UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION LAHORE ORDINANCE, 2002

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THE UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, LAHORE ORDINANCE, 
2002 
(L of 2002) 
CONTENTS 
1. Short title and commencement  
2. Definitions 
3. Incorporation 
4. Powers of the University 
5 Jurisdiction of the University 
6. Integration of Educational Institutions with University and Transfer of 
Institutions from University to Government 
7. University open to all teachers and employees in the Government 
schools, colleges and other institutions 
8. Teaching in the University 
9. Officers of the University 
10. Chancellor 
11. Revisional powers of the Chancellor 
12. Visitation 
12-A. Pro-Chancellor 
13. Vice-Chancellor 
14. Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor 
14-A. Pro-Vice Chancellor 
15. Registrar 
15-A. Treasurer 
15-B. Controller of Examinations 
16 Resident Auditor 
17. Other officers 
17. Authorities 
  
18. The Syndicate 
19. Powers and duties of the Syndicate 
20. Academic Council 
21. Powers and duties of the Academic Council 
22. Constitution, functions and powers of other Authorities 
23. Appointment of Committees by Authorities 
24. Statutes 
25. Regulations 
26. Rules 
27. University Fund 
28. Recovery of University dues 
29. Audit and Accounts 
30. Retirement from service 
31. Opportunity to show cause 
32. Appeal and review 
33. Pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fund 
34. Commencement of term of office of Authorities 
35. Filling of casual vacancies in Authorities 
36. Filling of vacancies in Authorities in certain circumstances 
37. Disputes about membership of Authorities 
38. Proceedings of Authorities not invalidated by vacancies 
39. Tripartite mobility 
40. First Statutes 
41. Transitory provisions 
42. Removal of difficulties at the commencement of this Ordinance 
  
SCHEDULE 
1. Divisions 
2. Director/Principal 
3. Division and Directors 
4. Board of Studies 
5. Board of Advanced Studies and Research 
6. Selection Board and Committees 
7. Functions of the Selection Board and Committees 
8. Finance and Planning Committee 
9. Functions of the Finance and Planning Committee 
10. Discipline Committee 
  
 
TEXT 
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THE UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, LAHORE ORDINANCE, 2002 
(L of 2002) 
[10th September, 2002] 
An 
Ordinance 
to provide for the establishment of the University of Education, Lahore. 
Preamble.– Whereas it is expedient to provide for the establishment of the 
University of Education, Lahore and for matte rs ancillary and connected thereto in 
the manner hereinafter appearing;  
And whereas  the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab is dissolved and the 
Governor is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it necessary to take 
immediate action; 
And whereas under Article 4 of the Provisional Constitution (Amendment) 
Order No.9 of 1999, as amended by the Chief Executive Order No .11 of 2000, the 
Governor of a Province may, issue and promulgate an Ordinance;  
Now, therefore,  in exercise of the aforesaid powers an d all other powers 
enabling him in that behalf, the Governor of the Punjab is pleased to make and 
promulgate the following Ordinance:– 
CHAPTER I 
PRELIMINARY 
1. Short title and commencement .– (1) This Ordinance may be called the 
University of Education, Lahore Ordinance, 2002. 
(2) It shall come into force at once. 
2. Definitions.– In this Ordinance, unless there is anything repugnant in th e 
subject of context:- 
(a) "Academic Council" means the Academic Council of the University; 
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[(aa) “affiliated college”  means an educational institution affiliate d to the 
University but not maintained or administered by it;] 
(b) "Authority" means any of the Authorities of the University specified in 
section 
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[18]; 
                                                 
1Promulgated by the Governor of the Punjab on 10 September 2002; and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), 
dated 10 September 2002, pages 2731 -50. Under Article 5A of the Provisional Constitution Order 1999 (I of 1999), as 
amended, read with Article 270AA of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973, it shall not be subject to an y 
limitation as to duration prescribed in the Constitution. 
2Inserted by the University of Education, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2007 (III of 2007); and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 30.3.2007, pages 4337-4340, s.2. 
3Substituted ibid., for the figure “19”. 
  
(c) “Chancellor" means the Chancellor of the University; 
(d) 
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[“college" means a constituent or affiliated college; ] 
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[(dd) “Constituent college”  means an educational institution maintained 
and administered by the University;]  
(e) "Director" means the Director of a Division of the University; 
(f) "Division" means a Division maintained and administered by the 
University or recognized by the University; 
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[(ff) “educational institution” means an institution imparting instructions in 
a subject or subjects of teacher education, training, research and the 
allied studies;] 
(g) "Government" means the Government of the Punjab; 
(h) "officer" means an officer of the University specified in this Ordinance; 
(i) "prescribed" means prescribed by Rules, Statutes or Regulations; 
(j) “Principal” means the head of the college; 
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[(J-a) “Pro-Chancellor” means the Pro-Chancellor of the University;] 
(k) "Professor Emeritus" means a retired Professor working in a Division 
or College in an honorary capacity; 
(l) "Registered Graduate" means:- 
(i) a graduate of the University who has his name entered in the 
register maintained for the purpose; or  
(ii) a graduate of any University who ordinarily resides within the 
territorial jurisdiction of the University and has his name entered 
In the register maintained by the University for the purpose; 
(m) "Research Associate"  means a person engaged whole -time by the 
University for research, being equivalent in rank to a University 
teacher; 
(n) "Statutes”, “Regulations” and “Rules" mean respectively the 
Statutes, the Regulations and the Rules made or deemed to have been 
made under this Ordinance; 
(o) "teachers" means Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant 
Professors and Lecturers engaged whole-time by the University or by a 
Division or college for teaching degree, honours or post -graduate 
classes and s uch other persons as may be declared as teachers by 
Regulations; 
(p) "University" means the University of Education, Lahore as constituted 
under this Ordinance;  
                                                 
4Substituted ibid. 
5Inserted ibid. 
6Inserted ibid. 
7Inserted vide University of Education, Lahore (Amendment) Act, 2004 (IV of 2004); and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 25.2.2004, pages 505-506, s.2. 
  
