UNIVERSITY OF VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES, LAHORE ORDINANCE 2002

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THE UNIVERSITY OF VETERINARY AND ANIMAL 
SCIENCES, LAHORE ORDINANCE, 2002 
(XXIX of 2002) 
CONTENTS 
1. Short title and commencement 
2. Definitions 
3. Incorporation 
4. Powers of the University 
5. Jurisdiction of the University 
6. Integration of Educational or Research Institutes with the University 
7. University to be open to all classes, creeds, etc. 
8. Teaching in the University 
9. Officers of the University 
10. Chancellor 
11. Revisional powers of the Chancellor 
12. Visitation 
13. Pro-Chancellor 
14. Vice-Chancellor 
15. Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor 
15-A. Pro-Vice Chancellor  
16. Registrar 
17. Treasurer 
18. Controller of Examinations 
19. Auditor 
20. Other officers 
21. Authorities 
22. Syndicate 
23. Powers and duties of the Syndicate 
24. Academic Council 
25. Powers and duties of the Academic Council 
26. Constitution, functions and powers of other Authorities 
27. Appointment of Committees by certain Authorities 
28. Statutes 
29. Regulations 
30. Amendment and repeal of Statutes and Regulations 
31. Rules 
32. Affiliation 
33. Additions of courses by affiliated educational institutions 
34. Reports from affiliated educational institution 
35. Withdrawal of affiliation 
36. Appeal against refusal or withdrawal of affiliation 
37. University fund 
38. Recovery of University dues 
39. Audit and Accounts 
40. Retirement from service 
41. Appeal and review 
42. Pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fund 
43. Transfer and posting 
44. Commencement of terms of office of members of Authorities 
45. Filling of casual vacancies in Authorities 
46. Disputes about membership of Authority 
47. Proceedings of Authorities not invalidated by vacancies 
48. First Statutes 
49. Savings 
50. Transitory Provisions 
51. Removal of difficulties 
SCHEDULE 
1. Faculties 
2. Dean 
3. Teaching Departments and Chairman 
4. Board of Studies 
5. Advanced Studies and Research Board 
6. Selection Board 
7. Functions of the Selection Board 
8. Finance and Planning Committee 
9. Functions of Finance and Planning Committee 
10. Affiliation Committee 
11. Discipline Committee 
 
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THE UNIVERSITY OF VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES, LAHORE 
ORDINANCE, 2002 
(XXIX of 2002) 
[8th June, 2002] 
An 
Ordinance 
to constitute and establish the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore. 
Preamble.– Whereas it is expedient for the purpose of improving, teaching, research, 
publication and administration thereof to establish the University of Veterinary and 
Animal Sciences, Lahore and for matters ancillary and connected thereto in the manner 
hereinafter appearing; 
And whereas  the Provincial Assembly of the Punja b is dissolved and the 
Governor is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it necessary to take 
immediate action; 
And whereas  under Article 4 of the Provisional Constitution (Amendment) 
Order No.9 of 1999, as amended by the Chief Executive Order No .11 of 2000, the 
Governor of a Province may issue and promulgate an Ordinance; 
Now, therefore,  in exercise of the aforesaid powers and all other powers 
enabling him in that behalf, the Governor of the Punjab is pleased to make and 
promulgate the following Ordinance:– 
1. Short title and commencement. – (1) This Ordinance may be called the 
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore Ordinance, 2002. 
(2) It shall come into force at once. 
2. Definitions.– In this Ordinance, unless the subject or 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) “affiliated college” means an educational institution affi liated to the 
University but not maintained or administered by it; 
(c) “Authority” means any of the Authorities of the University specified in 
section 21; 
(d) “Chairman” means head of a teaching Department; 
(e) “Chancellor” means the Chancellor of the University; 
                                                           
1Promulgated by the Governor of the Punjab on 8 June 2002; and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 8 
June 2002, pages 1875 -1898. Under Article 4 of the Provisional Constitution (Amendment) Order 1999 (9 of 1999), it will 
remain in force notwithstanding the maximum limit of three months prescribed under Article 128 of the Constitution of the 
Islamic Republic of Pakistan. 
(f) “College” means an affiliated college; 
(g) “constituent college” means a college maintained and administered by 
the University; 
(h) “Dean” means the Chairman of the Board of Faculty; 
(i) “Director” means the head of a teaching division/institut e/ directorate of 
the University; 
(j) “educational institution” means an institution imparting instruction in a 
subject or subjects relating to a faculty; 
(k) “Faculty” means a faculty of the University; 
(l) “Government” means the Government of the Punjab; 
(m) “prescribed” means prescribed by Statutes, Regulations or Rules; 
(n) “Principal” means the head of a College; 
(o) “Pro-Chancellor” means the Pro-Chancellor of the University; 
(p) “Professional College” means a college providing instruction in courses 
of study leading to degree in Animal Production, Business 
Management, Veterinary Sciences, Fisheries and Wildlife, or such 
other subjects as may be prescribed by Regulations to be professional 
subjects; 
(q) “Professor Emeritus” means a retired Professor wo rking in a faculty in 
an honorary capacity; 
(r) “Registered Graduate” means– 
(i) a graduate of the University who has his name entered in the 
Register of Registered Graduates; or 
(ii) a graduate from the former College of Veterinary Sciences, 
Lahore and ha s his name entered in the register maintained by 
the University for this purpose; 
(s) “Research Officer” means a person engaged whole time by the 
University for research being equivalent in rank to a University teacher; 
(t) “Statutes”, “Regulations” and “R ules” mean respectively the Statutes, 
the Regulations and the Rules made or deemed to have been made 
under this Ordinance; 
(u) “Syndicate” means the Syndicate of the University; 
(v) “teachers” mean Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant 
Professors, Le cturers and Research staff having prescribed 
qualifications engaged whole time by the University for teaching 
certificate, diploma, degree or postgraduate classes, and such other 
persons as may be declared to be teachers by Regulations; 
(w) “Teaching Department” means a teaching department maintained and 
administered by the University or recognized by the University; 
(x) “University” means the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 
Lahore as constituted under this Ordinance; 
(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. 
