The University of Central Punjab Ordinance 2002

[1]THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL PUNJAB, LAHORE, ORDINANCE, 2002

(Pb Ord XXIV of 2002)

[10 April 2002]

An Ordinance to provide for the establishment of the

University of Central Punjab, Lahore.

Preamble.– Whereas it is expedient to provide for the establishment of the University of Central Punjab, 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, the Governor of the Punjab is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance:-

1. Short title and commencement.– (1) This Ordinance may be called the University of Central Punjab, 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) “Academic Council” means the Academic Council of the University;

[2][(aa) “Affiliated College” means an Affiliated College of the University as may be approved by the Board.]

(b) “Board” means the Board of Governors;

[3][(cc) “College” means a Constituent College or an Affiliated College of the University;]

[4][(ccc) “Constituent College” means a college maintained and/or administered by the University under approval of the Board;]

(d) “Company” means the Educational Excellence Limited [5][which shall be the sponsoring body of the University];

(e) “Dean” means the Chairman of the Board of a faculty;

(f) “Faculty” means a faculty of the University;

(g) “Government” means the Government of the Punjab;

(h) “Patron” means the Governor of the Punjab;

[6][(hh) “Pro-Rector” means the Pro-Rector of the University, appointed by the Board on such terms as it may prescribe;

(hhh) “Provost” means the Provost of the University, appointed by the Board on such terms as it may prescribe;]

(i) “Rector” means the Rector of the University;

[7][(ii) “Registrar” means the Registrar of the University, appointed by the Board on such terms as it may prescribe;]

(j) “Statutes”, “Regulations” and “Rules” mean respectively the Statutes, the Regulations and the Rules made or deemed to have been made under this Ordinance; and

[8][(jj) “Treasurer” means the Treasurer of the University, appointed by the Board on such terms as it may prescribe;]

(k) “University” means the University of Central Punjab, Lahore as constituted under this Ordinance.

3. Establishment of the University.– (1) There shall be established a University to be called the University of Central Punjab, Lahore 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.

4. Functions and powers of the University.– The functions and powers of the University shall be-

[9][(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 allied branches of knowledge as may be prescribed or determined by the Board from time to time-

(i) Science and Technology; Arts, Design and Architecture; Law; Social Sciences; Management Science; Public Relations; Languages and Literature; Humanities; Pharmaceutical Sciences; Professional Health Technologies; Medicine and Allied Health Sciences; Engineering; Information Technology and Computer Science; Media and Mass Communication; Strategic Planning; Aviation; Education; Hospitality and Tourism Management; Textile and Design.

(ii) Such other branches of knowledge and Faculties as the Board may determine, where applicable, subject to the prior approval of the relevant statutory body of a professional education i.e. Pakistan Medical Commission and Pakistan Engineering Council etc. The Board shall be competent to approve departments for the Faculties of the University on the recommendation of the Academic Council from time to time.]

(b) to provide for research, demonstration and other services, and for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge;

(c) to hold examinations 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 course of studies;

(f) to establish and support other facilities for education, training and research; and

[10][(g) to decide teaching methods and strategies including on-campus, online, distance learning, or any other teaching method as may be prescribed and approved by the Board;]

[11][(h) to establish, maintain, manage, regulate and administer Authorities of the University, Faculties, departments, Colleges, teaching hospitals, laboratories, organizations, bodies, trusts, and such other facilities as the Board may determine and approve from time to time;

(i) to start Sandwich Programs and Split Programs between National and International Universities and to collaborate with other educational institutions in all academic matters;

(j) to award an honorary degree in recognition of outstanding performance or other distinctions, awards, prizes etc. on any person on the recommendations of the Board;

(k) to accept an examination and period of study spent by a student of the University at any other university or place of learning and prescribe conditions for such acceptance or withdrawal;

(l) to publish research papers and other documents and get Intellectual Property Rights registered and protected under the relevant laws and to license them for consideration;

