UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE FAISALABAD ACT, 1973

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THE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE FAISALABAD ACT, 
1973 
(XII of 1973) 
CONTENTS 
CHAPTER I 
PRELIMINARY 
1. Short title and commencement 
2. Definitions 
CHAPTER II 
THE UNIVERSITY 
3. Incorporation 
4. Powers of the University 
5. Jurisdiction of the University 
6. Integration of Educational or Research Institutes with the University 
7. University open to all classes, creeds, etc 
8. Teaching in the University 
9. University Students Union 
CHAPTER III 
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY 
10. Officers of the University 
11. Chancellor 
11-A. 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 
CHAPTER IV 
AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY 
21. Authorities 
22. Senate 
23. Powers and duties of the Senate 
24. The Syndicate 
25. Powers and duties of the Syndicate 
26. Academic Council 
27. Powers and duties of the Academic Council 
28. Constitution, functions and powers of other Authorities 
29. Appointment of Committees by certain Authorities 
CHAPTER V 
STATUTES, REGULATIONS AND RULES 
30. Statutes 
31. Regulations 
32. Amendment and repeal of Statutes and Regulations 
33. Rules 
CHAPTER VI 
AFFILIATION OF EDUCATIONAL 
INSTITUTIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY 
34. Affiliation 
35. Additions of courses by affiliated educational institutions 
36. Reports from affiliated educational institutions 
37. Withdrawal of affiliation 
38. Appeal against refusal or withdrawal of affiliation 
CHAPTER VII 
UNIVERSITY FUND 
39. University Fund 
39-A. Recovery of University dues 
40. Audit and Accounts 
CHAPTER VIII 
GENERAL PROVISIONS 
41. Retirement from service 
42. Appeal to and review by the Syndicate 
43. Pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fund 
43-A. Transfer and posting 
44. Commencement of term of office of members of Authorities 
45. Filling of casual vacancies in Authorities 
46. Disputes about membership of Authorities 
47. Proceedings of Authorities not invalidated by vacancies 
48. First Statutes 
49. Repeal and savings 
50. Transitory provisions 
51. Removal of difficulties at the commencement of this Act 
52. Repeal and Validation 
SCHEDULE 
THE FIRST STATUTES 
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 Selection Board 
8. Finance and Planning Committee 
9. Functions of the Finance and Planning Committee 
10. Affiliation Committee 
11. Discipline Committee 
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1
THE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE 
2
[FAISALABAD] ACT, 1973 
(XII of 1973) 
[24th May, 1973] 
An 
Act 
to reconstitute and reorganize the West Pakistan Agricultural University, 
3
[Faisalabad] and to establish the University of Agriculture at 
4
[Faisalabad]. 
Preamble.– WHEREAS it is expedient to reconstitute and reorganise the West 
Pakistan Agricultural University, 
5
[Faisalabad], for the purpose of improving teaching, 
research, publication and administration thereof, safeguarding its autonomy and 
democratization of its const itution and to establish the University of Agriculture at 
6
[Faisalabad]; 
 It is hereby enacted as follows:– 
CHAPTER I 
PRELIMINARY 
1. Short title and commencement .– (1) This Act may be called the University 
of Agriculture 
7
[Faisalabad] Act, 1973. 
 (2) It sh all come into force at once and shall be deemed to have taken 
effect on and from the day the University of Agriculture 
8
[Faisalabad] Ordinance, 
1973 (Punjab Ordinance II of 1973), ceased to operate in accordance with the 
provisions of clause (2) (a) of Art icle 135 of the Interim Constitution of the Islamic 
Republic of Pakistan. 
2. Definitions.– In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or 
context– 
(a) “Academic Council” means the Academic Council of the University; 
(b) “affiliated Colle ge” means an education 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 21; 
                                                           
1This Act was passed by the Punjab Assembly on 25th April, 1973; assented to by the Governor of the Punjab on 23rd May, 
1973; and, published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 24th May, 1973, pages 816-A to 816-HH. 
2Substituted, for “Lyallpur”, by the University of Agriculture, Lyallpur (Amendment ) Ordinance, 1978 (XIX of 1978); and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 9.9.1978, pages 1199-A to 1199-B, s.2.  
3Ibid. 
4Ibid. 
5Ibid. 
6Ibid. 
7Ibid. 
8Ibid. 
(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) “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 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, Rules or Regulations; 
(n) “Principal” means the head of a college; 
(o) “Pro-Chancellor” means the pro-chancellor of the university; 
9
[(oa) “Pro-Vice Chancellor” means the Pro-Vice Chancellor of the university;] 
(p) “Professional College” means a college providing for instruction in 
courses of study leading to a degree in Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, 
Veterinary Science, or such other subjects as may be prescribed by 
Regulations to be professional subjects; 
(q) “Professor Emeritus” means a retired Professor working in a faculty in 
an honorary capacity; 
(r) “Registered Graduate” means– 
10
[(i) a graduate of the University who has his name entered in the 
register of registered graduates; or 
(ii) a graduate from the former Punjab Agricultural College and 
Research Institute, 
11
[Faisalabad] or the College of Animal 
Husbandry Lahore/College of Veterinary Sciences, Lahore and 
has 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 University Teacher; 
(t) “Senate” means the Senate of the University; 
(u) “Statutes”, “Regulations” and “Rules” mean respec tively, the Statutes, 
the Regulations and the Rules made or deemed to have been made 
under this Act; 
                                                           
