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[1][1]The Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid
(Pb. Act V of 1995)
[24 May 1995]
An
Act to provide for the establishment of a
Preamble.– Whereas it is necessary to bridge the gap of
knowledge and standard of living between arid and irrigated areas and for this
purpose to produce high quality agricultural scientists and to form an
organised scientific infrastructure for teaching and research for the
development of dry land regions of the country;
It
is hereby enacted as follows:---
CHAPTER
I
PRELIMINARY
1. Short title and commencement.– (1) This Act may be called [2][2][Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi] Act 1995.
(2) It shall come into force at once and
shall be deemed to have taken effect on the day the University of Arid
Agriculture Rawalpindi Ordinance, 1994 (XVI of 1994) stood repealed under
Article 128 of the Constitution.
2. Definitions.– In this Act, unless there is anything
repugnant in the subject or context,---
(a) “Academic
Council” means the Academic Council of the University;
(b) “
(c) “Authority”
means any of the Authorities of the University;
(d) “Chairman
of the Department” means head of a teaching Department;
(e) “Chancellor”
means the Chancellor of the University;
(f) “College”
means an affiliated college;
(g) “
(h) “Dean”
means the Chairman of the Board of a Faculty;
(i) “Director”
means the head of a teaching division of the University or Institute;
(j) “Educational
Institution” means an institution imparting instruction in a subject or
subjects relating to a Faculty;
(k) “Faculty”
means a Faculty of the University;
(l) “Government”
means the Government of the
(m) “prescribed” means prescribed by Statutes,
Rules or Regulations;
(n) “Principal”
means the head of a college;
(o) “Pro-Chancellor”
means the Pro-Chancellor of the University;
(p) “Professional College” means a college
providing for instruction in courses of study leading to a degree in
Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, or such other subjects as
may be prescribed by Regulations to be professional subjects;
(q) “Professor
Emeritus” means a retired Professor working in a faculty in honorary capacity;
(r) “Registered
Graduate” means,---
(i) a graduate of the University who has his name
entered in the register of registered graduates; or
(ii) a graduate from the former Barani Agricultural
College Rawalpindi and has his name entered in the register maintained by the
University for this purpose;
(s) “Research
Officer” means a person engaged whole-time by the University for research being
equivalent in rank to a University Teacher;
(t) “Statutes”,
“Regulations” and “Rules” means respectively, the Statutes, the Regulations and
the Rules made or deemed to have been made under this Act;
(u) “Syndicate”
means the Syndicate of the University;
(v) “Teachers”
means Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Lecturers and
Instructors engaged whole-time by the University or by the college for teaching
degree, honours or postgraduate classes, and such other persons as may be
declared to be Teachers by Regulations;
(w) “Teaching
Department” means a teaching department maintained and administered by the
University or recognised by the University;
(x) “University”
means [3][3][Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi] as
constituted under this Act;
(y) “University
Teacher” means a whole-time teacher appointed by the University or recognised
as such by the University; and
(z) “Vice-Chancellor” means the Vice Chancellor of
the University.
CHAPTER
II
THE
UNIVERSITY
3. Incorporation.– (1) The University shall be constituted at
(2) The University shall consist of the
Chancellor, the Pro-Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor and the members of the
Syndicate and the Academic Council.
(3) The University shall be a body corporate
by the name of the [4][4][Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi] and shall
have perpetual succession and a common seal, and may sue and be sued by the
said name.
(4) The
University shall be competent to acquire and hold property, both movable and
immovable and to lease, sell or otherwise transfer any movable and immovable
property which vests in or has been acquired by it.
(5) All
properties, rights and interests of whatever kind used, enjoyed, possessed,
owned or vested in, or held in trust by or for Barani Agricultural College
Rawalpindi shall stand transferred to the University.
4. Powers of
the University.– The University shall have the powers to,---
(a) provide
for instruction in agricultural, social and natural sciences, humanities and
such other branches of learning as it may deem fit, and to make provisions for
research and for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in such manner
as it may determine;
(b) prescribe
courses of studies to be conducted by it and the colleges;
(c) hold
examinations and 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 the prescribed conditions;
(d) confer
honorary degrees or other distinctions on approved persons in the manner
prescribed;
(e) provide
for such instruction for persons not being students of the University as it may
determine, and to grant certificates and diplomas to such persons;
(f) confer
degrees on persons who have carried on independent research under the
prescribed conditions;
(g) grant
affiliation to an educational institution and to withdraw such affiliation;
(h) admit
educational institutions to its privileges and to withdraw such privileges
under the prescribed conditions;
(i) inspect
colleges and other educational institutions associated or seeking association
with it;
(j) 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;
(k) cooperate
with other Universities and public authorities in such manner and for such
purposes as it may determine;
(l) institute
Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant Professorships and
Lectureships and any other posts and to appoint persons thereto;
(m) create
posts for research, extension, administration and other related purposes and
appoint persons thereto;
(n) recognise
selected members of the teaching staff of affiliated colleges and colleges or
educational institutions admitted to the privileges of the University or such
other persons as it may deem fit as University Teachers;
(o) institute
and award fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, bursaries, medals and prizes
under prescribed conditions;
(p) establish
Teaching Departments, Schools, Colleges, Faculties, Institutes, Centres of
Excellence, 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;
(q) control
the residence of the students of the University and the colleges, institute and
maintain halls of residence and approve or license hostels and lodgings;
(r) supervise
and control the discipline of the students of the University and the Colleges,
promote the extra-curricular and recreational activities of such students and
make arrangements for promoting their health and general welfare;
(s) demand
and receive payment of such fees and other charges as it may determine;
(t) make
provision for research and advisory services and with these objects to enter
into arrangements with other institutions or with public bodies under the
prescribed conditions;
(u) enter
into, carry out, vary or cancel contracts;
(v) receive
and manage property transferred and grants, bequests, trusts, gifts, donations,
endowments and other contributions made to the University and to invest any
fund representing such property, in such manner as it may deem fit;
(w) provide
for the printing and publication of research and other works; and
(x) do
all such other acts and things, whether incidental to the powers aforesaid or
not, as may be requisite in order to further the objects of the University as a
place of education, learning and research.