3. Incorporation.– (1) The University shall be constituted at Lahore in 
accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance. 
(2) The University shall consist of the Chancellor, the Pro -Chancellor, the 
Vice Chancellor and the members of the Syndicate and the Academic Council. 
(3) The University shall be a body corporate by the name of the Universi ty 
of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 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 otherwise 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 College of Veterinary  
Sciences, Lahore as integrated under the West Pakistan Agricultural University 
Ordinance, 1961, and all liabilities legally subsisting against the said college shall 
stand transferred to the University as constituted under this Ordinance. 
4. Powers of the University.– The University shall have the powers to– 
(a) provide for instruction in Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Social and 
Natural Sciences, Humanities, and such other branches of learning as it 
may deem fit, and to make provisions for research and f or the 
advancement and dissemination of knowledge in such manner as it may 
determine; 
(b) prescribe course of studies to be conducted by it and the 
institutes/colleges; 
(c) hold examinations and to award and confer degrees, diplomas, 
certificates and other  academic distinctions to and on persons who 
have been admitted to and have passed its examinations under 
prescribed conditions; 
(d) confer honorary degrees or other distinctions on approved persons in 
the manner prescribed; 
(e) provide such instruction fo r persons not being students of the 
University as it may determine and to grant certificates and diplomas to 
such persons; 
(f) confer degrees on persons who have carried on independent research 
under prescribed conditions; 
(g) affiliate and disaffiliate ed ucational institutions under prescribed 
conditions;  
(h) admit educational institutions to its privileges and to withdraw such 
privilege under prescribed conditions; 
(i) inspect colleges and other educational institutions associated or 
seeking association with it; 
(j) accept the examination 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) co-operate with other Universities and public authorities in such 
manner and for such purposes as it may determine; 
(l) institute Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant 
Professorships and Lectureships and any other po sts and to appoint 
persons thereto; 
(m) create posts for research, extension administration and other related 
purposes and to appoint persons thereto;  
(n) recognize selected members of the teaching staff of affiliated 
educational institutions admitted to the privileges of the University or 
such other persons as it may deem fit as University Teachers; 
(o) institute and award fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, bursaries, 
medals and prizes under prescribed conditions; 
(p) establish Teaching Departments, Schools, Colleges, Faculties, Institutes, 
Centers 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) control 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) supervise and control the discipline of the students of the University 
and the colle ges, to promote the extra curricular and recreational 
activities of such students and to make arrangements for promoting 
their health and general welfare; 
(s) demand and receive payment of such fees and other charges as it may 
determine; 
(t) make provision s for research and advisory services and with these 
objects to enter into arrangements with other institutions or with public 
bodies under prescribed conditions; 
(u) enter into, carry out, vary or cancel contracts; 
(v) receive and manage property transferr ed and grants, bequests, trusts, 
gifts, donations, endowments and other contributions made to the 
University and to invest any fund representing such property, grants, 
bequests, trusts, gifts, donations, endowments or contributions in such 
manner as it may deem fit; 
(w) provide for the printing and publication of research and other works; 
and  
(x) 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 Ordinance within the territorial limits over which the 
College of Veterinary Sciences, Lahore as int egrated under the West Pakistan 
Agricultural University Ordinance, 1961, had jurisdiction immediately before this 
Ordinance came into force; provided that Government may, in consultation with the 
University by general or special order, modify the extent an d 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 sanctio n 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 institution falling within the territorial limits of a nother University, 
whether inside or outside Pakistan; provided that the consent of such other 
University and the sanction of Government are first obtained. 
6. Integration of Educational or Research Institutes with the University .– (1) 
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any other law, notification, contract, 
agreement or instrument, Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, integrate 
with the University any educational or research institution situated anywhere in the 
Punjab. 
(2) On the publication of a notification under sub section (1)– 
(i) all rights, properties, assets and liabilities vested in or undertaken by 
such educational institution shall retrospectively become the rights, 
properties, assets and liabilities of the University; and 
(ii) all persons serving in connection with the affairs of such educational 
institution in any capacity, shall stand transferred for service under the 
University on such terms and conditions as the Government in 
consultation with the University may determine: 
Provided that such terms and conditions shall not be less favorable than those 
admissible to them immediately before their transfer to the University: 
Provided further that if any such person is a Government servant on 
deputation to the  institution he shall not be transferred for service to the University 
without his consent in writing.  
(3) Any question arising under the first proviso of sub section (2) shall be 
referred to the Government and the decision of the Government on such quest ion 
shall be final. 
7. University to be open to all classes, creeds, etc. – The University shall be 
open to all persons of either and of whatever religion, race, creed, class or colour 
and no person shall be denied the privileges of the University on the gr ounds of 
religion, race, creed, class or colour: 
Provided that nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to prevent 
religious instructions being given to the students in their own religious faith in such 
manner as may be prescribed. 