9after para (o), a new para (oa) inserted by the Punjab Agricultural Universities (Amendment) Act, 2012 (LI of 2012) ; and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.7.2012, pages 427-429, s.2. 
10Substituted by the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (Amendment) Ordinance, 1981 (II of 1981); and published in the 
Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 15.1.1981, s.2.  
11Substituted, for “Lyallpur”, by the University of Agricultu re, Lyallpur (Amendment ) Ordinance, 1978 (XIX of 1978); and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 9.9.1978, pages 1199-A to 1199-B, s.2.  
(v) “Syndicate” means the Syndicate of the University; 
(w) “Teachers” mean Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant 
Professors, Lecturers and Instructor s engaged whole -time by the 
University or by the college for teaching degree, honours or post -
graduate classes, and such other persons as may be declared to be 
Teachers by Regulations; 
(x) “Teaching Department” means a teaching department maintained and 
administered by the University or recognised by the University; 
(y) “University” mean the University of Agriculture, 
12
[Faisalabad], as 
reconstituted under this Act; 
(z) “University Teacher” means a whole -time teacher appointed by the 
University or recognised as such by the University; and 
(aa) “Vice-Chancellor” means the Vice-Chancellor of the University. 
CHAPTER II 
THE UNIVERSITY 
3. Incorporation.– (1) The University shall be reconstituted at 
13
[Faisalabad] 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 Agriculture, 
14
[Faisalabad]” 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 Agricultural University at 
15
[Faisalabad], as constit uted under the West Pakistan Agricultural University 
Ordinance, 1961
16
, 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 Agricultural, Social and Natural Sciences, 
Humanities, and such other branches of learning as it may deem fit, 
                                                           
12Substituted, for “Lyallpur”, by the University of Agriculture, Lyallpur (Amendment) Ordinance, 1978 (XIX of 1978); and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 9.9.1978, pages 1199-A to 1199-B, s.2.  
13Ibid. 
14Substituted, for “Lyallpur”, by the University of Agriculture, Lyallpur (Amendment ) Ordinance, 1978 (XIX of 1978); and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 9.9.1978, pages 1199-A to 1199-B, s.2.  
15Ibid. 
16The West Pakistan Agricultural Ordinance, 1961  (XXVI of 1961 ); and published in the Gazette of West Pakistan 
(Extraordinary), dated 28.9.1961, pages 2359-2381. 
and to make provisions 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 academic 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 on approved persons 
in the manner prescribed; 
(e) to provide for such instruction for persons not being students 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 under pre scribed 
conditions; 
(h) to admit educational institutions to its privileges and to withdraw such 
privileges under prescribed conditions; 
(i) to inspect colleges and other educational institutions associated or 
seeking association with it; 
(j) to 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) to co -operative with other Universities and public authorities in such 
manner and for such purposes as it may determine; 
(l) to institute Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant 
Professorships and Lecturerships and any other posts and to app oint 
persons thereto; 
(m) to create posts for research, extension, administration and other 
related purposes and to appoint persons thereto; 
(n) to recognize selected members of the teaching staff of affiliated 
colleges and colleges or educational institut ions admitted to the 
privileges of the University or such other persons as it may deem fit as 
University Teachers;` 
(o) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, bursaries, 
medals and prizes under prescribed conditions; 
(p) to establis h Teaching Departments, S chools, C olleges, Faculties, 
Institutes, Centres of Excellence, Museums  and other centres 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 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) to supervise and control the discipline of the students o f 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 research 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 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) 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 t o 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 th e 
institutions over which the West Pakistan Agricultural University 
17
[Faisalabad], as 
constituted under the West Pakistan Agricultural University Ordinance, 1961, had 
jurisdiction immediately before this Act came into force: 
 Provided that Government may, in consultation with the University, by general 
or 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 pr escribed conditions 
an educational institution 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. Integration of Educational or Research Institutes with the University.– (1) 
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any other law, notification, 
                                                           
17Substituted, for “Lyallpur”, by the University of Agriculture, Lyallpur (Amendment ) Ordinance, 1978 (XIX of 1978); and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 9.9.1978, pages 1199-A to 1199-B, s.2.  
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-clause (1):– 
(a) all rights, properties, assets and liabilities vested in or undertaken by 
such educational insti tution shall retrospectively become the rights, 
properties, assets and liabilities of the University; and 
(b) 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 favourable 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 to sub -clause (2) shall be 
referred to the Government and the decision of the Government on such question 
shall be final. 
7. 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 nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to prevent 
religious instruction being given t o the students in their own religious faiths in such 
manner as may be prescribed. 
8. Teaching in the University .– (1) All recognised teaching in various courses 
shall be conducted by the University or the colleges in the prescribed manner and 
may include l ectures, 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 organising recognised teaching shall be 
such as may be prescribed. 
 (3) The courses and the curricula shall be such as may be prescribed. 
 