5. Jurisdiction of the University.– The University shall have jurisdiction
within the limits of its campus and sub-campuses.
6. Integration of Research Institute with
the University.– (1)
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any other law,
notification, contract, agreement or instrument, Government may, by
notification in the official Gazette, integrate with the University any
educational or research institution situated anywhere in the Punjab.
(2) On the publication of a notification
under sub-section (1),---
(a) all
rights, properties, assets and liabilities vested in or undertaken by such
educational institution shall retrospectively become the rights, properties,
assets and liabilities of the University; and
(b) all
persons serving in connection with the affairs of such educational institution in
any capacity shall stand transferred for service under the University on such
terms and conditions as the Government, in consultation with the University,
may determine:
Provided
that such terms and conditions shall not be less favourable than those admissible
to them immediately before their transfer to the University:---
Provided
further that if any such person is a Government servant on deputation to the
institution, he shall not be transferred for service to the University without
his consent in writing.
(3) Any question arising under the first
proviso to sub-section (2) shall be referred to the Government and the decision
of the Government on such question shall be final.
7. The University to be open to all
classes, creeds, etc.– The
University shall be open to all persons of either sex and of whatever religion,
race, creed, class or colour and no person shall be denied the privileges of
the University on the grounds merely of religion, race, caste, creed, class or
colour:
Provided
that nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to prevent religious
instructions being given to the students in their own religious faiths in such
manner as may be prescribed.
8. Teaching in the University.– (1) All recognised teaching in various
courses shall be conducted by the University or the colleges in the prescribed
manner and may include lectures, tutorials, discussions, seminars,
demonstrations as well as practical work in the laboratories, workshops and
farms and other methods of instruction.
(2) The Authority responsible for organising
recognised teaching shall be such as may be prescribed.
(3) The courses and the curricula shall be
such as may be prescribed.
(4) A subject to be called “Islamic and
Pakistan Studies” shall be taught as a compulsory subject at the Bachelor’s
Degree level in all Faculties:
Provided
that non-Muslim students may opt for “Ethics and Pakistan Studies” in place of
“Islamic and Pakistan Studies”.
(5) A degree shall not be awarded to a
student unless he has passed the examination in the subject mentioned in
sub-section (4).
(6) The provision of sub-sections (4) and
(5) shall take effect from such date as may be fixed by the Vice-Chancellor.
CHAPTER
III
OFFICERS
OF THE UNIVERSITY
9. Officers of the University.– The following shall be Officers of the
University:---
(a) the Chancellor;
(b) the Pro-Chancellor;
(c) the Vice-Chancellor;
(d) the Deans;
(e) the Directors;
(f) Principals of the Constituent Colleges;
(g) the Chairmen of the Teaching Departments;
(h) the Registrar;
(i) the Treasurer;
(j) the Controller of Examinations;
(k) the Librarian; and
(l) such other persons as may be prescribed.
10. Chancellor.– (1) The Governor of the
(2) The Chancellor or his nominee shall
preside at the Convocation of the University.
(3) If the Chancellor is satisfied that the
proceedings of any authority are not in accordance with the provisions of this
Act, the Statutes, the Regulations, or the Rules, he may, after calling such
Authority to show cause why such proceedings should not be annulled, by order
in writing, annul the proceedings.
(4) Every proposal to confer an honorary
degree shall be subject to confirmation by the Chancellor.
(5) The Chancellor shall have the power to
assent to such Statutes as are required to be submitted to him by the Syndicate
or withhold assent or refer them back to the Syndicate for reconsideration.
(6) The Chancellor may remove any person
from the membership of any Authority if such person has,---
(a) become
of unsound mind; or
(b) been
incapacitated to function as member of such Authority; or
(c) been
convicted by a court of law of an offence involving moral turpitude; or
(d) failed
to attend three consecutive meetings of the Authority; or
(e) accepted any assignment which involves his
absence from the University for a continuous period of six months or more.
(7) In the performance of his functions
under this Act, the Chancellor shall act and be bound in the same manner as the
Governor of the Punjab acts and is bound under Article 105 of the Constitution
of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
11. Revisional
powers of the Chancellor.– The Chancellor may, of his own motion or otherwise, call
for and examine the record of any proceedings in which an order has been passed
by any Authority for the purpose of satisfying himself as to the correctness,
legality or propriety of any finding or order and may pass such orders as he
may deem fit:
Provided that no order under this section shall be passed
unless the person to be affected thereby is afforded an opportunity of being
heard.
12. Visitation.– (1) The Chancellor may cause an inspection
or inquiry to be made in respect of any matter connected with the University
and shall, from time to time, appoint such person or persons as he may deem fit
for purposes of carrying out the inspection of,---
(a) the
University, its buildings, laboratories, libraries, museums, workshops and
equipment;
(b) any
institution, college or hostel maintained or recognised by or affiliated to the
University;
(c) the
teaching and other work conducted by the University; and
(d) the
conduct of examinations held by the University.
