THE UNIERSITY
OF HEALTH SCIENCES,
(Ordinance LVIII 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. University
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. Pro
Vice Chancellor.
15. [Omitted].
16. [Omitted].
17. Registrar.
18. Treasurer.
19. Controller
of Examinations.
20. Resident
Auditor.
21. Other
officers.
22. Authorities.
23. Board
of Governors.
24. Powers
and functions of the Board.
25. Meetings
of the Board.
26. Syndicate.
27. Powers
and duties of the Syndicate.
28. Executive
Committee.
29. Powers
and duties of the Executive Committee.
30. Academic
Council.
31. Powers
and duties of the Academic Council.
32. Constitution,
functions and powers of other Authorities.
33. Appointment
of committees by the Authorities.
34. Statutes.
35. Regulations.
36. Rules.
37. Affiliation
of medical institutions.
38. Extension
of affiliation.
39. Inspection
and reports.
40. Disaffiliation
and withdrawal of privileges.
41. University
Fund.
42. Recovery
of University dues.
43. Audit
and accounts.
44.
45. Functions
of
46. Committee
of Control.
47. Retirement
from service.
48.
49. Appeal
and review.
50. Pension,
insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fund.
51. Commencement of term of office of
Authorities.
52. Filling of casual vacancies in
Authorities.
53. Filling
of vacancies in Authorities in certain circumstances.
54. Disputes about membership of
Authorities.
55. Proceedings of Authorities not
invalidated by vacancies.
56. Tripartite mobility.
57. First Statutes.
58. Removal of difficulties.
Schedule
[1]THE
(Ordinance LVIII of 2002)
[
An Ordinance to provide for the
establishment
of the
Preamble.– Whereas it is expedient to provide for the establishment of the
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 there is anything
repugnant in the subject or context–
(i) “Academic Council” means the Academic Council
of the University;
(ii) “affiliated” when used in relation to a
medical college or institution means a college or institution affiliated to the
University but not maintained or administered by it;
(iii) “Authority” means any of the Authorities of the University
specified in section 22;
(iv) “Board” means the Board of Governors of the University constituted
under section 23;
(v) “Chairman of a Department” means head of a teaching department;
(vi) “Chancellor” means the Chancellor of the University;
(vii) [2][* * * *
* * * * * * * *]
(viii) “Collector” means the Collector appointed by the Government under
section 8 of the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1967 (XVII of 1967);
(ix) “College” means a constituent college or affiliated college;
(x) “constituent college” means a college
maintained and administered by the University;
(xi) “Dean” means the Chairperson of the Board of a Faculty;
(xii) “Director” means the director of an institute;
(xiii) “Executive Committee” means the Executive Committee of the
University;
(xiv) “Faculty”
means a faculty of the University;
(xv) “Government”
means the Government of the
(xvi) “Governor”
means the Governor of the
(xvii) “institute” means a teaching unit of the University;
(xviii) “medical institution” means any school, institute, college or
institution imparting medical education or teaching health sciences;
(xix) “officer” means an officer of the University specified in
section 8;
(xx) “prescribed” means prescribed by Statutes, Regulations or
Rules;
(xxi) “Principal”
means the head of a College;
(xxii) “Professor
Emeritus” means a retired Professor working in a Faculty in an honorary
capacity;
[3][(xxii-a) “Pro-Chancellor” means the Pro- Chancellor of the University;]
(xxiii) “Pro
Vice Chancellor” means the Pro Vice Chancellor of the University;
(xxiv) “Syndicate”
means the Syndicate of the University;
(xxv) “Statutes”,
“Regulations” and “Rules” mean respectively the Statutes, the Regulations and
the Rules made or deemed to have been made under this Ordinance;
(xxvi) “teachers”
include Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Lecturers and
research staff engaged whole-time by the University for teaching graduate, honours or post graduate classes and such other persons as
may be recognized to be teachers by the University;
(xxvii) “University”
means the
(xxviii) “Vice Chancellor” means the Vice Chancellor
of the University.
3. Incorporation.– (1) There shall be established a University to
be called the
(2) The University shall be a body corporate
having perpetual succession and a common seal and may sue and be sued by the
said name.
(3) The University shall be competent to acquire
and hold property, both movable and immovable and to lease, sell or otherwise
transfer any property which vests in or has been acquired by it.
4. Powers of the University.– The University shall have the powers to–
(i) provide for instruction
in such branches of learning, as it may deem fit and to make provision for
research and for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in such manner
as it may determine;
(ii) prescribe courses of
studies to be taught in the medical institutions, affiliated and constituent
colleges;
(iii) 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;
(iv) confer, in the
prescribed manner, honorary degrees or other academic distinctions on approved
persons;
(v) confer degrees on
persons who have carried on independent research under prescribed conditions;
(vi) provide for teaching
specified courses of training for persons not being students of the University
and grant certificates and diplomas to such persons;
(vii) affiliate or
disaffiliate colleges and other medical institutions in the prescribed manner;
(viii) admit colleges and other educational institutions to its
privileges or withdraw such privileges in the prescribed manner;
(ix) inspect colleges and
medical institutions, affiliated or seeking affiliation;
(x) accept the examinations passed and the
periods of study spent by the students of the University at other Universities,
Colleges or places of learning as equivalent to such examinations and periods
of study in the University, as it may determine, and to withdraw such
acceptance;
(xi) co-operate with
other Universities and authorities in such manner, and for such purposes as it
may determine;
(xii) institute
Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant Professorships and
Lectureships and any other posts and to appoint persons thereto;
(xiii) create posts in
connection with teaching, research, publication, extension, training and
administration of its affairs and for any other related purposes and appoint
persons thereto on such terms and conditions as it may determine;
(xii) recognize as
teachers such persons as it may deem fit;
(xiv) institute and award
fellowships, scholarships, bursaries, medals and prizes in the prescribed
manner;
(xv) establish institutes, colleges, departments,
centers of advance studies, 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;
(xvii) control the
residence of students of the University and to establish and maintain halls of
residence and approve any place as hostel for lodging of students;
(xviii) supervise and
control the discipline of students of the University, to promote the
co-curricular and recreational activities of students and to make arrangements
for promoting their health and general welfare;
(xix) take disciplinary
action against, and impose penalty on, students in the prescribed manner;
(xx) charge and receive
such fees and other payments as it may determine;
(xxi) make provisions for
research and advisory services and with these objects to enter into
arrangements with other institutions, or with public or private bodies under
prescribed conditions;
(xxii) enter into, carry
out, vary or cancel contracts;
(xxiii) receive and manage property transferred and
any 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;
(xxiv) provide for the printing and publication
of research and other works; and
(xxv) do all such other
acts or things, whether incidental to the powers aforesaid or not, as may be
requisite to further the objectives of the University as a place of education,
learning and research.