(m) to fix and demand such fees and other charges from the students as maybe determined by the Board from time to time. To provide for financial assistance, scholarships and awards for the deserving students;

(n) to affiliate other educational institutions, establish Constituent Colleges and otherwise admit any educational institution to the University’s privileges or withdraw such privileges and to determine and demand such fees etc. as maybe prescribed for the said admission and/or related to the University’s privileges;

(o) to engage, employ and appoint any appropriate person required for the operations of the University;

(p) to enter into lease agreements for property and equipment as maybe required for the operations and benefits of the University;

(q) to invest and manage the University Fund and/or seek loans and financial facilities in the manner as maybe prescribed by the Board;

(r) to enter into memorandums, agreements, contracts and commercial arrangements with other persons, institutions and organizations; and

(s) to exercise any other power ancillary to the above powers, University’s status of a body corporate and such other functions as maybe prescribed by the Board.]

5. Jurisdiction.– (1) The jurisdiction of the University shall be restricted to the Province of the Punjab.

[12][(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 Ordinance after which period it may have sub-campuses and Affiliated Colleges as may be approved by the Board.]

6. Patron.– (1) The Governor of the Punjab shall be the Patron of the University.

(2) The Patron 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 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 University.

(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 the 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 Judge 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 University [13][* * *].

(6) The Government may make Rules to give effect to the provisions 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.– [14][(1) The Board of Governors of the University shall consist of the following:

(i) Chairman of the Educational Excellence Limited;

(ii) Members of the Board of Directors of the Company, subject to a maximum of eight members;

(iii) Chairman Higher Education Commission or his nominee, not below the rank of BPS21;

(iv) Chairman Punjab Higher Education Commission or his nominee, not below the rank of BPS20;

(v) A Vice Chancellor of a University in Punjab, nominated by the Patron;

(vi) The Rector;

(vii) The Pro-Rector;

(viii) Secretary to the Government of the Punjab Higher Education Department or his nominee not below the rank of an Additional Secretary;

(ix) Member Pakistan Bar Council;

(x) Member Pakistan Engineering Council;

(xi) Member Pakistan Pharmacy Council;

(xii) Members of such other professional bodies, like the Bar Council and Engineering Council, as maybe determined by the Chairman;

(xiii) Representative of an NGO, appointed by the Chairman;

(xiv) President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce or his nominee;

(xv) One Dean to be nominated by the Chairman;

(xvi) One person from the University Alumni, appointed by the Chairman;

(xvii) Four prominent citizens of Pakistan, appointed by the Chairman;

(xviii) Two eminent scholars of international standing, appointed by the Chairman;

(xix) Two University teachers, appointed by the Chairman.]

(2) The Chairman of the Company shall be the Chairman of the Board.

[15][(3) The Board shall meet at least twice in a year on dates to be fixed by the Chairman provided that a special meeting may be called at any time by the Chairman to consider any matter of urgent nature.

(4) The quorum for a meeting of the Board shall be one-half of its members, a fraction being counted as one.

(5) The decisions of the Board shall be based on the majority vote of the members present and voting.

(6) In case of equality of votes the Chairman of the Board shall have and exercise a casting vote.]

9. Rector.– [16][(1) The Rector shall be appointed by the Board on such terms and conditions as may be determined by 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 University 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 University may appoint such persons in its services as may be necessary on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Board.

13. Delegation of powers.– The Board may delegate to any person or a committee any of its powers, duties or functions.

14. University Fund.– There shall be a fund to be known as the University of Central Punjab Fund which shall vest in the University and to which shall be credited all sums received by the University.

15. 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 prescribed by the Board.

[17][16. Statutes, Regulations and Rules.– The Board may from time to time make, amend and repeal Statutes, Regulations and Rules for the administration, management and regulation of the affairs of the University.]

[18][17. Removal of difficulties.– (1) If any question arises as to the interpretation of any of the provision of this Ordinance, it shall be placed before the Chairman and his decision shall be final.

(2) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to any of the provisions of this Ordinance, the Chairman may make such order after obtaining views of the Board; not inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, as may appear to him to be necessary for removing the difficulty.