(2) The
Chancellor shall, in every such case as aforesaid, give notice to the Syndicate
of his intention to cause an inspection or inquiry to be made, and the
Syndicate shall be entitled to be represented thereat.
(3) The Chancellor shall communicate to the
Syndicate his views with regard to the result of such inspection or inquiry and
shall, after ascertaining the views thereon of the Syndicate, advise the
Syndicate on the action to be taken.
(4) The
Syndicate shall communicate to the Chancellor such action, as has been taken or
may be proposed to be taken upon the results, of the inspection or inquiry and
such communication shall be submitted to the Chancellor within such time as may
be specified by the Chancellor.
(5) Where the Syndicate does not, within a
reasonable time, take action to the satisfaction of the Chancellor, the
Chancellor may, after considering any explanation furnished or representation
made by the Syndicate, issue such directions as he thinks fit, and the
Vice-Chancellor shall comply with such directions.
13. Pro-Chancellor.– (1) The Minister for
Agriculture, Government of the
(2) The Pro-Chancellor will perform such
duties and functions and exercise such powers as may be assigned and delegated
to him by the Chancellor.
14. Vice-Chancellor.– (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed
by the Chancellor on such terms and conditions as the Chancellor may determine
and shall hold office during the pleasure of the Chancellor for a term not
exceeding four years.
(2) At any time when the office of the
Vice-Chancellor is vacant, or the Vice-Chancellor is absent or is unable to
perform the functions of his office due to illness or some other cause, the
Chancellor shall make such arrangements for the performance of the duties of
the Vice-Chancellor as he may deem fit.
15. Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor.– (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the
principal executive and academic officer of the University and shall ensure
that the provisions of this Act, the Statutes, the Regulations and the Rules
are faithfully observed in order to promote teaching, research, administration
and the general efficiency and good order of the University and shall have all
powers necessary for this purpose including administrative control over all
officers, teachers and other employees of the University.
(2) The
Vice-Chancellor shall preside at the meetings of the Authorities of which he is
the Chairman and be entitled to attend and preside at any meeting of any other
Authority or body of the University.
(3) The Vice-Chancellor may, in an emergency
which in his opinion required immediate action, take such action as he may
consider necessary and shall, as soon thereafter as possible, report his action
for approval to the officer, authority or other body which in the ordinary
course would have dealt with the matter.
(4) The Vice-Chancellor shall also have the
power to,---
(a) create
and fill temporary posts for a period not exceeding six months;
(b) sanction
all expenditure provided for in the approved budget and to reappropriate funds
within the same major head of expenditure;
(c) sanction
by re-appropriation an amount not exceeding Rs.15,000 for an unforeseen item
not provided for in the budget, and report it to the Syndicate at the next
meeting;
(d) appoint
paper-setters and examiners for all examinations of the University after
receiving panels of names from the relevant Authorities;
(e) make
such arrangements for the scrutiny of papers, marks and results as he may
consider necessary;
(f) direct
teachers, officers and other employees of the University to take up such assignments
in connection with teaching, research, examinations, administration and such
other activities in the University as he may consider necessary for the purpose
of the University;
(g) delegate,
subject to such conditions, if any, as may be prescribed, any of his powers
under this Act to an officer or officers of the University;
(h) appoint
employees in Basic Scales 1 to 16; and
(i) exercise
and perform such other powers and functions as may be prescribed.
16. Registrar.– (1) The Registrar shall be a whole time
officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Syndicate on such terms
and conditions as may be determined by it.
(2) The Registrar shall,---
(a) be
the custodian of the Common Seal and the academic records of the University;
(b) maintain
a Register of Registered Graduates in the prescribed manner;
(c) conduct
elections of members to the various Authorities in the prescribed manner;
(d) be
responsible for all matters connected with the conduct of examinations; and
(e) perform
such other duties as may be prescribed.
17. Treasurer.– (1) The Treasurer shall be a whole-time
officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Chancellor on such
terms and conditions as the Chancellor may determine.
(2) The Treasurer shall,---
(a) manage
the property, the finances and the investments of the University;
(b) prepare
the annual and revised budget estimates of the University and present them to
the Finance and Planning Committee and the Syndicate;
(c) ensure
that the funds of the University are expended on the purposes for which they
are provided, and
(d) perform
such other duties as may be prescribed.
18. Controller of Examinations.– (1) The Controller of Examinations shall be
a whole-time officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Syndicate
on such terms and condition as may be determined by it.
(2) The Controller of Examinations shall be
responsible for all matters connected with the conduct of examinations and
perform such other duties as may be prescribed.
19. Auditor.– The Resident Auditor shall be taken from Government on deputation.
20. Other Officers.– Subject to the provisions of this Act, the
terms and conditions of service and powers and duties of other Officers shall
be such as may be prescribed.
CHAPTER
IV
AUTHORITIES
OF THE UNIVERSITY
21. The Syndicate.– (1) The Syndicate shall consist of,---
(a) the
Vice-Chancellor, who shall be its Chairman;
(b) one
member of the Provincial Assembly of the
(c) the
Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court,
(d) Secretary
to Government of the
(e) Secretary
to Government of the
(f) Secretary to Government of the
(g) one
nominee of the University Grants Commission;
(h) one
Dean to be nominated by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor;
(i) one Professor, one Associate Professor, one
Assistant Professor and one such Lecturer as has completed a minimum of two
years’ service in the University to be elected respectively by and from amongst
themselves;
(j) three
persons of eminence including one scholar of Islamic jurisprudence and one
woman not serving any educational institution to be nominated by the
Chancellor; and
(k) one
Principal of the affiliated colleges to be nominated by the Chancellor;
(2) Members of the Syndicate, other than
ex-officio members, shall hold office for three years.