(q) "Syndicate" means the Syndicate of the University; and  
(r) “Vice-Chancellor" means the Vice-Chancellor of the University.  
CHAPTER II 
THE UNIVERSITY 
3. Incorporation.– (1) There shall be established a University to be called the 
University of Education, Lahore. 
(2) The University shall consist of the Chancellor, the Vice -Chancellor, 
members of the Syndicate and the Academic Council. 
(3) The University shall be a body corporate having perpetual succession 
and a common seal and may by the aforesaid name sue and be sued. 
(4) The University shall be competent to acquire and hold property both 
movable and immovable and to lease , sell or otherwise transfer any property which 
vests in or has been acquired by it. 
4. Powers of the University.– The University shall have the powers to– 
(a) provide for instruction in such branches of teacher education, as i t may 
deem fit and to make provision for research and for the ad vancement 
and dissemination of knowledge in such manner as it may determine; 
(b) prescribe courses of studies to be conducted by its Divisions and the 
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[colleges]; 
(c) hold examinations and to  award and confer degrees, diplomas, 
certificates and other academic distinctions to and on persons who 
have been admitted to and have passed its examinations under 
prescribed conditions; 
(d) confer honorary degrees or other distinctions on approved persons; 
(e) provide for such instruction, for persons not being students and fellows 
of the University as it may determine, and to grant certificates and 
diplomas to such persons; 
(f) confer degrees on persons who have carried on independent research 
under prescribed conditions; 
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[(ff) affiliate or de-affiliate an educational institution;] 
(g) admit educational institutions to its privileges and to withdraw such 
privileges under prescribed conditions; 
(h) inspect Divisions or 
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[colleges] and other educational in stitutions 
associated or seeking association with it; 
(i) accept the examinations passed and the periods of study spent by 
students of the University at other universities and places of learning as 
                                                 
8Substituted for the words “constituent colleges” by the University of Education, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2007(III of 2007); and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.3.2007, pages 4337-4340, s.3. 
9Inserted ibid. 
10Substituted ibid., for the words “constituent colleges” 
  
equivalent to such examinations and periods of study in th e University, 
as it may determine, and to withdraw such acceptance; 
(j) co-operate with other Universities and public authorities in such 
manner, and for such purposes as it may determine; 
(k) institute Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant 
Professorships and Lectureships and any other posts and to appoint 
persons thereto; 
(l) create posts of research, publication, extension, administration and 
other related purposes and to appoint persons thereto; 
(m) recognize selected members of the teachin g staff of colleges and 
Divisions or educational institutions admitted to the privileges of the 
University or such other persons as it may deem fit, as teachers; 
(n) institute and award fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, bursaries, 
medals and prizes under prescribed conditions; 
(o) establish Divisions, Schools, Colleges, Departments, Centres, 
Museums and other centres of learning for the development of teacher 
education and research and to make such arrangements for their 
maintenance, management and administration as it may determine; 
(p) 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; 
(q) supervise and control the discipline of the st udents of the University 
and the colleges, to promote the extra -curricular and recreational 
activities of such students and to make arrangements for promoting 
their health and general welfare; 
(r) charge and receive such, fees and other charges as it may determine; 
(s) take disciplinary action against, and impose penalty on, students in the 
prescribed manner; 
(t) make provisions for research and advisory services and with these 
objects to enter into arrangements with other institutions or with public 
bodies under prescribed conditions; 
(u) enter into, carry out, vary or cancel contracts; 
(v) receive and manage property 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, and endowments or contribution in 
such manner as it may deem fit; 
(w) provide for the printing and publication of research and other works; 
and  
(x) do all such other acts  and things,  whether incidental to the powers 
aforesaid or not, as may be requisite in order to further the objects of 
the University as a place of education, learning and research. 
  
5. Jurisdiction of the University.– (1) The University shall exercise the powers, 
conferred on it by or under this Ordinance within the territorial limits in the province of 
the Punjab and in respect of the 
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[colleges]: 
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. 
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[(2) All Government Colleges of Education, the former Government College 
for Elementary Teachers, Vehari, the Government College for Elementary Teachers, 
Joharabad and the Provincial Education Assessment Center, Lahore shall be the 
constituent colleges of the University. 
(3) An asset and liability of a constituent college shall be the asset and 
liability of the University; 
(4) An employee serving in a constit uent college shall stand transferred to 
the University on the terms and conditions as may be determined by the 
Government: 
Provided that the terms and conditions shall not be less favorable than those 
admissible to him immediately before his transfer to the University. 
(5) The University shall grant affiliation to a Government educational 
institution on the direction of the Government.] 
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[(6)] The University may admit to its privileges under prescribed conditions, 
an educational institution falling within t he territorial limits of an other University, 
whether inside or outside Pakistan; provided that the consent of such other 
University and the sanction of Government is first obtained. 
6. Integration of Educational Institutions with University and Transfer o f 
Institutions from University to Government. – (1) Notwithstanding anything to the 
contrary contained in any other law, notification, contract, agreement or instrument, 
Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, integrate with the University 
any educational institution situated anywhere in the province or transfer any College 
or Division or Department of the University to Government.  
(2) On the publication of a notification under subsection (1)– 
(a) all rights properties, assets and liabiliti es vested in or undertaken by 
Government or the University in respect of such educational institution, 
institute, institution or Department shall respectively become the rights, 
properties, assets and liabilities of the University or the Government, as 
the case may be; and  
(b) all persons serving in connection with the affairs of such educational  
institution, institute, institution or Department in any capacity shall 
stand transferred for service under the University or Government, as 
                                                 
11Substituted for the words “constituent colleges” by the University of Education, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2007(III of 2007); 
and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.3.2007, pages 4337-4340, s.4. 
12Substituted ibid. 
13Sub-section (3) r enumbered as sub -section (6) by the University of Education, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2007(III of 2007); 
and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.3.2007, pages 4337-4340, s.4. 
  
the case may be, on such terms and conditions as Government 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 or 
Government. 
(3) Any question arising under the provision to sub -section (2) shall be 
referred to Government and the decision of Government on such question shall be 
final. 
7. University open to all teachers and employees in the Government 
schools, college s and other institutions .– The University shall be open to all 
teachers and employees in the Government schools, colleges and other institutions. 
Also 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 privile ges of the 
University on the ground of religion, race, caste, creed, class or colour: 
Provided that nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent religious 
instruction being given to the students in their own religious faiths in such manners 
as may be prescribed. 
8. Teaching in the University .– (1) AII recognized teaching in various courses 
shall be conducted by the University or the constituent colleges in the prescribed 
manner and may include lectures, tutorials, discussions, seminars, demonstrations  
as well as practical work in the laboratories, hospitals, workshops and farms, and 
other methods of instruction. 
(2) The authority responsible for organizing recognized teaching shall be 
such as may be prescribed. 
(3) The courses and the curricula shall be such as may be prescribed. 
(4) A degree shall not be awarded to a student unless he has passed the 
examination in the subjects as may be prescribed. 
(5) The Provisions of sub -section (3) and (4) shall take effect from such 
date as may be fixed by the Vice-Chancellor. 
CHAPTER III 
9. 
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[Officers of the University .– The following shall be the officers of the 
University:–  
(a) the Chancellor; 
(b) the Pro-Chancellor; 
(c) the Vice-Chancellor; 
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[(ca) Pro-Vice Chancellor;] 
(d) the Directors; 
                                                 
14Substituted by the University of Education, Lahore (Amendmen t) Act 2007 (III of 2007); and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 30.3.2007, pages 4337-4340, s.5. 
15Inserted by the Public Sector Universities (Amendment) Act 2012 (LX of 2012); and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 14.11.2012, pages1581-1593, s.10. 
  