5. Jurisdiction of the University.– (1) The University shall
exercise the powers conferred on it by or under this Ordinance within the
territorial limits in the Province of the
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) The University may admit to its privileges
under prescribed conditions, a medical institution falling within territorial
limits of another University, whether inside or outside Pakistan; provided that
the consent of such other University and the sanction of Government is first
obtained.
6. University open to all classes, creeds, etc.–
The University shall be
open to all and no one shall be denied the privileges of the University on the
grounds of religion, race, class, colour or creed.
7. Teaching in the University.– (1) All recognized teaching in various courses shall be conducted by the
University, and affiliated or constituent Colleges in the prescribed manner,
and may include lectures, tutorials, discussions, seminars, demonstrations as
well as practical work in laboratories, hospitals and workshops, and other
methods of instruction.
(2) The teaching in any prescribed course in the
University, medical institutions and affiliated or constituent colleges shall
be organized by such Authority, as may be prescribed.
(3) The courses and the curricula for teaching in
the University, medical institutions and affiliated or constituent colleges
shall be such as may be prescribed.
(4) A
continuous evaluation shall be built into the system of studies.
(5) A degree, diploma or certificate shall not be
awarded to a student unless he has passed the examination in the subjects as
may be prescribed.
8. Officers of the University.– The following shall be the officers of the
University:-
(i) the Chancellor;
[4][(ia) Pro-Chancellor;]
(ii) the Vice Chancellor;
(iii) the Pro Vice Chancellor;
(iv) [5][* * * * * * * * * * * *];
(v) the Director of Institute;
(vi) the Deans of constituent medical colleges;
(vii) the Chairmen of teaching departments;
(viii) the Registrar;
(ix) the Treasurer;
(x) the Controller of Examinations;
(xi) the Librarian; and
(xii) such other officers as may be prescribed.
9. Chancellor.– (1) The Governor of the
(2) The Chancellor or his nominee shall preside at the convocation of
the University.
(3) Where the Chancellor is satisfied that the proceedings of any
Authority or the orders of any officer are not in accordance with the
provisions of this Ordinance, the 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 or orders.
(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 University or withhold assent or
refer them back to the University for reconsideration.
(6) The Chancellor may remove any person from the membership of any
Authority if such person-
(i) has become of
unsound mind; or
(ii) has become subject to an incapacity which
prevents him from functioning as a member of such Authority; or
(iii) does not attend three consecutive
meetings of the Authority, without intimation to the Vice Chancellor; or
(iv) remains absent from the country for more
than six months without intimation to the Vice Chancellor; or
(v) has been convicted by a court of law of
an offence involving moral turpitude:
Provided
that no order under this sub section shall be passed unless the person to be
affected thereby is provided an opportunity of being heard.
[6][(7) In the performance of his functions under
this Ordinance, the Chancellor shall act and shall be bound in the same manner
as the Governor of the Province acts and is bound under clause (1) of Article
105 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.]
10. Revisional powers of the Chancellor.– The Chancellor may, of his own motion or otherwise, call for and examine the record of any proceedings in which an order has been passed by any authority for the purpose of satisfying himself as to the correctness, legality or propriety of any finding or order and may pass such order as he may deem fit.
11. Visitation.– (1) The Chancellor may cause an inspection or
inquiry to be made in respect of any matter directly or indirectly connected
with the affairs of the University and shall, from time to time, appoint one or
more persons as he may deem fit, to conduct inspection of-
(i) the University, its
buildings, laboratories, libraries, museums, workshops and equipment;
(ii) any medical institution, college or hostel maintained,
recognized by or constituent to the University;
(iii) the teaching and other work conducted by the University; and
(iv) the conduct of examinations held by the University.
(2) The Chancellor shall give notice to the Syndicate or the Executive
Committee, as the case may be, his intention to cause an inspection or inquiry
to be made under sub section (1) and the Syndicate or the Executive Committee
shall be entitled to be represented thereat.
(3) After the inspection or inquiry is completed,
the Chancellor shall cause his views as a result thereof to be communicated to
the Syndicate or the Executive Committee, as the case may be, and after
ascertaining the reaction of the Syndicate or the Executive Committee, the
Chancellor may advise the Syndicate or the Executive Committee to refrain from
taking an action or to take such action, and within such time, as he may specify
in this behalf.
(4) Where the Syndicate [7][* * *] fails to carry out the advice of the Chancellor given under sub
section (3), the Chancellor may, after considering the explanation or
representation, if any, made by the Syndicate or the Executive Committee issue
such directions as he may deem fit, and the Vice Chancellor or the Chief
Executive, as the case may be, shall comply with such directions.
[8][11-A. Pro-Chancellor.– (1) Minister for Health, Government of the
(2) The Pro-Chancellor shall perform such duties and functions and exercise such powers as are vested in him under this Ordinance or as may be assigned or delegated to him by the Chancellor.]
[9][12. Vice Chancellor.– (1) A person who is 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.]
13. Powers and duties of the Vice Chancellor.– (1) The Vice
Chancellor shall–
(i) exercise general control and supervision over
all academic matters including curriculum development, courses of studies, the
syllabi, teaching and research;
(ii) exercise general control and supervision
over the system of examinations in the University;
(iii) direct the activities connected with the execution of
programmes for instructions, training, research, demonstration, services to
community, etc.;
(iv) in the absence of
the Chancellor, if nominated, preside at a convocation of the University and
shall, if present, preside at the meetings of the Authorities or other bodies
of the University, colleges and institutes of which the Vice Chancellor may or
may not be the head.
