions of thi s Act or the Statutes, the 
Regulations and the Rules made under this Act; and 
(b) any Statutes, University Ordinances, Regulations or Rules as made or 
deemed to have been made under the said Ordinance, shall, if not 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act , be deemed to be Statutes, 
Regulations or Rules made under this Act having regard to the various 
matters which by this Act have to be regulated or prescribed by 
Statutes, Regulations or Rules respectively continue; to be in force until 
they are repealed, rescinded or modified in accordance with the 
provisions of this Act. 
49. Transitory Provisions. – (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4 the 
Syndicate as constituted immediately before the commencement of this Act, shall 
cease to exist and a Chance llor’s Committee shall be constituted by the Chancellor 
in consultation with the Vice -Chancellor to exercise the powers assigned to the 
Senate and the Syndicate under this Act, till such time 
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[*****] the Syndicate or, as 
the case may be, the Senate is constituted under the provisions of this Act.  
(2) Other Authorities constituted under the said Ordinance, shall continue 
to function and shall, as far as may be, exercise the powers respectively assigned to 
the corresponding Authorities by or under this Act,  till such time as these Authorities 
are reconstituted under this Act. 
50. Removal of difficulties at the c ommencement of the Act. – If any difficulty 
arises as to the first constitution of any authority after the commencement of this Act, 
the Chancellor ma y, on the recommendations of the Vice -Chancellor, give 
appropriate directions to remove such difficulty. 
51. Repeal of Ordinance No.  I of 1974. – The University of Engineering and 
Technology, Lahore, Ordinance 1974 (Punjab Ordinance No.  I of 1974 ) is hereby 
repealed. 
                                                 
45Substituted the words “not exceeding on e year from the date of commencement of this Act”  by the University of Engineering 
and Technology (Third Amendment) Act, 1975 (XLVII of 1975); and published in the Gazette of Punjab (Extraordinary), dated 
19.7.1975, pages 995-O to 995-P, s.2   
SCHEDULE 
THE FIRST STATUTES 
(Vide Section 47) 
1. Faculties.– (1) The University shall include the following Faculties and such 
other Faculties as may be prescribed by Statutes:– 
(i) Faculty of Engineering; and 
(ii) Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning. 
 (2) There shall be a Board of each Faculty which shall consist of– 
(i) the Dean to be appointed in the manner prescribed in sub -paragraph 
(2) of paragraph 2; 
(ii) the Professors and the Chairmen of the Teaching Departments 
comprised in the Faculty; 
(iii) two members of each Board of Studies, comprised in the Faculty, to be 
nominated by the Board of Studies concerned; 
(iv) three teachers to be nominated by the Academic Council by reason of 
their specialised knowledge of the subjects which, th ough not assigned 
to the Faculty, have in the opinion of Academic Council, important 
bearing on the subject assigned to the Faculty; and 
(v) one Associate Professor and one Assistant Professor or Lecturer to be 
taken by rotation in order of seniority from each department in the 
Faculty. 
 (3) The members mentioned in clauses (iii) and ( iv) of sub -paragraph (2) 
shall hold office for three years. 
 (4) 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. 
 (5) The Board of each Faculty shall, subject to the general control of the 
Academic Council and the Syndicate, have the powers: 
(a) to co-ordinate the teaching, publication and research work in the 
subjects assigned to the Faculty; 
(b) to scrutinise the recommendations of the Boards of Studies comprised 
in the Faculty in regard to the appointment of paper setters and 
examiners, except for research examinations, and to forward the 
panels of suitable paper setters and examiners for ea ch examination to 
the Vice-Chancellor; 
(c) to consider any other academic matter relating to the Faculty and to 
report thereon to the Academic Council; and 
(d) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Statutes. 
2. Dean.– (1) There shall be a Dean of each Faculty who shall be the Chairman 
and Convenor of the Board of Faculty. 
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[(2) The Dean of each Faculty shall be appointed by the Chancellor from 
amongst the three senior most Professors in the Faculty for a period of three years 
and shall be eligible for re-appointment. 
Provided that if no professor is available in a Faculty, a Professor from some 
other Faculty may act as a Dean till a Professor of the Faculty itself is appointed.] 