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the
Syndicate shall be one-third of the total number of members, a fraction being
counted as one.
22. Powers and duties of the Syndicate.– (1) The Syndicate shall be the executive
body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and the
Statutes, take effective measures to raise the standard of teaching, research
and publication and other academic pursuits and exercise general supervision
over the affairs and management of the property of the University.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of
the foregoing powers, and subject to the provisions of this Act and the
Statutes, the Syndicate shall have the powers to,---
(a) take effective measures to raise the standard
of teaching, research and publication in the light of national needs;
(b) hold, control and administer the property and
funds of the University;
(c) govern and regulate, with due regard to the
advice of the Finance and Planning Committee in this behalf, the finances,
accounts and investments of the University and for that purpose to appoint such
agents as it may think fit;
(d) consider the annual report, the annual and
revised budget estimates and to reappropriate funds from one major head of
expenditure to another;
(e) transfer and accept transfer of movable or
immovable property on behalf of the University;
(f) enter into, vary, carry out and cancel
contracts on behalf of the University;
(g) cause proper books of accounts to be kept for
all sums of money received and expended by the University and for the assets
and liabilities of the University;
(h) invest any money belonging to the University
including any unapplied income in any of the securities described in section 20
of the Trusts Act, 1882, or in the purchase of immovable property or in such
other manner, as it may determine, with the like power of varying such
investments;
(i) receive and manage any property transferred
and grants, bequests, trusts, gifts, donations, endowments and other
contributions made to the University;
(j) administer any funds placed at the disposal of
the University for specified purposes;
(k) determine the form, provide for the custody
and regulate the use of the Common Seal of the University;
(l) provide the buildings, libraries, premises,
furniture, apparatus, equipment and other means required for carrying out the
work of the University;
(m) establish and maintain halls of residence and
hostels or approve or license hostels or lodgings for the residence of
students;
(n) affiliate and disaffiliate colleges;
(o) admit educational institutions to the privileges
of the University and withdraw such privileges;
(p) arrange for the inspection of colleges and the
Teaching Departments;
(q) institute Professorship, Associate
Professorship, Assistant Professorship, Lectureship and other teaching posts or
to suspend or to abolish such posts;
(r) create, suspend or abolish such
administrative, research, extension or other post, as may be necessary;
(s) appoint University Teachers and other officers
in Basic Scale 17 and above on the recommendations of the Selection Board
constituted under the First Statutes:
(t) appoint Professors Emeritus on such terms and
conditions as may be prescribed;
(u) confer Honorary Degree in accordance with the
conditions prescribed;
(v) prescribe the duties of officers, teachers and
other employees of the University;
(w) suspend, punish and remove from service in the
prescribed manner such officers, teachers and other employees as are appointed
by the Syndicate;
(x) appoint members to the various Authorities in
accordance with the provisions of this Act;
(y) frame and approve statutes;
(z) consider and deal in the manner prescribed in
sub-section (2) of section 28, the Regulations made by the Academic Council:
Provided that the
Syndicate may frame a regulation at its own initiative and approve it after
calling for the advice of the Academic Council;
(aa) regulate, determine and administer all other
matters concerning the University and exercise all other powers in this behalf;
(bb) delegate any of its power to any Authority or
officer or a committee or a subcommittee; and
(cc) perform such other functions as have been
assigned to it by the other provisions of this Act or the Statutes.
23. Academic Council.– (1) The Academic Council shall consist of,---
(a) the Vice-Chancellor (Chairman);
(b) the Deans;
(c) the Directors;
(d) the University Professors including Professors
Emeritus;
(e) the Chairmen of the Teaching Departments;
(f) all Associate Professors, other than Chairmen
of the Teaching Departments;
(g) two Assistant Professors, two Lecturers and
two Instructors to be elected by and from amongst themselves;
(h) Principals of affiliated Colleges;
(j) the Registrar;
(k) the Librarian;
(l) the Controller of Examinations; and
(m) two Agricultural Scientists to be nominated by
the Chancellor;
(2) Members appointed by nomination or
election shall hold office for three years.
(3) The
quorum for a meeting of the Academic Council shall be one-third of the total
number of members, the fraction being counted as one.
24. Power 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
Act and the Statutes, have the power to lay down proper standards of
instruction, research, publications and examinations and to regulate and
promote the academic life of the University and the colleges.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of
the foregoing powers and subject to the provisions of this Act and the
Statutes, the Academic Council shall have the powers to,---
(a) advise
the Syndicate on academic matters;
(b) regulate
the conduct of teaching, research, publication and examinations;
(c) regulate
the admission of students to the courses of studies and examinations in the
University;
(d) regulate
the conduct and discipline of the students of the University;
(e) propose
to the Syndicate schemes for the constitution and organisation of Faculties,
Teaching Departments and Boards of Studies;
(f) consider
or formulate proposals for planning and development of teaching and research in
the University;
(g) make
regulations, on the recommendations of the Boards of Faculties and the Boards
of Studies, prescribing the courses of studies, the syllabi and the outlines of
tests for all University examinations:---
Provided that if the
recommendations of the Board of a Faculty or a Board of Studies are not
received by the prescribed date, the Academic Council may, subject to the
approval of the Syndicate, continue for the next year the courses of studies
already prescribed for an examination;
(h) recognise
the examinations of other Universities or examining bodies as equivalent to the
corresponding examination of the University;
(i) regulate
the award of studentships, scholarships, exhibitions, medals and prizes;
(j) frame
Regulations for submission to the Syndicate;
(k) appoint
members to the various Authorities in accordance with the provisions of this
Act; and
(l) perform
such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
25. Constitution, functions and powers of other
Authorities.– The
constitution, function and powers of the Authorities for which no specific
provision has been made in this Act shall be such as may be prescribed by the
Statutes.