(v) appoint paper setters and examiners for
all examinations of the University after receiving panels of names from the
relevant Authority;
(vi) appoint teachers, officers, members and such other persons of the
academic staff of the University as may be necessary, in accordance with the
policies and procedures approved by the Board so as to ensure the highest
intellectual and moral qualities in the persons appointed; provided that the
appointments in posts in basic pay scale 17 or above shall be made on the
recommendations of the Selection Board;
(vii) make such arrangements for the scrutiny of
papers, markings and results as he may consider necessary;
(viii) direct teachers, officers and employees of the University to take
up such assignments in connection with teaching, research, examinations, and
such other academic activities in the University as he may consider necessary
for the purpose of the University; and
(ix) appoint visiting
professors in various disciplines for a period not more than one academic year
on the terms and conditions as prescribed.
[10][(2) 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.
(3) The Vice Chancellor
shall, within seven days of taking an action under sub-section (2), submit a
report of the action taken to the Pro-Chancellor and to the members of the
Board of Governors; and, the Board of Governors shall, within forty five days
of such an action of the Vice Chancellor, pass such orders as the Board of
Governors deems appropriate.]
[11][14. 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 Board of Governors or the Vice Chancellor
may assign any other functions to the Pro-Vice Chancellor in addition to his
duties as Professor.]
15. [12][* * * * * * * * * * * * *]
16. [13][* * * * * * * * * * * * *]
17. Registrar.– (1)
The Registrar shall be a whole time officer of the University and shall be
appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendations of the [14][Vice Chancellor], who
shall consider for this purpose a panel of three persons recommended by a
Search Committee appointed by the Board and headed by the Vice Chancellor, on
such terms and conditions as may be determined by him.
(2) Under
the general supervision of the Vice Chancellor the Registrar shall–
(i) be the
custodian of the common seal and the academic records of the University;
(ii) maintain a Register of Registered
Graduates in the prescribed manner;
(iii) conduct elections of members to the
various Authorities in the prescribed manner;
(iv) be the Secretary of the Board, the Syndicate, the Executive
Committee, the Academic Council, the Advance Studies & Research Board, the
Selection Board and such other committees as may be prescribed; and
(v) perform such other duties as may be
specified by the Vice Chancellor and other Authorities from time to time.
18. Treasurer.– (1) The
Treasurer shall be a whole time officer of the University appointed by the
Chancellor on the recommendations of the [15][Vice Chancellor] on
such terms and conditions as the Board may determine.
(2) Under the general supervision of the [16][Vice Chancellor], the Treasurer shall–
(i) manage the
property, the finances and the investments of the University;
(ii) prepare the annual and revised budget
estimates of the University and present them to the Finance and Planning
Committee, the Executive Committee and the Board;
(iii) ensure that the funds of the University
are expended on the purposes for which they are provided;
(iv) be the Secretary of the Finance and
Planning Committee; and
(iv) perform such other duties as may be
prescribed.
19. Controller of Examinations.– (1) The Controller of Examinations shall be
a whole time officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Chancellor
on the recommendations of the Vice Chancellor, who shall consider for this
purpose a panel of three persons recommended by a Search Committee appointed by
the Board and headed by a Pro Vice Chancellor, on such terms and conditions as
may be determined by him.
(2) He shall be responsible for all matters connected with the conduct
of examinations and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed.
20. Resident Auditor.– The Resident Auditor shall be taken from the
Office of the Auditor General of
21. Other officers.– Subject to the provisions of this Ordinance
the terms and conditions of service and the powers and duties of other officers
of the University shall be such as may be prescribed.
22. Authorities.– The following shall be
the Authorities of the University:-
(i) the Board of
Governors;
(ii) the Syndicate;
(iii) the Executive Committee;
(iv) the Academic Council;
(v) the Selection Board;
(vi) the Finance and Planning Committee;
(vii) the Board of Faculties;
(viii) the Advanced Studies and Research Board;
(ix) the Discipline Committee; and
(x) such other authorities as may be prescribed.
23. Board of Governors.– (1) The general supervision and control of the administrative, academic and
financial affairs and the powers to lay down the policies of the University
shall vest in a Board of Governors consisting of the following members:-
(i) five non official
members [17][including at least two women] from amongst
educationists, eminent jurists, financial experts, philanthropists, management
experts and distinguished retired civil or military officers;
(ii) the Vice Chancellor;
(iii) [18][* * * *
* * * * * * * *];
(iv) the Secretary to Government of the
(v) the Secretary to Government of the
(2) The Registrar of the University shall act as Secretary of the Board
but he shall not have the right to vote.
(3) The selection of members, other than ex officio members, shall be
made from a panel of five individuals for each vacancy, prepared by the Health
Department and approved by the Governor.
(4) The Chairman of the Board shall be elected by
all the members of the Board from amongst the non-official members at its first
meeting.
(5) A non-official member of the Board shall hold
office for three years and shall be eligible for re-nomination on the expiry of
his term unless the Chancellor, for reasons to be recorded terminates his
membership earlier.
(6) The office of a non-official member of the Board shall become
vacant if he resigns or fails to attend three consecutive meetings of the
Board, without sufficient cause or leave of absence.
(7) The Governor shall perform functions of the Board till such time
the Board becomes functional.
24. Powers and functions of the Board.– (1) The powers and functions of the Board shall
be to–
(i) formulate and approve
the principles, policies and plans governing the activities and operations of
the University so as to facilitate research, teaching and other academic works;
(ii) approve the Regulations prepared by the various Authorities;
(iii) prepare or have
prepared and revised from time to time Rules and Regulations for the efficient
and effective operation of the University;
(iv) create a component of the University such as faculties,
departments, schools, colleges and institutions under its jurisdiction and to
constitute such standing committees, councils and other administrative or
academic advisory bodies, as it deems necessary, and to review their work;
(v) consider and approve plans of work and annual budget of the
University;
(vi) call for and consider reports relating to the activities of
the University and the execution of the plans of work and to direct the [19][* * *] Vice Chancellor to furnish
information relating to any matter specified by the Board;
(vii) create or abolish
such academic or administrative posts as it may deem necessary and on such
terms and conditions as it may determine;
(viii) appoint from amongst its members, the members of committees
or sub committees as it may deem necessary; and
(ix) take all such initiatives as it may consider necessary or
desirable for the efficient and effective management and functioning of the
University.