(3) Where this Ordinance makes any provision for anything to be done but no provision or no sufficient provisions have been made in respect of the authority or the time at which it shall be done, then it shall be done by such authority, at such time, or in such manner as the Chairman may direct after obtaining the views of the Board.]

18. Academic Council.– [19][(1) The Academic Council shall consist of

(i) The Rector, member/chairman of the Council;

(ii) The Pro-Rector;

(iii) The Provost;

(iv) All the Deans;

(v) All the Heads of the Departments/Institutes;

(vi) Three Professors of the University to be nominated by the Chairman;

(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 Chairman

(viii) The Registrar of the University, who will also act as the Secretary.]

(2) Members appointed by nomination shall hold office for three years;

[20][(3) The Academic Council shall meet at least twice in a year on dates to be fixed by the Rector provided that a special meeting may be called at any time by the Rector to consider any matter of urgent nature.

(4) The quorum for a meeting of the Academic Council shall be one-half of its members, a fraction being counted as one.

(5) The decisions of the Academic Council shall be based on the majority vote of the members present and voting.

(6) In case of equality of votes the Rector shall have and exercise a casting vote.]

19. 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 Ordinance and the Statutes, the Academic Council shall have the powers–

(a) to advise the Board of Governors on academic matters;

(b) to regulate the conduct of teaching, research, publication and examinations;

(d) to regulate the conduct and discipline of the students of the University;

(e) to propose to the Board of Governors scheme for the constitution and organization of faculties and teaching departments;

(f) to consider or formulate proposals for the Planning and Development of teaching and research in the University;

(g) to 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 of Governors;

(h) to regulate the award of studentships, scholarships, exhibitions, medals and prizes;

(i) to frame Regulations for submission to the Board of Governors;

(j) to appoint/nominate members to the various Authorities in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance; and

(k) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Statutes.

20. First Statutes.–The Schedule prescribes the Regulations for the establishment of the department, faculty and bodies under the First Statutes.

Schedule

The First Statutes of

The University of Central Punjab, Lahore

[21][1. Faculties.– There shall be a Faculty for a teaching department or a group of teaching departments. The University may include the following and/or such other Faculties as may be determined by the Board:

a. Faculty of Science and Technology;

b. Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture;

c. Faculty of Law;

d. Faculty of Social Sciences;

e. Faculty of Management Sciences;

f. Faculty of Commerce;

g. Faculty of Public Relations;

h. Faculty of Languages and Literature;

i. Faculty of Humanities;

j. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences;

k. Faculty of Professional Health Technologies;

l. Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Allied Health Sciences;

m. Faculty of Engineering;

n. Faculty of Information Technology and Computer Science;

o. Faculty of Media and Mass Communication;

p. Faculty of Strategic Planning;

q. Faculty of Aviation;

r. Faculty of Education;

s. Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management;

t. Faculty of Textile Technology.

u. Such other Faculties and branches of knowledge, as the Board may determine from time to time and where applicable, subject to the prior approval of the relevant statutory body of professional education i.e. Pakistan Medical Commission and Pakistan Engineering Council etc.]

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;

(d) two teachers to be nominated by the Academic Council by reason of their specialized knowledge of the subjects which, though not assigned to be faculty, have in the opinion of the Academic Council, important bearing on the subjects assigned to be faculty;

(e) two experts in the field from outside the University to be appointed by the Board of Governors;

(f) one member to be nominated by the Rector;

(2) The members 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 shall, subject to the general control of the Academic Council and the Board of Governors 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 Rector;

(iii) consider any other academic 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 Statutes.

(5) (i) There shall be a Dean of each Faculty who shall be the Chairman and Convener of the Board of Faculty;

(ii) The Dean shall be appointed by the Board of Governors from amongst the three most senior professors of the faculty on the recommendation of the Rector and shall hold office for a period of three years and shall be eligible for reappointment.

