THE MINHAJ UNIVERSITY, LAHORE ACT 2005 (XII of 2005) CONTENTS 1. Short title and commencement 2. Definitions 3. Establishment of the University 4. Functions and powers of the University 5. University open to all 6. Jurisdiction 7. Chancellor 8. Inspection and inquiry 9. Vice Chancellor 9-A. Acting Vice Chancellor 10. Appointments 11. University fund 12. Budget, audit and accounts 13. Officers of the University 14. Authorities of the University 15. Board of Governors 16. Powers and duties of the Board 17. Business of the Board 18. Delegation of powers 19. Academic Council 20. Powers and duties of Academic Council 21. Statutes 22. First Statutes 23. Regulations 24. Removal of difficulties 25. Validation SCHEDULE 1. Faculties 2. Board of Faculty 3. Academic Departments /Schools and Heads of the Departments/Schools 4. Board of Advanced Studies and Research 5. Functions of the Board of Advanced Studies and Research 6. Selection Board 7. Functions of the Selection Board 8. Finance and Planning Committee 9. Functions of the Finance and Planning Committee 10. Boards of Studies 11. Functions of Boards of Studies 12. Discipline Committee 13. Functions of the Discipline Committee TEXT 1 THE MINHAJ UNIVERSITY, LAHORE ACT 2005 (XII of 2005) [15th October, 2005] An Act to provide for the establishment of the Minhaj University, Lahore. Preamble.– Whereas it is expedient to provide for the establishment of the Minhaj University, Lahore in the private sector and matters connected therewith and ancillary thereto; It is hereby enacted as follows:– 1. Short title and commencement .– (1) This Act may be called the Minhaj University, Lahore Act 2005. (2) It shall come into force at once. 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) "Authority" means any of the Authorities of the University specified in section 14; (c) "Board" means the Board of Governors of the University constituted under section 15; (d) "Chairperson" means the Head of a teaching department; (e) "Chancellor" means the Governor of the Punjab; (f) "Chief Executive" means the Patron-in-Chief of the Company; (g) "Company" means Markazi Idara Minhaj-ul-Quran; 2[(gg) “Constituent College” means a college established, maintained and administered by the University;] (h) "Dean" means the head of a Faculty; (i) "Department" means a teaching department maintained and administered, or recognized by the University in the manner prescribed; (j) "Faculty" means a faculty of the University; (k) "Government" means the Government of the Punjab; 1This Act was passed by the Punjab Assembly on 21 September 2005; assented to b y the Governor of the Punjab on 10 October 2005; and, was published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 17 October 2005, pages 1571 to 1579. 2Inserted by The Minhaj University, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2025 (CVI of 2025) ; and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 18 December 2025, pages 3301-3309, s.3(a). (l) "Higher Education Commission" means the Higher Education Commission set up by the Higher Education Commission Ordinance 2002; (m) "Prescribed" means prescribed by Statutes, Regulations or Rules made under this Act; 3[(mm) “Punjab Higher Education Commission” means the Punjab Higher Education Commission set up under the Punjab Higher Education Commission Act 2014 (I of 2015); (mmm)“Pro-Vice Chancellor” means the Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University, appointed by the Board on such terms a nd conditions as it may deem appropriate;] (n) "Registrar" means the Registrar of the University; (o) "Schedule" means the Schedule to the Act; 4[(oo) “School” means a unit of one or more than one academic departments;] 5[* * * * * * * * * * *] (q) "Statutes", "Regulations" and "Rules" mean respectively the Statutes, the Regulations and the Rules made or deemed to have been made under this Act; (r) "Teachers" include Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors and Lecturers engaged whole time by the Univers ity and such other persons as may be declared to be Teachers by Regulations; (s) "University" means the Minhaj University, Lahore constituted under this Act; (t) "University Teachers" means a whole time teacher appointed and paid by the University, or recognized by the University as such; and (u) "Vice Chancellor" means the Vice Chancellor of the University. 3. Establishment of the University .– (1) There shall be established a University to be called the Minhaj University, Lahore in the private sector with its campus located at Lahore. (2) The University shall be a body corporate having perpetual succession and a common seal with power to acquire, hold and dispose of property and shall, by the said name, sue and be sued. (3) The University shall consist of the following namely– 3Inserted by The Minhaj University, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2025 (CVI of 2025); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 18 December 2025, pages 3301-3309, s.3(b). 4Inserted by The Minhaj University, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2025 (CVI of 2025); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 18 December 2025, pages 3301-3309, s.3(c). 5Omitted by The Minhaj University, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2025 (CVI of 202 5); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 18 December 2025, pages 3301-3309, s.3(d). 