8. Teaching in the University.– (1) All recognized teaching in various courses 
shall be conducted by the University in the prescribed manner, and may include 
lectures, tutorials, discussions, seminars, demonstrations as well as practical work in 
the laboratories, workshops and farms and other methods of instruction. 
(2) The authority 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. 
(4) A subject to be called Islamic and Pakistan Studies shall be taught as a 
compulsory subject at the Bachelor’s Degree level in all Faculties: 
Provided that non Muslim students may, opt for Ethics 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). 
(6) The provisions of sub -sections (4) and (5) shall take effect from such 
date as may be fixed by the Vice-Chancellor. 
9. Officers of the University. – The following shall be the officers of the 
University:– 
(a) the Chancellor; 
(b) the Pro-Chancellor; 
(c) the Vice-Chancellor; 
(ca) 
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[Pro-Vice Chancellor;] 
(d) the Deans; 
(e) the Directors; 
(f) the Principal of the constituent college; 
(g) the Chairmen of the Teaching Departments;  
(h) the Registrar; 
(i) the Treasurer; 
(j) the Controller of Examinations; 
(k) the Librarian; and 
(l) such other persons as may be prescribed. 
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. 
                                                           
2Inserted by the University of Veterinary & Ani mal Sciences, Lahore (Amendment ) Act 2012 (LVIII of 2012) ; and published in 
the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 14.11.2012, pages1575-1577, s.2.  
(3) If the Chancellor is satisfied that the proceedings of any Authority are not 
in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance, the Statutes, the Regulations or 
the Rules, he may, after calling upon such Authority or officer to show cause why such 
proceedings or orders should not be annulled, by order in writing, annul such 
proceedings. 
(4) Every proposal to confer an honorary degree shall be subject to 
confirmation by the Chancellor. 
(5) The Chancellor shall ha ve the power to assent to such Statutes as are 
required to be submitted to him by the Syndicate or withhold assent or refer them 
back to the Syndicate 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; or  
(iv) has failed to attend three consecutive meetings of the Authority; or 
(v) has accepted any assignment which involves his absence from the 
University for a continuous period of six months or more: 
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. 
(7) In the performance of his functions under this Ordinance, the 
Chancellor shall act and be bound in the same manner as the Governor of the 
Province acts and is bound under Article 105 of the Constitution of the I slamic 
Republic of Pakistan. 
11. Revisional powers of the 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 purposes of satisfying himself as to the 
correctness, legality or propriety of any finding or order and may pass such orders as he 
may deem fit: 
Provided that no order under this section shall be passed unless the person to 
be affected thereby is afforded an opportunity of being heard.  
12. Visitation.– (1) The Chancellor may cause an inspection or inquiry to be 
made in respect of any matter connected with the University and shall, from time to 
time, appoint such person or persons as he may deem fit for the purposes of 
carrying out inspection of– 
(i) the University, its buildings, laboratories, libraries, museums, 
workshops and equipment; 
(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 a 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 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. 
(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.  
13. Pro-Chancellor.– (1) The Minister/Advisor for Livestock and Dairy 
Development Department, Government of the Punjab shall be the Pro -Chancellor of 
the University. 
 (2) The Pro -Chancellor shall perform duties and functions and exercise 
such powers as may be assigned and delegated to him by the Chancellor. 
14. 
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[Vice-Chancellor.– (1) A person who holds doctorate degree, has at least 
ten years academic expe rience and is otherwise 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 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, 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. 
                                                           
3Substituted  by the University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore (Amendment ) Act 2012 (LVIII of 2012); and published 
in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 14.11.2012, pages1575-1577, s.3.  
(8) The incumbent Vice Chancellor shall not be allowed any extension in 
his tenure but subject to eligibility he may ag ain 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.] 
15. 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 Ordinance, the Statutes, the Regulations and the Rules are faithfully 
observed in order to promote the general efficiency and good order of the University and 
shall have all powers necessary for this purpose, including administrative control over all 
officers, teachers, students and 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 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 power to–  
(i) 
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[* * * * * * * * * * *   ] 
(ii) sanction all expenditure provided for in the approved budget and to re -
appropriate funds within the same major head of expenditure;  
(iii) sanction by re-appropriation an amount not exceeding Rs. 100,000 for an 
unforeseen item not provided for in the budget, and report it to the 
Syndicate at the next meeting;  
(iv) appoint paper -setters and examiners for all examinations of the 
University after receiving panels of names from the relevant 
Authorities; 
(v) make such arrangements for the scrutiny of papers, marks and results 
as he may consider necessary; 
(vi) direct teachers, officers and other employees of the University to take 
up such assignments in connection with teaching, research, 
                                                           
4Substituted by the University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore (Amendment ) Act 2012 (LVIII of 2012 ) ; and published 
in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 14.11.2012, pages1575-1577, s.4.  
5Omitted ibid. 
examination, administration and such other activities in the University 
as he may consider necessary for the purpose of the University; 
(vii) delegate subject to such conditions, if any, as may be prescribed , any 
of his powers under this Act to an officer or officers of the University; 
(viii) appoint employees in Basic Pay Scales 1 to 16; and 
(ix)  exercise and perform such other powers and functions as may be 
prescribed. 
15-A. 
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[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 Ordinance, 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.] 
16. 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 ma y be 
determined by it. He shall– 
(a) be the custodian of the Common Se al 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 various authorities in the 
prescribed manner; and 
(d) perform such other duties as may be prescribed. 
17. 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 investments  of the 
University; 
(b) prepare the annual and revised budget estimates of the University and 
present them to the Finance and Planning Committee and the 
Syndicate; 
(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. 
