THE
(Ordinance XXIX of 2002)
C O N T E N T S
Section Heading
1. Short
title and commencement.
2. Definitions.
3. Incorporation.
4. Powers
of the University.
5. Jurisdiction
of the University.
6. Integration
of Educational or Research Institutes with the University.
7. University
to be open to all classes, creeds, etc.
8. Teaching
in the University.
9. Officers
of the University.
10. Chancellor.
11. Revisional powers of the Chancellor.
12. Visitation.
13. Pro-Chancellor.
14. Vice
Chancellor.
15. Powers
and duties of the Vice Chancellor.
15-A. Pro-Vice
Chancellor.
16. Registrar.
17. Treasurer.
18. Controller
of Examinations.
19. Auditor.
20. Other
officers.
21. Authorities.
22. Syndicate.
23. Powers
and duties of the Syndicate.
24. Academic
Council.
25. Powers
and duties of the Academic Council.
26. Constitution,
functions and powers of other Authorities.
27. Appointment
of Committees by certain authorities.
28. Statutes.
29. Regulations.
30. Amendment
and repeal of Statutes and Regulations.
31. Rules.
32. Affiliation.
33. Additions
of courses by affiliated educational institutions.
34. Reports
from affiliated educational institution.
35. Withdrawal
of affiliation.
36. Appeal
against refusal or withdrawal of affiliation.
37. University
fund.
38. Recovery
of University dues.
39. Audit
and Accounts.
40. Retirement
from service.
41. Appeal
and review.
42. Pension,
insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fund.
43. Transfer
and posting.
44. Commencement of term of office of
members of Authorities.
45. Filling
of casual vacancies in Authorities.
46. Disputes
about membership of Authority.
47. Proceedings
of Authorities not invalidated by vacancies.
48. First
Statutes.
49. Savings.
50. Transitory
Provisions.
51. Removal
of difficulties.
Schedule
[1]THE
(Ordinance XXIX of 2002)
[8 June 2002]
An Ordinance to constitute and
establish the
Preamble.–
Whereas it is expedient for
the purpose of improving, teaching, research,
publication and administration thereof to establish the University of
Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore and
for matters ancillary and connected thereto in the manner hereinafter
appearing;
And whereas
the Provincial Assembly of the
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
(2) It shall come into force at once.
2. Definitions.– In this Ordinance, unless the subject or context otherwise requires, the
following expressions shall have the meanings hereby respectively assigned to
them, that is to say–
(a) “Academic Council” means the Academic Council of the University;
(b) “affiliated college” means an educational institution
affiliated to the University but not maintained or administered by it;
(c) “Authority” means any of the Authorities of the University
specified in section 21;
(d) “Chairman” means head of a teaching Department;
(e) “Chancellor” means the Chancellor of the University;
(f) “College”
means an affiliated college;
(g) “constituent college” means a college maintained and
administered by the University;
(h) “Dean” means the Chairman of the Board of Faculty;
(i) “Director” means the head of a teaching
division/institute/ directorate of the University;
(j) “educational institution” means an
institution imparting instruction in a subject or subjects relating to a
faculty;
(k) “Faculty” means a faculty of the University;
(l) “Government” means the Government of the
(m) “prescribed” means prescribed by Statutes, Regulations or
Rules;
(n) “Principal”
means the head of a College;
(o) “Pro-Chancellor” means the Pro-Chancellor of the University;
(p) “Professional College” means a college providing instruction in
courses of study leading to degree in Animal Production, Business Management,
Veterinary Sciences, Fisheries and Wildlife, or such other subjects as may be
prescribed by Regulations to be professional subjects;
(q) “Professor Emeritus” means a retired Professor working in a faculty
in an honorary capacity;
(r) “Registered Graduate” means–
(i) a graduate of the
University who has his name entered in the Register of Registered Graduates; or
(ii) a graduate from the
former
(s) “Research Officer” means a person engaged whole time by the
University for research being equivalent in rank to a University teacher;
(t) “Statutes”, “Regulations” and “Rules” mean respectively the
Statutes, the Regulations and the Rules made or deemed to have been made under
this Ordinance;
(u) “Syndicate” means the Syndicate of the University;
(v) “teachers” mean Professors, Associate
Professors, Assistant Professors, Lecturers and Research staff having
prescribed qualifications engaged whole time by the University for teaching
certificate, diploma, degree or postgraduate classes, and such other persons as
may be declared to be teachers by Regulations;
(w) “Teaching Department”
means a teaching department maintained and administered by the University or
recognized by the University;
(x) “University” means the
(y) “University Teacher” means a whole time
teacher appointed by the University or recognized as such by the University;
and
(z) “Vice Chancellor” means the Vice Chancellor of
the University.
3. Incorporation.– (1) The University shall be constituted at
(2) The University shall
consist of the Chancellor, the Pro-Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor and the
members of the Syndicate and the Academic Council.
(3) The University shall be a body corporate by the name of the
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore and shall have perpetual
succession and a common seal and may sue and be sued by the said name.
(4) The University shall be competent to acquire
and hold property, both movable and immovable, and to lease, sell or otherwise
transfer any movable and immovable property which vests in or has been acquired
by it.
(5) All
properties, rights and interests of whatever kind used, enjoyed, possessed, owned
or vested in, or held in trust by or for the College of Veterinary Sciences,
Lahore as integrated under the West Pakistan Agricultural University Ordinance,
1961, and all liabilities legally subsisting against the said college shall
stand transferred to the University as constituted under this Ordinance.