18
[(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” 
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). 
                                                           
18Inserted by the University of Agriculture, Faisa labad (Amendment) Ordinance, 1980 (XIII of 1980) ; and published in the 
Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 22.12.1980, pages 1287-E to 1287-H, s.2. 
 (6) The provisions of sub -sections (4) and (5) shall take effect from such 
date as may be fixed by the Vice-Chancellor.] 
9. University Students, Union.– (1) There shall be a Union of the S tudents of 
the University which shall be represented on the Senate and the Syndicate by the 
representative mentioned in clause (xi) of section 22 and clause (xii) of section 24 of 
this Act. 
 (2) The constitution, functions and privileges of the University Students’ 
Union and other matters relating thereto shall be such as may be prescribed by 
Statutes at the initiation of the general body of the students of the University. 
CHAPTER III 
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY 
10. Officers of the University .– The following shall be the officers of the 
University:– 
(i) the Chancellor; 
(ii) the Pro-Chancellor; 
(iii) the Vice-Chancellor; 
19
[(iiia) Pro-Vice Chancellor;] 
(iv) the Deans; 
(v) the Directors; 
(vi) Principal of the Constituent Colleges; 
(vii) the Chairmen of the Teaching Departments; 
(viii) the Registrar; 
(ix) the Treasurer; 
(x) the Controller of Examinations; 
(xi) the Librarian; and 
(xii) such other persons as may be prescribed. 
11. 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, annul the proceedings. 
 (4) Every proposal to confer an honorary degree shall be subject to 
confirmation by the Chancellor. 
                                                           
19After clause (iii) a new clause (iiia) inserted by the Punjab Agricultural Universities (Amendment) Act  2012 (LI of 2012); and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.7.2012, pages 427-429, s.2.. 
 (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; 
20
[(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.] 
21
[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) 
22
[* * * * * * * * * * *   ] 
23
[(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.] 
24
[11-A. 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 purpose 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.] 
 
25
[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; 
                                                           
20Added by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 1981 (XII of 1981) ; and published in the 
Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 17.6.1981, s.2 
21Added by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (Amendment) O rdinance, 1985 (XXVIII of 1985); and published in the 
Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 26.2.1985, pages 753-C to 753-D, s.2. 
22Added by the University of Agricu lture, Lyallpur (Amendment) Act, 1975 (XIV of 1975) ; and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 12.3.1975, pages 176 -Q to  176-S, s.2,  and deleted by the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1980 (XIII of 1980); and p ublished in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 22.12.1980, pages 
1287-E to 1287-H, s.2(2). 
23Added by the University of Agriculture Lyallpur (Second Amen dment) Act, 1975 (XVII of 1975); and published in the Punjab 
Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 12.3.1975, pages 176-G to 176-H, s.2. 
24Added by the University Laws (Amendmen t) Ordinance, 1983 (IX of 1983); and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 28.4.1983, 219-221, s.2 and Schedule. 
25Added by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (Am endment) O rdinance, 1985 (XXVIII of 1985); and published in the 
Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 26.2.1985, pages 753-C to 753-D, s.2. 
(ii) any institution, college or hostel maintained or recognised 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 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. 
26
[13. Pro-Chancellor.– (1) Minister for Agriculture, Government of the Punjab shall 
be the Pro-Chancellor of the University. 
(2) The Pro -Chancellor shall perform such duties and f unctions and 
exercise such powers as are vested in him under this Act or as may be assigned or 
delegated to him by the Chancellor.] 
27
[14. 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 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, a re suitable for appointment as the Vice 
Chancellor. 
                                                           
26Substituted by the Punjab Agricultural Universities (Amendment) Act, 2012 (LI of 2012) ; and published in the Punjab  Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 30.7.2012, pages 427-429, s.2. 
27Substituted ibid. 
(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 se rvice of 
the Vice Chancellor. 
(8) The incumbent Vice Chancellor shall not be allowed any extension in 
his tenure but subject to eligibility he may again compete for the post of the Vice 
Chancellor in accordance with the procedure prescribed by or under this section. 
(9) If the office of the Vice Chancellor is vacant or the Vice Chancellor is 
absent or is unable to perform the functions of the Vice Chancellor owing to any 
cause, the Pro -Vice Chancellor shall perform the functions of the Vice Chancellor 
but, if at any time, the office of Pro -Vice Chancellor is also vacant or the Pro -Vice 
Chancellor is absent or is unable to perform the functions of the Vice Chancellor 
owing to any cause, the Chancellor shall make such temporary arrangements for the 
performance of the duties of the Vice Chancellor as he may deem fit.] 
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 Act, the Statutes, the Regulations and the Rules are 
faithfully observed in order to promote teaching, research, administration and the 
general efficiency and good order of the University. He shall have all power 
necessary for this purpose including administrative control over all officers, teachers 
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 meting of any 
other Authority or body of the University. 
28
[(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 seven days of taking an action under 
subsection (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 Vi ce-Chancellor, pass such orders as the Syndicate deems 
appropriate.] 
 (4) The Vice-Chancellor shall also have the power– 
(i) to create and fill temporary posts for a period not exceeding six 
months; 
(ii) to sanction all expenditure provided for in the appr oved budget and to 
re-appropriate funds within the same major head of expenditure; 
(iii) to sanction by re -appropriation an amount not exceeding Rs.5,000 for 
an unforeseen item not provided for in the budget, and report it to the 
Syndicate at the next meeting; 
                                                           