6[(a) The Chancellor, the Chairman, the Deputy Chairman, members of the Board of Governors, the Vice Chancell or and the Pro -Vice Chancellor;] (b) the members of the authorities of the University established under section 14; (c) all University teachers and persons recognized as students of the University in accordance with the terms prescribed from time to time; and (d) all other full time officers and members of the staff of the University. 4. Functions and powers of the University.– The functions and powers of the University shall be– 7[(a) to provide for establishment, administration, instruction, training, courses of study, curriculum, examination and award of degrees in the academic programs offered in the following faculties and their a llied branches of knowledge, as may be prescribed or determined by the Board from time to time, subject to prior approval of the relevant statutory body of professional education: (i) Agriculture Sciences; Allied Health Sciences and Nursing; Applied Sciences; Arts, Design and Architecture; Aviation and Aeronautical Sciences; Basic Sciences and Mathematics; Computer Science and Information Technology; Design and Textile Technology; Eastern and Herbal Medicine; Economics and Management Sciences; Engineering and T echnology; Geology, Mining and Petroleum Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; Languages and Literature; Law; Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences; Pharmaceutical Sciences; Professional Health Technologies; Rehabilitation Sciences; Shariah and Is lamic Studies; Strategic Studies and Governance; Tourism and Hospitality Management; Wildlife and Marine Sciences; and (ii) such other faculties and their allied branches of knowledge as the Board may determine, on the recommendation of the Academic Council an d, where applicable, subject to prior approval of the relevant statutory body of professional education: Provided that the faculties to be established later on, shall be approved, on the recommendations of the Accreditation Committee constituted under sect ion 12 of the Punjab Higher Education Commission Act 2014 (I of 2015).] 6Substituted by The Minhaj University, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2025 (CVI of 2025); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 18 December 2025, pages 3301-3309, s.4. 7Substituted by The Minhaj University, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2025 (CVI of 2025); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 18 December 2025, pages 3301-3309, s.5(i). (b) to provide for research, demonstration and other services, and for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge; (c) to hold examinations in a manner as may be determined by the Government and confer on or award degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions to persons who have passed its examinations; (d) to select and promote Faculties; (e) to prescribe courses of studies; (f) to establish and support other faci lities for education, training and research; 8[*] 9[(g) to decide teaching methods and strategies including on -campus, online, distance learning, or any other teachin g method as may be prescribed]10[;] 11[(h) to establish, maintain, manage, and administer f aculties, Schools, Departments, Colleges, Institutions, centers, laboratories and other support facilities as the Board may determine and approve from time to time; (i) to establish sandwich programmes and split programmes with national and international universities, and to collaborate with other educational institutions on all academic matters; (j) to award an honorary degree in recognition of outstanding performance or other distinctions, awards, prizes, etc., to any person based on the recommendations of the Board; (k) to accept an examination and period of study undertaken by a student of the University at any other university or place of learning, and to set conditions for such acceptance or withdrawal; (I) to publish research papers and other docum ents, secure intellectual property rights and patents under relevant laws, and license them for commercial use consideration; (m) to enter into lease agreements for property and equipment as may be required for the operations and benefits of the University; (n) to invest in and manage the University Fund and seek loans and financial facilities in the manner prescribed by the Board; (o) to enter into memoranda, agreements, contracts, and commercial arrangements with other persons, government, and non-governmental institutions and organizations; 8Omitted by The Minhaj University, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2025 (CVI of 2025); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 18 December 2025, pages 3301-3309, s.5(iii). 9Substituted by The Minhaj University, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2025 (CVI of 2025); and published in the Punjab Gazet te (Extraordinary), dated 18 December 2025, pages 3301-3309, s.5(ii). 10Substituted by The Minhaj University, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2025 (CVI of 2025); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 18 December 2025, pages 3301-3309, s.5(iii). 