4. Powers of the University.– The University shall have the powers to–
(a) provide
for instruction in Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Social and Natural Sciences,
Humanities, and such other branches of learning as it may deem fit, and to make
provisions for research and for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge
in such manner as it may determine;
(b) prescribe course of studies to be conducted by it and the
institutes/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 in the manner prescribed;
(e) provide such instruction for persons not being students 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;
(g) affiliate and disaffiliate educational institutions under
prescribed conditions;
(h) admit educational institutions to its privileges and to
withdraw such privilege under prescribed conditions;
(i) inspect colleges and
other educational institutions associated or seeking association with it;
(j) accept the examination passed and the periods
of study spent by students of the University at other Universities and places
of learning as equivalent to such examinations and periods of study in the
University, as it may determine, and to withdraw such acceptance;
(k) co-operate with other Universities and public authorities in
such manner and for such purposes as it may determine;
(l) institute Professorships, Associate Professorships,
Assistant Professorships and Lectureships and any other posts and to appoint
persons thereto;
(m) create posts for research, extension administration and
other related purposes and to appoint persons thereto;
(n) recognize selected
members of the teaching staff of affiliated educational institutions admitted
to the privileges of the University or such other persons as it may deem fit as
University Teachers;
(o) institute and award fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions,
bursaries, medals and prizes under prescribed conditions;
(p) establish
Teaching Departments, Schools, Colleges, Faculties, Institutes, Centers of
Excellence, Museums and other centers of learning for the development of
teaching and research and to make such arrangements for their maintenance,
management and administration as it may determine;
(q) control the residence of the students of the University and
the Colleges, to institute and maintain halls of residence and to approve or
license hostels and lodgings;
(r) supervise and control the discipline of the students 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;
(s) demand and receive payment of such fees and other charges as
it may determine;
(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,
endowments or contributions 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 over which the College of Veterinary Sciences,
Lahore as integrated under the West Pakistan Agricultural University Ordinance,
1961, had jurisdiction immediately before this Ordinance came into force;
provided that Government may, in consultation with the University by general or
special order, modify the extent and scope of the aforesaid powers of the
University with regard to such territorial limits or institutions.
(2) No educational institution situated within the territorial limits
of the University shall, save with the consent of the University and the
sanction of the Government, be associated in any way with or seek admission to
the privileges of any other University.
(3) The University may admit to its privileges under
prescribed conditions an educational institution falling within the territorial
limits of another University, whether inside or outside
6. Integration of Educational or
Research Institutes with the University.– (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 or research institution
situated anywhere in the Punjab.
(2) On
the publication of a notification under sub section (1)–
(i) all rights,
properties, assets and liabilities vested in or undertaken by such educational
institution shall retrospectively become the rights, properties, assets and
liabilities of the University; and
(ii) all persons serving in connection with the
affairs of such educational institution in any capacity, shall stand
transferred for service under the University on such terms and conditions as
the Government in consultation with the University may determine:
Provided that such terms and
conditions shall not be less favorable than those admissible to them
immediately before their transfer to the University:
Provided
further that if any such person is a Government servant on deputation to the
institution he shall not be transferred for service to the University without
his consent in writing.
(3) Any question arising under the first proviso of sub section (2)
shall be referred to the Government and the decision of the Government on such
question shall be final.
7. University to be open to all classes, creeds, etc.– The
University shall be open to all persons of either and of whatever religion,
race, creed, class or colour and no person shall be
denied the privileges of the University on the grounds of religion, race,
creed, class or colour:
Provided that nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to
prevent religious instructions being given to the students in their own
religious faith in such manner as may be prescribed.
8. Teaching in the University.– (1) All recognized teaching in various
courses shall be conducted by the University in the prescribed manner, and may
include lectures, tutorials, discussions, seminars, demonstrations as well as
practical work in the laboratories, workshops and farms and other methods of
instruction.
(2) The authority responsible for 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 subject to be called Islamic and Pakistan Studies shall be taught
as a compulsory subject at the Bachelor’s Degree level in all Faculties:
Provided that non-Muslim
students may, opt for Ethics and Pakistan Studies.
(5) A degree shall not be awarded to a student unless he has passed the
examination in the subject mentioned in sub-section (4).
(6) The provisions of sub-sections (4) and (5) shall take effect from
such date as may be fixed by the Vice Chancellor.
9. Officers of the University.– The following shall be the officers of the University:-
(a) the Chancellor;
(b) the Pro-Chancellor;
(c) the Vice Chancellor;
[2][(ca) the Pro-Vice Chancellor;]
(d) the Deans;
(e) the Directors;
(f) the Principal of the constituent college;
(g) the Chairmen of the Teaching Departments;
(h) the Registrar;
(i) the Treasurer;
(j) the Controller of Examinations;
(k) the Librarian; and
(l) such other persons as may be prescribed.
10. Chancellor.– (1) The Governor of the
(2) The Chancellor or his nominee shall preside at the convocation of
the University.
(3) If
the Chancellor is satisfied that the proceedings of any Authority are not in accordance
with the provisions of this Ordinance, the Statutes, 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.
(4) Every
proposal to confer an honorary 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 Syndicate or withhold assent or refer them back to
the Syndicate for reconsideration.
(6) The
Chancellor may remove any person from the membership of any Authority if such
person–
(i) has
become of unsound mind; or
(ii) has been
incapacitated to function as member of such Authority; or
(iii) has been convicted by
a court of law of an offence involving moral turpitude; or
(iv) has failed to attend
three consecutive meetings of the Authority; or
(v) has accepted any assignment which involves
his absence from the University for a continuous period of six months or more:
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) 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.
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
purposes of satisfying himself as to the correctness, legality or propriety of
any finding or order and may pass such orders as he may deem fit:
Provided
that no order under this section shall be passed unless the person to be
affected thereby is afforded an opportunity of being heard.
12. Visitation.– (1) The Chancellor may cause an inspection or inquiry
to be made in respect of any matter connected with the University and shall,
from time to time, appoint such person or persons as he may deem fit for the
purposes of carrying out inspection of–
(i) the
University, its buildings, laboratories, libraries, museums, workshops and
equipment;
(ii) any institution, college or hostel maintained or recognized
by or affiliated to the University;
(iii) the teaching and other work conducted by the University; and
(iv) the conduct of examinations held by the University.
The Chancellor shall, in every such case
as aforesaid, give a notice to the Syndicate of his intention to cause an
inspection or inquiry to be made, and the Syndicate shall be entitled to be
represented thereat.
(2) The
Chancellor shall communicate to the Syndicate his views with regard to the
results of such inspection or inquiry and shall after ascertaining the views
thereon of the Syndicate, advise the Syndicate on the action to be taken.
(3) The Syndicate shall communicate to the Chancellor such action, if
any, as has been taken or may be proposed to be taken upon the results of the
inspection or inquiry. Such communication shall be submitted to the Chancellor
within such time as may be specified by the Chancellor.
(4) Where
the Syndicate does not, within a reasonable time, take action to the
satisfaction of the Chancellor, the Chancellor may, after considering any
explanation furnished or representation made by the Syndicate, issue such
directions as he thinks fit, and the Vice Chancellor shall comply with such
directions.