(3) The Dean shall present candidates for admission to degree (except 
Honorary Degrees) in the courses falling within the purview of the Faculty. 
(4) The Dean shall exercise such administrative and academic powers as 
may be delegated to him. 
3. Teaching Departments and Chairmen. – (1) There shall be teaching 
Department for each subject or group of subjects, as may be prescribed by 
Regulations, and each teaching Department shall be headed by a Chairman. 
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[(2) The Chairman of a Teaching Department and the Director of an 
Institute shall be appointed by the Syndicate on th e recommendation of the Vice -
Chancellor from amongst the three senior most Professors of the Department for a 
period of three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment: 
Provided that in a Department where there are less than three Professors the 
appointment shall be made from amongst the three senior most Professors and 
Associate Professors of the Department: 
Provided further 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 t he work of his 
Department. 
4. Boards of Studies.– (1) There shall be a separate Board of Studies for each 
subject or group of  subjects as may be prescribed by Regulation. 
(2) Each Board of Studies shall consist of– 
(i) all the teachers of the Department concerned; 
(ii) three to five experts or teachers, other than University teachers to be 
appointed by the Syndicate . The number will be determined by the 
Syndicate according to the need of each Board; and 
                                                 
46Substituted by the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (Amendment) Ordinance, 1981 (X of 1981); and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 4.6.1981, pages 397-G to 397-I, s.5. Earlier substituted by the University 
of Engineering and Techn ology, Lahore (Amendment) Ordinance, 1980 (XIV of 1980); and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 22.12.1980, pages 1287-Q to 1287-T, s.2 (7)(i). 
47Substituted by the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (Amendment) Ordinance, 1981 (X of 1981); and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 4.6.1981, pages 397-G to 397-I, s.5. Earlier substituted by the University 
of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (Amendment) Ordinance, 1980 (XIV of 1980); and published in the Pu njab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 22.12.1980, pages 1287-Q to 1287-T, s.2 (7)(ii). 
(iii) one representative of the teachers of each Affiliated College teaching 
at Graduate and Post Graduate levels in that subject to be nominated 
by the Academic Council. 
(3) The term of office of Members of the Board of Studies other than ex -
officio members shall be three years. 
(4) The quorum for meeting of the Board of Studies shall be one half the 
number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
(5) The Chairman of the University Teaching Department concerned shall 
be the Chairman and Convenor of the Board of Studies . Where in respect of a 
subject there is no Univers ity Teaching Department, the Chairman shall be 
appointed by the Syndicate. 
(5) The functions of the Board of Studies shall be– 
(a) to advise the Authorities on all academic matters connected with 
instruction, publication, research and examination in the subject or  
subjects concerned; 
(b) to propose curricula and syllabi for all degree, diploma and certificate 
courses in the subject or subjects concerned; 
(c) to suggest a panel of names of paper setters and examiners in the 
subject or subjects concerned; and 
(d) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Regulations. 
5. Advanced Studies and Research Board. – (1) The Advanced Studies and 
Research Board shall consist of– 
(i) the Vice-Chancellor (Chairman); 
(ii) the Deans; 
(iii) three University Professors other than Deans to be appointed by the 
Syndicate; 
(iv) three University Teachers other than professors having research 
qualifications and experience to be appointed by the Academic 
Council; and 
(v) Director of Research, Extension and Advisory Services, as ex-officio 
Secretary of the Board. 
(2) The term of office of members of the Advanced Studies and Research 
Board other than ex-officio members shall be three years. 
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Advanced Studies and Research 
Board shall be one -half of the total number of member s, a fraction being counted as 
one. 
(4) The functions of the Advanced Studies and Research Board shall be– 
(a) to advise the Authorities on all matters connected with the promotion of 
advanced studies, publication and research in the Universities; 
(b) to consider and report to the Authorities on the institution of research 
degrees in the University; 
(c) to propose Regulations regarding the award of research degrees; 
(d) to appoint supervisors for research students and to determine the 
subjects of their theses; 
(e) to recommend  panels of names of paper setters and examiners for 
research examinations after considering the proposals of the Board of 
Studies in this behalf; and 
(f) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Statutes. 