(2) The Board may delegate any of its powers to the [20][* * *] Vice Chancellor under such
conditions as it may deem fit to impose.
25. Meetings of the Board.– (1) The Board shall meet at least twice in a
year on dates to be fixed by the Chairperson of the Board.
(2) A special meeting may be called at any time by
the Chancellor, Chairperson of the Board [21][* * *] or Vice
Chancellor, or on request by not less than five members of the Board to
consider any matter of urgent nature.
(3) In case of special meeting a notice, not less
than ten clear days, shall be given to the members of the Board and the agenda
of the meeting shall be restricted to the matters for which the special meeting
is called.
(4) The quorum for a meeting of the Board shall be one half of the
total number of members, a fraction being counted as one.
(5) The decisions of the Board shall be expressed
in terms of the views of the majority of members present and voting and in the
event of equality of votes the Chairperson of the Board shall have, and
exercise a casting vote.
26. Syndicate.– (1) The Syndicate shall consist of–
(i) the Vice
Chancellor, who shall be its Chairman;
(ii) the Secretary to Government of the
(iii) the Secretary to Government of the
(iv) one Vice Chancellor of any public University in the
(v) three heads of the teaching departments to be nominated by
the Chancellor;
(vi) four eminent personalities [22][including at least one woman] to be nominated by
the Chancellor;
(vii) two Principals of affiliated colleges [23][including at least one female Principal, if
available] to be nominated by
the Government; and
(viii) the Registrar, who shall be its Secretary.
(2) The members of the Syndicate, other than the ex-officio members,
shall hold office for three years.
(3) The number of members to constitute the quorum for a meeting of the
Syndicate shall be eight.
27. Powers and duties of the Syndicate.– (1) The Syndicate shall be the executive body for
the academic affairs 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.
(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 powers to–
(i) determine
the form provided for the custody and regulate the use of the common seal of
the University;
(ii) affiliate or disaffiliate medical
institutions;
(iii) admit medical institutions to the
privileges of the University and withdraw such privileges;
(iv) arrange for the inspection of affiliated
and constituent colleges, teaching departments and Institutes;
(v) institute professorships, Associate
Professorships, Assistant Professorships, Lectureships and other teaching
posts, or to suspend or abolish such posts with the approval of the Board;
(vi) recommend for the creation or abolition of such administrative,
academic, research, extension or other posts as may be necessary, for approval
of the Board;
(vii) appoint Professors Emeritus on such terms
and conditions as may be prescribed;
(viii) confer, with the
prior approval of the Chancellor, honorary degrees in accordance with the
conditions prescribed;
(ix) prescribe the duties of officers, teachers
and other employees of the University;
(x) appoint members to the various Authorities
in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance;
(xi) consider regulations
recommended by the Academic Council;
(xii) consider and
recommend those drafts of the Statutes for the approval of the Chancellor which
pertain to the terms and conditions of the service of the University employees;
(xiii) regulate, determine and administer all other matters concerning the
University and to this end exercise all necessary powers not specifically
mentioned in this Ordinance and the Statutes, but not inconsistent with the
provisions of this Ordinance;
(xiv) delegate any of its powers to an Authority
or officer or a committee or sub committee; and
(xv) perform such other functions as may be
assigned to it by this Ordinance or the Statutes.
28. Executive
Committee.– (1) The Executive Committee shall consist of–
(i) the [24][Vice Chancellor], who shall be its Chairman;
(ii) the Secretary to
Government of the
(iii) the Secretary to
Government of the
(iv) the Controller of Examinations;
(v) the Registrar; and
(vi) one member co opted by the [25][Vice Chancellor].
(2) The co opted member of the
Executive Committee shall hold office for three years.
(3) The number of members to constitute the quorum
for a meeting of the Executive Committee shall be four.
29. Powers and duties of the Executive Committee.–
(1)
The Executive Committee shall be the executive body for the administrative
affairs of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this
Ordinance and the Statutes, 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 Executive Committee shall have the powers to–
(i) hold, control and
administer the property and funds of the University;
(ii) govern and regulate, with due regard to the
advice of the Finance and Planning Committee in this behalf, the finances,
accounts and investments of the University and for that purpose to appoint such
agents as it may deem fit;
(iii) consider and submit the annual report,
and the annual and revised budget estimates to the Board;
(iv) transfer and accept transfer of movable
and immovable property on behalf of the University;
(v) enter into, vary, carry out and cancel
contracts on behalf of the University
(vi) cause proper books of accounts to be kept
for all sums of money received and expended by the University and for the
assets and liabilities of the University;
(vii) 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 (II of 1882) for the purchase of immovable property
or in such other manner as it may determine, with the like power of varying
such investment;
(viii) receive and manage property transferred, grants, bequests, trusts,
gifts, donations, endowments and other contributions made to the University and
to administer funds placed at the disposal of the University for a specified
purpose;
(ix) provide the buildings, libraries, premises,
furniture, apparatus, equipment and other means required for carrying out the
work of the University and to establish and maintain halls of residences and
hostels or approve or license hostels or lodgings for the residence of
students; and
(x) perform such other functions as may be
assigned to it by this Ordinance or the Statutes.
30. Academic Council.– (1) The Academic Council shall consist of -
(i) the Vice Chancellor,
who shall be its Chairman;
(ii) the Deans of the University;
(iii) the Directors of Institutes;
(iv) the Principals of affiliated and constituent colleges;
(v) the Chairpersons of the teaching departments;
(vi) the Professors including Professors Emeritus;
(vii) five persons to be nominated by the Chancellor;
(viii) the Registrar;
(ix) the Controller of Examinations; and
(x) the University Librarian.