13. Pro-Chancellor.– (1) The
Minister/Advisor for Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Government of
the
(2) The Pro-Chancellor shall perform duties and
functions and exercise such powers as may be assigned and delegated to him by
the Chancellor.
[3][14. Vice Chancellor.– (1) A person who holds doctorate degree, has at least ten years academic experience and is otherwise eligible and who is not more than sixty five years of age on the last date fixed for submission of applications for the post of the Vice Chancellor may apply for the post.
(2) The Government shall determine, by notification in the official Gazette, the qualifications, experience and other relevant requirements for the post of the Vice Chancellor.
(3) The
Government shall constitute, for a term of two years, a Search Committee
consisting of not less than three and not more than five members for making
recommendations for appointment of the Vice Chancellor.
(4) The Search Committee shall follow such procedure and criteria, for selection of the panel for the post of the Vice Chancellor, as the Government may, by notification, determine.
(5) The Search Committee shall recommend to the Government, a panel of three persons who, in its opinion, 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 compete for the post of the Vice Chancellor in accordance with the procedure prescribed by or under this section.
(9) If the office of the Vice Chancellor is vacant or the Vice Chancellor is absent or is unable to perform the functions of the Vice Chancellor owing to any cause, the Pro-Vice Chancellor shall perform the functions of the Vice Chancellor but, if at any time, the office of Pro-Vice Chancellor is also vacant or the Pro-Vice Chancellor is absent or is unable to perform the functions of the Vice Chancellor owing to any cause, the Chancellor shall make such temporary arrangements for the performance of the duties of the Vice Chancellor as he may deem fit.]
15. Powers
and duties of the Vice Chancellor.– (1) The Vice Chancellor shall be the principal executive and academic
officer of the University and shall ensure that the provisions of this
Ordinance, the Statutes, the Regulations and the Rules are faithfully observed
in order to promote the general efficiency and good order of the University and
shall have all powers necessary for this purpose, including administrative
control over all officers, teachers, students and employees of the University.
(2) The
Vice Chancellor shall preside at the meetings of the Authorities of which he is
the Chairman and be entitled to attend and preside any meeting of any other
Authority or body of the University.
[4][(3) Subject
to such conditions as may be prescribed, the Vice Chancellor may, in an
emergency, take an action which is not otherwise in the competence of the Vice
Chancellor but is in the competence of any other Authority.
(3a) The Vice Chancellor shall, within seven days of taking an action under 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 action of the Vice-Chancellor, pass such orders as the Syndicate deems appropriate.]
(4) The Vice Chancellor shall also have the power to–
(i) [5][* * * *
* * * * * * *]
(ii) sanction all expenditure provided for in
the approved budget and to re-appropriate funds within the same major head of
expenditure;
(iii) sanction by re-appropriation an amount not exceeding Rs. 100,000
for an unforeseen item not provided for in the budget, and report it to the
Syndicate at the next meeting;
(iv) appoint paper-setters and examiners for
all examinations of the University after receiving panels of names from the
relevant Authorities;
(v) make such arrangements for the scrutiny of
papers, marks and results as he may consider necessary;
(vi) direct teachers, officers and other employees of the University to
take up such assignments in connection with teaching, research, examination,
administration and such other activities in the University as he may consider
necessary for the purpose of the University;
(vii) delegate subject to such conditions, if
any, as may be prescribed any of his powers under this Act to an officer or
officers of the University;
(viii) appoint employees in Basic Pay Scales 1 to
16; and
(ix) exercise and perform such other powers and
functions as may be prescribed.
[6][15-A. Pro-Vice Chancellor.– (1) The Chancellor shall nominate the Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University, from amongst three senior most Professors of the University, for a term of three years.
(2) The Pro-Vice Chancellor shall perform such
functions as may be assigned to him under this 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.]
16. Registrar.– The
Registrar shall be a whole time officer of the University and shall be
appointed by the Syndicate on such terms and conditions as may be determined by
it. He shall–
(a) be the custodian of the Common Seal and the academic records
of the University;
(b) maintain a register of Registered Graduates in the
prescribed manner;
(c) conduct elections of members to the various authorities in
the prescribed manner; and
(d) perform such other duties as may be prescribed.
17. Treasurer.– The
Treasurer shall be a whole time officer of the University and shall be
appointed by the Chancellor on such terms and conditions as the Chancellor may
determine. He shall–
(a) manage the property, the finances and the investments of the
University;
(b) prepare the annual and revised budget estimates of the University
and present them to the Finance and Planning Committee and the Syndicate;
(c) ensure that the funds of the University are expended on the
purposes for which they are provided; and
(d) perform such other duties as may be prescribed.
18. Controller
of Examinations.– The Controller of Examinations shall be a whole time officer of the
University and shall be appointed by the Syndicate on such terms and conditions
as may be determined by it. He shall be responsible for all matters connected
with the conduct of examinations and perform such other duties as may be
prescribed.
19. Auditor.– The Resident Auditor shall be taken from
Government on deputation.
20. Other officers.– Subject to the provisions of this Ordinance,
the terms and conditions of service and powers and duties of other officers
shall be such as may be prescribed.
21. Authorities.– The following shall be the Authorities of the
University:-
(a) the Syndicate;
(b) the Academic Council;
(c) the Board of Faculties;
(d) the Selection Board;
(e) the Advanced Studies and Research Board;
(f) the Finance and Planning Committee;
(g) the Affiliation Committee;
(h) the Discipline Committee; and
(i) such other
Authorities as may be prescribed by Statutes.
22. Syndicate.– (1) The Syndicate shall consist of–
(i) the Vice Chancellor,
who shall be its Chairman;
[7][(ia) the Pro-Vice Chancellor;]
[8][(ii) four senior scientists including at least two women to be
nominated by the Chancellor;]
(iii) the Secretary to Government of the
[9][(iv) one nominee of Higher Education Commission;]
(v) one Dean to be nominated by the Chancellor on the
recommendation of the Vice Chancellor;
(vi) one
Professor, one Associate Professor, one Assistant Professor and one such
Lecturer as has completed a minimum of two years service in the University to
be nominated by the Vice Chancellor with the approval of the Chancellor;
(vii) three persons of eminence [10][including at least one woman] from amongst
stakeholders including professionals from relevant disciplines of
industry/trade to be nominated by the Chancellor;
(viii) the Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences,
[11][(ix) one of the Principals of the constituent colleges, institutions or schools to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor;]
(x) the Secretary to Government of the
(xi) the Secretary to
Government of the
(xii) the Secretary to
Government of the
(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 third of the total number of
members, a fraction being counted as one.
