IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS STUDIES LAHORE ORDINANCE, 2002

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THE IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS STUDIES, 
LAHORE, ORDINANCE, 2002 
(XIX of 2002) 
CONTENTS 
1. Short title and commencement 
2. Definitions 
3. Establishment of the Institute 
4 Functions and powers of the Institute 
5. Jurisdiction 
6. Patron 
7. Inspection and inquiry 
8. Board of Governors 
9. Rector 
10. Powers and functions of the Board of Governors 
11. Business of the Board 
12. Appointments 
13. Committees 
14. Delegation of powers 
15. Institute Fund 
16. Budget, audit and accounts 
17. Regulations 
18. Removal of difficulties 
TEXT 
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THE IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS STUDIES, LAHORE, ORDINANCE, 2002 
(XIX of 2002) 
[10th April, 2002] 
An 
Ordinance 
to provide for the establishment of the Imperial College of Business Studies, Lahore. 
Preamble.– Whereas it is expedient to provide for the establishment of the Imperial 
College of Business Studies, Lahore and for matters ancillary and connected thereto 
in the manner hereinafter appearing; 
And whereas the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab stands dissolved and the 
Governor is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it necessary to take 
immediate action; 
And whereas  under Article 4 of the Provisional Constitution ( Amendment) 
Order No.9 of 1999, as amended by the Chief Executive Order No.11 of 2000, the 
Governor of a Province may issue and promulgate an Ordinance; 
Now, therefore , in exercise of the aforesaid powers and all other powers 
enabling him in that behalf, th e Governor of the Punjab is pleased to make and 
promulgate the following Ordinance:– 
1. Short title and commencement. – (1) This Ordinance may be called the 
Imperial College of Business Studies, Lahore, Ordinance, 2002. 
(2) It shall come into force at once. 
2. Definitions.– In this Ordinance unless there is anything repugnant in the 
subject or context– 
(a) “Board” means the Board of Governors; 
(b) “Government” means the Government of the Punjab; 
(c) “Institute” means the Imperial College of Business Studies,  Lahore as 
constituted under this Ordinance; 
(d) “Patron” means the Governor of the Punjab; 
(e) “Rector” means the Rector of the Institute; 
(f) “Regulations” mean the Regulations made or deemed to have been 
made under this Ordinance; and 
(g) “Trust” means “Pakistan Benevolence and Social Management Trust”. 
                                                 
1Promulgated by the Governor of the Punjab on 10 April 2002; and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 10 
April 2002, pages 1289-1292. Under Article 4 of the Provisional Constitution (Amendment) Order 1999 (9 of 1999), it will remain 
in force notwithst anding the maximum limit of three months prescribed under Article 128 of the Constitution of the Islamic 
Republic of Pakistan. 
3. Establishment of the Institute.– (1) There shall be established an Institute to 
be called the Imperial College of Business Studies, Lahore with its campus located 
at Lahore. 
(2) The Institute 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. 
4. Functions and powers of the Institute. – The functions and powers of the 
Institute shall be: 
(a) to provide for instruction and training in– 
(i) Business Administration and Computer Sciences; and  
(ii) such other branches of learning as the Board of Governors may 
determine with the approval of the Patron given on the 
recommendation of a committee co nstituted by the Education 
Department: 
Provided that in case of medical and engineering education, 
approval of the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council and Pakistan 
Engineering Council respectively shall be a pre-requisite; 
(b) to provide for research, demons tration and other services, and for the 
advancement and dissemination of knowledge; 
(c) to hold examinations and confer 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 course of studies; 
(f) to establish and support other facilities for education, training and 
research; and 
(g) to decide teaching methods and strategies in order to ensure the most 
effective educational and training programs. 
5. Jurisdiction.– (1) The jurisdiction of the Institute shall be restricted to the 
Province of the Punjab. 
(2) The Institute shall not open any sub -campus or affiliate any other 
educational institution for a period of ten years from the commencement of this 
Ordinance after which period it may have sub -campuses with the approval of the 
Patron. 
6. Patron.– (1) The Governor of the Punjab shall be the Patron of the Institute. 
(2) The Patron or his nominee shall preside at the convocations of the 
Institute. 
(3) Every proposal to confer an honorary degree shall be subject to 
confirmation by the Patron. 
7. Inspection and inquiry. – (1) The Patron may cause an inspection or inquiry 
to be made in respect of any matter connected with the affairs of the Institute. 
(2) The Patron shall communicate to the Board of Governors his views 
with regard to the result of the inspection or inquiry and shall, after ascertaining the 
views of the Board, advise the Board on the action to be taken by it. 
(3) The Board of Governors shall, within such time as may be specified by 
the Patron, communicate to him such action as has been taken as a result of the 
inspection or inquiry. 
(4) Where the Board of Governors does not, within the time specified, take 
action to the satisfaction of t he Patron, the Patron may issue such directions as he 
thinks fit and the Board shall comply with all such directions. 
(5) The Patron may, on the recommendation of a Committee constituted 
by the Patron and comprising a nominee of the Board of Governors, a J udge of the 
Lahore High Court to be nominated by the Chief Justice of the said Court and a 
Professor Emeritus or Vice Chancellor, take any action against the Institute including 
its closure. 
(6) The Government may make Rules to give effect to the provision s of 
sub-section (5). 
(7) The Patron shall have the authority to annul any decision or action of 
the Board of Governors, which he thinks was taken against the interest of academic 
excellence, religious and cultural ideology and national integrity. 
8. Board of Governors. – (1) The Board of Governors of the Institute shall 
consist of the following: 
(i) Chairman of Pakistan Benevolence and Social Management Trust; 
(ii) Members of the Board of Trustees of the Trust subject to a maximum 
of four members; 
(iii) Chairman, University Grants Commission or his nominee not below the 
rank of a whole time member; 
(iv) A Vice Chancellor of a University in the Punjab nominated by the 
Patron; 
(v) The Rector; and 
(vi) Secretary to the Government of the Punjab Education Departm ent or 
his nominee not below the rank of an Additional Secretary. 
(2) The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Trust shall be the 
Chairman of the Board.  
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Board shall be one half of the total 
number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 
9. Rector.– (1) The Rector shall be appointed by the Government on such terms 
and conditions as may be determined, on the recommendations of the Board. 
(2) The Rector shall perform such functions as are assigned to him by the 
Board. 
10. Powers and functions of the Board of Governors. – The administration and 
management of the affairs of the Institute shall vest in the Board. 
11. Business of the Board. – (1) The meetings and the business of the Board 
shall be conducted in such manner  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. 
12. Appointments.– The Institute may appoint such persons in its services as 
may be necessary on the terms and conditions as may be determined by the Board. 
13. Committees.– The Board may constitute such committees as may be 
deemed necessary for carrying out the purposes of this Ordinance. 
14. Delegation of powers. – The Board may delegate to any person or a 
committee any of its powers, duties or functions. 
15. Institute Fund.– There shall be a fund to be known as the Im perial College of 
Business Studies Fund which shall vest in the Institute and to which shall be credited 
all sums received by the Institute. 
16. Budget, audit and accounts. – The budget of the Institute shall be approved 
and its accounts shall be maintained  and audited in such manner as may be 
prescribed by the Board. 
17. Regulations.– The Board may, by notification, make Regulations for the 
administration and management of the affairs of the Institute. 
18. Removal of difficulties. – If any difficulty arises in giving effect to any of the 
provisions of this Ordinance, the Government may, in consultation with the Board, 
give such directions, not inconsistent with the said provisions, as it may consider 
necessary for the removal of such difficulty.