26. Appointment
of committees by certain Authorities.– The Syndicate, the Academic Council and other
Authorities may, from time to time, appoint such standing, special or advisory
committees, as they may deem fit, and may nominate such persons on these
committees as are not members of the Authorities appointing the committees.
CHAPTER
V
STATUTES,
REGULATIONS AND RULES
27. Statutes.– (1) Subject to the
provisions of this Act, Statutes may be made to regulate or prescribe all or
any of the following matters,---
(a) the constitution of pension, insurance,
gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fund for the University employees;
(b) the scales of pay and other terms and
conditions of service of officers, teachers and other employees of the
University;
(c) the maintenance of the Register of Registered
Graduates;
(d) affiliation and disaffiliation of educational
institutions and related matters;
(e) admission of educational institutions to the
privileges of the University and withdrawal of such privileges;
(f) the conduct of elections for membership of the
Authorities of the University and related matters;
(g) The establishment of Faculties, Institutes,
Colleges and other Academic Divisions;
(h) the powers and duties of Officers and
Teachers;
(i) conditions under which the University may
enter into arrangements with other institutions or with public bodies for
purposes of research and advisory services;
(j) conditions for appointment of Professors
Emeritus and award of honorary degrees;
(k) efficiency and discipline of the University
employees;
(l) the general scheme of studies including the
duration of courses and the number of subjects and papers for an examination;
and
(m) all other matters which by this Act are to be,
or may be, prescribed or regulated by the Statutes;
(2) The Syndicate shall frame and approve
the Statutes:---
Provided
that,---
(a) the
Syndicate shall not propose draft of Statutes affecting the constitution or
powers of any Authority of the University until such Authority has been given
an opportunity of expressing an opinion in writing upon the proposal;
(b) the
draft of the Statutes concerning any of the matters mentioned in clauses (a)
and (b) of sub-section (1) of this section, shall be forwarded to the
Chancellor and shall not be effective until it has been approved by the
Chancellor; and
(c) 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.
28. Regulations.– (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act
and the Statutes, Regulations may be made for all or any of the following
matters,---
(a) courses of study for degrees, diplomas and
certificates of the University;
(b) manner in which the recognised teaching
referred to in sub-section(1) of section 8 shall be organised and conducted;
(c) admission of students to the University;
(d) conditions under which students shall be
admitted to the courses and the examinations of the University and shall become
eligible for the award of degrees, diplomas and certificates;
(e) conduct of examinations;
(f) fees and other charges to be paid by students
for admission to the courses for study and the examinations of the University;
(g) conduct and discipline of students of the
University;
(h) conditions of residence of the students of the
University or the colleges, including the levying of fees for residence in
halls of residence and hostels;
(i) approval and licensing of hostels and
lodgings;
(j) conditions under which a person should carry
on independent research to entitle him to a degree;
(k) institution of fellowships, scholarships,
exhibitions, medals and prizes;
(l) institution of stipends and free and half free
studentships;
(m) academic Costume;
(n) use of the Library;
(o) formation of Teaching Departments and Boards
of Studies; and
(p) all other matters which by this Act and the
Statutes are to be, or may be, prescribed by Regulations.
(2) The Regulations shall be prepared by the
Academic Council and shall be submitted to the Syndicate which may approve them
or withhold approval or refer them back to the Academic Council for
reconsideration and a Regulation prepared by the Academic Council shall not be
valid, unless it receives the approval of the Syndicate.
29. Amendment and repeal of Statutes and
Regulations.– The procedure
for adding to, amending or repealing the Statutes and the Regulations shall be
the same as that prescribed respectively for framing or making Statutes and
Regulations.
30. Rules.– (1) The Authorities and the other bodies of the University may make
rules consistent with this Act, the Statutes and the Regulations, to regulate
the conduct of their business and the time and place of meetings and related
matters:
Provided
that the Syndicate may direct the amendment or the annulment of any rules made
under this section by another Authority or body:---
Provided
further that if such other Authority or body is dissatisfied with such
direction, it may represent to the Syndicate whose decision in the matter shall
be final.
(2) The Syndicate may make rules to regulate
any matter relating to the affairs of the University which by this Act has not
to be specifically provided for in the Statutes or the Regulations.
CHAPTER
VI
AFFILIATION
OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY
31. Affiliation.– (1) An educational institution applying for
affiliation to the University shall make an application to the University and
shall satisfy it that–
(a) the
educational institution is under the management of the Government or of a
regularly constituted governing body;
(b) the
financial resources of the educational institution are sufficient to enable it
to make due provision for its continued maintenance and efficient working;
(c) the
strength and qualifications of the teaching and other staff, and the terms and
conditions of their services, are adequate to make due provision for the
courses of instruction, teaching or training to be undertaken by the
educational institution;
(d) the
educational institution has framed proper rules regarding the efficiency and
discipline of its staff and other employees;
(e) the
building in which the educational institution is to be located is suitable, and
that provision will be made in conformity with the Statutes and the Regulations
for–
(i) the residence of students, not residing with
their parents or guardians, in the hostel established and maintained by the
educational institution, or in hostels or lodgings approved by it; and
(ii) the supervision and physical and general
welfare of students;
(f) provision
has been made for a library and adequate library services,
(g) where
affiliation is sought in any branch of experimental sciences, due arrangements
have been made for imparting instruction in that branch of science in a
properly equipped laboratory, museum and other places of practical work;
(h) due
provision will, so far as circumstances may permit, be made for the residence
of the Principal and the members of the teaching staff in or near the
educational institution or the place provided for the residence of students;
and
(i) the
affiliation of the educational institution having regard to the provision which
may have been made for students by another educational institution in its
neighbourhood, will not be injurious to the interest of education or
discipline.
