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The
ORDINANCE No. XVIII of 2000
[29th May, 2000]
An Ordinance to provide for the establishment of the
National University of Modern Languages at Islamabad
WHEREAS, in view of the complex global
changes in social, economic, political and defence fields, acquisition of
higher knowledge of linguistic skills has become imperative to enable
Pakistanis to face and work with people, groups, nations and world
organisations speaking different languages and originating from diverse
cultural background;
AND WHEREAS, it is expedient to
establish a National University of Modern Languages for imparting education and
research facilities in the field of modern languages;
AND WHEREAS, the National Assembly and
the Senate stand suspended in pursuance of the Proclamation of Emergency of the
fourteenth day of October, 1999, and the Provisional Constitution Order No. 1
of 1999;
AND WHEREAS the President is satisfied
that circumstances exist which render it necessary to take immediate action;
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of
Proclamation of Emergency of the fourteenth day of October, 1999, and
Provisional Constitution Order No. 1 of 1999, as well as Order No. 9 of 1999,
and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the President of
the-Islamic Republic of Pakistan is pleased to make and promulgate the
following Ordinance:---
1. Short title of commencement.—(1) This Ordinance may be called the National
University of Modern Languages Ordinance, 2000.
(2) It shall come into force at
once.
2. Definitions. In this Ordinance, unless there is anything repugnant
in the subject or context,---
(a) “Academic
Council” means the Academic Council constituted under section 16;
(b) ”Board”
means the Board of Governors constituted under section 13;
(c) ”Chancellor”
means the Chancellor of the University;
(d) ”College”
means a college constituted or affiliated with the University;
(e) ”Committee”
means the Executive committee of the University constituted under section 15;
(f) ”
(g) ”Dean
or Commandant” means the head of a College or Institute under the University;
(h) ”Director
of Examinations” means the co-ordinator of examinations of the University;
(i) ”Director
of Administration” means the co-ordinator of administration;
(j) “Director
of Academics” means the co-ordinator of academics of the University;
(k) “Director
Finance” means the Director Finance of the University;
(l) ”Director-General”
means the head of administration, academics and finance of the University;
(m) “Director
of Technical and Library Facilities” means the Director of Technical and
Library Facilities of the University;
(n) “Institute”
means an institute constituted or affiliated with the University;
(o) “Prescribed”
means prescribed by Statutes, Regulations, Rules;
(p) “Pro-Chancellor”
means the Pro-Chancellor of the University appointed under section 8;
(q) “Rector”
means Rector of the University appointed under section 10;
(r) ”Registrar”
means the Registrar of the University;
(s) ”Regulations,
Rules and Statutes” means Regulations, Rules and Statutes made under this
Ordinance; and
(t) “University” means the National University of Modern
Languages (NUML) established under this Ordinance.
3. Establishment and incorporation
or the University.—(1) There shall be
established a University to be called the National University of Modern
Languages consisting of,---
(a) the
Chancellor, the Pro-Chancellor, the Board, the Rector, the Executive Committee,
the Academic Council, the Director General, Deans, Directors, Commandants and
the Registrar;
(b) the
members of such other councils, committees and advisory bodies as the Board may
establish or authorise from time to time;
(c) the
members of the faculties and students of the colleges and institutes; and
(d) such
other officers and members of the staff as may be specified by the Board from
time to time.
(2) The University shall be a body
corporate by the name of the National University of Modern Languages, having
perpetual succession and a common seal, with power, among others, to acquire,
hold and dispose of any property and shall by the said name sue and be sued.
(3) The principal seat of the
University shall be at
4. Purposes, power and function of
the University.—(1) The purposes of
the University shall be the promotion and dissemination of knowledge of Modern
Languages and relevant areas of study.