18. Controller of Examinations.– The Controller of Examinations 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 be responsible for all matters 
                                                           
6Inserted by the University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore (Amendment ) Act 2012 (LVIII of 2012)  ; and published in 
the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 14.11.2012, pages1575-1577, s.5.  
connected with the conduct of examinations and perform such other duties as may be 
prescribed.  
19. Auditor.– The Resident Auditor shall be taken from Government on 
deputation. 
20.  Other officers. – Subject to the provisions of this Ordinance, the terms and 
conditions of service and powers and duties of other officers shall be such as may be 
prescribed. 
21. Authorities.– The following shall be the Authorities of the University namely:– 
(a) the Syndicate; 
(b) the Academic Council; 
(c) the Board of Faculties; 
(d) the Selection Board; 
(e) the Advanced Studies and Research Board; 
(f) the Finance and Planning Committee; 
(g) the Affiliation Committee; 
(h) the Discipline Committee; and 
(i) such other Authorities as may be prescribed by Statutes. 
22. Syndicate.– (1) The Syndicate shall consist of– 
(i) the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be its Chairman; 
(ia)  
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[Pro-Vice Chancellor;] 
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[(ii) four senior scientists including at least two women to be nominated by 
the Chancellor]; 
(iii) the Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Livestock and Dairy 
Development Department or his nominee not below the rank of 
Additional Secretary; 
(iv) 
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[one nominee of Higher Education Commission;] 
(v) one Dean to be nominated by the Chan cellor on the recommendation 
of the Vice Chancellor; 
(vi)       one Professor, one Associate Professor, one Assistant Professor and one 
such Lecturer as has completed a minimum of two years service in the 
University to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor w ith the approval of the 
Chancellor; 
                                                           
7Inserted by the University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore (Amendment ) Act 2012 (LVIII of 2012)  ; and published in 
the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 14.11.2012, pages1575-1577, s.6.  
8The Punjab Fair Representation of Women Act 20 14 (IV of 2014); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 
12.3.2014, pages 2733-2744, s.2 and Schedule, at serial No.34. 
9Substituted by the University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore (Amendment ) Act 2012 (LVIII of 2012)  ; and published 
in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 14.11.2012, pages1575-1577, s.6.  
10[(vi-a) 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;] 
(vii) three persons of eminence  
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[including at least one  woman] from 
amongst stakeholders including professionals from relevant disciplines 
of industry/trade to be nominated by the Chancellor; 
(viii) the Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Agriculture, 
Faisalabad; 
(ix) 
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[One of the Principals of  the constituent colleges, institutions or 
schools to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor;] 
(x) the Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Forestry, Wildlife and 
Fisheries Department or his representative not below the rank of 
Additional Secretary;  
(xi) the Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Finance Department or his 
representative not below the rank of Additional Secretary; and 
(xii) the Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Agriculture Department or 
his representative not below the rank of Additional Secretary. 
(2) Members of the Syndicate, other than ex -officio members, shall hold 
office for three years. 
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Syndicate shall be one third of the 
total number of members, a fraction being counted as one.  
23. Powers and d uties of the Syndicate. – (1) The Syndicate shall be the 
executive body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Ordinance 
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 Ordinance and the Statutes, the Sy ndicate shall have the 
power to– 
(a) take effective measures to raise the standard of teaching, research and 
publication in the light of national needs; 
(b) hold control and administer the property and funds of the University; 
(c) govern and regulate, with due regard to the advice of the Finance and 
Planning Committee in this behalf, the finances, accounts and 
investments of the University and for that purpose to appoint such agents 
as it may think fit;  
                                                           
10Added by the Universities and I nstitutes Laws (Amendment) Act 2025 (LXIII of 2025) ; and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 05.08.2025, pages 615-618, s.2 and Schedule, at serial 09. 
11The 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.34. 
12Substituted by the University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2012 (LVIII of 2012) ; and published 
in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 14.11.2012, pages1575-1577, s.6.  
(d) consider and pass the annual report, the annual statement of accounts, 
the annual and revised budget estimates and to re -appropriate funds 
from one major head of expenditure to another; 
(e) transfer and accept transfer of movable or immovable property on 
behalf of the University; 
(f) enter into, vary, ca rry out and cancel contracts on behalf of the 
University; 
(g) cause proper books of account s to be kept for all sums of money 
received and expended by the University and for the assets and 
liabilities of the University; 
(h) invest any money belonging to th e University including any unapplied 
income, in any of the securities described in section 20 of the Trusts 
Act, 1882 or in the purchase of immoveable property or in such other 
manner, as it may determine, with the like power of varying such 
investments; 
(i) receive and manage any property transferred and grants, bequests, 
trusts, gifts, donations, endowments and other contributions made to 
the University;  
(j) administer any funds placed at the disposal of the University for 
specified purposes; 
(k) determine the form, provide for the custody and regulate the use of the 
Common Seal of the University; 
(l) provide the buildings, libraries, premises, furniture, apparatus, 
equipment and other means required for carrying out the work of the 
University; 
(m) establish and maintain halls of residence and hostels or approve or 
license hostels or lodgings for the residence of students; 
(n) affiliate and disaffiliate colleges; 
(o) admit educational institutions to the privileges of the University and 
withdraw such privileges; 
(p) arrange for the inspections of colleges and the Teaching Departments; 
(q) institute Professorship s, Associate Professorship s, Assistant 
Professorships, Lectureships and other teaching posts or to suspend or 
to abolish such posts; 
(r) create, suspend or abolish such administrative, research, extension or 
other posts, as may be necessary; 
(s) appoint University Teachers and other officers in the Basic Pay Scale 
17 and above on the recommendation of the Selection Board 
constituted under the First Statute; 
(t) appoint Professor Emeritus on such terms and conditions as may be 
prescribed; 
(u) confer Honorary Degrees in accordance with the conditions prescribed; 
(v) prescribe the duties of officers, teachers and other employees of the 
University; 
(w) suspend, punish and remove from service in the prescribed manner 
such officers, teachers and other employees as are appointed by the 
Syndicate; 
(x) report to the Chancellor on matters on which it has been asked to 
report; 
(y) appoint members to the various Au thorities in accordance with the 
provisions of this Ordinance; 
(z) approve Statutes and recommend the drafts of Statutes for approval of 
the Chancellor; 
(aa) consider and deal, in the manner prescribed in sub -section (2) of 
section 29, 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) regulate, determine and administer all other matters concerning the 
University and exercise all other powers in this behalf; 
(cc) delegate any of its powers to an Authority or officer or a committee or 
subcommittee; and  
(dd) perform such other functions as have been assigned to it by the other 
provisions of this Ordinance or the Statutes. 