(e) the Principals of the constituent colleges; 
(f) the Registrar; 
(g) the Treasurer; 
(h) the Controller of Examinations; 
(i) the Librarian; and 
(j) other persons as may be prescribed.] 
10. Chancellor.– (1) The Governor of the Punjab shall be the Chancellor of the 
University. 
(2) The Chancellor or his nominee shall preside at the convocation of the 
University. 
(3) Where the Chancellor is satisfied that the proceedings of any authority 
or the orders of any officer are not in accordance with the provisions of this 
Ordinance, the S tatutes, the Regulations, or the Rules, he may after calling upon 
such authority or officer to show cause why such proceedings or orders should not 
be annulled, by order in writing, annul such proceedings or orders. 
(4) Every proposal to confer any honorar y degree shall be subject to 
confirmation by the Chancellor. 
(5) The Chancellor shall have the power to assent to such Statutes as are 
required to be submitted to him by the University or withhold assent or refer them 
back to the University for reconsideration. 
(6) The Chancellor may remove any person from the membership of any 
Authority if such person– 
(a) has become of unsound mind; 
(b) has become subject to an incapacity which prevents him from  
functioning as member of such Authority; 
(c) has failed to attend three consecutive meetings of the authority without 
intimation to the Vice-Chancellor; 
(d) remains absent from the country for more than six months without 
intimation to the Vice-Chancellor; or 
(f) has been convicted by a court of law of an offence i nvolving moral 
turpitude: 
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) 
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[In the performance of his functions under this Ordinance, the 
Chancellor shall  act and be bound in the same manner as the Governor of the 
Province acts and is bound under Article 105 of the Constitution of the Islamic 
Republic of Pakistan.]  
                                                 
16Inserted vide University of Education, Lahore (Amendment) Act, 2004 (IV of 2004); and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 25.2.2004, pages 505-506, s.3. 
  
11. Revisional powers of the Chancellor .– The Chancellor may of his own  
motion or otherwise, call for and examine the record of any proceedings in which an 
order has been passed by any authority for the purpose of satisfying himself as to 
the correctness, legality or propriety of any finding or order and may pass such order 
as he may deem fit. 
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 purpos e of carrying 
out inspection of–  
(a) the University, its buildings, laboratories, libraries, museums, 
workshops and equipment; 
(b) any institution, college or hostel maintained or recognized by or 
constituent to the University; 
(c) the teaching and other work conducted by the University; and 
(d) the conduct of examinations held by the University; 
(2) The Chancellor shall, in every such case, give notice to the Syndicate 
of his intention to cause an inspection or inquiry to be made under sub -section (1) 
and the Syndicate shall be entitled to be represented thereat. 
(3) After the inspection or inquiry is completed, the Chancellor shall cause 
his views, as a result thereof to be communicated to the Syndicate and after 
ascertaining the views of the Syndicate, the Chancellor shall advise  the Syndicate to 
refrain from taking an action or to take such action, and within such time, as may be 
specified by the Chancellor. 
(4) Where the Syndicate fails to carry out the advice of the Chancellor 
given under sub-section (3), the Chancellor may aft er considering the explanation or 
representation, if any, made by the Syndicate, issue such directions as he may deem 
fit and the Vice-Chancellor shall comply with such directions. 
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[12-A. Pro-Chancellor.– (1) The Minister for Education, Government of the Punjab 
shall be the Pro-Chancellor of the University. 
(2) He shall perform such duties and functions and exercise such powers 
as may be assigned and delegated to him by the Chancellor.] 
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[13. Vice-Chancellor.– (1) A person who is eligible and is not more t han 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 ot her relevant requirements for the post of the 
Vice Chancellor. 
                                                 
17Inserted vide University of Education, Lahore ( Amendment) Act, 2004 (IV of 2004); and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 25.2.2004, pages 505-506, s.4. 
18Substituted by the Public Sector Universities (Amendment) Act 2012 (LX of 2012); and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 14.11.2012, pages1581-1593, s.10. 
  
(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 Govern ment, in 
alphabetical order without any preference,  a panel of three persons who, in its 
opinion, are suitable for appointment as the Vice Chancellor. 
(6) The Chancellor shall appoint the Vice Chancellor for each term of four 
years but he shall serve during the pleasure of the Chancellor. 
(7) The Government shall determine the terms and conditions of service of 
the Vice Chancellor. 
(8) The incumbent Vice Chancellor shall not be allowed any extension in 
his tenure but subject to eligibility he may again comp ete 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 o wing 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 Chanc ellor 
owing to any cause, the Chancellor shall make such temporary arrangements for the 
performance of the duties of the Vice Chancellor as he may deem fit.] 
14.  Powers and duties of the Vice -Chancellor.– (1) The Vice -Chancellor shall 
be the Principal exe cutive and academic officer of the University and shall ensure 
that the provisions of this Ordinance, the Statutes, the Regulations and the Rules are 
faithfully observed in order to promote teaching, research, publication administration 
and the general efficiency and good order of the University. He shall have all powers 
necessary for this purpose including administrative control over all officers, teachers 
and other employees of the University. 
(2) The Vice-Chancellor shall in the absence of the Chancellor  preside at 
convocation of the University. He shall have all powers necessary for this purpose 
including administrative control over all officers, teachers and other employees of the 
University and shall preside at the meetings of the Authorities and other  bodies of 
the University, Divisions and constituent Colleges of which he may or may not be the 
head. 
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[(3) Subject to the conditions as may be prescribed, the Vice Chancellor 
may, in an emergency, take an action which is not otherwise in the competence of  
the Vice Chancellor but is in the competence of any other Authority. 
(3a) The Vice Chancellor shall, within seven days of taking an action under 
sub-section (3), submit a report of the action taken to the Pro -Chancellor and to the 
members of the Syndicate; and, the Syndicate shall, within forty five days of such an 
                                                 
19Substituted by the Public Sector Universities (Amendment) Act 2012 (LX of 2012); and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 14.11.2012, pages1581-1593, s.10. 
  
action of the Vice -Chancellor, pass such orders as the Syndicate deems 
appropriate.] 
(4) The Vice-Chancellor shall also have the powers to– 
(a) 
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[* * * * * * * * * * *   ] 
(b) sanction all expenditure provided for in the approved budget and to re -
appropriate funds within the same major head of expenditure; 
(c) sanction by re -appropriation an amount not exceeding one hundred 
and fifty thousand rupees for an unforeseen item not provided for in the 
budget and report it to the Syndicate at the next meeting; 
(d) appoint paper setters and examiners for all examinations of the 
University after receiving panels of names from the relevant 
Authorities; 
(e) make such arrangements for the scrutiny of papers, marks and results 
as he may consider necessary; 
(f) 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; 
(g) delegate, subject to such conditions, if any, as may be prescribed, any 
of his powers under this Ordinance, to an officer or officers of the 
University; 
(h) exercise general control and su pervision over the system of 
examination of the University; 
(i) exercise and perform such other powers and functions as may be 
prescribed; 
(j) appoint visiting professors in various disciplines for a period not more 
than one academic year on the terms and conditions as prescribed; 
and 
(k) appoint employees below the rank of lecturer or any equivalent officer. 
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[14-A. Pro-Vice Chancellor. – (1) The Chancellor shall nominate the Pro -Vice 
Chancellor of the University, from amongst three senior most Professors o f the 
University, for a term of three years. 
(2) The Pro -Vice Chancellor shall perform such functions as may be 
assigned to him under this Ordinance, statutes or regulations. 
(3) The Syndicate or the Vice Chancellor may assign any other functions 
to the Pro-Vice Chancellor in addition to his duties as Professor.] 
15. 
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[Registrar.– (1) The Chancellor shall appoint the Registrar of the University 
                                                 