(2) The University shall be a fully
autonomous body with freedom to govern its academic and administrative
functions in order to achieve its objectives, in general and in particular,
freedom to,---
(a) determine
course of study of languages and such other branches of learning as it may
determine;
(b) conduct
of examinations;
(c) award
degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions;
(d) pursue
and co-ordinate research;
(e) affiliate
itself or associate with other institutions, and establish faculties in
(f) decide teaching methods and strategies in order to
ensure the most effective educational and research programmes;
(g) use the
financial and other resources allocated to it for the execution of its
functions;
(h) confer
in the manner prescribed honorary degrees or other distinctions on persons
approved by the Board for the purpose;
(i) provide
for such instructions for persons not being students of the University as it
may determine, and to grant certificates and diplomas to such persons;
(j) confer
degrees on persons who have carried on independent research under prescribed
conditions;
(k) accept
the examinations passed, and the periods of study spent, by students of the
University at other universities and places of learning as equivalent to such examinations
and periods of study in the University as it may determine, and to withdraw
such acceptance;
(l)
institute professorship, associate professorship, assistant professorship,
research associationship and other posts, and to make appointments thereto;
(m) create
posts for teaching, research, administration and other related purposes and to
appoint persons thereto;
(n)
institute and award fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, bursaries, medals
and prizes under prescribed conditions;
(o)
establish institutes, faculties, libraries, laboratories, workshops, museums
and other centres of learning for the development of teaching and research and
to make such arrangements for their maintenance, management and administration
as it may determine;
(p) make provisions
for research and advisory services and with these objects to enter into
arrangements with other institutions or with public bodies within
(q) enter
into, carry out, vary or cancel contracts;
(r) receive
and manage property transferred and grants, bequests, trusts, gifts, donations,
endowments and other contributions made to it and to invest any funds
representing such property, grants, bequests, trusts, gifts, donations,
endowments or contributions and to convert one kind of property into other, in
such manner as it may deem fit;
(s) provide
for the printing and publication of research and other works;
(t) authorise and agree when required by the educational
institutions to the mobility of qualified staff among universities, research
organisations and the Government or corporate bodies, provided that the rights
and privileges of the staff under this arrangement shall be protected.
(u) grant
affiliation to an educational institution and to withdraw such affiliation; and
(v) do all
such other acts and things, whether incidental to the powers aforesaid or not,
as may be requisite in . order to further its objects as a place of education,
learning and research.
(3) The principal teaching facilities
of the University shall consist of the National University of Modern Languages
and such other colleges and institutes as may be established by the Board from
time to time.
5. University open to all classes,
creeds, etc. The University shall be
open to all persons of either sex of whatever religion, race, class, creed,
colour or domicile who qualify for admission to the courses of study offered by
the University based on the criteria and policy determined by the Board, and no
such person shall be denied the privileges of the University on the ground only
of sex, religion, race, class, creed, colour or domicile.
6. Officers of the University. The following shall be officers of
the University, namely:---
(a) the
Chancellor;
(b) the
Pro-Chancellor;
(c) the
Rector;
(d) the
Director General:
(e) the Dean
or Commandant;
(f) the
Registrar;
(g) the
Director of Administration;
(h) the
Director of Academics;
(i) the
Director of Examinations;
(j) the
Director Finance;
(k) the
Director of Technical and Library Facilities; and
(l) such
other persons as may be prescribed to be officers by the Board.
7.
The Chancellors.—(1) The President of
(2) The Chancellor shall preside
over the convocations of the University and meetings at which business of the
University is transacted.
(3) Every proposal to confer an
honorary degree shall be subject to confirmation by the Chancellor.
(4) If the Chancellor is satisfied
that the proceedings or orders of any authority are not in accordance with the
provisions of this Ordinance, the statutes, regulations or the rules, he may,
after calling upon such authority to show cause in writing, annul such
proceedings or orders.
8. The Pro-Chancellor.—(1) Federal Minister for Education shall be the Pro-Chancellor
of the University.
(2) At any time when the office of
Chancellor is vacant, or the Chancellor is absent, or is unable to perform the
functions of his office due to any cause, the Pro-Chancellor shall act for him.
(3) The Pro-Chancellor shall perform
such other functions as may be entrusted to him by the Chancellor.