24. Academic Council.– (1) The Academic Council shall consist of– 
(i) the Vice Chancellor (Chairman); 
(ia)  
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[Pro-Vice Chancellor;] 
(ii) the Deans of all Faculties; 
(iii) the Directors; 
(iv) the Chairmen of the Teaching Departments; 
(v) the Registrar; 
(vi) the Librarian; 
(vii) the Controller of Examinations; 
(viii) two Veterinary/Animal Science Scientists  
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[including at least one 
female Scientist] to be nominated by the Chancellor; and  
(ix) one nominee of the Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council. 
(2) Members appointed by nomination or election shall hold office for three 
years. 
                                                           
13Inserted by the University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore (Amendment ) Act 2012  (LVIII of 2012) ; and published in 
the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 14.11.2012, pages1575-1577, s.7.  
14The 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.34. 
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Academic Council shall be one -third 
of the total number of members. 
25. 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 Ordinance and the Statutes, have the power to lay down proper standards of 
instruction, research, publications and examinations and to regulate and promote the 
academic life of the University and the constituent colleges. 
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, and subject 
to the provisions of this Ordinance and the Statutes, the Academic Council shall 
have the power to– 
(a) advise the Syndicate on academic matters; 
(b) regulate the conduct of teaching, research publication and 
examinations; 
(c) regulate the admission of students to the courses of studies and 
examinations in the University; 
(d) regulate the conduct and discipline of the students of the University; 
(e) propose to the Syndicate scheme for the constitution and organization 
of Faculties, Teaching Departments and Boards of Studies; 
(f) consider or formulate proposals for the planning and development of 
teaching and research in the University; 
(g) 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 B oard 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) recognize the examinations of other Universities or examining bodies 
as equivalent to the corresponding examinations of the University; 
(i) regulate the award of studentships, scholarships, exhibitions, medals 
and prizes; 
(j) frame Regulations for submission to the Syndicate; 
(k) appoint members to the various Authorities in accordance with 
provisions of this Ordinance; and  
(l) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes. 
26. 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 Ordinance shall be such as may be prescribed by Statutes. 
27. Appointment of committees by certain 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. 
28. Statutes.– Subject to the provisions of this Ordinance, 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 disaffiliation 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 elections 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 which 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 Professors Emeritus and award of 
honorary degrees; 
(k) efficiency and discipline of University employees; 
(l) the general schemes 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 Ordinance are to be or may be 
prescribed or regulated by Statutes: 
Provided that– 
(i) the Syndicate shall not propose or approve draft of Statutes affecting 
the constitution or powers of any Authority of the  University until such 
authority has been given an opportunity of expressing an opinion in 
writing upon the proposal; 
(ii) the draft of Statutes concerning any of the matters mentioned in 
clauses (a) and (b) of this section, shall be forwarded to the Chanc ellor 
and shall not be effective until it has been approved by the Chancellor; 
and  
(iii) the Syndicate 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. 
29. Regulations.– (1) Subject to the provisions of this Ordinance and the Statutes, 
Regulations may be made for all or any of the following matters:– 
(i) courses of study for degree, diplomas and certificates of the University; 
(ii) manner in which the recognized teaching referred to in sub -section (1) 
of section 8 shall be organized and conducted; 
(iii) admission of students to the University; 
(iv) 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, diploma and certificates;  
(v) conduct of examinations; 
(vi) fees and other charges to be paid by students for admission to the 
courses of study and the examinations of the University; 
(vii) conduct and discipline of students of the University; 
(viii) conditions of residence of the students of the University or the colleges, 
including the levying of fees for residence in halls of residence and 
hostels; 
(ix) approval and licensing of hostels and lodgings; 
(x) conditions under which a person shall carry on independent research 
to entitle him to a degree; 
(xi) institution of fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, medals and prizes; 
(xii) institution of stipends and free and half free studentships; 
(xiii) academic costume; 
(xiv) use of the Library; 
(xv) formation of Teaching departments and Boards of Studies; and 
(xvi) all other matters which by this Ordinance 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 s hall not be valid, unless it receives the approval of the 
Syndicate. 
30. 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.  