(2) The members of the Academic Council, other than ex-officio members,
shall hold office for three years, and if the office of any such member becomes
vacant before the expiry of such term, such vacancy shall be filled in the
prescribed manner.
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Academic Council shall be one third
of the total number of members, a fraction being counted as one.
31. 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, the Statutes and the Regulations, have the powers to lay down proper
standards of instruction, research, publication, examination, and to regulate
and promote the academic life of the University, medical institutions, and
affiliated and constituent colleges.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers and
subject to the provisions of this Ordinance, the Statutes and the Regulations,
the Academic Council shall have the powers to–
(i) advise the
Syndicate on academic matters;
(ii) regulate the conduct of teaching,
research, publications and examinations;
(iii) regulate the
admission of students to the University and conduct examinations of affiliated
colleges and medical institutions;
(iv) regulate the award of scholarships, medals
and prizes;
(v) regulate the conduct and discipline of
students of the University, medical institutions and affiliated colleges;
(vi) propose to the
Syndicate schemes for the constitution and organization of faculties,
institutes and other academic bodies;
(vii) make Regulations on
the recommendations of the Boards of Faculties and the Boards of Studies for
approval of the Board;
(viii) propose Regulations for each academic year, on the recommendations
of the Boards of Studies of the University, prescribing the courses of studies,
the syllabi and the outlines of tests for all examinations; provided that, if
the recommendations of a Board of Faculties or the Board of Studies are not
received by the specified date, the Academic Council may, subject to the
approval of the Syndicate permit such Regulations to continue for the next
following year;
(ix) recognize the examinations of other Universities
or examining bodies as equivalent to the corresponding examinations of the
University;
(x) appoint members to the various Authorities
in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance; and
(xi) perform such other functions as may be
prescribed by the Statutes.
32. Constitution, functions and powers of other Authorities.– The constitution, functions and powers of the Authorities for
which no specific provision, or insufficient provision, has been made in this
Ordinance shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
33. Appointment of committees by the Authorities.–
Any Authority may, from
time to time, constitute such standing, special or advisory committees as it
may deem fit, and may appoint such persons on these committees who are not its
members.
34. Statutes.– (1)
Subject to the provisions of this Ordinance, Statutes may be made to prescribe
and regulate all or any of the following matters:-
(i) the scales of pay and other terms and
conditions of service of officers, teachers and other employees of the
University and the constitution of their pension, insurance, gratuity,
provident fund and benevolent fund;
(ii) the conduct and discipline of officers, teachers and other
employees of the University;
(iii) the constitution, powers and duties of the Authorities and
conduct of elections of such Authorities and related matters;
(iv) the affiliation and disaffiliation of medical institutions
and related matters;
(v) admission of medial institutions to the privileges of the
University and the withdrawal of such privileges;
(vi) the establishment of schools, institutes, faculties,
colleges and teaching departments;
(vii) the powers and duties of officers, teachers and employees of
the University;
(viii) conditions for appointment of Professors Emeritus;
(ix) conditions under which the University may enter into
arrangements with public bodies or other organizations for purposes of research
and advisory services;
(x) the general scheme of studies including the duration of
courses, the system of examinations and the number of subjects and papers for
examinations;
(xi) the award of honorary degrees;
(xii) the maintenance of the Register of Registered Graduates;
(xiii) the conduct of elections for membership of Authorities of
the University and related matters; and
(xiv) all other matters which, under this Ordinance, are to be or
may be prescribed or regulated by the Statutes.
(2) The draft of the Statutes, for clause (i)
of subsection (1) shall be proposed by the Syndicate to the Chancellor who may
approve it with or without any modification, or refer it back to the Syndicate
for reconsideration, or reject it:
Provided that–
(i) the Statutes
affecting the constitution or powers of any Authority shall not be proposed or
approved until such Authority has been given an opportunity of expressing its
opinion in writing upon the proposal;
(ii) the Statutes for clause (i) of sub section (1) shall not be effective until they
have 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.
35. Regulations.– (1) Subject to the provisions of this
Ordinance and the Statutes, the Regulations may be made in respect of all or
any of the following matters:-
(i) the courses of
studies for degrees, diplomas and certificates of the University;
(ii) the manner and method of teaching conducted in the
University, medical institutions and affiliated colleges;
(iii) the
admission of students to the University and conditions under which they are
admitted or allowed to take courses and examinations of the University, medical
institutions and its affiliated colleges, and become eligible for the award of
degrees, diplomas and certificates;
(iv) the fees and other
charges to be paid by students for admission to the courses of studies and the
examinations of the University;
(v) the conduct of examinations;
(vi) the conduct and discipline of students of the University;
(vii) the conditions of residence of the students of the
University or colleges including the levying of fees for residence in halls of
residence and hostels and approval of hostels and lodgings for students;
(viii) the conditions for acquiring research degrees;
(ix) the institution of
fellowships, scholarships, medals and prizes;
(x) the institution of
stipends and free and half free studentships;
(xi) the academic costume;
(xii) use of the library;
(xiii) the formation of
teaching departments and Boards of Studies; and
(xiv) other matters, which under this Ordinance or the Statutes,
are to be or may be prescribed by the Regulations.
(2) The Academic Council shall prepare and submit the Regulations to
the Syndicate which shall forward them for the approval of the Board with or
without modifications, or refer them back to the Academic Council for
reconsideration, or reject them.
(3) No Regulation shall be valid unless the Board has approved it.
36. Rules.– 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:
Provided that the Board may
direct the amendment or repeal of the Rules made by any Authority:
Provided further that if any
such Authority is dissatisfied with such direction given by the Board, it may
appeal to the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final.
37. Affiliation of medical institutions.– (1) All medical institutions, whether in public
or private sector, located within the geographical boundaries of the province
of the Punjab, whether affiliated with any other University, Examination Board
or a Medical Faculty, notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for
the time being in force, shall affiliate with the University within such period
and on such terms and conditions, as may be prescribed.