23. Powers and duties of the Syndicate.– (1) The Syndicate shall be the executive body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this 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 property 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 Syndicate
shall have the power to–
(a) take effective measures to raise the
standard of teaching, research and publication in the light of national needs;
(b) hold, control and administer the property
and funds of the University;
(c) 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 think
fit;
(d) consider and pass the annual report, the
annual statement of accounts, the annual and revised budget estimates and to
re-appropriate funds from one major head of expenditure to another;
(e) transfer and accept transfer of movable or
immovable property on behalf of the University;
(f) enter into, vary, carry out and cancel
contracts on behalf of the University;
(g) cause proper books of account to be kept
for all sums of money received and expended by the University and for the
assets and liabilities of the University;
(h) invest any money belonging to the University including any
unapplied income in any of the securities described in section 20 of the Trusts
Act, 1882 or in the purchase of immoveable property or in such other manner, as
it may determine, with the like power of varying such investments;
(i) receive and manage any property transferred
and grants, bequests, trusts, gifts, donations, endowments and other
contributions made to the University;
(j) administer any funds placed at the
disposal of the University for specified purposes;
(k) determine the form, provide for the
custody and regulate the use of the Common Seal of the University;
(l) provide the buildings, libraries, premises, furniture, apparatus,
equipment and other means required for carrying out the work of the University;
(m) establish and
maintain halls of residence and hostels or approve or license hostels or
lodgings for the residence of students;
(n) affiliate and disaffiliate colleges;
(o) admit educational institutions to the
privileges of the University and withdraw such privileges;
(p) arrange for the inspections of colleges
and the Teaching Departments;
(q) institute Professorship, Associate Professorship, Assistant
Professorship, Lectureship and other teaching posts or to suspend or to abolish
such posts;
(r) create, suspend or abolish such
administrative, research, extension or other post, as may be necessary;
(s) appoint University Teachers and other
officers in the Basic Pay Scale 17 and above on the recommendation of the Selection
Board constituted under the First Statute;
(t) appoint Professor Emeritus on such terms
and conditions as may be prescribed;
(u) confer Honorary Degrees in accordance with
the conditions prescribed;
(v) prescribe the duties of officers, teachers
and other employees of the University;
(w) suspend, punish and remove from service in
the prescribed manner such officers, teachers and other employees as are
appointed by the Syndicate;
(x) report to the Chancellor on matters on
which it has been asked to report;
(y) appoint members to the various Authorities
in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance;
(z) approve Statutes and recommend the drafts
of Statutes for approval of the Chancellor;
(aa) consider and deal, in the manner prescribed in
sub-section (2) of section 29, the Regulations made by the Academic Council;
provided that the Syndicate may frame a Regulation at its own initiative and
approve it after calling for the advice of the Academic Council;
(bb) regulate, determine and administer all other
matters concerning the University and exercise all other powers in this behalf;
(cc) delegate any of its powers to an Authority or officer or a
committee or subcommittee; and
(dd) perform
such other functions as have been assigned to it by the other provisions of
this Ordinance or the Statutes.
24. Academic Council.– (1) The Academic Council shall consist of–
(i) the Vice Chancellor
(Chairman);
[12][(ia) the Pro-Vice Chancellor;]
(ii) the Deans of all Faculties;
(iii) the Directors;
(iv) the Chairmen of the Teaching Departments;
(v) the Registrar;
(vi) the Librarian;
(vii) the Controller of Examinations;
(viii) two Veterinary/Animal Science Scientists [13][including at least one female Scientist] to
be nominated by the Chancellor; and
(ix) one nominee of the Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council.
(2) Members
appointed by nomination or election shall hold office for three years.
(3) The
quorum for a meeting of the Academic Council shall be one-third of the total
number of members.
25. Powers and duties of the Academic Council.– (1)
The Academic Council shall be the academic body of the University and shall,
subject to the provisions of this Ordinance and the Statutes, have the power to
lay down proper standards of instruction, research, publications and
examinations and to regulate and promote the academic life of the University
and the constituent 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 power to–
(a) advise the Syndicate on academic matters;
(b) regulate the conduct of teaching, research
publication and examinations;
(c) regulate the admission of students to the
courses of studies and examinations in the University;
(d) regulate the conduct and discipline of the
students of the University;
(e) propose to the Syndicate scheme for the
constitution and organization of Faculties, Teaching Departments and Boards of
Studies;
(f) consider or formulate proposals for the
planning and development of teaching and research in the University;
(g) make Regulations, on the recommendations of the Boards of Faculties
and the Boards of Studies prescribing the courses of studies, the syllabi and
the outlines of tests for all University examinations; provided that if the
recommendations of the Board of a Faculty or a Board of Studies are not
received by the prescribed date, the Academic Council may, subject to the
approval of the Syndicate, continue for the next year the courses of studies
already prescribed for an examination;
(h) recognize the examinations of other
Universities or examining bodies as equivalent to the corresponding
examinations of the University;
(i) regulate the
award of studentships, scholarships, exhibitions, medals and prizes;
(j) frame Regulations for submission to the
Syndicate;
(k) appoint members to the various Authorities
in accordance with provisions of this Ordinance; and
(l) perform such other functions as may be
prescribed by the Statutes.
26. Constitution, functions and powers of other Authorities.– The
constitution, functions and powers of the Authorities for which no specific
provision has been made in this Ordinance shall be such as may be prescribed by
Statutes.
27. Appointment of committees by certain Authorities.– The Syndicate, the
Academic Council and other Authorities
may, from time to time, appoint such standing, special or advisory committees,
as they may deem fit, and may nominate such persons on these committees as are
not members of the Authorities appointing the committees.