28Substituted by the Punjab Agricultural Universities (Amendment) Act 2012  (LI of 2012); and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 30.7.2012, pages 427-429, s.2 
(iv) to appoint paper -setters and examiners for all examinations of the 
University after receiving panels of names from the relevant 
Authorities; 
(v) to make such arrangements for the scrutiny of papers, marks and 
results as he may consider necessary; 
(vi) to direct teachers, officers and other employees of the University to 
take up such assignments in connection with teaching, research, 
examinations, 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 an officer or officers of the 
University; 
29
[(viii) to appoint employees in National Pay Scales 1 to 16;] 
(ix) to exercise and perform such other powers and functions as may be 
prescribed. 
30
[15-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.] 
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 may be 
determined by it. He shall– 
(a) be the custodian of the Common Seal and the academic r ecords 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; 
                                                           
29Substituted by the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (Amendment) Ordinance, 1981 (II of 1981 ); and published in the 
Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 15.1.1981, s.4.  
30Substituted by the Punjab Agricultural Universities (Amendment) Act 2012 (LI  of 2012); and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 30.7.2012, pages 427-429, s.2. Earlier inserted by the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (Amendment) 
Ordinance, 1980 (XIII of 1980); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 22.12.1980, pages 1287-E to 1287-
H, s.2(3). 
(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; 
(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 condition as may be determine d by it. He shall be responsible for all 
matters 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 Act, the terms and 
conditions of service and powers and duties of other officers shall be such as may be 
prescribed. 
CHAPTER IV 
AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY 
21. Authorities.– The following shall be the Authorities of the University– 
(i) the Senate; 
(ii) the Syndicate; 
(iii) the Academic Council; 
(iv) the Board 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. 
22. 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 Directors; 
(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) as many Univ ersity teachers as may be prescribed, subject to the 
maximum of fifteen 
31
[including at least three female teachers of the 
University] having at least three years service, to be elected by the 
University teachers from amongst themselves; 
(xi) two students’ representatives from the University Students’ Union; 
(xii) eight experts 
32
[including at least two female experts]  in Agriculture, 
Animal Husbandry and Allied Disciplines to be nominated by the 
Chancellor; 
(xiii) the Registrar; 
(xiv) the Treasurer; 
(xv) the Controller of Examinations; 
(xvi) the Librarian; 
33
[(xvii) members of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab to be elected in the 
following manner:- 
(a) one member from each Division excluding Faisalabad Division 
to be elected by the Members of the Provinci al Assembly from 
that Division; and 
(b) one member from each District of the Faisalabad Division to be 
elected by the Members of the Provincial Assembly from that 
Division;] 
(xviii) two representatives of farmers and Live Stock members 
34
[including at 
least one female representative]  to be nominated by the Chancellor; 
and 
(xix) three Registered Graduates to be elected by all such graduates from 
among themselves. 
 The Chancellor, or in his absence, his nominee shall be the Chairman of the 
Senate. 
 (2) Members of the Senate, other than ex-officio members, shall 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. 
                                                           
31Inserted 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 10. 
32Inserted 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 10. 
33Substituted by the University of Agriculture (Ame ndment) Act, 1985  (VII of 1985); and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 7.11.1985, 5228-k to 5228-l, s.2. 
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 10. 
 (4) The quorum for a meeting of the S enate shall be one -third of the total 
number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
23. Powers and duties of the Senate .– Subject to the provisions of this Act, the 
Senate shall have the power– 
(a) to consider the drafts of Statutes proposed by the S yndicate and deal 
with them in the manner indicated in sub-section (2) of section 30; 
(b) to consider and pass resolutions on the annual report, the annual 
statement of accounts and the annual and revised budget estimates; 
(c) to appoint members to the Syn dicate and other Authorities in 
accordance with the provisions of this Act; 
(d) to delegate any of its powers to an Authority or officer or a committee 
or sub-committee; and 
(e) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Statutes. 
24. The Syndicate.– 
35
[(1) The Syndicate shall consist of– 
36
[(i) the Vice-Chancellor, who shall, subject to section 42, be its Chairman;] 
(ii) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, if any; 
37[(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 
38
[including at least one female member] of the Senate 
39
[* 
* *] 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, 
40
[Agriculture] Department 
41
[or 
his representative not below the rank of Additional Secretary]; 
(vii) one nominee of the University Grants Commission; 
                                                           
