THE GOVERNMENT COLLEGE UNIVERSITY, LAHORE ORDINANCE 2002

(Pb. Ord. XLVIII of 2002)

C O N T E N T S

Sections

1. Short title and commencement.

2. Definitions.

3. Incorporation.

4. Powers of the University.

5. Jurisdiction of the University.

6. University to be open to all classes, creeds, etc.

7. Teaching in the University.

8. Officers of the University.

9. Chancellor.

10. Revisional powers of the Chancellor.

11. Visitation.

11-A. Pro-Chancellor

12. Vice-Chancellor.

13. Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor.

14. Registrar.

15. Treasurer.

16. Controller of Examinations.

17. Resident Auditor.

18. Other officers.

19. Authorities of the University.

20. The Syndicate.

21. Powers and duties of the Syndicate.

22. Academic Council.

23. Powers and duties of the Academic Council.

24. Constitution, functions and powers of other Authorities.

25. Appointment of Committees by Authorities.

26. Statutes.

27. Regulations.

28. Rules.

29. Affiliation of educational institutions.

30. Extension of affiliation.

31. Inspection and reports.

32. Disaffiliation.

33. University Fund.

34. Audit and accounts.

35. Recovery of University dues.

36. Research Center.

37. Functions of Research Center.

38. Committee of Control

39. Retirement from service.

40. Pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fund.

41. Opportunity to show cause.

42. Appeal and Review.

43. Commencement of term of office of members of Authorities.

44. Filling of casual vacancies in Authorities.

45. Filling of vacancies in authorities in certain circumstances.

46. Disputes and Membership of Authority.

47. Tripartite mobility.

48. Proceedings of Authorities not invalidated by vacancies.

49. Indemnity.

50. Savings.

51. First Statutes.

52. Transitory Provisions.

53. Removal of difficulties.

54. Repeal.

SCHEDULE

[1]THE GOVERNMENT COLLEGE UNIVERSITY, LAHORE ORDINANCE, 2002

(Pb Ord. XLVIII of 2002)

[10 September 2002]

An Ordinance to provide for the establishment of the Government College University, Lahore.

Preamble.– Whereas it is expedient to establish the Government College University, Lahore and for matters ancillary and connected thereto in the manner hereinafter appearing;

And whereas the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab is dissolved and the Governor is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it necessary to take immediate action;

And whereas under Article 4 of the Provisional Constitution (Amendment) Order No.9 of 1999, as amended by the Chief Executive Order No.11 of 2000, the Governor of a Province may issue and promulgate an Ordinance;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the aforesaid powers 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 Government College University, Lahore Ordinance, 2002.

(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) “Academic Department” means a teaching, research and technological development Department maintained and administered by the University;

(d) “Authority” means any of the Authorities of the University specified in the Ordinance;

(e) “Chairperson” means head of an Academic Department;