28. Statutes.– Subject to the provisions of this Ordinance,
Statutes may be made to regulate or prescribe all or any of the following
matters:-
(a) the constitution of pension, insurance, gratuity, provident
fund and benevolent fund for University employees;
(b) the scales of pay and other terms and conditions of service
of officers, teachers and other employees of the University;
(c) the maintenance of the Register of Registered Graduates;
(d) affiliation and disaffiliation of educational institutions
and related matters;
(e) admission of educational institutions to the privileges of
the University and the withdrawal of such privileges;
(f) the conduct of elections for membership of the Authorities
of the University and related matters;
(g) the establishment of faculties, institutes, colleges and
other academic divisions;
(h) the powers and duties of officers and teachers;
(i) conditions under
which the University may enter into arrangements with other institutions or
with public bodies for purposes of research and advisory services;
(j) conditions for appointment of Professors Emeritus and award
of honorary degrees;
(k) efficiency and discipline of University employees;
(l) the general schemes 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:
Provided that–
(i) the Syndicate shall
not propose or approve draft of Statutes affecting the constitution or powers
of any Authority of the University until such authority has been given an
opportunity of expressing an opinion in writing upon the proposal;
(ii) the
draft of Statutes concerning any of the matters mentioned in clauses (a) and
(b) of this section, shall be forwarded to the Chancellor and shall not be
effective until it has been approved by the Chancellor; and
(iii) the Syndicate shall not have the power to make any Statutes
concerning efficiency and discipline of officers, teachers and other employees
of the University and such Statutes may be made by the Chancellor.
29. Regulations.– (1) Subject to the provisions of this
Ordinance and the Statutes, Regulations may be made for all or any of the
following matters:-
(i) courses of study for
degree, diplomas and certificates of the University;
(ii) manner in which the recognized teaching referred to in
sub-section (1) of section 8 shall be organized and conducted;
(iii) admission of students to the University;
(iv) conditions under which students shall be admitted to the
courses and the examinations of the University and shall become eligible for
the award of degrees, diploma and certificates;
(v) conduct of examinations;
(vi) fees and other charges to be paid by students for admission
to the courses of study and the examinations of the University;
(vii) conduct and discipline of students of the University;
(viii) conditions of residence of the students of the University or
the colleges, including the levying of fees for residence in halls of residence
and hostels;
(ix) approval and licensing of hostels and lodgings;
(x) conditions under which a person shall carry on independent
research to entitle him to a degree;
(xi) institution of fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions,
medals and prizes;
(xii) institution of stipends and free and half free studentships;
(xiii) academic costume;
(xiv) use of the Library;
(xv) formation of Teaching departments and Boards of Studies; and
(xvi) all other matters which by this Ordinance and the Statutes
are to be, or may be, prescribed by Regulations.
(2) The Regulations shall be prepared by the Academic Council and shall
be submitted to the Syndicate which may approve them or withhold approval or
refer them back to the Academic Council for reconsideration. A Regulation
prepared by the Academic Council shall not be valid, unless it receives the
approval of the Syndicate.
30. Amendment and repeal of Statutes and
Regulations.– The procedure
for adding to, amending or repealing the Statutes and the Regulations shall be
the same as that prescribed respectively for framing or making Statutes and
Regulations.
31. Rules.– (1) The Authorities and the other Bodies of the University may make Rules
consistent with this Ordinance, the Statutes and the Regulations, to regulate
the conduct of their business and the time and place of meetings and related
matters:
Provided
that the Syndicate may direct the amendment or the annulment of any Rule made
under this section by another Authority or body:
Provided further that if any
such Authority is dissatisfied with such direction given by the Syndicate, it
may appeal to the Chancellor whose decision shall be final.
(2) The Syndicate may make Rules to regulate any matter relating to the
affairs of the University which by this Ordinance has not been specifically
provided in the Statutes or Regulations.
32. Affiliation.– (1) An educational institution applying for
affiliation to the University shall make an application to the University and
shall satisfy it that–
(i) the educational
institution is under the management of the Government or of a regularly
constituted governing body;
(ii) the financial resources of the educational institution are
sufficient to ensure its continued maintenance and efficient working;
(iii) the strength and qualifications and the terms and conditions
of service of the teaching and other staff of the educational institution are
satisfactory for the purpose of teaching of prescribed courses of studies and
training in the institution;
(iv) the educational institution has framed proper rules
governing the conduct and discipline of its employees;
(v) the building in which the educational institution is to be
located is suitable, and that provisions will be made in conformity with the
Statutes and the Regulations for–
(a) the residence of students, not residing with their parents or
guardians, in the hostel established and maintained by the educational
institution, or in hostels or lodgings approved by it; and
(b) the supervision and physical and general
welfare of students;
(vi) provision has been
made for a library and adequate library services;
(vii) where affiliation is sought in any branch of experimental
sciences, due arrangements have been made for imparting instruction in that
branch of science in a properly equipped laboratory, museum and other places of
practical work;
(viii) due
provision will, so far as circumstances may permit, be made for the residence
of the Principal and members of the teaching staff in or near the educational
institution or the place provided for the residence of students; and
(ix) the affiliation of educational institution having regard to
the provision which may have been made for students by another educational
institution in its neighborhood will not be injurious to the interests of
education or discipline.
(2) The application shall further contain an undertaking that after the
educational institution is affiliated any transference of and changes in the
management and in the teaching staff, save in the case of Government Colleges,
shall be forthwith reported to the University, and that the teaching staff
shall possess such qualifications as are or may be prescribed.
(3) The
procedure to be followed in disposing of an application for the affiliation of
an educational institution shall be such as may be prescribed.
(4) The Syndicate may, on the recommendation of the Affiliation
Committee, grant or refuse affiliation to an educational institution:
Provided
that affiliation shall not be refused, unless the educational institution has
been given an opportunity of making a representation against the proposed
decision.
33. Additions of courses by affiliated educational institutions.– Where an educational institution desires to add to the course of instruction in respect of which it is affiliated, the procedure prescribed under sub-section (3) of section 32 shall, so far as may be, followed.
34. Reports from affiliated educational institution.– (1) Every educational institution affiliated to the University shall furnish such reports, returns and other information as the University may require to enable it to judge the efficiency of the educational institution.
(2) The University may call upon any educational institution affiliated
to it to take, within a specified period, such action as may appear to the
University to be necessary in respect of any of the matters referred to in
sub-section (1) of section 32.