35Substituted by the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (Amendment)  Ordinance, 1980 (XIII of 1980); and published in the 
Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 22.12.1980, pages 1287-E to 1287-H, s.2(4). 
36Substituted by the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (Am endment) Act 2006 (XIV of 2006) ; and published in the Punjab 
Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 2.11.2006, pages 1553-1554, s.2. 
37Substituted by the Universities and Institutes Laws (Amendment) Act 2025 (LXIII o f 2025);and published in the Punjab 
Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 05.08.2025, page 615-618, s.2 and Schedule, at serial 2. 
38Inserted 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 10. 
39The words “other than employees of the University or affiliated colleges”, omitted by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad 
(Second Amendment) Ordinance, 1981 (XII of 1981) ; and pu blished in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 17.6.1981, 
s.3. 
40Substituted for the word “Education” by the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (Amendment) Ordinance, 1981 (II of 1981) ; 
and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 15.1.1981, s.5.   
41Inserted by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (Amendment) Ordinance, 2002 (VII of 2002); and published in the Punjab 
Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 19.1.2002, s.2, which will remain in force under the Provisional Constitution (Amendment) Order 
1999 (9 of 1999), Article 4, notwithstanding the maximum limit of three months prescribed under Article 128 of the Constituti on 
of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 
(viii) one Dean to be nominated by the Chancellor on the recommendation 
of the Vice-Chancellor; 
42
[(ix) One Professor, one Associate Professor, one Assistant Professor and 
one such Lecturer 
43
[out of whom at least one shall be a woman] as has 
completed a minimum of two years s ervice in the University to be 
elected, respectively by and from amongst themselves;] 
(x) three persons of eminence 
44
[including one Scholar of Islamic 
Jurisprudence and one woman not serving in any educational 
institution] to be nominated by the Chancellor; 
(xi) one 
45
[female] Principal of the affiliated colleges to be nominated by the 
Chancellor; 
46
[**] 
(xii) the President of the University Students Union;] 
47
[(xiii) Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Livestock and Dairy 
Development Department 
48
[or his re presentative not below the rank of 
Additional Secretary; and  
(xiv) Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Finance Department 
49
[or his 
representative not below the rank of Additional Secretary].] 
 (2) Members of the Syndicate, other than ex-officio members shall hold 
office for 
50
[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. 
25. 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. 
                                                           
42Substituted by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 1981 (XII of 1981); and published in 
the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 17.6.1981, s.3. 
43Inserted 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 10. 
44Substituted by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 1981 (XII of 1981); and published in 
the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 17.6.1981, s.3. 
45Inserted by the Punjab Fair Repr esentation 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 10. 
46The word “and”, deleted by the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (Amendmen t) Ordinance, 1981 (II of 1981); and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 15.1.1981, s.5. 
47Added by the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (Amendmen t) Ordinance, 1981 (II of 1981); and published in the Punjab 
Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 15.1.1981, s.5. 
48Inserted by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (Amendment) Ordinance, 2002 (VII of 2002); and published in the Punjab 
Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 19.1.2002, s.2,  which will remain in force under the Provisional Constitution (Amendment) Order 
1999 (9 of 1999), Article 4, notwithstanding the maximum limit of three months prescribed under Article 128 of the Constituti on 
of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 
49Full stop at the end deleted and words added by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (Amendment) Ordinance, 1984 (VI of 
1984); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 20.9.1984, pages 688-D to 688-E, s.2. 
50Substituted for “[two]” by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 1981 (XII of 198 1); and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 17.6.1981, s.3.  The words in Crotchets were earlier substituted, for 
“three”, by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (Amendment)  Ordinance, 1980 (XIII of 1980); and published in the Punjab  
Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 22.12.1980, pages 1287-E to 1287-H, s.2(4). 
 (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 power– 
(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; 
(c) to govern and regulate, with due regard to the advice of the Finance 
and Planning Committee in this behal f, 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 and revised budget estimates 
and to advise the Senate thereon and to reappropriate fu nds 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 bo oks 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 University including any 
unapplied income in any of the securities descri bed 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 form, 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 maintain 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 arrange 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 such administrative , research, extension 
or other posts as may be necessary; 
51
[(s) to appoint University Teachers and other officers in the National Pay 
Scale 17 and above on the recommendation of the Selection Board 
constituted under the First Statutes;] 
(t) to appoint Professors Emeritus on such terms and conditions as may 
be prescribed; 
(u) to confer Honorary Degrees in accordance with the conditions 
prescribed; 
(v) to pre scribe the duties of Officers, T eachers and other employees of 
the University; 
(w) to suspend, punish and remove from service in the prescribed  manner 
such Officers, T eachers 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 wit h 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 31, the Regulations made by the Academic Council; provided 
that the Syndicate ma y 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 exercise all other powers in this behalf; 
(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 the Statutes. 
26. Academic Council.– (1) The Academic Council shall consist of– 
(i) the Vice-Chancellor (Chairman); 
(ii) the Deans; 
(iii) the Directors; 
(iv) the University Professors including Professors Emeritus; 
(v) the Chairmen of the Teaching Departments; 
                                                           
51Substituted by the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (Amendmen t) Ordinance, 1981 (II of 1981); and published in the 
Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 15.1.1981, s.6. 
(vi) all Associate Professors , other than Chairmen of the T eaching 
Departments; 
(vii) two Assistant Professors, two Lecturers and two Instructors 
52
[out of 
whom at least two shall be women]  to be elected by and from among 
themselves; 
(viii) the Registrar; 
(ix) the Librarian; 
(x) the Controller of Examinations; 
53
[* * * * * *   ] 
(xi) two Agricultural Scientists to be nominated by the Chancellor 
54
[; and] 
55
[(xii) one nominee of the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council.] 
 (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. 
27. 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 Ac t 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 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 reg ulate the 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 Fac ulties, Teaching 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, 
                                                           