(2) A medical institution seeking affiliation to the University shall
make an application to the University and shall satisfy it that–
(i) the medical
institution is under the management of Government or a regularly constituted
governing body;
(ii) the financial
resources of the medical 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 medical institution are satisfactory for the purpose of
teaching of prescribed courses of studies and training in the institution;
(iv) the medical institution has framed proper
rules governing the conduct and discipline of its employees;
(v) the building of the medical institution is
suitable and commodious for its requirements;
(vi) the medical institution has, or can make a provision in the
prescribed manner for the residence of students, not residing with their
parents or guardians, and their supervision, and physical and general welfare;
(vii) the medical institution has a provision
for a library and adequate library service;
(viii) the medical
institution is properly equipped with laboratories, museums and other places of
practical work required for courses of studies taught in the medical
institution;
(ix) the medical institution has, or can make,
provision for the residence of its [26][Vice Chancellor] and
Deputy Dean, and other members of the teaching staff in the medical institution
building or near such building or the residence of students; and
(x) the affiliation of the medical institution
shall not be injurious to the education or discipline of the students of other
institutions in the neighborhood.
(3) The application shall further contain an undertaking by the medical
institution that after the institution is affiliated, any change in the
management or the teaching staff shall forthwith be reported to the University
and that the teaching staff shall possess such qualifications as are, or may
be, prescribed.
(4) The Syndicate shall, after considering the recommendations of the
Affiliation Committee, dispose of the application for affiliation in accordance
with such procedure, as may be prescribed, and may grant or refuse affiliation:
Provided
that the affiliation shall not be refused, unless the medical institution has
been given an opportunity of making a representation against the proposed
decision.
38. Extension of affiliation.– Where an affiliated medical college desires
to add to the courses of studies in respect of which it is granted affiliation,
the procedure prescribed for affiliation of medical colleges shall, as far as
possible, be followed.
39. Inspection and reports.–
(1) Every affiliated medical institution
shall furnish to the University such reports, returns and other information, as
the University may require, to enable it to judge the efficiency of the medical
institution.
(2) The
University may call upon any affiliated medical institution to take, within a
specified period, such action in respect of any matter mentioned in sub section
(2) of section 35 as the University may deem fit.
40. Disaffiliation
and withdrawal of privileges.– (1) Where any
affiliated medical institution fails at any time to fulfill any of the
requirements mentioned in this Ordinance, or 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, in the
prescribed manner, and after considering any representation that the medical
institution may wish to make, modify or withdraw all or any of the privileges
conferred on the medical institution by the affiliation, or disaffiliate such
medical institution.
(2) Where any medical
institution has been refused affiliation under sub section (4) of section 37,
or all or any of the privileges conferred on it by affiliation have been
modified or withdrawn or has been disaffiliated under sub-section (1) it may,
within the prescribed period, apply for review to the Syndicate against such
refusal, modification, withdrawal or disaffiliation, and the application shall
be disposed of in such manner as may be prescribed.
41. University Fund.– (1) There shall be a fund of the University
to be called the University Fund to which shall be credited all money received
by it from fee, donations, trusts, bequests, endowments, contributions, grants
and all other sources.
(2) All pre-operating
costs incurred in connection with the affairs of the University shall be deemed
to have been incurred for all intents and purposes from the University Fund and
shall be a valid charge on the University Fund.
42. Recovery of University dues.–
The University or any
person generally or especially authorized by it may apply to the Collector of
the District concerned for recovery of any sum due to the University and the
Collector shall thereupon proceed to recover the sum due, as if it were an
arrear of land revenue:
Provided that the University shall not take any action unless the
person concerned is given an opportunity of being heard.
43. 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
University Fund unless the Resident Auditor in conformity with the Statutes,
Regulations and Rules has in the prescribed manner, audited a bill for payment.
(3) The accounts of the University shall be
audited in the prescribed manner once a year by an Auditor appointed by the
Government in this behalf.
(4) The annual statement of accounts of the
University signed by the Treasurer and the Resident Auditor shall be submitted
to the Government within six months of the closing of the financial year.
(5) The accounts of the University together with
audit objection, if any, and the observations of the Auditor appointed by the
Government, and the Treasurer shall in the prescribed manner, be presented to
the Board with the remarks of the Finance and Planning Committee.
44. Research Center.– There shall be a
45. Functions of Research Center.–
The functions of the
(i) undertake research and policy studies on all the disciplines
of medical and health sciences and reliable education imparting tools;
(ii) make studies to determine and define the
role of medical scientists, health and hospital care managers, and public
health personnel in overall health development;
(iii) develop universal
learning and teaching materials for its own needs and other medical and health
institutions in the Province;
(iv) monitor, analyze, utilize and disseminate
innovations in basic medical subjects, clinical sciences, healthcare, hospital
management and public health fields; and
(v) perform such other functions as may be
prescribed.
46. Committee of Control. The
(i) the Vice Chancellor,
who shall be its Chairman;
(ii) the Secretary to
Government of the
(iii) the Vice Chancellor,
(iv) a Dean to be nominated by the Syndicate;
(v) Principals of affiliated colleges; and
(vi) the Registrar.
47. Retirement from service.– An officer, [27][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.
48.
49. Appeal and
review.– (1) Where an order is
passed punishing any officer or any teacher or other employee of the University
or altering or interpreting to his disadvantage the prescribed terms and
conditions of his service, he shall, where the order is passed by the Vice
Chancellor, have the right to appeal to the Board, and if such order is passed
by any other officer or teacher of the University, have the right to appeal to
the Syndicate against the order. Any person aggrieved by the order of the
Appellate Authority may apply for review of order to the Chancellor if such
order is made by the Board, and to the Board if such
order is made by the Syndicate.
(2) The application for
review shall be submitted to the Vice Chancellor who shall refer it to the
Chancellor or the Board, as the case may be, with such recommendations, as the
Vice Chancellor may consider necessary.
(3) No order on an appeal or application for
review, as the case may be, shall be passed without affording to the appellant
an opportunity of being heard.
50. 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 is constituted under
this Ordnance the provisions of the Provident Funds Act, 1925 (XIX of 1925)
shall apply to such fund as if it were the Government Provident Fund.