11Inserted by The Minhaj University, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2025 (CVI of 2025); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 18 December 2025, pages 3301-3309, s.5(iii). (p) to receive and manage property (acquired or transferred), grants, bequests, trusts, gifts, donations, endowments, and other contributions made to the university; (q) to invest any fund representing such proper ty, grants, bequests, trusts, gifts, donations, endowments, or contributions; and to convert one kind of property into another in a manner it deems fit; (r) to make provisions for research, advisory or consultancy services, and to collaborate and enter in to arrangements with other universities, research and educational institutions, as well as commercial or industrial organisations, in the public or private sector, or other public authorities, in such manner and for such purposes as it may determine; and (s) to exercise any other power ancillary to the above powers and functions as may be prescribed by the Board.]. 5. University open to all .– The University shall be open to persons of either sex of whatever religion, race, creed, colour or domicile who are academically qualified for admission to the courses of study offered by the University and no person shall be denied the privileges of the University on any of such grounds. 6. Jurisdiction.– (1) The jurisdiction of the University shall be restricted to t he Province of the Punjab. (2) The University shall not open any sub -campus or affiliate any other educational institution for a period of ten years from the commencement of this Act after which period it may have sub-campuses with the approval of the Chancellor. 7. Chancellor.– (1) The Governor of the Punjab shall be the Chancellor of the University. (2) The Chancellor or his nominee shall preside at the convocations of the University. (3) Every proposal to confer an honorary degree shall be subject to confirmation by the Chancellor. (4) The Chancellor shall have the power to assent to the Statutes submitted to him by the Board or refer them back to the Board for reconsideration. 12[8. Inspection and inquiry.– (1) The Chancellor may direct inspection or inquiry into the affairs of the University. (2) The Chancellor shall convey his views with regard to the result of the inspection or inquiry to the Board and may, after ascertaining the views of the Board, direct the Board to take the remedial action. (3) The Board shall, within the time specified by the Chancellor, submit a report to the Chancellor about the action taken on the recommendations of the Chancellor. 12Substituted by The Minhaj University, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2025 (CVI o f 2025); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 18 December 2025, pages 3301-3309, s.6. (4) If the Board fails to take action to the satisfaction of the Chancellor within the specified ti me, the Chancellor may issue such directions as he thinks fit, and the Board shall comply with the direction. (5) The Chancellor shall not take any action under this section, unless the Chairperson of the Board or Deputy Chairman of the Board or Vice Chanc ellor or nominated member by the Board is afforded an opportunity of hearing. (6) The Chancellor may set aside a decision or action of the Board, which, in the opinion of the Chancellor, is against the objectives of the University or against the interest of academic excellence, religious or cultural ideology or national integrity.] 13[9. Vice Chancellor .– (1) The Vice Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Board, on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Board. (2) The Vice Chancellor shall perform functions under the Act or any other functions as are assigned to him by the Board.] 14[9-A. Acting Vice Chancellor.– Subject to the conditions as may be prescribed, if the office of the Vice Chancellor is vacant, or the Vice Chancellor is absent or is unable to perform the functions of his office due to illness or some other cause, the Board shall make such arrangements for the performance of the duties of the Vice Chancellor by any other person, as it may deem fit.] 10. Appointments.– The University may appoint such persons in its service as may be necessary on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Board. 11. University fund .– There shall be a fund to be known as the Minhaj University, Lahore Fund which shall vest in the University and to which shall be credited all sums received by the University. 15[12. Budget, audit and accounts .– The budget of the University shall be approved and its accounts shall be maintained and audited in such manner as may be determined by the Board. (2) The Board may approve the budget of the University, appropriations of accounts of the University and settle an audit para relating to the audit of the university. (3) The Deputy Chairman of the Board shall oversee the inte rnal aud it mechanism of the University.] 13. Officers of the University .– The following shall be the officers of the University:– 13Substituted by The Minhaj University, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2025 (CVI of 2025); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 18 December 2025, pages 3301-3309, s.7. 14Inserted by The Minhaj University, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2025 (CVI of 2025); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 18 December 2025, pages 3301-3309, s.8. 15Substituted by The Minhaj University, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2025 (CVI of 2025); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 18 December 2025, pages 3301-3309, s.9. (a) the Chancellor; (b) the Vice Chancellor; 16[(bb) Pro-Vice Chancellor;] (c) the Deans; (d) the Chairpersons of the teaching departments; (e) the Registrar; (f) the Treasurer; (g) the Controller of examination; and (h) such other authorities as may be prescribed by the Statutes or Regulations to be the officers of the University. 14. Authorities of the University .