52Inserted 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 10. 
53The word “and” omitted by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (Amendment) Ordinance, 1984 (VI of 1984); and published 
in the Punjab Gazette  (Extraordinary), dated 20.9.1984, pages 688-D to 688-E, s.2 
54Substituted ibid. 
55Added by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (Amendment) Ordinance, 1984 (VI of 1984); an d published in the Punjab 
Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 20.9.1984, pages 688-D to 688-E, s.2. 
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 recognise the examinations of other Universities or examining 
bodies as equivalent to the correspondi ng examinations of the 
University; 
(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. 
28. 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. 
29. Appointment of Committees by certain Authorities .– The Senate, 
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 
30. Statutes.– (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, Statute s 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 term s 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 p rivileges 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 Profes sors 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 whic h 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: 
 
56
[Provided that– 
(i) the Syndicate shall not propose draft of Statutes affecting the 
constitution or powers of any Authority  the University, until such 
Authority has been given an opportunity of expr essing an opinion in 
writing upon the proposals; 
(ii) the draft of Statutes concerning any of the matters 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.] 
31. 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 reco gnised teaching referred to in sub -section (1) 
of section 8 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; 
                                                           
56Substituted by the University of Agriculture, Lyallpur (Ame ndment) Act, 1975 (XIV of 1975); and published in the Punjab 
Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 12.3.1975, pages 176-Q  to 176-S, s.3. 
(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 for residence in halls of residence and 
hostels; 
(i) approval and licensing of hostels and lodgings; 
(j) conditions under which a person should carry on independent research 
to entitle him to a degree; 
(k) institution of fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, medals and prizes; 
(l) institution of stipends and free and half-free 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 s hall 
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. 
32. 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. 
33. Rules.– (1) The Authorities and the other bodies of the University may make 
Rules consistent with this Act, the Statutes and the Regulations, to regulate the 
conduct of their business and the time and place of meetings and related matters: 
 Provided that the Syndicate  may direct the amendment or the annulment of 
any Rules made under this section by another Authority or body other than the 
Senate: 
 Provided further that if such other Authority 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 to regulate any matter relating to the 
affairs of the University which by this Act has not to be specifically provided for in the 
Statutes or Regulations. 
CHAPTER VI 
AFFILIATION OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS 
TO THE UNIVERSITY 
34. 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 manage ment 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 its continued maintenance and 
efficient working; 
(c) that the strength and qualifications of the teaching and other staff, and 
the terms and conditions of their services, are adequate to make due 
provision for the courses of instruction, teaching or training to be 
undertaken by the educational institution; 
(d) that the educ ational 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 provisions will be made in conformity wi th 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 or 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 arrangements have been made for imparting instructi on 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 and members of the teaching staff in 
or n ear the educational institution 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 te aching 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 applicatio n for the 
affiliation of an educational institution shall be such as may be prescribed. 
 (4) The Syndicate 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 representation against the proposed 
decision. 
35. 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 34 shall, so far 
as may be, followed. 
36. Reports from affiliated educational institutions .– (1) Every educational 
institution affilia ted 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 i t 
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 
34. 
37. Withdrawal of affiliation .– (1) If an educational institution 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 to the interests o f 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 ins titution 
by affiliation or modify such rights. 
 (2) The procedure to be followed for the withdrawal of affiliation shall be 
such as may be prescribed. 
38. Appeal against refusal or withdrawal of affiliation .– An appeal shall lie to 
the Senate against the d ecision 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. 
 
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[Provided that no order under this section shall be passed without affordin g 
an opportunity of being heard to the institution to be affected thereby.] 
CHAPTER VII 
UNIVERSITY FUND 
39. University Fund.– The University shall have a fund to which shall be credited 
its income from fees, donations, trusts, bequests, endowments, contrib utions, grants 
and all other sources. 
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[39-A. Recovery of University dues .– The University or any person generally or 
specially authorised 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 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.] 
                                                           
57Added by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (Amendment) Ordinance, 1984 (XXXI of 1984); and published in the Punjab 
Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 17.12.1984, s.2 
58Added by the University of Agriculture, Lyallpur (Ame ndment) Act, 1976 (III of 1976); and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 26.3.1976, s.2. 
40. Audit and Accounts.– (1) The accounts of the University shall be maintained 
in such form and in such manner as may be prescribed. 
 
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[(2) No expenditure shall be made from the funds of the University unless– 
(a) the expenditure is included in the approved budget of the University; 
and 
(b) a bill for its  payment has been audited in conformity with the Statutes, 
the Regulations and the Rules by the 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 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 PROVISIONS 
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[41. Retirement from service .– An officer , 
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[other than the Chancellor, Pro -
Chancellor and Vice Chancellor ] teacher or other employee of the University shall 
retire from service– 
(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 
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[(ii) where no direction is given under clause (i), on the completion of 
sixtieth year of his age.] 
Explanation.– In this section “competent authority” means the appointing authority 
or a person duly authorised by the appoin ting authority or in that behalf, not being a 
person lower in rank to the officer, teacher or other employee concerned.] 
42. Appeal to and review by the Syndicate .– Where an order is made 
punishing any officer, other than the Vice -Chancellor, teacher or ot her 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 
                                                           
59Substituted by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (Amendment) Ordina nce, 1980 (XIII of 1980); and published in the 
Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 22.12.1980, pages 1287-E to 1287-H, s.2(5). 
60Substituted by the University of Agriculture, Lyallpur (Ame ndment) Act, 1975 (XIV of 1975); and published in the Punjab 
Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 12.3.1975, pages 176-Q to 176-S, s.4. 
after the words “An officer”, the words and comma inserted. 
61Words “ other than the Chancellor, Pro -Chancellor and Vice Chancellor ”, inserted by the Punjab Agricultural Universities 
(Amendment) Act, 2012 (LI of 2012)  ; and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary ), dated 30.7.2012, pages 427 -429, 
s.2. 
62Substituted 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.2. 
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 th e Chancellor 
with his views. 
 