(2) The application shall further contain an
undertaking that after the educational institution is affiliated, any
transference of and changes in the management and in the teaching staff, save
in the case of Government Colleges, shall be forthwith reported to the
University, and that the teaching staff shall possess such qualifications as
are or may be prescribed.
(3) The procedure to be followed in
disposing of an application for the affiliation of an educational institution
shall be such as may be prescribed.
(4) The Syndicate may, on the recommendation
of the Affiliation Committee, grant or refuse affiliation to an educational
institution:---
Provided
that affiliation shall not be refused, unless the educational institution has
been given an opportunity of making a representation against the proposed
decision.
32. Addition of
courses by affiliated educational institutions.– Where an educational
institution desires to add to the course of instruction in respect of which it
is affiliated, the procedure prescribed under sub-section (3) of section 31, so
far as may be, shall be followed.
33. Reports from affiliated educational
institutions.– (1) Every
educational institution affiliated to the University shall furnish such
reports, returns and other information as the University may require to enable
it to judge the efficiency of the educational institution.
(2) The University may call upon any
educational institution affiliated to it to take, within a specified period,
such action as may appear to the University to be necessary in respect of any
of the matters referred to in sub-section (1) of section 31.
34. Withdrawal of
affiliation.– (1) If an educational institution affiliated to the University fails at
any time to fulfill any of the requirements mentioned in this Act, or if any
institution has failed to observe any of the conditions of its affiliation, or
its affairs are conducted in a manner which is prejudicial to the interests of
education, the Syndicate may, on the recommendation of the Affiliation
Committee, and after considering such representation as the educational
institution may wish to make, withdraw, either in whole or in part, the rights
conferred on the educational institution by affiliation or modify such rights.
(2) The procedure to be followed for the
withdrawal of affiliation shall be such as may be prescribed.
35. Appeal
against refusal or withdrawal of affiliation.– An appeal shall lie to
the Chancellor against the decision of the Syndicate refusing to affiliate an
institution, or withdrawing in whole or in part the rights conferred on an
institution by affiliation, or modifying such rights:---
Provided
that no order under this section shall be passed without affording an
opportunity of being heard to the institution to be affected thereby.
CHAPTER
VII
UNIVERSITY
FUND
36. University fund.– The University shall have a fund to which
shall be credited its income from fees, donations, trusts, bequests,
endowments, contributions, grants and all other sources.
37. Recovery of University dues.– The University or any person generally or
specially authorised by it may apply to the Collector for recovery of any sum
due to the University under any bond and the Collector shall thereupon proceed
to recover the sum due, as if it were an arrear of land revenue:---
Provided
that the University shall not take action unless the person concerned is given
an opportunity of being heard.
38. Audit and Accounts.– (1) The accounts of the University shall be
maintained in such form and in such manner as may be prescribed.
(2) No expenditure shall be made from the
funds of the University unless–
(a) the
expenditure is included in the approved budget of the University; and
(b) a
bill for its payment has been audited in conformity with the Statutes, the Regulations
and the Rules by the Auditor appointed by the Government.
(3) The annual statement of the accounts of
the University signed by the Treasurer and the Auditor, shall be submitted to
the Government within six months of the closing of the financial year.
(4) The accounts of the University shall be
audited once a year in conformity with the Statutes, the Regulations and the
Rules by the Auditor appointed by the Government for this purpose.
(5) The observations of Government Auditor,
together with such annotations as the Treasurer may make, shall be presented to
the Syndicate.
CHAPTER
VIII
GENERAL
PROVISIONS
39.
40. Appeal to and review by the Syndicate.– (1) Where an order is passed punishing any
officer other than the Vice-Chancellor, teacher or other employee of the
University or altering or interpreting to his disadvantage the prescribed terms
or conditions of his service, he shall, where the order is passed by the
Vice-Chancellor or any other officer or teacher of the University, have the
right to appeal to the Syndicate, against the order, and, where the order is
made by the Syndicate, have the right to apply to that Authority for review of
that order.
(2) The appeal or application for review
shall be submitted to the Vice-Chancellor who shall lay it before the Syndicate
with his views.
(3) No order on an appeal or application for
review shall be passed without affording to the appellant or applicant, as the
case may be, an opportunity of being heard.
41. Retirement from service.– An officer, teacher or other employee of the
University shall retire from service,---
(a) 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; and
(b) where
no direction is given under clause (a), on the completion of the sixtieth year
of his age.
Explanation.– In this section “competent
authority” means the appointing authority or a person duly authorised by the
appointing authority in that behalf, not being a person lower in rank to the
officer, teacher or other employee concerned.
42. Pension,
insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fund.– (1) The University
shall constitute for the benefit of its officers, teachers and other employees
in such manner and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, such
pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fund schemes as it
may deem fit.
(2) Where any provident fund has been
constituted under this Act, the Provident Fund Act, 1925 (XIX of 1925) shall
apply to such fund as if it were the Government Provident Fund.