35. Withdrawal of affiliation.– (1) If an educational institution affiliated to the University fails at anytime to fulfil any of the requirements mentioned in this Ordinance, or if an institution has failed to observe any of the conditions of its affiliation, or its affairs are conducted in a manner which is prejudicial to the interests of education, the Syndicate may, on the recommendation of the Affiliation Committee, and after considering such representation as the educational institution may wish to make, withdraw, either in whole or in part, the rights conferred on the educational institution by affiliation or modify such rights.
(2) The procedure to be followed for the
withdrawal of affiliation shall be such as may be prescribed.
36. Appeal against refusal or withdrawal of affiliation.– An appeal shall lie to the Chancellor against the decision of the Syndicate refusing to affiliate an institution, or withdrawing in whole or in part the rights conferred on an institution by affiliation, or modifying such rights:
Provided
that no order under this section shall be passed without affording an
opportunity of being heard to the institution to be affected thereby.
37. University fund.– The University shall have a fund to which
shall be credited its income from fees, donations, trusts, bequests,
endowments, contributions, grants and all other sources.
38. Recovery of University dues.– The
University or any person generally or specially authorized by it may apply to
the Collector for recovery of any sum due to the University under any bond and the
Collector shall thereupon proceed to recover the sum due, as arrears of land
revenue:
Provided that the
University shall not take action unless the person concerned is given an
opportunity of being heard.
39. Audit and accounts.– (1) The accounts of the University shall be
maintained in such form and in such manner as may be prescribed.
(2) No expenditure shall be made from the funds of
the University unless–
(i) the expenditure is
included in the approved budget of the University; and
(ii) a bill for its payment has been audited in
conformity with the Statutes, the Regulations and the Rules by the Auditor
appointed by the Government.
(3) The annual statement of the accounts of the University signed by
the Treasurer and the Auditor, shall be submitted to
the Government within six months of the closing of the financial year.
(4) The accounts of the University shall be audited once a year, in
conformity with the Statutes, the Regulations and the Rules by the Auditor
appointed by the Government for this purpose.
(5) The observations of Government Auditor, together with such
annotations as the Treasurer may make, shall be presented to the Syndicate.
40. Retirement from service.–
An officer, [14][other
than the Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor and Vice Chancellor] teacher or other employee of the University shall
retire from service–
(i) on such date, after he has completed twenty
five years of service qualifying for pension or other retirement benefits as
the competent authority may, in the public interest, direct, or
(ii) where no direction is given under clause (i), 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.
41. Appeal and review.– Where an order is made punishing any officer, other than the Vice Chancellor,
teacher or other employee of the University or altering or interpreting to his
disadvantage the prescribed terms or conditions of his service, he shall, where
the order is made by the Vice Chancellor or any other officer or teacher of the
University, have the right to appeal to the Syndicate, against the order, and
where the order is made by the Syndicate have the right to appeal to the
Chancellor for review of that order. The application for review shall be
submitted to the Vice Chancellor and he shall present it to the Chancellor with
his views:
Provided that no order under this section
shall be passed unless an opportunity of being heard is afforded to the person
to be affected thereby.
42. Pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fund.– (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 Fund Act, 1925 (XIX of 1925) shall apply to such fund as if it
were a Government Provident Fund.
43. Transfer and posting.– (1) Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary contained in any agreement or contract or in any other law for the
time being in force, and subject to the provisions of this Ordinance, an
officer, teacher or other employee, shall, if the Chancellor so directs in the
public interest, serve for such period as may be fixed or extended from time to
time by the Chancellor, in any post in a Government Department or an
educational or Research Institution set up or established by Government or any
other University in the Province of the Punjab and on terms and conditions not
less favorable than those admissible to him in the University and with full
benefits of his previous service:
Provided that in the
case of a teacher, such a direction shall not be made without consulting the
Syndicate.
(2) The Chancellor may fill any post in the University, by appointing a
person in the service of Government, or an officer, teacher or other employee
of any other University or educational or research institution set up or
established by the Government or any other University in the Province of the Punjab:
Provided that in the case of
a teaching post in the University the appointment shall not be made without
consulting the Selection Board of the University.
44. Commencement of term of office of members of Authorities.– (1) When a member of 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.
(2) Nothing in sub section (1) shall affect the provisions of section 46.
45. Filling of casual vacancies in Authorities.– (1) Any casual vacancy among the elected, appointed or nominated members of any Authority shall be filled as soon as may be, by the person or persons or the body who elected, appointed or nominated the member whose place has become vacant and the person elected, appointed or nominated to the vacancy shall be a member of such authority for the residue of the term for which the person whose place he fills would have been a member.
(2) Whenever there occurs a vacancy in the constitution of an Authority, as constituted by this Ordinance, because of the abolition of a specified office under the Government, or because an Organization, institution or other body outside the University has been dissolved or has ceased to function, or because of some other similar reason, it shall be filled in such manner as the Chancellor may direct.
46. Disputes about membership of Authority.– If a question arises whether or not any person is entitled to be a member of any Authority, the matter shall be referred to a Committee consisting of the Vice Chancellor, Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Livestock and Dairy Development Department, and Dean who is member of the Syndicate and the decision of this Committee shall be final.
47. Proceedings of Authorities not
invalidated by vacancies.– No
act, resolution or decision of any Authority shall be invalid by reason of any
vacancy on the Authority doing, passing, or making it or by the reason of want
of qualification or invalidity in the election, appointment or nomination of
any de facto member of the Authority, whether present or absent.
48. First Statutes.–
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Ordinance, the
Statutes, set out in the Schedule appended to this Ordinance shall be deemed to
be the Statutes framed under section 28 of this Ordinance and shall continue to
remain in force until amended or repealed.
49. Savings.– (1) Everything done, action taken, obligations or liabilities incurred, rights and assets acquired, persons appointed or authorized, jurisdiction or power conferred, endowments, bequests, funds or trusts created, donations or grants made, scholarships, studentships, or exhibitions instituted, affiliations or privileges granted and orders issued under any of the provisions of the Statutes, the University of Agriculture Faisalabad Act, 1973 (XII of 1973), the Regulations, and the Rules made or deemed to have been made thereunder, shall, if not inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance or the Statutes, the Regulations or the Rules made under this Ordinance, be continued and, so far as may be, be deemed to have been respectively done, taken, incurred, acquired, appointed authorized, conferred, created, made, instituted, granted and issued under this Ordinance, and any document referring to any of the provisions of this Ordinance, the Statutes, the said Act, the Regulations and the Rules first referred to, shall, so far as may be, be considered to refer to the corresponding provisions of this Ordinance or the Statutes, Regulations and the Rules made under this Ordinance.