9. Visitation, etc.—(1) The Pro-Chancellor may cause a visitation or an
inspection or inquiry to be made in respect of any matter connected with the
affairs of the University and shall, from time to time appoint such person or
persons as he may deem fit for the purpose of carrying out inspection of,---
(i) the
University, its buildings, laboratories, libraries, workshops and other
establishments and equipments;
(ii) any
institution or regional centre of the University;
(iii) the
teaching and other work conducted by the University; and
(iv) the
conduct of examinations held by the University.
(2) The Pro-Chancellor shall give
notice to the Board of his intention to cause a visitation or an inspection or
inquiry to be made under sub-section (1), and the Board shall be entitled to be
represented there.
(3) The Pro-Chancellor shall
communicate to the Board his views with regard to the results of a visitation
or an inspection or inquiry made under sub-section (1), and shall, after
ascertaining the views of the Board thereon, advise the Board on the action to
be taken by it.
(4) The Board shall, within such
time as may be specified by the Pro-Chancellor, communicate to him such action,
if any, as has been taken or may be proposed to be taken upon the results of a
visitation or an inspection or inquiry communicated to it under sub-section
(3).
(5)
Where the Board does not, within the time specified by the Pro-Chancellor, take
action to the satisfaction of the Pro-Chancellor, he may, after consideration
of any explanation furnished or representation made by the Board, issue such
directions as he thinks fit, and the Rector shall comply with such directions.
10. The Rector.—(1) The Board shall appoint a senior serving or
retired Army Officer with sufficient experience to ensure the disciplined
educational environment visualised for the University to be the Rector.
(2) A Rector shall hold office for a
term of four years and shall be eligible for reappointment for a similar term
or such shorter terms as the Board may determine.
(3) The Rector shall be the chief
executive of the University in all the fields of academics and administration,
and shall have overall responsibility for the direction, organisation,
administration and programmes of the University in accordance with, the
guidelines and general policies formulated by the Board and for the
implementation of decisions and policies of the Board and shall,---
(a) oversee,
monitor and supervise all academic activities, including examinations and
applied research to ensure that proper academic standards are maintained;
(b) Exercise
administrative control over the academic and administrative staff employed by
the University including their recruitment and disciplinary action in
accordance with service rules;
(c) submit
the plans of work and budget estimates of the University for the approval of
the Board and may reappropriate an amount laid down by the Board for unforeseen
expenditure;
(d) direct
the activities connected with execution of programmes for instruction,
training, research, demonstration and service, and authorise expenditure
provided for in the budget as approved by the Board;
(e) make
appointments of teachers, officers and members of the staff of the university
and other persons on regular basis 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;
(f) appoint
on contract teachers, officers and members of the staff of the University, and
such other persons a may be necessary for a period not exceeding two years;
(g) submit
to the Board, in accordance with the rules of procedure framed by it, reports
on the activities of the University and the execution of the plans of works;
(h) prepare
and revise from time to time statutes and regulations with the approval of the
Board for the efficient and effective working of the University; and
(i) provide
the necessary service to the Board.
11. The Director General. A language qualified
Brigadier of Army Education Corps shall be appointed by the Chairman of the
Board to be the Director-General.
12. Authorities. The following shall be the authorities of the
University namely:---
(a) the
Board of Governors;
(b) the
Executive Committee;
(c) the
Academic Council;
(d) the
Faculty Board of Studies; and
(e) such
other authorities as may be constituted by the Board.