31. Rules.– (1) The Authorities and the other Bodies of the University may make 
Rules consistent with this Ordinance, the Statutes and the Regulations, to regulate 
the conduct of their business and the tim e 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 Authority or body: 
Provided further that if any such Authority is dissatisfied with such direc tion 
given by the Syndicate, it may appeal to the Chancellor whose decision shall be 
final. 
(2) The Syndicate may make Rules to regulate any matter relating to the 
affairs of the University which by this Ordinance has not been specifically provided in 
the Statutes or Regulations. 
32. Affiliation.– (1) An educational institution applying for affiliation to the 
University shall make an application to the University and shall satisfy it that– 
(i) the educational institution is under the management of the Gover nment 
or of a regularly constituted governing body; 
(ii) the financial resources of the educational institution are sufficient to ensure 
its continued maintenance and efficient working; 
(iii) the strength and qualifications and the terms and conditions of service 
of the teaching and other staff of the educational institution are 
satisfactory for the purpose of teaching of prescribed courses of 
studies and training in the institution; 
(iv) the educational institution has framed proper rules governing the 
conduct and discipline of its employees; 
(v) the building in which the educational institution is to be located is 
suitable, and that provisions will be made in conformity with the 
Statutes and the Regulations for– 
(a) the residence of students, not residing with their parents or 
guardians, in the hostel established and maintained by the 
educational institution, or in hostels or lodgings approved by it; 
and  
(b) the supervision and physical and general welfare of students; 
(vi) provision has been made for a library and adequate library services; 
(vii) where affiliation is sought in any branch of experimental sciences, due 
arrangements have been made for imparting instruction in that branch 
of science in a properly equipped laboratory, museum and other places 
of practical work; 
(viii) due provision will, so far as circumstances may permit, be made for the 
residence of the Principal and members of the teaching staff in or near 
the educational institution or the place provided for the residence of 
students; and  
(ix) the affiliation of educational institution having regard to the provision 
which may have been made for students by another educational 
institution in its neighborhood will not be injurious to the interests of 
education or discipline. 
 (2) The applicatio n 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 disposing of an application for the affiliation 
of an educational institution shall be such as may be prescribed. 
 (4) The Synd icate may, on the recommendation of the 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 represen tation against the proposed 
decision. 
33. Additions of courses by affiliated educational institutions. – Where an 
educational institution desires to add to the course of instruction in respect of which it 
is affiliated, the procedure prescribed under sub-section (3) of section 32 shall, so far 
as may be, followed. 
34. 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 institution 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 
32.  
35. Withdrawal of affiliation. – (1) If an educational institution affiliated to the 
University fails at anytime to fulfil any of the requirements mentioned in this Ordinance, 
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 to the interests of education, the 
Syndicate may, on the 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 educational institution by 
affiliation or modify such rights. 
 (2) The procedure to be followed for the withdr awal of affiliation shall be 
such as may be prescribed. 
36. Appeal against refusal or withdrawal of affiliation.– An appeal shall lie to the 
Chancellor against the decision of the Syndicate refusing to affiliate an institution, or 
withdrawing in whole or i n part the rights conferred on an institution by affiliation, or 
modifying such rights: 
 Provided that no order under this section shall be passed without affording an 
opportunity of being heard to the institution to be affected thereby. 
37. University fund.– The University shall have a fund to which shall be credited 
its income from fees, donations, trusts, bequests, endowments, contributions, grants 
and all other sources. 
38. 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 Collector shall thereupon proceed to recover the sum 
due, as arrears of land revenue: 
 Provided that the University shall not take action unless the person concerned 
is given an opportunity of being heard. 
39. 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– 
(i) the expenditure is included in the approved budget of the University; 
and  
(ii) a bill for its payment has been audited in conformity with the Statutes, 
the Regulations and the Rules by the Auditor appointed by the 
Government. 
 (3) The annual statement of the accounts of the University signed by the 
Treasurer and the Auditor, shall be submitted to the Government within six months of 
the closing of the financial year. 
 (4) The accounts of the University shall be audited once a year, in 
conformity with the Statutes, the 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. 
40. Retirement from service .– An officer 
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[other than the Chanc ellor, Pro -
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 
(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 and review.– Where an order is made punishing any officer, other than 
the Vice - Chancellor, teacher or other employee of the University or altering or 
interpreting to his disadvantage the prescribed terms or conditions of his service, he 
shall, where the order is made by the Vice-Chancellor or any other officer or teacher of 
the University, have the right to appeal to the Syndicate, against the order, and where 
the order is made by the Syndicate have the right to appeal to the Chancellor for review 
of that order. The application for review shall be submitted to the Vice- Chancellor and 
he shall present it to the Chancellor with his views: 
 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. 
                                                           
15Inserted by the University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore (Amendment ) Act 2012 (LVIII of 2012)  ; and published in 
the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 14.11.2012, pages1575-1577, s.8.  
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, gra tuity,  Provident  Fund and  Benevolent Fund schemes 
as it may deem fit. 
 (2) Where any  provident  fund has been constituted under this Ordinance, 
the provisions of the Provident Fund Act, 1925 (XIX of 1925) shall apply to such fund as 
if it were a Government Provident Fund. 
43. Transfer and posting.– (1) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained 
in any agreement or contract or in any other law for the time being in force, and subject 
to the provisions of this Ordinance, an officer, teacher or oth er 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 Research Institution set up or established by Government or any 
other University in the Province of the Punjab and on terms and conditions not less 
favorable 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 employee of any 
other University or educati onal or research institution set up or established by the 
Government or any other 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. Commencement of term of office of members of Authorities. – (1) When a 
member of newly constituted Authority is elected, appointed or nominated, his term 
of office, as fixed under this Ordinance, shall commence from such date as may be 
prescribed. 