(iii) The Dean shall present candidates for admission to degree (except honorary degrees) in the courses falling within the purview of the faculty.

(6) The Dean shall have such powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Governors on the recommendations of the Rector.

3. Academic Departments and Head of the Department.– (1) There shall be an Academic Department for each subject or a group of subjects, as may be prescribed by Regulations and each Academic Department shall be headed by a Head of Department.

(2) The Head of an Academic Department shall be appointed by the Board of Governors on the recommendation of the Rector from amongst three senior most Professors other than any Professor already working as Dean for a period of three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment provided that in a department where there are less than three eligible Professors, the appointment shall be made from amongst the three senior most Professors and Associate Professors of the Department.

(3) The Head of the department 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 shall under the general supervision of the Rector and the Dean exercise all administrative, financial and academic powers and such other duties or powers as may be delegated to him.

(5) The Head of the department shall prepare a comprehensive annual report regarding 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.– [22][(1) The Board of Advanced Studies and Research shall consist of:

a) the Rector, member/chairman of the Board of Advanced Studies, or his nominee;

b) the Pro-Rector;

c) the Provost;

d) all the Deans;

e) one University Professor from each Faculty other than Dean to be appointed by the Chairman;

f) one member to be nominated by the Rector

g) three members from the relevant field, research Organizations and Government Departments to be nominated by the Chairman and

h) the Registrar, who will also act as the Secretary.]

(2) The term of office of the members of 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 Advanced Studies and Research.– The functions of the Board of Advanced Studies and Board of 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 in the University of research degrees in the University;

(d) appoint supervisors for Postgraduate research students and to approve titles and synopses of their thesis/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 Statutes.

6. Selection Board.– [23][(1) The Selection Board shall consist of:

a) the Rector, member/chairman, or his nominee;

b) the Pro-Rector;

c) the Provost

d) the Treasurer;

e) the Registrar, who will also act as the Secretary;

f) the Dean of the Faculty concerned in case of an academic post otherwise a nominee of the Chairman;

g) one expert in the subject to be nominated by the Chairman.]

(2) The Registrar shall be the Secretary of the Selection Board.

(3) The members other than ex-officio members shall hold office for a period of three years.

(4) The quorum for a meeting of the Selection Board shall be four.

(5) No member who is a candidate for the posts to which appointment is to be made shall take part in the proceedings of the Board.

(6) In selection of candidates for the posts of Professors and Associate Professors, the Selection Board shall co-opt or consult three experts in the subject concerned and in selecting candidates for other teaching posts, two experts in the subject concerned, to be nominated by the Rector 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–

(a) to 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) to 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 of Governors.

8. Finance and Planning Committee.– [24][(1) The Finance and Planning Committee shall consist of:

a) the Rector, member/chairman, or his nominee;

b) the Pro-Rector;

c) the Treasurer, who shall also act as the Secretary;

d) A nominee of the Chairman;

e) All Deans.]

(2) The term of office of the nominated members shall be three years.

(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Finance and Planning Committee shall be five members.

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 and propose annual budget estimates and advise the Board of Governors thereon;

(b) review periodically the financial position of the University;

(d) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Statutes.

[25][10. Meetings of the Authorities of the University.– (1) The meetings of the Authorities of the University shall be conducted in such manner and at such times as may be prescribed by the Board.

(2) A “chairman” of each Authority shall be entitled to call meetings of the respective Authorities as and when required.

(3) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the University Authorities mentioned hereunder shall have the following minimum number of meetings:

(a) Board of Faculty: Once every Semester;

(b) Board of Advanced Studies and Research:

Quarterly;

(d) Finance and Planning Committee: Biannually.]

[1]Promulgated by the Governor of the Punjab on 10 April 2002; and published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated 10 April 2002, pages 1309-1317. 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 any limitation as to duration prescribed in the Constitution.

[2]Inserted by the University of Central Punjab (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 2022).

[3]Inserted by the University of Central Punjab (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 2022).

[4]Added by the University of Central Punjab (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 2022).

