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The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary
Education Act, 1975
1ACT No. LXVIII OF 1975
[29th August, 1975]
An Act to provide for the establishment of
a Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
WHEREAS, it is expedient to
provide for the establishment of a Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary
Education and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto;
It is hereby enacted as
fellows:---
1. Short title and
commencement.__(1)
This Act may be called the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary
Education Act, 1975.
(2) It shall come into
force on such 2date
as the Federal Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint
in this behalf.
2. Definitions. In this Act, unless there is anything
repugnant in the Subject or context,---
(a) ”Board” means the Federal Board of Intermediate and
Secondary Education;
(b) ”Chairman” means Chairman of the Board;
(c) ”college” means an institution within the jurisdiction of
the Board and recognized by it for Intermediate education, and includes a
college having intermediate and Degree classes and affiliated to a University
for the Degree classes;
(d) ”committee” means a committee constituted under this Act;
(e) ”head of an institution” means the principal of a college or
the headmaster or headmistress of a school;
(f) ”headmaster” and “headmistress” include the principal of a
School;
(g) ”institution” means a college or a school;
(h) ”Intermediate college” means an institution recognized for
imparting Intermediate education, and includes an institution imparting both
intermediate education and Secondary education;
1For Statement of Objects and Reason, see
Gaz. of P., 1975 Ext., Pt.III, p.432.
2I.e. 25th December, 1975,
see Gaz. of P., 1977, Ext., Pt.III, p.241.
(i) ”Intermediate education” means education
pertaining to class XI and Class XII;
(j) ”prescribed” means prescribed by regulations;
(k) ”principal” means head of a college;
(1) ”recognized” means recognized by the Board;
(m) ”school” means an institution within the jurisdiction of the
Board and recognized by it only for imparting Secondary education;
(n) ”regulations” means regulations made under this Act;
(o) ”Secondary education” means education pertaining to class IX
and class X and such other class as may be declared by the Federal Government
to be classes of Secondary education; and
(p) ”Secretary” means Secretary of the Board.
3. Constitution of the
Board.__ (1)
The Federal Government shall, as soon as may be after the commencement of this
Act, establish a Board to be known at the Federal Board of Intermediate and
Secondary Education.
(2) The Board shall be a
body corporate having perpetual succession and a common seal with powers to
acquire, hold and dispose of property, both movable and immovable, and shall by
the aforesaid name sue and sued.
4. Jurisdiction of the
Board. The Board shall
exercise the powers conferred on it by or under this Act in respect of the
institutions within the Federal Capital, the Federally Administered Tribal
Areas, and such states and territories, not forming part of a Province, as are
or may be included in Pakistan, whether by accession or otherwise, institutions
established by Pakistan Missions or citizens of Pakistan in foreign countries
and such institutions located within the jurisdiction of Cantonment Boards
constituted under the Cantonments Act, 1924 (II of 1924), as seek recognition of the Board.
5. Composition of the
Board. The Board shall
consist of the following members namely:---
(a) the Chairman, to be appointed by the
Federal Government;
(b) two Vice‑Chancellors to be nominated by the University
Grants Commission;
(c) a nominee of the Ministry of Education not below the rank of
Deputy Secretary in the Federal Government;
(d) a nominee of the Directorate of Military Lands and
Cantonments to represent the Cantonment Boards;
(e) one principal to be elected in the prescribed manner by the
principals from amongst themselves;
(f) one headmaster of a school for boys to be
elected in the prescribed manner by the headmasters of schools for boys from
amongst themselves;
(g) one headmistress of a school for girls to
be elected in the prescribed manner by the headmistresses of schools for girls
from amongst themselves;
(h) the Director, Federal Government Educational Institutions,
(i) the Director, Institute of Islamic
Research,
(j) three members, of whom one shall be a woman, to be elected
by the National Assembly from amongst its members; and
(k) two members to be elected by the Senate
from amongst its members;
(l) one representative each of the Provincial
Governments, the Azad Government of the State of Jammu & Kashmir, the
administration of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas and the Areas of Gilgit,
Baltistan, Nagar Haveli and Hunza.
6. Terms of members of
the Board.__(1)
Unless the Federal Government, being of the opinion that it is necessary in the
public interest so to do, removes him from office, a member, other than an ex‑officio
member, shall hold office for a period of three years from the date of his
election or nomination, as the case may be.
(2) No ex officio member
shall continue to be a member if he ceases to hold the office by virtue of
holding which he was appointed.
(3) Any casual vacancy in
the office of a member, other than an ex‑officio member, shall be filled
by election or nomination, as the case may be and the person so elected or
nominated shall hold office for the unexpired period of the term of his
predecessor.
(4) Any member of the Board
may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Chairman, resign his office,
provided that the resignation shall not have effect until it is accepted by the
Chairman.
(5) A member shall, on the
expiry of his term of office, be eligible for re‑election or re‑nomination.