(2) Statutes, Regulations or Rules made or deemed to have been made, if not inconsistent with provisions of this Ordinance, be deemed to be Statutes, Regulations or Rules made under this Ordinance having regard to the various matters which by this Ordinance have to be regulated or prescribed by Statutes, Regulations or Rules respectively and shall continue to be in force until they are repealed, rescinded or modified in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance.
50. Transitory Provisions.– A Chancellor’s Committee shall be constituted by the Chancellor on the recommendation 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.
51. Removal
of difficulties.– If any difficulty arises as to the first constitution of any Authority
after the commencement of this Ordinance, the Chancellor may, on the
recommendations of the Vice Chancellor, give appropriate directions to remove
such difficulty.
Schedule
The First Statutes
(See
Section 48)
1. Faculties.– (1) The University shall include the
following Faculties, Directorates and Institute:-
(i) Faculty of Animal
Production and Technology;
(ii) Faculty
of Veterinary Science;
(iii) Faculty
of Fisheries and Wildlife;
(iv) Faculty of Livestock Business
Management;
(v) Faculty
of Bio-Sciences;
(vi) Directorate of Advanced Studies;
(vii) Directorate
of Research; and
(viii)
(2) There shall be a Board of each Faculty which shall consist of–
(i) the Dean to be
appointed in the manner prescribed in sub-paragraph (2) of paragraph 2;
(ii) the Professor and the Chairman of the
Teaching Department comprised in the Faculty;
(iii) two members of each Board of Studies,
comprised in the Faculty, to be nominated by the Board of Studies concerned;
(iv) three teachers to be nominated by the Academic Council by reason
of their specialized knowledge of the subjects, which though not assigned to
the Faculty, have, in the opinion of the Academic Council, important bearing on
the subjects assigned to the Faculty; and
(v) one representative each from younger
teachers namely Associate Professors, Assistant Professors and Lecturers to be
nominated by the Dean.
(3) The members mentioned in clauses (iii) and (iv)
of sub-paragraph (2) shall hold office for three years.
(4) The quorum for a meeting of the Board of a Faculty shall be one-half
of the total number of members, a fraction being counted as one.
(5) The Board of each Faculty shall, subject to the general control of
the Academic Council and the Syndicate, have the powers to–
(i) co-ordinate the
teaching, publication and research work in the subjects assigned to the
Faculty;
(ii) scrutinize the recommendations of the
Boards of Studies comprised in the Faculty in regard to the appointment of
paper setters and examiners, except for research examinations and to forward
the panels of suitable paper setters and examiners for each examination to the
Vice Chancellor;
(iii) consider any other academic matter
relating to the Faculty and to report thereon to the Academic Council; and
(iv) perform such other functions as may be
prescribed by Statutes.
2. Dean.– (1) There shall be a Dean of each Faculty
who shall be the Chairperson and Convenor of the
Board of Faculty.
(2) The Dean of each Faculty shall be appointed by the Chancellor from
amongst the three senior most Professors in the Faculty for a period of three
years and shall be eligible for re-appointment.
(3) The Dean shall present candidates for
admission to degrees except Honorary Degrees, in the courses falling within the
purview of the Faculty.
(4) The Dean shall exercise such administrative and academic powers as
may be delegated to him.
3. Teaching Departments and Chairman.– (1) There shall be a Teaching Department
for each subject or a group of subjects, as may be prescribed by the
Regulations and each Teaching Department shall be headed by a Chairman.
(2) (i) The Director of a
Division shall be appointed by the Syndicate on the recommendation of the Vice Chancellor
from amongst the Professors/Associate Professors in the University for a period
of three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment.
(ii) The
Chairman of a Teaching Department of a Faculty or a Division shall be appointed
by the Syndicate on the recommendation of a Vice Chancellor from amongst the
three senior most Professors or the Teaching Department of the Faculty of the
Division, as the case may be, for a period of three years and shall be eligible
for re-appointment:
Provided that in a Teaching
Department or a Division where there are less than three Professors the
appointment shall be made from amongst the three senior most Professors and
Associate Professors in the Department:
Provided further that in a Teaching
Department of a Faculty or a Division in which there is no Professor or
Associate Professor, no such appointment shall be made and in such a case the
Teaching Department shall be looked after by the Dean of the Faculty or the
Director of the Division, as the case may be, with the assistance of the senior
most teacher of the Department.
(3) The Chairman of Department shall plan, organize and supervise the
work of the Department and shall be responsible to the Dean for work of his
Department.
(4) The Principal of the College shall be appointed by the Syndicate,
on the recommendations of the Vice Chancellor from amongst the Professors of
the College for a period of three years and shall be eligible for
re-appointment.
4. Board of Studies.– (1) There shall be a separate Board of
Studies for each subject, as may be prescribed by Regulations.
(2) Each Board of Studies shall consist of–
(i) all the teachers of
the Department concerned; and
(ii) one expert to be appointed by the Dean.
(3) The term of office of members of the Board of Studies, other than
ex-officio members, shall be three years.
(4) The quorum for meetings of the Board of Studies shall be one-half
of the number of members, a fraction being counted as one.
(5) The Chairman of the University Teaching Department concerned shall
be the Chairman and Convener of the Board of Studies. Where in respect of a
subject there is no University Teaching Department, the Chairman shall be
appointed by the Syndicate.
(6) The functions of the Board of Studies shall be to–
(i) advise the
Authorities on all academic matters connected with instruction, publication,
research and examination in the subjects concerned;
(ii) propose curricula and syllabi for all
degree, diploma and certificate courses in the subjects concerned;
(iii) suggest a panel of names of paper setters
and examiners in the subjects concerned; and
(iv) perform such other functions as may be
prescribed by Regulations.
5. Advanced Studies and Research Board.– (1) The Advanced Studies and Research Board
shall consist of–
(i) the Vice Chancellor
(Chairman);
(ii) the Deans;
(iii) three University Professors other than Deans to be appointed
by the Syndicate;
(iv) three University teachers having research qualifications and
experience to be appointed by the Academic Council;
(v) five experts from other sister institutions to be nominated
by the Syndicate/Chancellor’s Committee; and
(vi) Principal of the College.