20Deleted by the Public Sector Univers ities (Amendment) Act 2012 (LX of 2012); and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 14.11.2012, pages1581-1593, s.10. 
21Inserted by the Public Sector Universities (Amendment) Act 2012 (LX of 2012); and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 14.11.2012, pages1581-1593, s.10. 
  
on the recommendation of the Government.  
(2) The Government shall, for the purpose of recommending the 
appointment of the Registrar, consider a panel of three persons recommended by a 
search committee appointed by the Syndicate and headed by the Vice Chancellor. 
(3) The Chancellor shall determine the terms and conditions of service of 
the Registrar on the recommendation of the Government. 
(4) Subject to the general supervision of the Vice Chancellor, the Registr ar 
shall– 
(a) be the custodian of the Common Seal and the academic record of the 
University; 
(b) maintain a register of registered graduates of the University in the 
prescribed manner; 
(c) conduct election of an Authority in the prescribed manner;  
(d) be the Secretary of the Syndicate, Academic Council, Advance Studies 
& Research Board, the Selection Board and other Committees as may 
be prescribed; and 
(e) perform such duties as prescribed. 
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[15-A. Treasurer.– (1) The Chancellor shall appoint the Treasurer of the University 
on the recommendation of the Government.  
(2) The Chancellor shall determine the terms and conditions of service of 
the Treasurer on the recommendation of the Government. 
(3) The Treasurer shall– 
(a) manage the property, the finance and the investments of the 
University; 
(b) prepare the annual and revised budget estimates of the University and  
present the budget estimates to the Finance and P lanning Committee 
and the Syndicate; 
(c) ensure that the funds of the University are spent on the purposes for 
which they are provided;  
(d) be the Secretary of the Finance and planning Committee; and 
(e) perform such duties as may be prescribed.] 
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[15-B . Controller of Examinations .– (1) The Chancellor shall appoint the 
Controller of Examinations of the University on the recommendation of the 
Government. 
(2) The Government shall consider for this purpose of making the 
                                                                                                                                                        
22Substituted by the University of Education, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2007(III of 2007); and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 30.3.2007, pages 4337-4340, s.6. 
23Inserted by the University  of Education, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2007(III of 2007); and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 30.3.2007, pages 4337-4340, s.6. 
24Inserted by the University of Education, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2007(III of 2007); and published in the Pu njab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 30.3.2007, pages 4337-4340, s.7. 
  
recommendation, a panel of three perso ns recommended by the search committee 
appointed by the Syndicate and headed by the Vice-Chancellor. 
(3) The Chancellor shall determine the terms and conditions of service of 
the Controller of Examinations on the recommendation of the Government. 
(4) The C ontroller of Examinations shall conduct examinations of the 
University and perform other duties as may be prescribed.] 
16. Resident Auditor .– (1) The Resident Auditor shall be taken from Audit 
Department of the Government on deputation on such terms and co nditions as the 
Syndicate may determine. 
17. Other officers .– Subject to the provisions of this Ordinance, the terms and 
conditions of service and the powers and duties of other officers of the University 
shall be such as may be prescribed. 
CHAPTER IV 
18. Authorities.– The following shall be the Authorities of the University:– 
(a) the Syndicate; 
(b) the Academic Council; 
(c) the Boards of Studies; 
(d) the Selection Committees; 
(e) the Advanced Studies and Research Board; 
(f) the Finance and Planning Committee; 
(g) the Discipline Committee; and 
(h) such other Authorities as may be prescribed by Statutes. 
19. The Syndicate.– (1) The Syndicate shall consist of– 
(a) the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be its Chairman; 
(b) the Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court, L ahore or his nominee from 
amongst the judges of the Lahore High Court; 
(c) the Secretary to the Government of the Punjab, Education Department 
or his nominee not below the rank of Additional Secretary; 
(d) the Secretary to the Government of the Punjab, Fin ance Department, 
or his nominee not below the rank of Additional Secretary; 
(e) the Chairman of the University Grants Commission/HEC or his 
nominee not below the whole time member of the Commission; 
(f) one 
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[female] Principal of a Constituent College to be nominated by the 
Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor; 
(g) one Director of a Division of the University of Education to be 
nominated by the Chancellor;  
                                                 
25Inserted 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, see s.2 and Schedule, at serial No.36.  
  
(h) five eminent teacher educators (including one woman from the private 
sector ed ucational institutions) to be nominated by the Chancellor;  
26
[****] 
(i) one person of eminence to be nominated by the Chancellor 
27
[;] 28
[***] 
(j) 
29
[three members of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab 
30
[including 
at least one female member of the Assembly]  to be nominated by the 
Speaker of the Assembly 
31
[;]][and]
32
 
33
[(k) one Principal of an affiliated college to be nominated by the Chancellor 
on the recommendation of the Government.]  
(2) Members of the Syndicate other than ex -officio members shall hold 
office for three years. 
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Syndicate shall be one -half of total 
number of the members, a fraction being counted as one. 
20. Powers and duties of the Syndicate .– (1) The Syndicate shall be the 
executive body of the University an d shall, subject to the provisions of this 
Ordinance and the Statutes, take effective measures to raise the standard of 
teaching, research and publication and other academic pursuits and exercise 
general supervision over the affairs and management of the p roperty of the  
University. 
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers and subject 
to the provisions of this Ordinance and the Statutes, the Syn dicate shall have the 
powers to– 
(a) hold, control and administer the property and funds of the University; 
(b) govern and regulate with due regard to the advice of the Finance and 
Planning Committee in this behalf, the finances, accounts and 
investments of the University and for that purpose to appoint such 
agents as it may deem fit; 
                                                 
26The word “and” omitted by the University of Education, Lahore (Amendment) Act, 2004 (IV of 2004); and published in the 
Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 25.2.2004, pages 505-506, s.5. 
27The full-stop is substituted by semi -colon by the University of Education, Lahore (Amendment) Act, 2004 (IV of 2004); and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 25.2.2004, pages 505-506, s.5. 
28The word “and” earlier inserted by the University of Education, Lahore (Amendment) Act, 2004 (IV of 2004); and published in 
the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 25.2.2004, pages 505 -506, s.5, is omitted by the University of Education, Lahore 
(Amendment) Act 2007(III of 2007); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.3.2007, p ages 4337-4340, 
s.9.   
ibid. 
29Substituted ibid. 
30Inserted 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, see s.2 and Schedule, at serial No.36. 
31Full stop has been substituted by semi colon by the University of Education, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2007(III of 2007); and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.3.2007, pages 4337-4340, s.9. 
32The word „and‟ has been inserted vide University of Education, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2007(III of 2007); and published in 
the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.3.2007, pages 4337-4340, s.9. 
33Inserted vide University of Education, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2007(III of 2007); and published in the Punja b Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 30.3.2007, pages 4337-4340, s.9. 
  