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[Provided that no order under this section shall be passed unless an 
opportunity of being heard is afforded to the person to be effected thereby
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[:]] 
 
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[Provided further that if the appeal is against the order of the Vice Cha ncellor 
or any other officer or teacher of the University who is a member of the Syndicate, 
the Vice Chancellor, the officer or the teacher shall not attend the proceedings of the 
Syndicate for decision of the appeal and in the absence of the Vice Chancell or, the 
members shall choose one of them to chair the meeting for that item.] 
43. Pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fund .– (1) 
The University shall constitute fo r the benefit of its Officers, T eachers and other 
employees in such m anner and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, 
such pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fund schemes as it 
may deem fit. 
 (2) Where any provident fund has been constituted under this Act, the 
provisions of the Provident Fund Act, 1925 (Act XIX of 1925) shall apply to such fund 
as if it were the Government Provident Fund. 
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[43-A. 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, but subject to the provisions 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 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 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 Governm ent, or an officer, teacher or other employee of any 
other University or educational or research institution set up or established by 
Government or any other University in the Province of the Punjab: 
                                                           
63Added by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (Amendment) Ordinance, 1984 (XXXI of 1984); and published in the Punjab 
Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 17.12.1984, s.2. 
64Substituted for the full -stop by the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (Am endment) Act 2006 (XIV of 2006); and published 
in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 2.11.2006, pages 1553-1554, s.3. Earlier inserted by the University of Agriculture, 
Faisalabad (Amendment) Ordinance, 1980 (XIII of 1980); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordi nary), dated 
22.12.1980, s.2. 
65Inserted ibid. 
66Substituted by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 1981 (XII of 1981); and published in 
the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 17.6.1981, s.4.  Earlier inserted by the Univ ersity of Agriculture, Faisalabad 
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1980 (XIII of 1980); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 22.12.1980, pages 
1287-E to 1287-H, s.2(6). 
 Provided that in the case of a teaching post in the Uni versity 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 a newly constituted Authority is elected, appointed or nominated, his t erm 
of office, as fixed under this Act, shall commence from such date as may be 
prescribed. 
 (2) Nothing in subsection (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 vac ancy 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 ab olition of a specified office under the 
Government or because an organization, institution or other body outside the 
University has been dissolved or has ceased to function, or because of some other 
similar reason, it shall be filled in such manner as the Chancellor may direct. 
46. 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, 
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[Secretary Agricultur e], 
Government of the Punjab, and Dean who is member of the Syndicate and the 
decision of this committee shall be final. 
47. Proceeding 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 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 contrary contained in this 
Act, the Statutes set out in the Schedule appended to this Act shall be deemed to be 
the Statutes framed under section 30 of this Act and shall continue to remain in force 
until amended or repealed. 
49. Repeal and savings .– (1) The West Pakistan Agricultural University 
Ordinance, 1961, hereinafter referred to as the said Ordinance, repealed by the 
University of Agriculture, 
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[Faisalabad] Ordinance, 1973 (Punjab Ordinance No. II of 
1973) shall, notwithstanding the provisions of section 52, remain repealed. 
 (2) Notwithstanding the repeal of the said Ordinance– 
                                                           
67Substituted for the words “Secretary Education”  by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (Amendment) O rdinance, 1983 
(XIV of 1983); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 6.8.1983, s.2. 
68Substituted, for “Lyallpur”, by the University of Agriculture, Lyallpur (Amendment) Ordinance, 1978 (XIX of 1978) ; and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 9.9.1978, pages 1199-A to 1199-B, s.2.  
(a) everything done, action taken, obligations or liabilities incurred, rights 
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 Ordinance or the Sta tutes, the University 
Ordinance, 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 Statutes, the Regulations or the Rules made under this 
Act, be continued and, so f ar as may be, be deemed to have been 
respectively done, taken, incurred, acquired, appointed, authorised, 
conferred, created, made, instituted, granted and issued under this Act, 
and any document referring to any of the provisions of the said 
Ordinance, th e Statutes, the University Ordinances, the Regulations 
and the Rules first referred to, shall, so far as may be, be considered to 
refer to the corresponding provisions of this Act or the Statutes, the 
Regulations and the Rules made under this Act; and 
(b) any Statutes, University Ordinances, Regulations or Rules 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. 
50. Transitory provisions.– (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 49, the 
Syndicate as constituted immediately before the commencement of this Act shall 
cease to exist and a Chancellor’s Committee shall be constituted by the Chancellor 
on the recommendation of t he Vice-Chancellor to exercise the powers assigned to 
the Senate and the Syndicate under this Act till such time as 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. 
51. Removal of difficulties at the commencement of this Act .– If any difficulty 
arises as to the first constitution of any Authority after the commencement of this Act, 
the Chancellor may, on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor, give appropriate 
directions to remove such difficulty. 
52. Repeal and Validation .– (1) The Punjab Ordinances Temporary Enactment 
Act, 1973, in so far as it enacts the provisions of the University of Agriculture, 
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[Faisalabad] Ordinance, 1973 (Punjab Ordinance No. II of 1973), is hereby 
repealed. 
                                                           