13. The Board of Governors.—(1). The share be Board of Governors for general
supervision and control of the affairs of the University including laying down
the policies of the University, which shall consist of,---
(a) the
Chief of the Army Staff or his nominee;
(b) the
nominee of the Chief Justice of Pakistan;
(c) Director
General, Joint Staff Headquarters;
(d) the
Rector;
(e) Secretary,
Ministry of Defence, Government of Pakistan or his nominee not below the rank
of a Joint Secretary;
(f) Secretary,
Ministry of Education, Government of Pakistan or his nominee not below the rank
of a Joint Secretary;
(g) Secretary,
Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan or his nominee not below the rank
of a Joint Secretary;
(h) Secretary,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Pakistan or his nominee not below
the rank of a Joint Secretary;
(i) Chairman,
University Grants Commission;
(j) Director
General;
(k) Senior
Dean or Professor of the University; and
(l) One
or two members from private sector with established credentials useful for the
University to be nominated by the Board;
(2) Registrar shall be member and Secretary
of the Board but shall not be entitled to vote.
(3) The
Chancellor may, in consultation with the Board, appoint any other person
including a linguist or educationist as member of the Board.
(4) No act or proceeding of the
Board shall be invalid merely for the reason of the existence of a vacancy in,
or defect in the constitution of, the Board.
(5) The Board may direct any
officer, member of faculty or any other person to be in attendance during all
or any parts of its meetings.
(6) Without prejudice to the generality
of the provisions of sub-section (1), the Board shall exercise and perform the
powers and functions hereinafter specified, namely:---
(a) to
hold, control and administer the property, funds and resources of the
University and to borrow or raise money for the purposes of the University upon
such security as may be required;
(b) to
formulate or approve the principles, policies and plans governing the
activities and operations of the University so as to ensure that the academic
staff enjoy academic freedom in their research and educational work;
(c) to
prepare or have prepared and revised from time to time rules and regulations
for the efficient and effective operation of the University;
(d) to
review and approve the creation of any standing component of the University,
such as faculties, and councils and other administrative bodies necessary to
assist or improve the working of the University;
(e) to
approve the plans of work and annual budget of the University submitted by the
Director Finance, the budget being based on the budget prepared and submitted
by the constituent or affiliated colleges or institutes;
(f) to
require of, and consider reports submitted by the officers of the University
relating to the activities of the. University and the execution of the plans of
work and to direct the Rector to submit reports relating to any matter
specified by the Board;
(g) to
create such academic or administrative posts as it may consider necessary for
the purposes of the University and to approve appointments to such of these
posts as it may specify, including the posts of deans, directors, professors,
associate professors; assistant professors, lecturers, instructors and
demonstrators;
(h) to
approve selection and appointment of all administrative and academic staff of
the University, recommended by a Selection Board;
(i) to
fix the scales of pay, allowances and honoraria for all the staff, both
academic and administrative, commensurate with their qualification and
experience, in order to attract the best talent from within and outside
Pakistan for the University;
(j) to undertake responsibility for the financial
integrity of the University, including responsibility for ensuring
effectiveness of its future operations and their continuity and the
preservation of the autonomy of the University;
(k) to
approve all affiliation and other similar arrangements through which colleges,
institutions or individuals may become associated with the University within
(l) to appoint
from amongst its members such committees or sub-committees as may in the
opinion of the Board lead to its more efficient and effective operations; and
(m) to take
all such initiative as it may consider necessary or desirable for the efficient
and effective management and functioning of the University.
(7) The Board shall lay down its
own rules of procedures and may amend or modify them from time to time.
(8) The Board may delegate all or
any of its powers and functions to a committee, sub-committee or to the Rector.
14. Meeting of the Boards, etc.—(1) The Board shall meet at least
twice during a year for regular or scheduled meetings and may meet at any other
time at which a special meeting thereof may be called by the Chairman of the
Board.
(2) Not less than ten clear
days notice of a special meeting shall be given to the members of the Board and
the agenda of the meeting shall be restricted to the matter specified in the
agenda to be annexed to such notice.
(3) The quorum for a
meeting of the Board shall not be less than fifty per cent of its members.
15. Executive Committee.—(1) The Executive Committee shall consist of the
following, namely:---
(a) the
Rector, who shall be the Chairman of the Executive Committee;
(b) Director
General of the University;
(c) Director
Army Education;
(d) Director
Naval Education;
(e) Assistant
Chief of Air Staff (Education);
(f) Director
of Military Training;
(g) Director
of Administration;
(h) Director
of Academics;
(j) Director
of Finance;
(k) a
nominee of the Ministry of Education not below the rank of B-19 officer; and
(l) the
Registrar, who shall be Secretary of the Committee.