51. Commencement of term of office of Authorities.– When
a member of a newly constituted Authority is elected, appointed or nominated,
his term of office, as fixed under this Ordinance shall commence from such date
as may be prescribed.
52. Filling of casual vacancies in Authorities.– Any
casual vacancy among the elected, appointed or nominated members of any
Authority shall be filled, as soon as may be, by the person or 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.
53. Filling of vacancies
in Authorities in certain circumstances.– Where a vacancy in the
membership of an Authority cannot be filled because of–
(i) the office, the
holder whereof was to be a member of the Authority ex- officio, having ceased
to exist; or
(ii) the organization,
institution or other body, other than the University having either ceased to
exist or to function; or
(iii) the occurrence of
other circumstances in which it has become impracticable to fill the vacancy,
the vacancy shall be
filled in such manner as the Chancellor may direct.
54. Disputes about
membership of Authorities.– (1)
Notwithstanding anything contained in this Ordinance, a person nominated or
elected to an Authority shall cease to be a member of such Authority as soon as
he ceases to hold the position by virtue of which he was elected, appointed or
nominated.
[28][(2) If a question arises whether any person is entitled to be a member of any Authority, the matter shall be referred to the Committee consisting of the Vice Chancellor, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Secretary Health of the Government or his nominee not below the rank of Additional Secretary and the decision of the Committee shall be final.]
55. Proceedings of Authorities not invalidated by
vacancies.– No act, proceedings, resolution or decision of any Authority shall be
invalid by reason only of the existence of any vacancy in, or any defect in the
constitution of the Authority.
56. Tripartite mobility.– (1) Any officer, teacher of the Government or
employee of the University on the recommendations of the Syndicate may be
directed to serve in any post in the University, or a medical or health
research institute, in the public interest.
(2) The Government may, in consultation with the
Selection Board place the services of an employee of the Government or any
other University or a medical or research institution, at the disposal of the
University in the public interest.
(3) The
terms and conditions offered to such person, while giving him a direction under
sub section (1) or placing his services at the disposal of the University under
sub section (2), shall not be less favorable than those enjoyed by him
immediately before his services are placed at the disposal of the University
and that full benefit of his previous service shall be allowed to him.
57. 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 32 of this Ordinance
and shall continue to remain in force until amended or repealed.
58. Removal of
difficulties.– If any difficulty arises as to the first constitution or reconstitution
of any Authority after the commencement of this Ordinance or otherwise in
giving effect to the provisions of this Ordinance, the Chancellor may, on the
recommendation of the Vice Chancellor [29][* * *] give
appropriate directions to remove such difficulty.
Schedule
(See Section 57)
The First Statutes of the University
of Health Sciences,
1. Faculties.– The University shall include the following
Faculties-
(i) Anatomy (including Histology and Embryology);
(ii) Physiology and Bio-Chemistry;
(iii) Forensic Medicine and Toxicology;
(iv) Pharmacology and Therapeutics;
(v) Pathology and allied subjects;
(vi) Community Medicine and Public Health;
(vii) Internal Medicine and allied subjects;
(viii) Ophthalmology;
(ix) ENT;
(x) Surgery and allied subjects;
(xi) Gynecology and Obstetrics;
(xii) Dentistry and allied subjects;
(xiii) Nursing;
(xiv) Paramedical and allied Health Sciences; and
(xv) Healthcare and Hospital Management.
2. The Board of Faculties.– (1) There shall be a Board of each Faculty, which
shall consist of–
(i) the Dean to be
appointed in the manner as may be prescribed;
(ii) the Professors and
the Chairpersons of the teaching departments and Directors of institutes
comprising the Faculty;
(iii) one Associate
Professor to be nominated by rotation in order of Seniority from each teaching
department and institute in the Faculty; and
(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.
(2) The members mentioned in clauses (iii) and (iv) of sub-paragraph (1) shall hold office for three years.
(3) The quorum for meeting of a Board of 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 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 Board of Studies comprised in the Faculty in regard to the appointment
of paper setters and examiners, except for research examination, 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 assigned to it.
3. Dean.– (1) There shall be a Dean of each Faculty,
who shall be the Chairman and Convener 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 reappointment:
Provided
that if no Professor is available in a Faculty a Professor from some other
Faculty may act as Dean till a Professor of the Faculty itself is appointed.
(3) The Dean shall present candidates for
admission to degrees except Honorary Degrees, in the course falling within the
purview of the Faculty.
(4) The Dean shall exercise such administrative
and academic powers as may be delegated to him.
4. Teaching
department and institutes.– (1) There shall be
a teaching department or institute for each subject or a group of subjects, as
may be prescribed by Regulations and each teaching department and institute
shall be headed by a Chairperson and Director, respectively.
(2) The
Chairperson of a teaching department and the Director of an institute shall be
appointed by the Syndicate on the recommendation of the Vice Chancellor from
amongst the three senior most Professors of the teaching department or
institute, as the case may be, for a period of three years and shall be
eligible for reappointment:
Provided
that in a teaching department or institute where there are less than three
Professors the appointment shall be made from amongst the three senior most
Professors and Associate Professors of the teaching department or institute:
Provided
further that in a teaching department or institute in
which there is no Professor or Associate Professor, no such appointment shall
be made and the teaching department or institute shall be looked after by Dean
of the Faculty with the assistance of the senior most teacher of the concerned
teaching department or institute, as the case may be.
5. Board of
Studies.– (1) There shall be
a separate Board of Studies for each subject or group of subjects, as may be
prescribed by Regulations.
(2) Each Board of Studies shall consist of -
(i) the Director of the
institute and Chairperson of the teaching department;
(ii) all Professors in the
institute and teaching department;
(iii) two experts to be
appointed by the Vice Chancellor;
(iv) three teachers, other
than University teachers, to be appointed by the Syndicate from Colleges; and
(v) all principal
executive officers of affiliated medical institutions:
Provided
that in the case of professional subjects which are taught in the affiliated
institutes and Colleges only and not in the University, Board of Studies shall
consist of -
(i) the Principals of the
Colleges, and heads of the institutes concerned;
(ii) five teachers of the
Colleges, to be appointed by the Syndicate; and
(iii) two experts to be appointed by the Vice
Chancellor:
Provided
further that in the case of such subjects as are taught in the affiliated
colleges only and not in the University, the Board of Studies shall consist of–
(i) three teachers from
the Colleges doing teaching work in the subject to be appointed by the Academic
Council; and
(ii) two experts to be appointed by the Vice
Chancellor.