 (2) Nothing in sub section (1) shall affect the provisions of section 46. 
45. Filling of casual vacancies in Authorities. – (1) Any casual vacancy among 
the elected, appointed or nominated members of any Authority shall 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 Ordinance, because of the abolition of a specified office under the 
Government, or because an O rganization, 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 Chancellor may direct. 
46. Disputes 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, Secretary to Government 
of the Punjab, Livestock and Dairy Development Department, and Dean who is 
member of the Syndicate and the decision of this Committee shall be final. 
47. 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 the reason of want of qualification or 
invalidity in the election, appointment or nomination of any de facto member of the 
Authority, whether present or absent. 
48. First Statutes. – Notwithstanding anything to the con trary contained in this 
Ordinance, the Statutes, set out in the Schedule appended to this Ordinance shall be 
deemed to be the Statutes framed under section 28 of this Ordinance and shall 
continue to remain in force until amended or repealed. 
49. Savings.– (1) Everything done, action taken, obligations or liabilities incurred, 
rights and assets acquired, persons appointed or authorized, jurisdiction or power 
conferred, endowments, bequests, funds or trusts created, donations or grants 
made, scholarships, stu dentships, or exhibitions instituted, affiliations or privileges 
granted and orders issued under any of the provisions of the Statutes, the University 
of Agriculture Faisalabad Act, 1973 (XII of 1973), the Regulations, and the Rules 
made or deemed to have been made thereunder, shall, if not inconsistent with the 
provisions of this Ordinance or the Statutes, the Regulations or the Rules made 
under this Ordinance, be continued and, so far as may be, be deemed to have been 
respectively done, taken, incurred, a cquired, appointed authorized, conferred, 
created, made, instituted, granted and issued under this Ordinance, and any 
document referring to any of the provisions of this Ordinance, the Statutes, the said 
Act, the Regulations and the Rules first referred to , shall, so far as may be, be 
considered to refer to the corresponding provisions of this Ordinance or the Statutes, 
Regulations and the Rules made under this Ordinance. 
 (2) Statutes, Regulations or Rules made or deemed to have been made, if 
not inconsist ent with provisions of this Ordinance, be deemed to be Statutes, 
Regulations or Rules made under this Ordinance having regard to the various 
matters which by this Ordinance have to be regulated or prescribed by Statutes, 
Regulations or Rules respectively a nd shall continue to be in force until they are 
repealed, rescinded or modified in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance.  
50. Transitory Provisions. – A Chancellor’s Committee shall be constituted by 
the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice Chancellor to exercise the powers 
assigned to the Syndicate under this Ordinance till such time the Syndicate is 
constituted in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance. 
51. Removal of difficulties. – If any difficulty arises as to the first con stitution of 
any Authority after the commencement of this Ordinance, the Chancellor may, on the 
recommendations of the Vice-Chancellor, give appropriate directions to remove such 
difficulty. 
SCHEDULE 
THE FIRST STATUTES 
(SEE SECTION 48) 
1. Faculties.– (1) The University shall include the following Faculties, 
Directorates and Institute:– 
(i) Faculty of Animal Production and Technology; 
(ii) Faculty of Veterinary Science; 
(iii) Faculty of Fisheries and Wildlife; 
(iv) Faculty of Livestock Business Management; 
(v) Faculty of Bio-Sciences; 
(vi) Directorate of Advanced Studies; 
(vii) Directorate of Research; and 
(viii) Institute of Continuing Education and Extension. 
 (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 Professor s and the Chairman of the Teaching Department 
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 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; and 
(v) one representative each from younger teachers namely Associate 
Professors, Assistant Professors and Lecturers to be nominated by the 
Dean. 
 (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 to– 
(i) co-ordinate the teaching, publication and research work in the subjects 
assigned to the Faculty; 
(ii) scrutinize 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 each examination to the Vice-Chancellor; 
(iii) consider any other academic matter relating to the Faculty and to 
report thereon to the Academic Council; and 
(iv) 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 
Chairperson and Convenor of the Board of Faculty. 
 (2) The Dean of each Faculty sha ll 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. 
 (3) The Dean shall present candidates for admission to degrees except 
Honorary Degrees, in the courses falling within the purview of the Faculty. 
 (4) The Dean shall exercise such administrative and academic powers as 
may be delegated to him. 
3. Teaching Departments and Chairman. – (1) There shall be a Teaching 
Department for each subject or a g roup of subjects, as may be prescribed by the 
Regulations and each Teaching Department shall be headed by a Chairman. 
(2)(i) The Director of a Division shall be appointed by the Syndicate on the 
recommendation of the Vice -Chancellor from amongst the 
Professors/Associate Professors in the University for a period of three 
years and shall be eligible for re-appointment. 
(ii) The Chairman of a Teaching Department of a Faculty or a Division shall 
be appointed by the Syndicate on the recommendation of a Vice 
Chancellor from amongst the three senior most Professors or the 
Teaching Department of the Faculty of the Division, as the case may be, 
for a period of three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment: 
 Provided that in a Teaching Department or a Division where there are less 
than three Professors the appointment shall be made from amongst the three senior 
most Professors and Associate Professors in the Department: 
 Provided further that in a Teaching Department of a Faculty or a Division in 
which there is no Professor or Associate Professor, no such appointment shall be 
made and in such a case the Teaching Department shall be looked after by the Dean 
of the Faculty or the Director of the Division, as the case may be, with the assistance 
of the senior most teacher of the Department. 