(2) Deans and Commandants shall, if
required, attend the meetings of the Executive Committee.
(3) The Executive Committee shall
deliberate on various aspects related to the functioning of the University and
recommend specific measures to the Board for approval and shall,---
(a)
delineate priorities for research;
(b)
recommend allocation of training and research funds to the colleges and
institutes;
(c) guide
and direct the Academic Council and Faculty Board of Studies of each college
and institute on all matters relating to the academics, including syllabi and
duration of various courses;
(d)
recommend disciplines for all academic studies in the colleges and institutes
and help in creation of necessary infrastructure for the same;
(e) help
induct highly competent linguistic talent into the faculty of each College to
enhance the quality of education and research;
(f) lay down
guidelines for proper and efficient conduct of professional examination at the
Colleges or Institutes;
(g)
recommend such measures which would foster and enhance interaction and
collaboration between the University and the existing national and
international organisations, institutions and research centres and foreign
embassies;
(h)
recommend apportioning of the national research and development budget for the
University;
(i) workout
and propose affiliation measures with foreign institutions and universities of
repute;
(j) decide
methods and strategies in order to ensure the most effective scientific arid
technological programmes;
(k)
co-ordinate with relevant Government Ministries, Universities and University
Grants Commission and embassies;
(l) propose statutes to the Board for approval; and
(m) prepare
regulations for approval by the Board.
16. Academic Council.—(1) The Academic Council shall consist of the
following, namely:---
(a) the
Rector, who shall be the Chairman of the Academic Council;
(b) the
Deans or Commandants or Principals of affiliated institutions and colleges;
(c) representatives
from relevant Directorates of the Armed Forces of Pakistan;
(d) a
nominee of the University Grants Commission;
(e) three
senior most heads of departments of different languages;
(f) any
other faculty member, on as required basis; and
(g) Director
of Academics who shall be the Secretary of the Council.
(2) The Academic Council
shall act as an advisory and implementing body for the decisions of the Executive
Committee on all matters relating to the conduct of examinations, revision and
updating of course syllabi, quality of education, duration of all courses
including conduct of postgraduate classes in specified disciplines.
(3) The Academic Council
shall also help the Rector in evaluating, proposing and co-ordinating research
and development projects and respective institutes and colleges.
17. Faculty Board of Studies.—(1) The Faculty Board of Studies of each college and
institute shall consist of the following, namely:---
(a) Rector,
Chairman, Principal, Commandant or Director General, who shall be its Chairman;
(b) Deputy
Dean or Deputy Commandant or Deputy Director General;
(c) Heads
of the Departments and Directors of colleges and institutes;
(d) selected
teaching staff;
(e) representatives
from relevant Directorates of the Armed Forces of Pakistan; and
(f) a
representative of the University.
(2) the
Faculty Board of Studies shall,---
(a) implement
the decisions of the Board, the Executive Committee and the Academic Council on
all matters relating to academic standards, examinations and research;
(b) ensure
feedback of the implemented measures on research and academic matters to the
Rector; and
(c) workout
and report to the Rector details of research funding required.
18. Selection Board.—(1) The Selection Board shall be responsible for
conducting interviews and organising tests should the need arise for
appointments determined to be in its purview by the Board including all
academic positions.
(2) The Selection Board shall consist
of the following, namely:---
(i) the
Rector, who shall be its Chairman;
(ii) two
subject experts in the subject concerned drawn from a list approved by the
Board of Governors but not serving in the University or its constituent units.
In the case of positions of associate professors and professors the experts
must be those to whom the research documents of candidates have been sent for
assessment;
(iii) the
whole-time member of the University Grants Commission or his nominee;
(iv) the
Director-General;
(v) the
senior most teacher in the subject for which the interview is being conducted
for appointment. In the case of non-academic positions the senior most officer
in the area in which appointment is being made;
(vi) a
nominee of the Ministry of Education not below the rank of B -19 officer; and
(vii) the
Registrar, who shall act as Secretary of the Selection Board.