7. Meetings of the Board.__(1)
The meetings of the Board shall be held in such manner and at such time as may
be prescribed:---
Provided that, until
regulations are made in this behalf, such meetings shall be called by the
Chairman.
(2) In the absence of the
Chairman from any meeting of the Board, the members present shall elect a
member from among themselves to preside at that meeting.
(3) No act or proceedings
of the Board shall be invalid merely on the ground of the existence of a
vacancy in or defect in the constitution of, the Board.
8. Powers and functions
of the Board.__(1)
Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the Board shall have power to
organize, regulate, develop and control Intermediate education and Secondary
education.
(2) In particular, and
without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, the Board shall
have the power to,---
(a) hold and conduct examinations pertaining
to Intermediate education and Secondary education;
(b) prescribe courses of instruction for examinations conducted
by the Board, provided that the Board may prescribe different courses of
instruction for different classes of institutions;
(c) admit candidates to the 'examinations conducted by it and
prescribe the conditions for admission to such examinations;
(d) recognize institutions in
Provided that, in the case
of a Government institution, such recognition shall not be withheld without
the prior approval of the Federal Government;
(e) control and regulate, with the approval of the Federal
Government, the examinations held at the Intermediate education and Secondary
education level in Pakistan by foreign agencies, professional institutions or
bodies or universities;
(f) withdraw recognition if it is satisfied after inspection
carried out under clause (h) that the standards of management and instruction
in an institution justify withdrawal, provided that the recognition shall not
be withdrawn without the prior approval of the Federal Government;
(g) fix, demand and receive such fees as may be prescribed;
(h) cause an inspection to be made by such
person or persons as the Board may nominate of recognized institutions or
institutions applying for recognition;
(i) adopt measures to promote the physical and moral well‑being
of students of recognized institutions, and supervise their residence, health
and discipline;
(j) organize and provide lectures, demonstrations, educational
exhibitions and take such other measures as are necessary to promote the
standards of Intermediate education and Secondary education;
(k) institute and award scholarships, medals and prizes subject
to such conditions as may be prescribed and to accept endowments for the same
subject to such conditions as the Board may deem fit;
(l) prescribe textbooks or other books study and to arrange for
publication of such text-books or other books;
(m) regulate the imposing of penalties for
misconduct of students, teachers, examiners and examinees;
(n) prescribe qualifications for the
appointment of teachers in the institutions recognized by the Board;
(o) submit to the Federal Government its views
on any matter with which it is concerned or which the Federal Government or any
Provincial Government or an educational institution may refer to it for its
advice;
(p) deposit its surplus funds in any nationalized bank of
(q) enter into and carry out contracts in exercise of its powers
and in the performance of its duties under this Act and the regulations;
(r) regulate and decide all administrative matters including the
creation and abolition of posts under the Board;
(s) appoint such officers and staff as it may consider necessary
for the performance of its functions and to define their duties and conditions
of service;
(t) make provision for buildings, premises, furniture,
apparatus, books and other means required for carrying out the purposes of this
Act;
(u) pass its annual budget;
(v) sanction or incur such expenditure as may be necessary for
carrying out the purposes of this Act; and
(w) do all other acts necessary for carrying
out the purposes of this Act.
(3) The Board may delegate
any of its powers to the Chairman or any officer of the Board or to a committee
or sub‑committee appointed by it.
9. Power of the Federal
Government.__(1)
The Federal Government shall have the power to cause inspection to be made by
such person or persons as it may direct, of the Offices, activities and funds
of, and all the examinations conducted by, the Board and to cause an inquiry to
be made in like manner in respect of any matter concerning the Board.
(2) The Federal Government
shall communicate to the Board the result of such inspection or inquiry and may
advise the Board to take such actions and within such period as may be
specified.
(3) The Board shall report
to the Federal Government the action it proposes to take or has taken on such
communication.
(4) Where the Board does
not within a reasonable time, take action to the satisfaction of the Federal
Government, the Federal Government may, after considering any explanation made
by the Board, issue such directions as it thinks fit and the Chairman shall
comply with such directions.
(5) The Federal Government
may, from time to time, direct the Board to conduct its affairs and perform its
functions in such manner as may be specified.
(6) The Federal Government
may require the Board to furnish it with,---
(i) any return, statement, estimate, statistics or other
information regarding any matter relating to, or under the control of the Board;
or
(ii) a report on any such matter; or
(iii) a copy of any document in the charge of the Board;
and the Chairman shall
comply with every such requisition.
(7) If the Board fails or
neglects to comply with the directives or orders given to it under sub-section
(5) or if, in the opinion of the Federal Government, the Board persistently
makes defaults in the performance of its, functions under this Act, the Federal
Government may supersede the Board and appoint the Chairman in the place of
such Board until a new Board is established in accordance with the provisions
of this Act and no such supersession or appointment shall be questioned in any
Court.
10. Officers of the
Board. The following
shall be the officers of the Board, namely;---
(i) the Chairman;
(ii) the Secretary; and
(iii) such other officers as may be appointed by the Board.