43. Transfer and
posting.–
(1) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any agreement or
contract or in any other law for the time being in force, but subject to the
provisions of the Act, an officer, teacher or other employee, shall, if the
Chancellor so directs in the public interest, serve for such period as may be
fixed or extended from time to time by the Chancellor, in any post in a
Government Department or an educational or research institution set up or
established by Government or any other University in the Province of the Punjab
and on terms and conditions not less favourable than those admissible to him in
the University and with full benefits of his previous service:---
Provided
that in the case of a teacher, such a direction shall not be made without
consulting the Syndicate.
(2) The Chancellor may fill any post in the
University by appointing a person in the service of Government, or an officer,
teacher or other employee of such other University or educational or research
institution set up or established by Government or any other University in the
Province of the Punjab:---
Provided
that in the case of a teaching post in the University, the appointment shall
not be made without consulting the Selection Board of the University.
44. Commencement of term of office of members of
Authorities.– (1) When a
member of a newly constituted Authority is elected, appointed or nominated, his
term of office, as fixed under this Act, shall commence on such date as may be
prescribed.
(2) Nothing in sub-section (1) shall affect
the provisions of section 46.
45. Filling of
casual vacancies in Authorities.– (1) Any casual vacancy among the elected,
appointed or nominated members of any Authority shall be filled, as soon as may
be, by the person or persons or the body who elected, appointed or nominated
the member whose place has become vacant and the person elected, appointed or
nominated to the vacancy shall be a member of such Authority for the residue of
the term for which the person whose place he fills would have been a member.
(2) Whenever there occurs a vacancy in the
constitution of an Authority as constituted by this Act, because of the
abolition of a specified office under the government or because an
Organisation, institution or other body outside the University has been
dissolved or has ceased to function or because of some other similar reason, it
shall be filled in such manner as the Chancellor may direct.
46. Disputes about membership of Authorities.– If a question arises whether any person is
entitled to be a member of any Authority, the matter shall be referred to a
committee consisting of the Vice-Chancellor, Secretary to Government of the
47. Proceeding of Authorities not invalidated by
vacancies.– No act, proceeding,
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 election,
appointment or nomination of any member of the Authority.
48. First
Statutes.– Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Act, the
Statutes set out in the Schedule appended to this Act shall be deemed to be the
Statutes framed under section 27 of this Act and shall continue to remain in
force until amended or repealed.
49. Appointment of
first Vice-Chancellor.– Notwithstanding anything contained in section 14, the
Chancellor may appoint such person as he deems fit to be the first
Vice-Chancellor for a period not exceeding four years on such terms and
conditions as he may determine.
50. Appointment
of first Registrar, first Treasurer, first Controller of Examinations.– Notwithstanding
anything contained in this Act and the Statutes, the Vice-Chancellor may
appoint the first Registrar, the first Treasurer, the first Resident Auditor,
the first Controller of Examinations or any other officers prescribed as such
by this Act or by the Statutes for a period not exceeding one year on such
terms and conditions as the Vice-Chancellor may determine and report such
action to the Chancellor.
SCHEDULE
THE
FIRST STATUTES
1. The Faculties.– (1) The University shall include the
following Faculties, Divisions and Directorates as well as such other
Faculties, Divisions and Directorates as may be prescribed,---
(a) Faculty
of Agricultural and Food Sciences;
(b) Faculty
of Science;
(c) Division
of Extension Education, Home Economics and Women Development; and
(d) Directorate
of Advanced Studies and Research.
(2) There shall be a Board of each Faculty
which shall consist of–
(a) the
Dean to be appointed in the manner prescribed in sub paragraph (2) of paragraph
2;
(b) the
Professors and the Chairmen of the Teaching Departments comprised in the
Faculty;
(c) two members of each Board of Studies,
comprised in the Faculty, to be nominated by the Board of Studies concerned;
(d) three
Teachers to be nominated by the Academic Council by reason of their specialised
knowledge of the subjects, which though not assigned to the Faculty have, in
the opinion of the Academic Council, important bearing on the subject assigned
to the Faculty; and
(e) one
representative each from younger teachers namely Associate Professors,
Assistant Professors, Lecturers and Instructors to be nominated by the Dean.
(3) The members mentioned in clauses (c) and
(d) of sub-paragraph (2) shall hold office for three years.
(4) The
quorum for a meeting of the Board of a Faculty shall be one-half of the total
number of the members, fraction being counted as one.
(5) The Board of each Faculty shall, subject
to the general control of the Academic Council and the Syndicate, have the
powers to,---
(a) co-ordinate
the teaching, publication and research work in the subjects assigned to the
Faculty,---
(b) scrutinise the recommendations of the Board of
Studies comprised in the Faculty in regard to the appointment of paper setters
and examiners, except for research examinations, and to forward the panels of
suitable paper setters and examiners for each examination to the
Vice-Chancellor;
(c) consider
any other academic matter relating to the Faculty and to report thereon to the
Academic Council; and
(d) perform
such other functions as may he prescribed by the Statutes.
2. Dean.– (1) There shall be a Dean for 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.
(3) The Dean
shall exercise such other duties as may be prescribed.
3. Teaching Departments and Chairmen.– (1) There shall be a Teaching Department for
each subject or a group of subjects, as may be prescribed by the Regulations,
and each Teaching Department shall be headed by a Chairman.
(2) (a) The
Director of a Division shall be appointed by the Syndicate on the
recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor from amongst the three senior most
Professors in the Division for a period of three years and shall be eligible
for reappointment.