(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.
(4) The functions of the Advanced Studies and Research Board shall be
to–
(i) advise
the Authorities on all matters connected with the promotion of Advanced Studies
and Research in the University;
(ii) consider and report to the Authorities on
the institution of research degrees in the University;
(iii) propose Regulations
regarding the award of research degrees;
(iv) appoint supervisors for research studies
and to determine the subjects of their thesis;
(v) recommend panels of names of paper setters and examiners for
research examinations after considering the proposals of the Board of Studies
in this behalf; and
(vi) perform such other
functions as may be prescribed by Statutes.
6. Selection Board.– (1) The Selection Board shall consist of–
(i) the Vice Chancellor
(Chairman);
(ii) the Chairman or a
member of the Punjab Public Service Commission to be nominated by the Chairman;
(iii) the Dean of the
Faculty concerned or Director of the Division or Principal of the College, as
the case may be;
(iv) the Chairman of the Teaching Department
concerned; and
(v) one member of the Syndicate and two other
members of eminence to be appointed by the Syndicate; provided that none of the
three are employees of the University.
(2) The members mentioned in clause (v) of sub paragraph (1) shall hold
office for three years.
(3) The quorum of Selection Board in case of selection of a Professor
or Associate Professor and other teachers shall be four and three respectively.
In case of officers, other than teachers, the Selection Board shall consist
only of members mentioned at (i), (ii) and (v) of sub-paragraph (1) and the
quorum shall be three.
(4) No member who is a candidate for the post to which appointment is
to be made shall take part in the proceedings of the Board. Similarly a Dean of
a Faculty or a Chairman of a Department below the rank of the post to which
appointment is to be made shall not take part in the proceedings of the
Selection Board.
(5) In selecting 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 Vice Chancellor from a standing list of experts for each subject approved
by the Syndicate on the recommendation of the Selection Board and revised from
time to time.
7. Functions of the Selection Board.– (1) The Selection Board for teaching and
other posts shall consider the applications received in response to
advertisement and recommend to the Syndicate the names of suitable candidates
for appointment to teaching or other posts, as the case may be, and may also
recommend–
(i) the grant of a higher
initial pay in a suitable case for reasons to be recorded; or
(ii) the appointment of an eminently qualified person to a
Professorship in the University on terms and conditions other than those
prescribed.
(2) The
Selection Board may in the cases of leave vacancy, tenure posts and posts other
than teaching posts, without advertising them, recommend suitable candidates
from amongst the University employees to the Syndicate for approval.
(3) In
the event of an unresolved difference of opinion between the Selection Board
and the Syndicate, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor whose
decision shall be final.
8. Finance and Planning Committee.– (1) The Finance and Planning Committee shall
consist of–
(i) the Vice Chancellor
(Chairman);
(ii) one Dean to be nominated by the Chancellor on the
recommendation of the Vice Chancellor;
(iii) one member of the Syndicate to be appointed by the
Syndicate;
(iv) two members of the Academic Council to be appointed by the
Academic Council;
(v) two nominees of the Chancellor, one each from Livestock
& Dairy Development Department and Finance Department;
(vi) the Treasurer; and
(vii) the Registrar.
(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 Finance and Planning Committee.–
The functions of 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 relating to planning,
development, finances, investments and accounts of the University; and
(d) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by
Statutes.
10. Affiliation Committee.– (1) The Affiliation
Committee shall consist of–
(i) a Chairman to be
nominated by the Syndicate;
(ii) two Professors to be nominated by the Academic Council; and
(iii) the Executive District Officer (Education),
(2) The term of office of the members of the Committee, other than
ex-officio members, shall be two years.
(3) The Affiliation Committee may co-opt not more than three experts
who shall be counted for the quorum of an inspection by the Affiliation
Committee.
(4) The quorum for a meeting of, or an inspection by, the Affiliation
Committee shall be three.
(5) An officer of the University to be designated by the Vice Chancellor
for this purpose shall act as the Secretary of the Committee.
(6) The functions of the Affiliation Committee shall be to–
(i) inspect the
educational institution seeking affiliation with or admission to the privileges
of the University and to advise the Academic Council thereon;
(ii) inquire into complaints alleging breach of
conditions of affiliation by affiliated colleges and to advise the Academic
Council thereon; and
(iii) perform such other functions as may be
prescribed by the Regulations.
11. Discipline Committee.–
(1)
The Discipline Committee shall consist of–
(i) a Chairman to be
nominated by the Vice Chancellor;
(ii) two Professors to be nominated by the Academic Council;
(iii) one member to be nominated by the Syndicate;
(iv) Principal of the College;
(v) the Teacher or Officer incharge of students’ affairs by
whatever name called (Member/Secretary); and
(vi) the Senior Tutor.
(2) The term of office of the members of the Committee, other than
ex-officio members, shall be two years.
(3) The quorum for a meeting of Discipline Committee shall be four
members.
(4) The functions of the Discipline Committee shall be to–
(i) propose Regulations
to the Academic Council relating to the conduct of University students,
maintenance of discipline and breach of discipline; and
(ii) perform such other functions as may be
prescribed by Regulations.
[1]Promulgated by the Governor of
the
[2]Inserted by the University of
Veterinary & Animal Sciences,
[3]Substituted by
the University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences,
[4]Substituted by
the University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences,
[5]Clause (i)
deleted ibid, which read “(i) create and fill
temporary posts for a period not exceeding six months;”.
[6]Inserted by the University of
Veterinary & Animal Sciences,
[7]Inserted by the University of
Veterinary & Animal Sciences,
[8]Substituted for clause (ii) by the
Punjab Fair Representation of Women Act 2014 (IV of 2014) which read as under:-
“(ii) two senior scientists/academicians of
related disciplines of the University to be nominated by the Chancellor;”
[9]Substituted by the University of Veterinary &
Animal Sciences,
“(iv) one nominee of the University Grants Commission;”.
[10]Inserted by the
[11]Substituted by the University of Veterinary &
Animal Sciences,
“(ix) one Principal of the affiliated colleges to be nominated by the Chancellor;”.
[12]Inserted by the
[13]Inserted by the
[14]Inserted by the University of
Veterinary & Animal Sciences,