– The following shall be the Authorities of the University:– (a) the Board of Governors; (b) the Academic Council; (c) the Boards of Faculties; (d) the Board of Advanced Studies and Research; (e) the Selection Board; (f) the Finance and Planning Committee; and (g) such other authorities as may be prescribed by the Statutes and the Regulations. 17[15. Board of Governors .– (1) The Board of Governors of the University shall consist of the following: (a) Chief Executive of the Company or his nominated member of the Board of Directors who shall be the Chairman of the Board; (b) a Director of the Company or member of the Board to be nominated by the Chairman of the Company, who shall be the Deputy Chairman of the Board; (c) not more than eight members from Board of Directors of the Company; (d) five eminent persons of national repute to be nominated by the company other than members of its Board of Directors; (e) Chairperson, Higher Education Commission or his nominee; (f) Chairperson, Punjab Higher Education Commission or his nominee; (g) a Vice Chancello r of a public sector University in the Punjab to be nominated by the Chancellor; 16Inserted by The Minhaj University, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2025 (CVI of 2025); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 18 December 2025, pages 3301-3309, s.10. 17Substituted by The Minhaj University, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2025 (CVI of 2025); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 18 December 2025, pages 3301-3309, s.11. (h) Vice Chancellor of the University; (i) Pro Vice Chancellor of the University; (j) Secretary to the Government, Higher Education Department or his nominee; (k) Treasurer; and (l) Registrar of the University (Secretary). (2) Members of the Board other than the Chairman, Deputy Chairman and ex -officio members shall hold office for a term of three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment on the expiry of their term of office. (3) The quorum for a me eting of the Board shall be one -half of the total number of members, with at least two ex -officio members, and a fraction shall be counted as one. (4) The Secretary shall, with the approval of the Chairman or Deputy Chairman of the Board, call a meeting of the Board. (5) In the absence of the Chairman of the Board, the Deputy Chairman of the Board shall perform all the functions and exercise all the powers of the Chairman and preside at the meetings of the Board. (6) The Board shall meet at least once in a calendar year. (7) Unless otherwise provided by this Act, all decisions of the Board shall be taken by the majority of the members present; in the event of the members being evenly divided on any matter, the Chairman or Deputy Chairman of the Board shall have a casting vote. (8) The Board may fill a casual vacancy occurring because of the death or resignation of a member of the Board nominated by the Company to the extent of the remainder of the term of the former member.] 16. Powers and duties of the Board.– (1) The administration and management of the affairs of the University shall vest in the Board. (2) The Board shall forward the draft of Statutes to the Chancellor for approval; (3) Without prejudice to the generality of the aforementioned powers, the Board may exercise powers and perform functions as follows:– (a) to formulate or approve the principles, policies and plans governing the activities and operations of the University so as to facilitate research, teaching and other academic work; (b) to make and, from time to time, revise Regulations for the efficient and effective operations of the University; (c) to create a component of the University such as faculties, departments, institutes under its jurisdiction subject to sub -para (ii) of para (a) of section 4; (d) to c onstitute such standing committees, councils and other administrative or academic advisory bodies as it deems necessary, and review their work; and to create such academic or administrative posts as it may deem necessary and to approve appointments to such posts as it may specify; (e) to hold, control and administer the property, funds and resources of the University and raise funds for the purpose of the University upon such security as may be required under Regulations; (f) to undertake the responsibility for the financial viability of the University including responsibility for ensuring effectiveness of its operations, their continuity and preservation of the autonomy of the University; (g) to consider and pass, through a resolution, the annual report, pl an of work, statement of accounts and the annual budget estimates; (h) to call for and consider reports relating to the activities of the University and to direct the Vice Chancellor to furnish information relating to any matter specified by the Board; and (i) to take all such initiatives as it may consider necessary or desirable for the efficient and effective management and functioning of the University. 17. Business of the Board .– (1) The meetings and business of the Board shall be conducted in such mann er and in accordance with such procedure as may be prescribed in the Regulations and until these matters are prescribed, as may be determined by the Board. (2) No Statute, Regulation or proceeding of the Board shall be invalid by reason of any vacancy or defect in the constitution of the Board. 18. Delegation of powers .– The Board may delegate to any person or a committee any of its powers, duties or functions. 