[5]Inserted by the University of Central Punjab (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 2022).

[6]Inserted by the University of Central Punjab (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 2022).

[7]Inserted by the University of Central Punjab (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 2022).

[8]Inserted by the University of Central Punjab (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 2022).

[9]Substituted by the University of Central Punjab (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 2022), for the following:

“(a) to provide for instruction and training in-

(i) Management Studies, Information Technology, Commerce, Law, Economics and English; 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 constituted 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;”

[10]Substituted by the University of Central Punjab (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 2022), for the following:

“(g) to decide teaching methods and strategies in order to ensure the most effective educational and training programs.”

[11]Inserted by the University of Central Punjab (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 2022).

[12]Substituted by the University of Central Punjab (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 2022), for the following:

“(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 Ordinance after which period it may have sub-campuses with the approval of the Patron.”

[13]The words “including its closure” omitted by the University of Central Punjab (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 2022).

[14]Substituted by the University of Central Punjab (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 2022), for the following:

“(1) The Board of Governors of the University shall consist of the following:-

(i) Chairman of the Educational Excellence Limited;

(ii) Members of the Board of Directors of the Company subject to a maximum of eight 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 Department or his nominee not below the rank of an Additional Secretary.”

[15]Substituted by the University of Central Punjab (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 2022), for the following:

“(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.”

[16]Substituted by the University of Central Punjab (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 2022), for the following:

“(1) The Rector shall be appointed by the Government on such terms and conditions as may be determined on the recommendations of the Board.”

[17]Substituted by the University of Central Punjab (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 2022), for the following:

“16. Regulations.–The Board may, by notification, make Regulations for the administration and management of the affairs of the University.”

[18]Substituted by the University of Central Punjab (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 2022), for the following:

“17. 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.”

[19]Substituted by the University of Central Punjab (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 2022), for the following:

“(1) The Academic Council shall consist of:-

(i) The Rector (Chairman);

(ii) All the Deans;

(iii) All the Heads of the Departments/Institutes;

(iv) All Professors and Associate Professors of the University;

(v) Nominee of the Secretary Higher Education 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, University Grants Commission; and

(ix) The Registrar of the University – Member/Secretary.”

[20]Substituted by the University of Central Punjab (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 2022), for the following:

“(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.”

[21]Substituted by the University of Central Punjab (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 2022), for the following:

“1. Faculties.– There shall be a faculty for a teaching department or a group of teaching departments. The University shall include the following faculties and such other faculties as may be prescribed:

(a) Faculty of Management Studies

(b) Faculty of Information Technology

(d) Faculty of Law

(e) Faculty of Languages and Literature (English)

(f) Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (Economics)”

[22]Substituted by the University of Central Punjab (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 2022), for the following:

“(1) The Board of Advanced Studies and Research shall consist of–

(a) the Rector (Chairman)

(b) all the Deans;

(d) one member to be nominated by the Rector;

(e) three members from the relevant field, research Organizations and Government Departments, to be nominated by the Board of Governors; and

(f) the Registrar as Secretary.”

[23]Substituted by the University of Central Punjab (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 2022), for the following:

“(1) The Selection Board shall consist of–

(a) The Rector (Chairman);

(b) the Dean of the Faculty concerned;

(d) one member of the Board of Governors to be nominated by the Board;

(e) one eminent scholar to be nominated by the Board of Directors of the Company; and

(f) one expert in the subject to be nominated by the Secretary Education.”

[24]Substituted by the University of Central Punjab (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 2022), for the following:

“(1) The Finance and Planning Committee shall consist of–

(a) the Rector (Chairman);

(b) all the Deans;

(d) one member of the Academic Council to be nominated by the Academic Council;

(e) one representative each from Education Department and Finance Department of the Government of the Punjab not below the rank of Deputy Secretary;

(f) Director Planning, University Grants Commission;

(g) the Registrar; and

(h) one nominee of the Board of Directors of the Company.”

[25]Inserted by the University of Central Punjab (Amendment) Act 2021 (IV of 2022).