(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 total number of members, a fraction being
counted as one.
(5) The Chairperson or Director of
the teaching department or institute concerned, as the case may be, shall be
the Chairman and Convener of the Board of Studies. Where in respect of a
subject there is no teaching department or institute in the University, the
Syndicate shall appoint the Chairman.
(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 subject or subjects concerned;
(ii) propose curricula
and syllabi for all degree, diploma and certificate courses in the subject or
subjects concerned;
(iii) suggest a panel of
names of paper setters and examiners in the subject or subjects concerned; and
(iv) perform such other
functions as may be prescribed by Regulations.
6. Advanced Studies and Research Board.– (1)
The Advanced Studies and Research Board shall consist of–
(i) the Vice Chancellor;
(ii) the Deans;
(iii) three Professors
other than Deans to be appointed by the Syndicate;
(iv) three medical teachers having research
qualifications and experience to be appointed by the Academic Council; and
(v) three teachers from affiliated colleges
having research qualifications to be appointed by the Academic Council.
(2) The term of office of members of the Advanced
Studies and Research Board, other than ex-officio members, shall be three
years.
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Advanced
Studies and Research Board shall be one-half of the total number of members, a
fraction being counted as one.
(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 degree 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.
7. Selection Board.– (1) The Selection Board, in relation to the appointment of
teachers, officers, members and other persons of the academic staff, 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 Secretary to
Government of the
(iv) the Dean of the
Faculty concerned;
(v) two principal
executive officers of the constituent colleges to be nominated by the Vice
Chancellor; and
(vi) the Registrar:
Provided that in relation to the
appointment of officers and other persons of the administrative staff, the
Selection Board shall consist of−
(i) the [30][Vice Chancellor] (Chairman);
(ii) the Secretary to Government of the
(iii) the Treasurer;
(iv) one member co-opted
by the [31][Vice Chancellor]; and
(v) the Registrar.
(2) The members other than ex-officio members shall
hold office for three years.
(3) The
quorum of Selection Board shall be, in case of selection of academic staff,
four and in case of selection of administrative staff, 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.
(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 recommendations of
the Selection Board and revised from time to time.
8. Functions
of the Selection Board.– (1)
The respective Selection Board for academic and administrative posts shall
consider the applications received in response to an advertisement or the cases
of persons whose services are to be acquired on deputation basis, and recommend
to the Syndicate or the Executive Committee, as the case may be, the names of
suitable candidates and persons 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; or
(iii) cases of move-over and award of
increments or cash awards on the basis of research contribution as may be
prescribed.
(2) In the event of unresolved difference of
opinion between the Selection Board and the Syndicate or Executive Committee,
the matter shall be referred to the Board whose decision thereon shall be
final.
9. Finance and Planning Committee.– (1)
The Finance and Planning Committee shall consist of–
(i) the [32][Vice Chancellor], who shall be its Chairman;
(ii) a Pro Vice
Chancellor to be nominated by 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) the Secretary to
Government of the
(vi) the Secretary to
Government of the
(vii) the Treasurer; and
(viii) 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.
10. Functions of the Finance and Planning Committee.– (1) The
functions of Finance and Planning Committee shall be to–
(i) consider the annual statement of accounts and the annual and
revised budget estimates and advise the Executive Committee thereon;
(ii) review periodically the financial
position of the University;
(iii) advise the Executive Committee and the
Board on all matters relating to planning, development, finances, investments
and accounts of the University; and
(iv) perform such other functions as may be
prescribed.
11. 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;
(iii) two teachers to be nominated by the
Syndicate;
(iv) Director General Health Services,
(v) representative of Pakistan Medical and
Dental Council.
(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 of the
Affiliation Committee.
(4) The quorum for a meeting of, or for an
inspection by, the Affiliation Committee shall be three.
(5) The Deputy Registrar of the University dealing
with the affiliation cases or such other person as may be designated by the
Vice Chancellor for this purpose shall act as Secretary of the Committee.
12. Functions of the Affiliation Committee.– 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 Syndicate thereon;
(ii) inquire into
complaints alleging breach of conditions of affiliation by affiliated colleges
and to advise the Syndicate thereon; and
(iii) perform such other
functions as may be prescribed by Regulations.
13. 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) two professors to be nominated by the
Syndicate; and
(iv) the Teacher or officer in charge of
students affairs by whatever name called (member/Secretary)
(2) The term of office of the members of the
Committee, other than ex-officio member, shall be two years.
(3) The quorum for a
meting of the Discipline Committee shall be four.
14. Functions of the Discipline Committee.– 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.
[1]Promulgated by the Governor of
the
[2]Omitted by the
[3]Inserted ibid.
[4]Inserted by the
[5]Omitted ibid.
[6]Inserted by the
[7]The
words and commas “or the Executive Committee, as the case may be,” omitted by
the
[8]Inserted ibid.
[9]Substituted ibid
[10]Substituted by the
[11]Ibid.
[12]Omitted ibid.
[13]Ibid.
[14]Substituted ibid., for
the words “Chief Executive”.
[15]Substituted for the words “Chief
Executive” by the
[16]Ibid.
[17]Inserted by the
[18]Omitted by the
[19]The words “Chief Executive or” omitted by the
[20]Ibid.
[21]The comma and words “, Chief Executive” omitted by the
[22]Inserted by the
[23]Inserted by the
[24]Substituted for the words “Chief
Executive” by the
[25]Ibid.
[26]Substituted for the words “Chief
Executive” by the
[27]Inserted by the
[28]Substituted by the
[29]The words “or Chief Executive” omitted by the
[30]Substituted for the words “Chief
Executive” by the
[31]Ibid.
[32]Substituted for the words “Chief
Executive” by the