19 Council of Regents.—(1) The University may set up, a Council of Regents
consisting of such members as the Board may determine.
(2) The members of the Council of
Regents shall be appointed from amongst heads of Government and non-Government
organisations, bodies and institutions of repute, both national and foreign,
interested in the educational promotion and its patronage.
(3) The business of the Council of
Regents shall be regulated by the Board as may be prescribed.
20. Academic and administrative staff. The
academic and administrative staff of the University shall be selected with a
view to achieving its stated objectives and the basic criteria for their
selection shall be the highest standards of competence, integrity and
efficiency.
21. Statutes.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Ordinance,
statutes may be made to regulate or prescribe all or any of the following
matters, namely:---
(a) creation
of the institutes and faculties;
(b) service
pension and fringe benefits for University employees and terms and conditions
of their service;
(c)
conditions for appointment of Professors Emeritus and award of honorary
degrees;
(d)
efficiency and discipline of the University employees; and
(e) all
other matters required to be regulated by Statutes.
(2) Draft Statutes shall be proposed by
the Executive Committee for approval by the Board, which may approve them or
refer them back for reconsideration.
(3) No Statute shall be valid until it
has been approved by the Board and the Chancellor.
22. Regulations.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Ordinance
and the Statutes, the Committee may make regulations for all or any of the
following matters, namely:---
(a) scheme
of studies and research, including the duration of courses, number of subjects
or papers for examinations;
(b) syllabi
and courses of study and research programmes leading to degrees, diplomas or
certificates;
(c)
methodology for selection and admission of students;
(d) conduct
and supervision of examinations, appointment of examiners and scrutiny and
tabulation of results;
(e)
determination of fees and other charges for admission to various courses;
(f) maintenance
of discipline among students and schemes for their welfare;
(g)
institution of fellowships, scholarships, prizes and medals, honorarium and
other financial assistance to students and research scholars;
(h) conduct
of convocations and the manner in which they are to be conducted; and
(i) all other academic matters which are to be or
may be prescribed.
(2) The regulations shall
be approved by the Board on recommendations of the committee.
(3) No regulation shall be
valid until it has been approved by the Board.
23. Rules. The Executive Committee may make Rules for
implementation of Statutes or Regulations where so required under the Statutes
or Regulations or make Rules to regulate any matter relating to the affairs of
the University which under this Ordinance are not specifically required to be
provided for by the Statutes or Regulations.
24. University Funds.—(1) The University shall have a Fund to which shall
be credited all direct donations, trusts, bequests, endowments, grants,
proportionate grant from the Federal Government, assistance from international
agencies, contributions, shares of fee, and income from any other sources and
.which shall be under the control of the Board.
(2) The present recurring and
non-recurring grants being allocated by the Federal Ministry of Education to
the National Institute of Modern Languages immediately in existence before the
commencement of this Ordinance, shall continue to be allocated in future to the
National University of Modern Languages, with suitable upward adjustments from
time to time.
(3) All expenditure of the University
shall be met within the sanctioned budget of University or as approved by the
Board.
25. Audit and Accounts.—(1) The accounts of the University shall be
maintained in such form and in such manner as may be prescribed.
(2) No expenditure shall be made
from the funds of the University if it is not included in the approved budget
of the university nor a bill or its payment has been audited by the University
Auditor in conformity with the Statutes, the Regulations and the Rules.
(3) The annual statement of the
accounts of the University signed by the Director Finance and the University
Auditor shall be submitted to the Government within six months of the closing
of the financial year.
(4) The accounts of the University
shall be audited once a year by an Auditor appointed by the Federal Government
for the purpose.
(5) The observation of the
Government auditor, together with such annotations as the Director Finance may
make, shall be presented to the Board.