(c) consider and pass the annual report, the annual and revised budget 
estimates and to re -appropriate funds from one major head of 
expenditure to another;   
(d) transfer and accept transfer of movable or immovable property on 
behalf of the University; 
(e) enter int o, vary, carry out and cancel contracts on behalf of the 
University; 
(f) cause proper books of accounts to be kept for all sums of money 
received and expended by the university and for assets and liabilities of 
the University; 
(g) invest any money belongin g to the University including any unapplied 
income, in any of the securities described in section 20 of the Trust act, 
1882 (11 of 1882 ), for the purchase of immovable property or in such 
other manner as it may determine with the like power of varying suc h 
investments;  
(h) receive and manage property transferred, grants, bequests, trusts, 
gifts, donations, endowment and other contributions made to the 
University and to administer funds placed at the disposal of the 
University for a specified purpose; 
(i) administer funds placed at the disposal of the University for a specified 
purposes; 
(j) determine the form provided for the custody and regulate the use of the 
common seal of the University; 
(k) provide the buildings, libraries, premises, furniture, appara tus, 
equipment and other mean required for carrying out the work of the 
University and to establish and maintain halls of residence or approve 
or license hostels or lodging for the residence of students; 
(l) admit educational institutions to the privileges  of the University and 
withdraw such privileges; 
(m) arrange for the inspection of 
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[colleges] and Divisions; 
(n) institute professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant 
Professorships and Lectureships and other teaching  and training posts 
or to suspend or to abolish such posts; 
(o) create, suspend or abolish academic, administrative or research posts 
and give extension to such posts as may be necessary; 
(p) appoint teachers and other officers on the recommendations of the 
Selection Board for teaching and other posts above the rank of lecturer 
or of the same rank; 
(q) appoint Professor Emeritus on such terms and conditions as may be 
prescribed; 
                                                 
34Substituted for the word “constituent colleges” by the University of Education, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2007(III of 2007); and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.3.2007, pages 4337-4340, s.10. 
  
(r) confer with approval of the Chancellor, honorary degrees in 
accordance with the conditions prescribed; 
(s) prescribe the duties of officers, teachers and other employees of the 
University; 
(t) suspend, punish and remove from service in the prescribed manner 
such officers, teachers and other employees as are appointed by the 
Syndicate; 
(u) appoint members to the various Authorities in accordance with the 
provisions of this Ordinance; 
(v) consider and approve regulations recommended by the Academic 
Council; 
(w) approve Statutes and recommend those drafts of the Statutes for the 
approval of the Chancellor which pertain to the terms and conditions of 
the service of the University employees; 
(x) regulate, determine and administer all other matters concerning the 
University and exercise all other powers in this behalf, not specifically 
mentioned in this Ordinance an d the Statutes, but not inconsistent with 
the provisions of this Ordinance; 
(y) delegate any of its powers to an Authority or officer or a committee or 
sub-committee; and 
(z) perform such other functions as may be assigned to it by the other 
provisions of this Ordinance or the Statutes. 
21. Academic Council.– (1) The Academic Council shall consist of– 
(a) the Vice-Chancellor (Chairman); 
(b) all Principals of the constituent colleges; 
(c) all Directors of the Divisions; 
(d) 
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[all Professors of the University including Professor Emeritus;] 
(e) three teacher 
36
[including at least one female teacher]  educators 
nominated by the Syndicate; 
(f) the Chairman of Punjab Text book Board, Lahore; 
(g) two persons 
37
[including at least one woman]  from the private sector to 
be nominated by the Chancellor; 
(h) two experts 
38
[including at least one female expert]  in the field of 
education to be nominated by the Chancellor; 
                                                 
35Substituted vide University of Education, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2007(III of 2007); and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 30.3.2007, pages 4337-4340, s.11. 
36Inserted 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, see s.2 and Schedule, at serial No.36. 
37Inserted by the Punjab Fair Representation of Women Act 2014 (IV of 2014); and published in the Punjab Ga zette 
(Extraordinary), dated 12.3.2014, pages 2733-2744, see s.2 and Schedule, at serial No.36. 
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, see s.2 and Schedule, at serial No.36. 
  
(i) two Executive District Officers (Education), and one male and one 
female to be nominated by the Secreta ry Education on the basis of 
academic performance; 39
[***]  
(j) one Chairman of Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education of 
Punjab to be nominated by the Secretary Education
40
[;] 
41
[and] 
(k) 
42
[six Principals of the affiliated colleges to be nominated by the 
Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice Chancellor.] 
(2) Members appointed by nomination, other than ex -officio members, 
shall hold office for three years and if the office of any such member becomes vacant 
before the expiry of such term, such vacancy shall be filled in the prescribed manner. 
(3) The number of members to constitute the quorum for a meeting of the 
Academic Council shall be one-third of the total number of members, a fraction being 
counted as one. 
22. Powers and duties of the Academi c Council.– (1) The Academic Council 
shall be the academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions 
of this Ordinance and the Statutes, have the powers to lay down proper standards of 
instruction, research, publication and examination an d 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 Ordinance and the Statutes, the Academic Council shall 
have the powers to– 
(a) advise the Syndicate on academic matters; 
(b) regulate teaching, research, publication and examinations; 
(c) regulate the admission of students to the courses of studies and 
examinations in the University; 
(d) regulate the award of studentships, schol arships, melads, exhibitions, 
and prizes; 
(e) regulate the conduct and discipline of the students of the University; 
(f) propose to the Syndicate scheme for the constitution and organization 
of Divisions, Colleges, Institutes, Centres and other academic bodies; 
(g) consider or formulate proposals for the planning and development of 
teaching and research in the University; 
(h) make R egulations on the recommendation of the Boards of  faculties 
and the Boards of Studies, prescribing the courses of studies, the 
Syllabi and the outlines of tests for all examinations provided that if the 
recommendations of a Board of Studies are not received by the 
prescribed date, the Academic Council may, subject to the approval of 
                                                 
39The word „and‟ has been omitted vide University of Education, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2007 (III of 2007); and published in 
the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.3.2007, pages 4337-4340, s.11. 
40Full stop has been substituted by semi colon by the University of Education, Lahore (Amendment) Act 2007 (III of 2007); and 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.3.2007, pages 4337-4340, s.11. 
41The word „and‟ has been inserted ibid. 
42Inserted ibid. 
  