19. Academic Council .– (1) There shall be an Academic Council of the University which shall consist of– (i) the Vice Chancellor (Chairman); (ii) all the Deans; (iii) all the Heads of the Departments/Institutes; (iv) all Professors of the University; (v) a nominee of the Secretary Education, Government of the Punjab not below the rank of Deputy Secretary; (vi) two Associate Professors, two Assistant Professors and two Lecturers to be nominated by the Board; (vii) three persons eminent in the fields of arts and sciences, of whom at least one shall be from each category, to be nominated by the Board; (viii) Director Academic, Higher Education Commission; and (ix) the Registrar (Member/Secretary). (2) Members appointed by nomination shall hold office for three years; (3) The quorum for a meeting of the Academic Council shall be one -half of the total number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 20. Powers and duties of Academic Council.– (1) The Academic Council shall be the academic body of the University and shall, by the Statutes, have the powers to lay down proper standards of instruction, research , publication and examination and to regulate and promote the academic life of the University. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers and subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, the Academic Council shall have the powers to– (a) advise the Board on academic matters; (b) regulate the conduct of teaching, research and publication; (c) regulate the admission of students to the courses of studies and examinations in the University; (d) regulate the conduct and discipline of the students of the University; (e) propose to the Board, scheme for the constitution and organization of Faculties and teaching departments; (f) consider or formulate proposals for the planning and development of teaching and research in the University; (g) make Regulations prescribing the courses of studies, the syllabi and the outlines of tests for all University examinations subject to the approval of the Board; (h) regulate the award of studentships, scholarships, exhibitions, medals `and prizes; (i) frame Regulations for submission to the Board; (j) appoint or nominate members to the various Authorities in accordance with the provisions of this Act; and (k) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes. 18[21. Statutes.– Subject to the provisions of sub -section (4) of section 7 and section 23,the Statutes may be made by the Board to provide for and to regulate any matter relevant to the University.] 22. 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 21 of this Act and shall continue to remain in force until amended or repealed. 23. Regulations.– The Board may, by notification, make Regu lations for the administration and management of the affairs of the University. 24. Removal of difficulties.– If any difficulty arises in giving effect to any of the provisions of this Act, the Board may, with the approval of the Government, give 18Substituted by The Minhaj University, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2025 (CVI of 2025); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 18 December 2025, pages 3301-3309, s.12. such dire ctions, not inconsistent with the said provisions, as it may consider necessary for the removal of such difficulty. 25. Validation.– All actions taken, liabilities incurred, rights and assets acquired, persons appointed or authorized, endowments, bequest s, funds created, donations or grants received by the Company for the establishment of University after the issuance of no objection certificate by the Education Department, Government of the Punjab shall be deemed to have been taken, incurred, acquired, appointed or authorized, created, received under this Act. SCHEDULE (See section 22) THE FIRST STATUTES OF THE MINHAJ UNIVERSITY, LAHORE 19[1. Faculties.– There shall be a faculty for each teaching department or a group of teaching departments. (2) The University may include the following faculties, subject to prior approval of the relevant statutory body of professional education: (i) Agriculture Sciences; Allied Health Sciences and Nursing; Applied Sciences; Arts, Design and Architecture; Aviation and Aeron autical Sciences; Basic Sciences and Mathematics; Computer Science and Information Technology; Design and Textile Technology; Eastern and Herbal Medicine; Economics and Management Sciences; Engineering and Technology; Geology, Mining and Petroleum Engineer ing; Humanities and Social Sciences; Languages and Literature; Law; Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences; Pharmaceutical Sciences; Professional Health Technologies; Rehabilitation Sciences; Shariah and Islamic Studies; Strategic Studies and Governance; Tourism and Hospitality Management; Wildlife and Marine Sciences; and (ii) such other faculties and their allied branches of knowledge as the Board may determine, on the recommendation of the Academic Council and, where applicable, subject to prior approval of the relevant statutory body of professional education: Provided that the faculties to be established later on, shall be approved, on the recommendations of the Accreditation Committee constituted under section 12 of the Punjab Higher Education Commission Act 2014 (I of 2015).] 2. Board of Faculty .