26. 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, allowances, provident fund and
benevolent fund and other welfare schemes, as it may deem fit.
(2)
Where any provident fund has been constituted under this Ordinance, the
provisions of the Provident Funds Act, 1925 (XIX of 1925) shall apply to such
fund as if it were the Government Provident Fund.
27.
28. Appeal to, and review, by the
Board.—(1) Where an order is passed
punishing any officer (other than the Rector), teacher or other employee of the
University or altering or interpreting to his disadvantage the prescribed terms
or conditions of his service, he shall, where the order is passed by the Rector
or any other officer or teacher of the University, have the right to appeal to
the Board, against the order, and where the order is made by the Board have the
right to apply to that Board for review of its order.
(2) The appeal, or application for
review, shall be submitted to the Rector who shall place it before the Board
with his comments and views of any other person or body concerned with the
matter.
29. Retirement from service.—(1) An officer, teacher or other employee of the
University shall retire from service on attaining the age of sixty years or as
provided in his terms of appointment.
(2) Persons above the age of sixty
years may be reemployed in the manner prescribed by the Board on contract in
specially deserving cases, in conformity with the prevailing instructions of
the Government.
(3) No order on an appeal or
application for review shall be passed without affording to the appellant or,
as the case may be, applicant an opportunity of being heard.
30. Commencement of term of office of members of authorities. The
term of office of a newly appointed or nominated person on a body or authority
shall be as fixed under this Ordinance and shall commence from such date as may
be prescribed.
31. Filling of casual vacancies in authorities. Any casual vacancy
among the appointment or nominated member of any Authority shall be filled, as
soon as conveniently may be, by the person or the body who appointed or
nominated the member whose place has become vacant and the person appointed or
nominated to the vacancy shall be member of such Authority for the residue of
the term for which the person whose place he fills would have been a member.
32. Filling of vacancies in authorities in certain
circumstances. Where a vacancy in the membership of an authority other than
the Board of Governors cannot be filled because,---
(a) the
office of which the holder, was a member of the authority ex-officio having
ceased to exist;
(b) the
organisation or a body other than the University having either ceased to exist
or to function; or
(c) 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 Board may
direct; and
(d)
vacancies in the membership of the Board that may have been caused for reasons
mentioned in the foregoing sub-clauses of this section shall be filled as
determined by the Chancellor.
33. Disputes about membership of authorities, etc. Notwithstanding
anything contained in this Ordinance, a person nominated or appointed to any
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 nominated or appointed.
34. Proceedings of authorities not invalidated by vacancies. No
act, proceedings, resolution or decision of any authority shall be invalid by
reason only of any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of, or in the
appointment or nomination of any member of, the authority.
35. Interpretation. Any question that may arise as to the
interpretation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance, shall be placed
before the Board whose decision thereon shall be final.
36. Removal of difficulties.—(1) Any difficulty arises in giving
effect to any provision of this Ordinance, the Board may make such order or
direction, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, as may
appear to it to be necessary for the purpose of removing such difficulty.
(2) The Board may issue directions or
decide such matters as are covered by this Ordinance in the manner it considers
proper.
37. Repeal and savings.—(1) The Government of Pakistan's Resolution No.
F.10-2/79-SB, dated the 20th November, 1979, is hereby repealed.
(2) Upon the commencement of this
Ordinance:---
(a) all
funds, assets, properties, rights and interests of whatsoever kind issued,
used, enjoyed, owned or vested in National Institute of Modern Languages,
hereinafter referred to as the Institute, in existence immediately before such
commencement and any liabilities subsisting against the aforesaid Institute
shall stand transferred to the University established under this Ordinance;
(b) subject
to clause (c) all persons serving in connection with the affairs of the
aforesaid Institute shall stand transferred to the University established under
this Ordinance and become employees of the University on the same terms and
conditions to which they were entitled before such commencement; and
(c) the
person holding the Office of Director in the Institute, in existence
immediately before such commencement, shall stand transferred to, and appointed
as the Rector of, the University established under this Ordinance.
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