 (3) The Chairman of Department shall plan, organize and supervise the 
work of the Department and shall be responsible to the Dean for work of his 
Department.  
 (4) The Principal of the College shall be appointed by the Syndicate,  on 
the recommendations of the Vice Chancellor from amongst the Professors of the 
College for a period of three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment. 
4. Board of Studies. – (1) There shall be a separate Board of Studies for each 
subject, as may be prescribed by Regulations. 
 (2) Each Board of Studies shall consist of– 
(i) all the teachers of the Department concerned; and 
(ii) one expert to be appointed by the Dean. 
 (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 meetings of the Board of Studies shall be one -half of 
the number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
 (5) The Chairman of the University Teaching Department concerned shall 
be the Chairman and Conve ner of the Board of Studies. Where in respect of a 
subject there is no University Teaching Department, the Chairman shall be 
appointed by the Syndicate. 
 (6) The functions of the Board of Studies shall be to– 
(i) advise the Authorities on all academic matt ers connected with 
instruction, publication, research and examination in the subjects 
concerned; 
(ii) propose curricula and syllabi for all degree, diploma and certificate 
courses in the subjects concerned; 
(iii) suggest a panel of names of paper setters a nd examiners in the 
subjects concerned; and 
(iv) 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 having research qualifications and 
experience to be appointed by the Academic Council; 
(v) five experts from other sister inst itutions to be nominated by the 
Syndicate/Chancellor’s Committee; and 
(vi) Principal of the College. 
 (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 m eeting of the Advanced Studies and Research 
Board shall be one -half of the total number of members, a fraction being counted as 
one. 
 (4) The functions of the Advanced Studies and Research Board shall be 
to– 
(i) advise the Authorities on all matters connec ted with the promotion of 
Advanced Studies and Research in the University; 
(ii) consider and report to the Authorities on the institution of research 
degrees in the University; 
(iii) propose Regulations regarding the award of research degrees; 
(iv) appoint supervisors for research studies and to determine the subjects 
of their thesis; 
(v) 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 
(vi) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Statutes. 
6. Selection Board.– (1) The Selection Board shall consist of–  
(i) the Vice-Chancellor (Chairman); 
(ii) the Chairman or a member of the Punjab Public Service Commission 
to be nominated by the Chairman; 
(iii) the Dean of the Faculty concerned or Director of the Division or 
Principal of the College, as the case may be; 
(iv) the Chairman of the Teaching Department concerned; and 
(v) one member of the Syndicate and two other members of eminence to 
be appo inted 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 three years. 
 (3) The quorum of Selection 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) and the quorum shall be three. 
 (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. Similarly a Dean of a 
Faculty or a Chairman of a Department below the rank of the post to which 
appointment is to be made sha ll not take part in the proceedings of the Selection 
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 fo r 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 recommendation of the 
Selection Board and revised from time to time. 
7. Functions of the 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 or othe r posts, as the case  may be, and may also 
recommend– 
(i) the grant of a 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) The Selection Board may in the cases of leave vacancy, tenure posts 
and posts other than teaching posts, without advertising them, recommend suitable 
candidates from amongst the University employees to the Syndicate for approval.  
 (3) 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 Plan ning 
Committee shall consist of– 
(i) the Vice-Chancellor (Chairman); 
(ii) one Dean to be nominated by the Chancellor on the recommendation 
of the Vice Chancellor; 
(iii) one member of the Syndicate to be appointed by the Syndicate; 
(iv) two members of the Acade mic Council to be appointed by the 
Academic Council; 
(v) two nominees of the Chancellor, one each from Livestock & Dairy 
Development Department and Finance Department; 
(vi) the Treasurer; and 
(vii) the Registrar. 
 (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 Finance and Planning Committee. – The functions of Finance 
and Planning Committee shall be to– 
(a) consider the annual st atement 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 planning, development, 
finances, investments and accounts of the University; and 
(d) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Statutes. 
10. Affiliation Committee.– (1) The Affiliation Committee shall consist of– 
(i) a Chairman to be nominated by the Syndicate; 
(ii) two Professors to be nominated by the Academic Council; and 
(iii) the Executive District Officer (Education), Lahore. 
 (2) The term of office of the members of the Committee, other than ex -
officio members, shall be two years. 
 (3) The Affiliation Committee may co -opt not more than three experts who 
shall be counted for the quorum of an inspection by the Affiliation Committee. 
 (4) The quorum for a meeting of, or an inspection by, the Affiliation 
Committee shall be three. 
 (5) 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 to– 
(i) inspect the educational institution seeking affiliation with or admission 
to the privileges of the University  and to advise the Academic Council 
thereon; 
(ii) inquire into complaints alleging breach of conditions of affiliation by 
affiliated colleges and to advise the Academic Council thereon; and 
(iii) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Regulations. 
11. Discipline Committee.– (1) The Discipline Committee shall consist of− 
(i) a 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) Principal of the College; 
(v) the Teacher or Officer incharge of students’ affairs by whatever name 
called (Member/Secretary); and 
(vi) the Senior Tutor. 
 (2) The term of office of the members of the Committee, other than ex -
officio members, shall be two years. 
 (3) The quorum for a meeting o f Discipline Committee shall be four 
members. 
 (4) The functions of the Discipline Committee shall be to– 
(i) propose Regulations to the Academic Council relating to the conduct of 
University students, maintenance of discipline and breach of discipline; 
and 
(ii) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Regulations.