– (1) There shall be a Board of each Faculty which shall consist of– (a) the Dean of the Faculty; (b) the Professors and the heads of the teaching departments in the Faculty; (c) one member, other than Professors and head of each teaching department, to be nominated by the Head of Department; (d) two teachers to be nominated by the Academic Council by reason of their specialized knowledge of the subjects which, though not assigned to the Faculty, have in the opinio n of the Academic Council, important bearing on the subjects assigned to the Faculty; (e) two experts in the field from outside the University to be appointed by the Board of Governors; and (f) one member to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor. 19Substituted by The Minhaj University, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2025 (CVI of 2025); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 18 December 2025, pages 3301-3309, s.13(i). (2) The mem bers, other than ex -officio members, shall hold office for a period of three years. (3) The quorum for a meeting of the Board of a Faculty shall be one -half of the total number of members, a fraction being counted as one. (4) The Board of each Faculty shal l, subject to the general control of the Academic Council and the Board, have the powers to– (i) co-ordinate the teaching and research work in the subjects assigned to the Faculty; (ii) scrutinize the recommendations of the Boards of Studies comprising the Faculty with regard to the appointment of paper -setters and examiners for Graduate and Postgraduate examinations and to forward the panels of suitable paper -setters and examiners for each examination to the Vice Chancellor; (iii) consider any other academ ic matter relating to the Faculty and report thereon to the Academic Council; (iv) prepare a comprehensive annual report regarding the performance of each department comprising the Faculty for presentation to the Academic Council; and (v) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (5) There shall be a Dean of each Faculty who shall be the Chairman and Convener of the Board of Faculty. (6) The Dean shall be appointed by the Board from amongst the three senior most professors of the Fa culty on the recommendation of the Vice Chancellor and shall hold office for a period of three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment. (7) The Dean shall present candi dates for admission to degree, except honorary degrees, courses falling within the purview of the Faculty. (8) The Dean shall have such powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board on the recommendations of the Vice Chancellor. 20[3. Academic Departments/Schools and Heads of the Departments/Schools.– (1) There shall be an Academ ic Department/School for each subject or a group of subjects, as may be prescribed by the Regulations and each Academic Department/School shall be headed by a Head of Department. (2) The Head of an Academic Department/School shall be appointed by the Board on the recommendations of the Vice Chancellor from amongst the faculty members of the Department/School. (3) The Head of the Department/School shall plan, organize and supervise the work of the department and shall be responsible to the Dean for the work of his department. (4) The Head of the Department/School shall, under the general supervision of the Vice Chancellor and the Dean, exercise all administrative, 20Substituted by The Minhaj University, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2025 (CVI of 2025); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 18 December 2025, pages 3301-3309, s.13(ii). financial and academic powers and such other duties or powers as may be delegated to him. (5) The Heads of the departments/School shall prepare a comprehensive annual report on the performance of department at the Graduate and Postgraduate levels, Faculty research and development and submit this report to the Dean of the Faculty for his evaluation.]. 4. Board of Advanced Studies and Research .– (1) The Board of Advanced Studies and Research shall consist of– (a) the Vice Chancellor (Chairman); (b) all the Deans; (c) one University Professor from each Faculty other than Dean to be appointed by the Board; (d) one member to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor; (e) three members from the relevant field, research organizations and Government departments, to be nominated by the Board; and (f) the Registrar (Secretary). (2) The term of office of the members o f the Board of Advanced Studies and Research, other than ex-officio members, shall be three years. (3) The quorum for a meeting of the Board of Advanced Studies and Research shall be one -half of the total number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 5. Functions of the Board of Advanced Studies and Research .– The functions of the Board of Advanced Studies and Research shall be to– (a) advise the Authorities on all matters connected with the promotion of advanced studies and research publication in the University; (b) consider and report to the Authorities of research degrees in the University; (c) propose Regulations regarding the award of research degrees; (d) appoint supervisors for Postgraduate research students and to approve titles and synopses of their theses/dissertations; (e) recommend panels of names of examiners for evaluation of their other research examinations; and (f) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes. 21[6. Selection Board.