11. Appointment, powers
and duties of the Chairman.__ (1)
The Chairman shall be appointed by the Federal Government on such terms and
conditions a as the Federal Government may determine.
(2) The Chairman shall hold
office for a term of three years but shall be eligible for reappointment for a
second term not exceeding three years:---
Provided that, notwithstanding
the expiry of the term of his office, he shall continue to hold office until
his successor is appointed and enters upon his office.
(3) If at any time the
office of Chairman is vacant, or he is unable to perform his functions,
temporarily or otherwise, by reason of leave, illness or other cause for a
period not exceeding one year, the Federal Government shall make such
arrangements for carrying on the duties of the Chairman as it may think fit;
and, until such arrangements are made, the Secretary shall perform the duties
of the Chairman.
(4) It shall be the duty of
the Chairman to ensure that the provisions of this Act and the regulations are
faithfully observed, and he shall exercise all powers necessary for this
purpose.
(5) If an emergency arises
out of the administrative business of the Board which, in the opinion of the
Chairman, requires that immediate action should be taken, the Chairman may take
such action as he deems necessary and shall report the action taken to the
Federal Government and to the Board as its next meeting for approval.
(6) The Chairman shall
exercise such other powers as may be prescribed.
12. Appointment, powers
and duties of the Secretary.__ (1)
The Secretary shall be appointed by the Federal Government on such terms and
conditions and for such period as the Federal Government may think fit.
(2) The Secretary shall,
subject to the control of the Chairman, be the Chief Administrative Officer of
the Board, shall be responsible for ensuring that the orders of the Board and
the Chairman are carried out and shall execute all, contracts for and on behalf
of the Board.
(3) The Secretary shall be
responsible for ensuring that all moneys are expended on the purpose for which
they are granted or allotted and for preparing and submitting to the Board for
approval an annual statement of accounts and budget estimates.
(4) The Secretary shall
exercise such other powers as may be prescribed.
13. Appointment and
constitution of committees.__(1)
The Board shall appoint Committees of Courses, a Finance Committee and such
other' Committees as it may deem necessary for the proper execution of its
business.
(2) Each Committee shall
consist of members of the Board and of such other persons, if any. as the
Board, in each case, may think fit to appoint.
Provided that a person
nominated by the Federal Government shall be a member of the Finance Committee.
(3) A Committee may,
subject to the approval of the Chairman, co‑opt' persons if the Committee
so feels.
(4) The term of office of a
member of a Committee co‑opted under sub-section (3) shall be one year
from the date of co‑option :
Provided that a person co‑opted
in his capacity as a member of a particular body or as the holder of a
particular appointment shall hold office only for so long as he is a member of
that body or the holder of that appointment, as the case may be.
14. Fund. The Board shall have a fund to which
shall be credited all income of the Board, including income from fees,
endowments, grants and contributions.
15. Annual audit of
accounts.__(1)
The accounts of the Board shall be maintained in such form and in such manner
as may be prescribed.
(2) The accounts of the
Board shall be audited every year by the Accountant‑General, Pakistan
Revenues.
(3) The Board shall, at the
time of audit, produce all accounts, registers, documents and other papers
which may be required by the auditor to assist him in his investigation:
Provided that, if the
Federal Government certifies, that a particular document is secret, the auditor
shall accept in lieu of such document a statement in respect thereof duly
certified by the Chairman:---
Provided further that, if
such a document is confidential, the auditor shall be responsible for
preventing disclosure of its contents.
(4) The Board shall, as
soon as possible after the end of each financial year, submit to the Federal
Government the annual statement of the accounts of the Board, duly audited,
together with the report of the auditor.
16. Provident fund.‑The Board may establish a
provident fund for the benefit of its employees and, where it establishes such
fund, the provisions of the Provident Funds Act, 1925 (XIX of 1925), shall
apply to such fund.
17. Powers of the Board
to make regulations.__ (1)
The Board may, with the approval of the Federal Government, make regulations
for carrying out the purposes of this Act.
(2) In particular, and
without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, the regulations may
provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:---
(a) the procedure for the conduct of, and the number of members required
to form a quorum at, meetings of the Board and the Committees;
(b) the conduct of examinations, including the appointment of
examiners and their duties, powers and remuneration;
(c) the conditions for admission of candidates to the
examinations held ,by the Board and their eligibility for diplomas,
certificates and titles;
(d) the conditions for the recognition of institutions and the
withdrawal of recognition;
(e) the courses of study to be followed in the institutions
imparting Intermediate education or Secondary education or education for other
examinations conducted by the Board;
(f ) the institution of scholarships and prizes;
(g) the election and co‑option of members of the Board and
its Committees;
(h) the constitution, powers and duties of
Committees;
(i) the appointment of employees of the Board
and the conditions of their service;
(j) the constitution of a provident fund for the benefit of the
employees of the Board; and
(k) such other matters as may be necessary for giving effect to
the provisions of this Act.
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