the Syndicate, continue for the next year the courses of studies already 
prescribed for an examination; 
(i) recognize the examinations of other Universities or examining bodies 
as equivalent to the corresponding examination of the University; 
(j) frame Regulations for submission to the Syndicate; 
(k) appoint members to the various authorities in accordance with the 
provisions of this Ordinance; and 
(l) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Statutes. 
23. Constitution, functions and powers of other Authorities .– The 
constitution, functions and powers of the Authorities for which no specific provision or 
insufficient provision, has been made in this Ordinance shall be such as may be 
prescribed by Statutes. 
24. Appointment of Committees by Authorities.– Any Authority may, from time 
to time, con stitute such standing, special or advisory committees as it may deem fit 
and may appoint such persons on these committees as are not members of the 
Authority appointing the committees. 
CHAPTER V 
STATUTES, REGULATIONS AND RULES 
25. Statutes.– (1) Subject to  the provisions, of this Ordinance, Statutes may be 
made to regulate and 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 pa y and other terms and conditions of service of officers, 
teachers and other employees of the University; 
(c) the maintenance of the Register of Registered Graduates; 
(d) admission of educational institutions to the privileges of University and 
the withdrawal of such privileges; 
(e) the conduct and discipline of officers, teachers, and other employees of 
the University; 
(f) the constitution, power and duties of the Authorities and conduct of 
elections to such Authorities and relevant matters; 
(g) the establi shment, of Academic Divisions, Centres, Institutes and 
Departments at the main campus of the University and at the 
constituent colleges; 
(h) the powers and duties of officers, teachers and other employees of the 
University; 
(i) conditions under which the U niversity may enter into arrangements 
with other institutions or with public bodies for purposes of research 
and advisory services; 
  
(j) conditions for appointment of Professors Emeritus and award of 
honorary degrees; 
(k) efficiency and discipline of University employees; 
(l) the general scheme of studies including the duration of courses and 
the number of subjects and papers for an examination; and 
(m) all other matters which, by this Ordinance, are to be or may be 
prescribed or regulated by Statutes. 
(2) The draft of Statutes shall be proposed by the Syndicate to the 
Chancellor who may approve it with such modifications, or may refer it back to the 
Syndicate for reconsideration, or may reject it: 
Provided that– 
(i) the Statutes affecting the constitution or  powers of any Authority of the 
University shall not be proposed or approved until such Authority has 
been given an opportunity of expressing an opinion in writing upon the 
proposals; 
(ii) the Statutes of clause (i) shall not be effective until it has been  
approved by the Chancellor; and 
(iii) the Syndicate shall not have the power to make any Statutes 
concerning efficiency and discipline of officers, teachers ,and other 
employee of the University and such Statutes may be made by the 
Chancellor. 
(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub -section(2), the Statutes set 
out in the Schedule shall be deemed to be statues framed under this section and 
shall remain in force until they are amended or repealed by Statutes framed in 
accordance within this section. 
26. Regulations.– (1) Subject to the provisions of this Ordinance and the 
Statutes, Regulations may be made for all or any of the following matters:– 
(a) courses of studies for degrees, diplomas and certificates of the 
University; 
(b) manner and method of teaching conducted in the university; 
(c) admission of students to the University and conditions under which 
they are admitted or allowed to take courses and the examinations of 
the University and become eligible for the award of degrees, diplomas 
and certificates; 
(d) fees and other charges to be paid by students for admission to the 
courses of studies and the examinations of the University;  
(e) conduct of examinations; 
(f) conduct and discipline of students of the University; 
(g) conditions of residence o f the students of the University or colleges, 
including the levying of fees for residence in halls of residence and 
hostels and approval of hostels and lodgings for students; 
(h) conditions for acquiring research degrees; 
  
(i) institution of fellowships, scholarships, medals and prizes; 
(j) institution of stipends and free and half-free studentships; 
(k) academic costume; 
(l) use of the Library; 
(m) formation of Divisions and Boards of Studies; and 
(n) all other matters which by this Ordinance and the Statut es, are to be or 
may be prescribed by Regulations. 
(2) The Regulations shall be prepared and submitted to the Syndicate, 
which may approve them with or without modifications or refer them back to the 
Academic Council for reconsideration or reject them. 
(3) A Regulation shall not be valid, unless it has been approved by the 
Syndicate. 
27. Rules.– The Authorities and the other bodies of the University may make 
Rules, consistent with this Ordinance, the Statutes and Regulations, to regulate the 
conduct of their business. 
CHAPTER VI 
UNIVERSITY FUND 
28 University Fund .– There shall be a fund of the University to be called the 
University Fund to which shall be credited all monies received by it from fees, 
donations, trusts, bequests, endowments, contributions, grants and all other sources. 
29. Recovery of University dues .– The University or any person generally or 
especially authorized by it may apply to the Collector for recovery of any sum due to 
the University and the Collector shall thereupon proceed to recover  the said due, as 
if it were an arrear of land revenue: 
Provided that the University shall not take any action unless the person 
concerned is given an opportunity of being heard. 
30. Audit and accounts.– (1) The accounts of the University shall be maintain ed 
in such form and in such manner as may be prescribed. 
(2) No expenditure shall be made from the University Fund unless a bill for 
payment has, in prescribed manner, been audited by the Resident Auditor in 
conformity with the Statutes, Regulations and Rules. 
(3) The accounts of the University shall be audited in the prescribed 
manner once a year by an Auditor appointed by the Government in this behalf. 
(4) The annual statement of the accounts of the University signed by the 
Finance and the Resident Audito r shall be submitted to the Government within six 
months of the closing of the financial year. 
(5) The accounts of the University, together with audit objection, if any in 
the prescribed manner, shall be presented to the Syndicate with the remarks of the 
Finance & Planning Committee. 
 
  
CHAPTER VII 
GENERAL PROVISIONS 
31. Retirement from service .– An officer, 
43
[other than the Chancellor, Pro -
Chancellor and Vice Chancellor,]  teacher or other employee of the University shall 
retire from service– 
(a) on such date , after he has completed twenty five years of service 
qualifying for pension or other retirement benefits as the Competent 
Authority may, in the public interest, direct, or 
(b) when no direction is given under clause (a) on the completion of the 
sixtieth year of his age. 
Explanation.– In this section, "Competent Authority" means the appointing authority 
or a person duly authorized by the appointing authority in that behalf, not being a 
person lower in rank to the officer, teacher or other employee concerned. 
32. Opportunity to show cause .– Except as otherwise provided, no officer, 
teacher or employee of the University holding a permanent post shall be reduced in 
rank, or removed or compulsorily retired from service, unless he has been given a 
reasonable oppo rtunity of showing cause against the action proposed to be taken 
against him. 
33. Appeal and review .– (1) Where an order is passed punishing any officer 
other than the Vice -Chancellor, or any teacher or employee of the University or 
altering or interpretin g to his disadvantage the prescribed terms and conditions of 
service, he shall, where the order is passed by the Vice -Chancellor or any other 
officer or teacher of the University, have the right to appeal to the Syndicate against 
the order, and where the order is made by the Syndicate has the right to apply to the 
Chancellor for review of that order. 
(2) The appeal or application for review shall be submitted to the Vice -
Chancellor who shall refer it to the Chancellor with such recommendation as the 
Vice- Chancellor may consider necessary. 
(3) No order on an appeal or application for review, as the case may be, 
shall be passed without affording to the appellant an opportunity of being heard. 
34. Pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fun d.– (1) 
The University shall constitute for the benefit of its officers, teachers and other 
employees, in such manner and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, 
such pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fund schemes as it 
may deem fit. 
(2) Where any provident fund has been constituted under this Ordinance 
the provisions of the Provident Funds Act, 1925 (XIX of 1925) shall apply to such 
fund as if it were the Government Provident Fund. 
                                                 