– (1) The Selection Board shall consist of the following: (a) Deputy Chairman (Convener); (b) Vice Chancellor; (c) Dean of the Faculty concerned; (d) Head of the Academic Department or School concerned; 21Substituted by The Minhaj University, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2025 (CVI of 2025); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 18 December 2025, pages 3301-3309, s.13(iii). (e) one member to be nominated by the Board; (f) Treasurer; and (g) Registrar (Secretary). (2) The quorum of the selection board shall be four. (3) The Vice Chancellor shall convene the meeting in absence of the Deputy Chairman or on his behalf. (4) No member, who is a candidate for the posts to which appointment is to be made, shall take part in the proceedings of the Selection Board. (5) In selection of candidates for the posts of Professors and Associate Professors, the Selection Board may co -opt or consult three experts in the subject concerned and in selecting candidates for other teaching posts, two experts i n the subject concerned, to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor from a standing list of experts for each subject approved by the Board on the recommendation of the Selection Board and revised from time to time.] 7. Functions of the Selection Board .– The functions of the Selection Board shall be to– (a) consider the applications and recommend to the Board of Governors the names of suitable candidates for appointment to teaching and other posts, as the case may be, and recommend suitable salary for the person concerned; and (b) consider all cases of promotion or selection of officers of the University and recommend the names of suitable candidates for such promotion or selection to the Board. 22[8. Finance and Planning Committee .– (1) The Finance and Planning Committee shall consist of the following: (a) Deputy Chairman (Convener); (b) Vice Chancellor; (c) all the Deans; (d) one member to be nominated by the Board; (e) one member of the Academic Council to be nominated by the Academic Council; (f) Registrar; and (g) Treasurer (Secretary). (2) The term of office of the nominated members shall be three years. (3) The Vice Chancellor shall convene the meeting in absence of the Deputy Chairman or on his behalf. 22Substituted by The Minhaj University, Laho re (Amendment) Act 2025 (CVI of 2025); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 18 December 2025, pages 3301-3309, s.13(iv). (4) The quorum for a meeting of the Finance and Pl anning Committee shall be five.]. 9. Functions of the Finance and Planning Committee .– The functions of the Finance and Planning Committee shall be to– (a) prepare the annual statement of accounts, propose annual budget estimates and advise the Board thereon; (b) review periodically the financial position of the University; (c) advise the Board on all matters relating to finance, investments and accounts of the University; and (d) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes. 23[10. Boards of Studies.– (1) There shall be a separate Board of Studies for each Department/School or a group of Departments/Schools as may be prescribed. (2) Each Board of Studies shall consist of: (a) the Head of the teaching department/school (Convener); (b) Professors and Associate Professors of the Faculty, subject to a maximum of four; (c) two experts from the relevant industry and professional board; (d) one Assistant Professor and one lecturer to be appointed by rotation in order of seniority from the department/school; (e) maximum three experts or teachers, other than University teachers, to be appointed by the Vice Chancellor according to the need of each Board of Studies; (f) Secretary of the Board from the Faculty members of the department/school. (3) The members other than ex -officio members of the Board of Studies shall hold office for a term of three years and shall be eligible for re -appointment on the expiry of their term of office. (4) The quorum for a meeting of the Board of Studies shall be one -half the total number of the members; a fraction being counted as one. 11. Functions of Boards of Studies .– A Board of Studies shall perform the following functions: (a) advise the Authorities on all academic matters connected with instruction, publication, research and examination in the subject or subjects concerned; (b) propose curricula and syllabi for all degree, diploma and certificate courses in the subject or subjects concerned; (c) suggest a panel of names of paper setters and examiners in the subject or subjects concerned; and (d) undertake such other functions as may be prescribed by Regulations. 23Inserted by The Minhaj University, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2025 (CVI of 2025); and published in the Punjab Gazet te (Extraordinary), dated 18 December 2025, pages 3301-3309, s.13(v). 12. Discipline Committee.– (1) The Discipline Committee shall consist of: (a) the Convener to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor; (b) two Professors to be nominated by the Board; (c) two Associate Professors to be nominated by the Acade mic Council; and (d) the teacher or officer-in-charge of students’ affairs, by whatever name called (Member/Secretary). (2) The members other than ex -officio members of the Discipline Committee shall hold office for a term of three years and shall be eligible for re - appointment on the expiry of their term of office. (3) The quorum for a meeting of the Discipline Committee shall be four members. 13. Functions of the Discipline Committee .– The functions of the Discipline Committee shall be to: (a) propose Regulations to the Academic Council relating to the conduct of students, maintenance of discipline and breach of discipline; and (b) perform such other functions as may be prescribed.]