69Substituted, for “Lyallpur”, by the University of Agriculture, Lyallpur (Amendment ) Ordinance , 1978 (XIX of 1978) ; and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 9.9.1978, pages 1199-A to 1199-B, s.2.  
 (2) Everything done, action taken, Statutes, Regulations or Rules made 
under the University of Agriculture 
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[Faisalabad] Ordinance, 1973 (Punjab Ordinance 
No. II of 1973), and its provisions as enacted by the Punjab Ordinances Temporary 
Enactment A ct, 1973 on or after the 9th January, 1973 and before the 
commencement of this Act, shall be deemed to have been validity done, taken or 
made. 
                                                           
70Ibid. 
SCHEDULE 
THE FIRST STATUTES 
[See Section 48] 
1. Faculties.– (1) The University shall include the following Facul ties, Divisions, 
and Directorate as well as such other Faculties, Divisions and Directorates as may 
be prescribed:– 
(i) Faculty of Agriculture; 
(ii) Faculty of Animal Husbandry; 
(iii) Faculty of Veterinary Science; 
(iv) Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology; 
(v) Faculty of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology; 
(vi) Faculty of Sciences; 
(vii) Faculty of Rural Home Economics; 
(viii) Division of Education and Extension; and 
(ix) Directorate of Advanced Studies and Research. 
 (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 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 Associated 
Professors, Assistant Professors, Lecturers and Instructors 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, 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 scrutinize the recommendations of the Board 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; 
(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 Convener 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.] 
 (3) 
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 (4) The Dean shall present candidates for admission to degree (except 
Honorary Degrees) in the courses falling within the purview of the Faculty. 
 (5) 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 group of subjects, as may be prescribed by 
Regulations, and each Teaching Department shall be headed by a Chairman. 
 
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[(2) (a) The Director of a Division shall be appointed by the Syndicate on the 
recommendation of the Vice -Chancellor from amongst the three senior most 
Professors in the Division for a period of three years and shall be eligible for re -
appointment. 
(b) The Chairma n of a Teaching Department of a Faculty or a Division 
shall be appointed by the Syndicate on the recommendation of the 
Vice-Chancellor from amongst the three senior most Professors of the 
Teaching Department of the Faculty or 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 of a Faculty or Division where there 
are less than three Professors, the appointment shall be made from amongst the 
three senior most Professors and Associate Professors in that Department: 
 Provided further that in a Teaching Department of a Faculty or 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 that Department.] 
                                                           
71Substituted by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 1981 (XII of 1981); and published in 
the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 17.6.1981, s.4.  Earlier substi tuted by the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1980 (XIII of 1980); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 22.12.1980, pages 
1287-E to 1287-H, s.2(7). 
72Deleted by the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (Amendment) Ordinance, 1980 (XIII of 1980); and published in the Punjab 
Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 22.12.1980, pages 1287-E to 1287-H, s.2(7).  
73Substituted by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 1981 (XII of 1981); and published in 
the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 17.6.1981, s.4.  Earlier substituted by the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1980 (XIII of 1980); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 22.12.1980,  pages 
1287-E to 1287-H, s.2(7). 
 (3) The Chairman of the Department shall plan, organize and supervise 
the work of the De partment and shall be responsible to the Dean for the work of his 
Department. 
 
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[(4) The Principal shall hold office for 2 years.] 
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 M embers 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 the 
number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
 (5) The Chairman of the University Teaching Department concerned shall 
be the Chairman and Convener of the Board of Studies. Whe re 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– 
(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 exam iners 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; and 
(iv) three University teachers having research qualifications and 
experience to be appointed by the Academic Council. 
 (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 meeting of the Advanced Studies and Research Board 
shall be one-half of the total number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
                                                           
74Added by the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (Amendmen t) Ordinance, 1981 (II of 1981); and published in the Punjab 
Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 15.1.1981, s.7. 
 (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 University; 
(b) to consider and report to the Authorit ies 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 thesis; 
(e) to recommend panels of nam es 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 Board.– (1) The Selection Board shall consist of– 
(i) the Vice-Chancellor (Chairman); 
(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 m ember of the Syndicate 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 q uorum of Selection Board in case of selection of 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 (i). 
 (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 Bo ard 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 b y the Syndicate on the recommendation of the 
Selection Board and revised 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 the Syndicate the names of suitable candidates for appointment 
to teaching or other posts, as the case may be, and may also recommend– 
(i) the grant of higher initial pay in a suitable cast  for reasons to be 
recorded; or 
(ii) the appointment of a n 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 t he Chancellor 
whose decision shall be final. 
8. Finance and Planning Committee .– (1) The Finance and Planning 
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 the 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 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 relatin g to planning, 
development, finance, investments, and accounts 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 an inspection by the Affiliation 
Committee shall be three members. 
 (5) An officer of the University to be design ated 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 alleging 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) the Teacher or Officer incharge of Students A ffairs by whatever name 
called (Member Secretary); and 
(v) the President, University Students’ Union. 
 (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 br each of discipline; 
and 
(ii) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Regulations.