43Inserted by the Public Sector Universities (Amendment) Act 2012 (LX of 2012); and published in the Punjab Gazette 
(Extraordinary), dated 14.11.2012, pages1581-1593, s.10. 
  
35. Commencement of term of office of Au thorities.– When a member of a 
newly constituted Authority is elected, appointed or nominated, his term of office, as 
fixed under this Ordinance shall commence from such date as may be prescribed. 
36. Filling of casual vacancies in Authorities .– 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 the body who elected, appointed or nominated the member 
whose place has become vacant and the person elected, appointed or nomin ated to 
the vacancy shall be a member of such Authority for the residue of the terms which 
the person whose place he fills would have been a member. 
37. Filling of vacancies in Authorities in certain circumstances .– Where a 
vacancy in the membership of an Authority cannot be filled because of– 
(a) the office, the holder whereof was to be a member of the Authority ex -
officio, having ceased to exist; 
(b) the organization, institution or other body, other than the University 
having either ceased to exist or to function; or 
(c) the occurrence of other circumstances in which it has become 
impracticable to fill the vacancy, the vacancy shall be filled in such 
manner as the Chancellor may direct. 
38. Disputes about membership of Authorities .– (1) Notwithstanding an ything 
contained in this Ordinance, a person nominated or elected to an Authority shall 
cease to be a member of such Authority as soon as he ceases to hold the position 
by virtue of which he was elected, appointed or nominated. 
(2) If a question arises whe ther any person is entitled to be a member of 
any Authority, the matter shall be referred to a committee consisting of the Vice -
Chancellor, the Secretary Education or his nominee not below the rank of Additional 
Secretary and the nominee of the University Grants Commission who are members 
of the Syndicate and the decision of the said committee shall be final. 
39. Proceedings of Authorities not invalidated by vacancies .– No act, 
proceeding, resolution or decision of any Authority shall be invalid by reason o nly of 
the existence of any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of, the Authority. 
40. Tripartite mobility.– (1) Any officer, teacher of the Government or employee 
of the University on the recommendation of the Syndicate may be directed to serve 
in any post in the University under the Government or an educational research 
institution in the public interest: 
Provided that the terms and conditions offered to him shall not be less 
favorable than those enjoyed by him immediately before his services ar e placed at 
the disposal of the University and that full benefit of his previous service shall 
continue to remain in force until amended or repealed. 
(2) The Government may, in consultation with the Selection Board place 
the services of an employee of the Government or any other University or an 
educational or research institution at the disposal of the Un iversity in the public 
interest: 
  
Provided that the terms and conditions offered to him shall not be less 
favourable than those enjoyed by him immediately before his services are placed at 
the disposal of the University and full benefit of his previous service shall be allowed 
to him. 
41. First Statutes .– Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this 
Ordinance, the Statutes set out in the Schedu le appended to this Ordinance shall be 
deemed to be the Statutes framed under section 
44
[25] of this Ordinance and shall 
continue to remain in force until amended or repealed. 
42. Transitory provisions.– A Chancellor's committee shall be constituted by the 
Chancellor on the recommendations of the Vice -Chancellor to exercise the powers 
assigned to the Syndicate under this Ordinance till such time the Syndicate is 
constituted in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance. 
43. Removal of difficulties at t he commencement of this Ordinance .– If any 
difficulty arises as to the first constitution or reconstitution of any Authority after the 
commencement of this Ordinance or otherwise in giving effect to the provisions of 
this Ordinance, the Chancellor may, on the recommendation of the Vice -Chancellor, 
give appropriate directions to remove such difficulty. 
                                                 
44Substituted for the word “26” by the University of Education, Lahore (Amendment) Act  2007(III of 2007); and published in the 
Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.3.2007, pages 4337-4340, s.12. 
  
SCHEDULE 
[SECTION 41] 
THE FIRST STATUTES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, LAHORE 
1. Divisions:– The University shall include the following Faculties– 
(a) Division of Arts and Social Sciences. 
(b) Division of Science and Technology. 
(c) Division of Islamic and Oriental Learning. 
(d) Division of Management and Administrative Science. 
(e) Division of Education. 
2. Director/Principal:– (1) There shall be a Director /Principal of each Division/ 
College who shall be the Chairman and Convener of the Division/College. 
(2) The Director/Principal of  each Division/College shall be appointed by 
the Syndicate from amongst the three senior most Professors in the Division/Colle ge 
for a period of three years and shall be eligible for re -appointment for another three 
years: 
Provided that if no Professor is available in a Division/College, a Professor 
from some other Division or College may act as Director/Principal till a Profess or of 
the Division/College itself is appointed. 
(3) The Director/Principal shall present candidates for admission to 
degrees except Honorary Degrees, in the course falling within the preview of the 
Division/College. 
(4) The Director/Principal shall exercis e such administrative and academic 
powers as may be delegated to him. 
3. Division and Directors: – (1) There shall be a Division for each subject or a 
group of subjects as may be prescribed by Regulations and a Director shall head 
each Division. 
(2) 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 of the Division for a period of three years and shall be eligible for re -
appointment: 
Provided that in a Divi sion where there are less than three Professors the 
appointment shall be made from amongst the three senior most Professors and 
Associate Professors of the Division: 
Provided further that in a Division, in which there is no Professor or Associate 
Professor, no such appointment shall be made and the Division shall be looked after 
by the Director of another Division with the assistance of the senior most teacher of 
the concerned Division. 
(3) The Director of the Division shall plan, organize and supervise the work 
of the Division and shall be responsible for the entire academic and research affairs 
of the Division. 
  