6. Selection Boards.– (1) The Selection Board shall consist of– 
(i) the Vice-Chancellor; 
(ii) the Chairman, or a member of the Public Service Commission, to be 
nominated by the Chairman; 
(iii) the Dean of the Faculty concerned; 
(iv) the Chairman of the Teaching Department concerned; and 
(v) one member of the Syndi cate and two other men of eminence, to be 
appointed by the Syndicate; provided that none of the three are 
employees of the University. 
(2) The members mentioned in clause (v ) of sub-paragraph (1) shall hold 
office for two years. 
(3) The quorum for the Sele ction Board in case of selection of a Professor 
or Associate Professor and other teachers shall be four and three respectively . In 
case of officers other than teachers, the Selection Board shall consist only of 
members mentioned at (i), (ii) and (v) of sub-paragraph (1). 
(4) 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. 
(5) 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 Syndi cate on the recommendation of the 
Selection Board and revise from time to time. 
7. 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 th e Syndicate the names of suitable candidates for appointment 
to teaching and other posts as the case may be and may also recommend:– 
(i) the grant of higher initial pay in a suitable case for reasons to be 
recorded; or 
(ii) the appointment of an eminently qualified  person to a Professorship in 
the University on terms and conditions other than those prescribed. 
(2) In the event of an unresolved difference of opinion between the 
Selection Board and the Syndicate, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor 
whose decision shall be final. 
8. Finance and Planning Committee. – (1) The Finance and Planni ng 
Committee shall consist of–  
(i) the Vice-Chancellor (Chairman); 
(ii) one member of the Senate to be appointed by the Senate; 
(iii) one member of Syndicate to be appointed by the Syndicate; 
(iv) two members of the Academic Council to be appointed by the 
Academic Council; 
(v) two nominees of the Chancellor, one each from Education Department 
and Finance Department; and 
(vi) the Treasurer. 
(2) The term of office of the appointed members shall be three years. 
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Finance and Planning Committee 
shall be three members. 
9. Functions of the Finance and Planning Committee. – The functions of the 
Finance and Planning Committee shall be– 
(a) to consider the annual statement of accounts and the annual and 
revised budget estimates and advise the Syndicate thereon; 
(b) to review periodically the financial position of the University; 
(c) to advise the Syndicate on all matters relating to planning, 
development, finances, investments and a ccounts of the University; 
and 
(d) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Statutes. 
10. Affiliation Committee.– (1) The Affiliation Committee shall consist of– 
(i) Chairman to be nominated by the Syndicate; 
(ii) two Professors to be nominated by the Academic Council; and 
(iii) the Director of Education of the Region concerned and the Director of 
Technical Education. 
(2) The term of office of the members of the Committee excluding ex -
officio members, shall be two years. 
(3) The Affiliation Committee may co-opt not more than three experts. 
(4) The quorum for a meeting of or for an inspection by the Affiliation 
Committee shall be three. 
(5) An officer of the University to be designated by the Vice -Chancellor for 
this purpose shall act as the Secretary of the Committee. 
(6) The functions of the Affiliation Committee shall be– 
(a) to inspect the educational institutions seeking affiliation with, or 
admission to the privileges of the University and to advise the 
Academic Council thereon; 
(b) to inquire into complaints allegi ng breach of conditions of affiliation by 
affiliated colleges and to advise the Academic Council thereon; and 
(c) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Regulations. 
11. Discipline Committee.– (1) The Discipline Committee shall consist of– 
(i) Chairman to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; 
(ii) two Professors to be nominated by the Academic Council; 
(iii) one member to be nominated by the Syndicate; 
(iv) Director, Students Affairs (Member/Secretary); 
(v) the President, University Students’ Union; 
(vi) Senior Tutor of the University; and 
(vii) Senior Warden of the University Hostels. 
(2) The term of office of the members of the Committee excluding Ex -
officio members shall be two years. 
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Discipline Committee shall be four 
members. 
(4) The functions of this Committee shall be– 
(i) to propose Regulations to the Academic Council for the conduct of 
University Students, maintenance of discipline and breach of discipline; 
and 
(ii) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Regulations.