4. Board of Studies: – (1) There shall be a separate Board of Studies for each 
subject or group of subject, as may be prescribed by Regulations. 
(2) Each Board of Studies shall consist of– 
(a) the Directors of Division/College ( Chairman); 
(b) all Professors and Associate Professors of the respective 
Division/College; 
(c) the senior most Assistant Professor and Lecturer of the respective 
Division/College to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor; and 
(d) three eminent teacher educators of the respective Division/College to 
be nominated by the Vice Chancellor. 
(3) To supervise the academic affairs of the constituent colleges, in 
particular for the subject not to be taught at a University, Academic Division/College 
and in-service courses to be organized at these constituent colleges, there shall be a 
Board of Studies consisting of– 
(a) the senior most Principal from the concerned Colleges (Chairman): 
(b) all Professors and Associate Professors from the concerned Colleges; 
(c) the senior most Assistant  Professor and the Lecturer from the 
concerned Colleges; and 
(d) two experts  including at least one senior member of the concerned 
University Academic Division /College to be nominated by the Vice -
Chancellor. 
(4) The term of office of members of the Board of Studies, other than ex -
officio members, shall be three years. 
(5) The quorum for meetings of the Board of Studies shall be one -half of 
the number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
(6) The Chairman of the University Division concerned shall be the 
Chairman and Convener of the Board of Studies and in respect of a subject where 
there is no University Division, the Chairman shall be appointed by the Syndicate. 
(7) The functions of the Board of Studies shall be to– 
(a) advise the Authorities on all academic matters connected with 
instruction, publication, research and examination in the subject 
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) perform such other function as may be prescribed by Regulations. 
5. Board of Advanced Studies and Research: – (1 )The Advance Studies and 
Research Board  shall consist of– 
(a) the Vice-Chancellor (Chairman); 
  
(b) the Directors of Divisions/Principals of the constituent colleges; 
(c) three University Professors other than  Directors and  Principals to be 
appointed by the Syndicate; 
(d) three University teachers having research qualifications and 
experience to be appointed by the Academic Council; and 
(e) three teachers from constituent colleges having research qualifications 
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 a meeting of the Advanced Studies and Research 
Board shall be one -half of the total number of members, a fraction being counted as 
one. 
6. Selection Board and Committees: – (1) There shall be a Selection Board to 
appoint all kinds of academic research and administrative staff in Division and 
College of BS-17 or above, and shall consist of– 
(a) the Vice-Chancellor; 
(b) nominee of the Chief Justice Lahore High Court, Lahore; 
(c) three teacher educators nominated by the Chancellor, one of whom 
shall be a woman; 
(d) a nominee of the Syndicate; 
(e) the Principal of the College or the Director of Division concerned; and 
(f) one expert of the relevant field to be nominated by the  
Vice Chancellor. 
(2) There shall be a Selection Committee -I, to appoint all non -teaching or 
technical staff from BS-11 to BS 16 and shall consist of– 
(a) the Principal of the College or Director of the Division / College other 
than the concerned Division / College as Chairman, to be nominated by 
the Vice Chancellor; 
(b) the Principal of the College or Director of the Division concerned; 
(c) a nominee of Secretary Edu cation not below the rank of Deputy 
Secretary; 
(d) a nominee of the Syndicate; and 
(e) one expert of the relevant field to be nominated by the Director of the 
Division/College concerned. 
(3) There shall be a Selection Committee -II, to appoint non -teaching, 
technical and supporting staff from BS -1 to BS -10 in the College an d Division and 
shall consist of– 
(a) the Principal of the College concerned; 
(b) the two senior most professors of the concerned Division or College; 
  
(c) 
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[Registrar] or his nominee in relevant field; and 
(d) a nominee of the Syndicate. 
(4) The members mentioned in clause (d) of sub paragraphs (1), (2) and 
(3) shall hold office for two years. 
(5) The quorum of Selection Board in case of selection of a Professor or 
an Associate Professor and  other teachers shall be four and three respectively. In 
case of selection of officers, other than teachers, the Selection Board shall consist 
only of members mentioned at (a), (b), (c) and (f) of sub paragraph (1) and the 
quorum shall be three. 
(6) No member who is candidate for the post to which appointment is to be 
made shall take part in the proceedings of the Board. 
(7) In selecting candidate for the posts of Professors and Associate 
Professors, the Selection Board shall co -opt or consult three experts  in the subject 
concerned and in selecting candidates for other teaching posts, two experts in the 
subject concerned, to be nominated by the Vice -Chancellor from a standing list of 
experts for such subject approved by the Syndicate on the recommendation of  the 
Selection Board and revised from time to time. 
7. Functions of the Selection Board and Committees: – (1) The Selection 
Board and Committees 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– 
(a) the grant of a higher initial pay in a suitable case for reasons to be 
recorded; or 
(b) the appointment of an emi nently qualified person to a Professorship in 
the University on terms and conditions other than those prescribed. 
(2) In the event of difference of opinion between the Selection Board or 
Committee and the Syndicate, the matter shall be referred to the Chan cellor whose 
decision thereon shall be final. 
8. Finance and Planning Committee: – (1) The Finance and Plan ning 
Committee shall consist of– 
(a) the Vice-Chancellor (Chairman); 
(b) one member of the Syndicate to be appointed by the Syndicate; 
(c) one member of the Academic Council to be appointed by the Academic 
Council; 
(d) two nominees of the Chancellor, one each from Education Division and 
Finance Department; 
(e) one Principal of the College to be nominated by the Syndicate; and 
(f) the 
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[Registrar]. 
                                                 
45Substituted for the words “Director of Administration and Finance” vide University of Education, Lahore (Amendment) Act 
2007(III of 2007); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.3.2007, pages 4337-4340, s.13. 
  
(2) The term of office of the appointed members shall be three years. 
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Finance and Planning Committee 
shall be three members. 
9. Functions of the Finance and Planning Committee. – The functions of the 
Finance and Planning Committee shall be to– 
(a) consider the annual statement of accounts and the annual and revised 
budget estimates and advise the Syndicate thereon; 
(b) review periodically the  financial Position of the University; 
(c) advise the Syndicate on all matters relatin g to planning, development, 
finances, investments and accounts of the University; and 
(d) perform such other functions as may be prescribed. 
10. Discipline Committee s.– (1) The University Discipline Committee shall 
consist of– 
(a) the chairman to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; 
(b) two Professors to be nominated by the Academic Council; 
(c) one member to be nominated by the Syndicate; and 
(d) the teacher or officer incharge of students affairs by whatever name 
called (Member/Secretary). 
(2) The College Discipline Committee shall consist of:– 
(a) the Principal of the College (Chairman); 
(b) three senior most teachers of the College; and 
(c) the teacher incharge of students affairs. 
(3) The term of office of the members of the Committees, other than ex -
officio members shall be two years.  
(4) The quorum for the meeting of the Discipline Committee shall be three 
or two members respectively. 
(5) The functions of the Committee shall be to- 
(a) propose Regulations to the Academic Council relating to the conduc t of 
University students maintenance of discipline and breach of discipline; 
and 
(b) perform such other functions as may prescribed. 
                                                                                                                                                        
46Substituted for the words “Director of Administration and Finance” vide University of Education, Lahore (Amendment) Act 
2007(III of 2007); and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 30.3.2007, pages 4337-4340, s.13.