(b) The Chairman of a Teaching Department of a
Faculty or a Division shall be appointed by the Syndicate on the recommendation
of the Vice-Chancellor from amongst the three senior most Professors of the
Teaching Department of the Faculty or the Division, as the case may be, for a
period of three years and shall be eligible for reappointment:---
Provided
that in a Teaching Department of a Faculty or a Division, where there are less
than three Professors, the appointment shall be made from amongst the three
senior most Professors and Associate Professors in that Department:
Provided
further than in a Teaching Department of a Faculty or a Division in which there
is no Professor or Associate Professor, no such appointment shall be made and
in such a case the Teaching Department shall be looked after by the Dean of the
Faculty or the Director of the Division, as the case may be, with the
assistance of the senior most teacher of that Department.
(3) The Chairman of the Department shall
plan, organise and supervise the work of the Department and shall be
responsible to the Dean for the work of his Department.
4. Board of Studies.– (1) There shall be a separate Board of
Studies for each subject, as may be prescribed by the Regulations.
(2) Each Board of Studies shall consist of,---
(a) all
the teachers of the Department concerned; and
(b) one
expert to be appointed by the Dean.
(3) The term of office of the 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 the total number of the members, a fraction being
counted as one.
(5) The Chairman of the University Teaching
Department concerned shall be the Chairman and Convener of the Board of Studies
and where in respect of a subject there is no University Department, the Chairman
shall be appointed by the Syndicate.
(6) The functions of the Board of Studies
shall be to,---
(a) advise
the Authorities on all academic matters connected with instruction,
publication, research and examination in the subject or subjects concerned;
(b) propose
curricula and syllabi for all degree, diploma and certificate courses in the
Subject or subjects concerned;
(c) suggest
a panel of names of paper setters and examiners in the subject or subjects
concerned; and
(d) perform
such other functions as may be prescribed by the Regulations.
5. Advanced Studies and Research Board.– (1) The Advanced Studies and Research Board
shall consist of,---
(a) the
Vice-Chancellor (Chairman);
(b) the
Deans;
(c) three
University Professors, other than Deans, to be appointed by the Syndicate;
(d) three
University teachers having research qualifications and experience to be
appointed by the Academic Council;
(e) five
experts from other sister Institutions to be nominated by the Syndicate or the
Chancellor’s Committee;
(f) Principals
of affiliated colleges; and
(g) the
Director, Division of Extension, Education, Home Economics and Women
Development.
(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 meetings of the Advanced
Studies and Research Board shall be one-half of the total number of the
members, a fraction being counted as one.
(4) The functions of the Advanced Studies
and Research Board shall be to,---
(a) advise
the Authorities on all matters connected with the promotion of advanced
studies, publication and research in the University;
(b) consider
and report to the Authorities on the institution of research degrees in the
University;
(c) propose Regulations regarding the award of
research degrees;
(d) appoint
supervisors for research students and determine the subjects of their thesis;
(e) 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
(f) perform
such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
6. Selection Board.– (1) The Selection Board shall consist of,---
(a) the
Vice-Chancellor (Chairman);
(b) the
Chairman or a member of Public Service Commission to be nominated by the
Chairman;
(c) Chief
Justice of
(d) the
Dean of the Faculty concerned;
(e) the
Chairman of the Teaching Department concerned; and
(f) one
member of the Syndicate and two other men of eminence to be appointed by the
Syndicate provided that none of the three are employees of the University.
(2) The members mentioned in clause (e) of
sub-paragraph (1) shall hold office for two years.
(3) The quorum
of the Selection Board in case of selection of Professors or Associate
Professors and other teachers shall be four and three members respectively and
in case of officers other than teachers, the Selection Board shall consist only
of members mentioned at (a), (b) and (e) of sub-paragraph ( 1) and the quorum
shall be three members.
(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 and similarly a Dean of Faculty or a Chairman of a Department below
the rank of the post to which appointment is to he made, shall not take part in
the proceedings of the Selection Board.
(5) In selecting candidates for the posts of
Professors and Associate Professors, the Selection Board shall co-opt or
consult three experts in the Subject concerned and in selecting candidates for
other teaching posts, two experts in the subject concerned, to be nominated by
the Vice-Chancellor from a standing list of experts for each subject approved
by the Syndicate on the recommendation of the Selection Board and revised from
time to time.
7. Functions of the Selection Board.– (1) The Selection Board for teaching and
other posts shall consider the applications received in response to
advertisement and recommend to the Syndicate the names of suitable candidates
for appointment to teaching or other posts, as the case may be, and may also
recommend,---
(a) the
grant of higher initial pay in a suitable case for reasons to be recorded; or
(b) the
appointment for an eminently qualified person to a Professorship in the
University on terms and conditions other than those prescribed.
(2) In the event of an unresolved difference
of opinion between the Selection Board and the Syndicate, the matter shall be
referred to the Chancellor whose decision shall be final.
8. Finance and Planning Committee.– (1) The Finance and Planning Committee shall
consist of,---
(a) the
Vice-Chancellor (Chairman);
(b) one
member of the Syndicate to be appointed by the Syndicate;
(c) two
members of the Academic Council to be appointed by the Academic Council;
(d) two
nominees of the Chancellor, one each from Agriculture Department and Finance
Department;
(e) the
Treasurer; and
(f) the
Registrar.
(2) The term
of office of the appointed members shall be three years.
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Finance
and Planning Committee shall be three members.
9. Functions of the Finance and Planning
Committee.– The Functions of
the Finance and Planning Committee shall be to,---
(a) consider
the annual statement of accounts and the annual and revised budget estimates
and advise the Syndicate thereon;
(b) review
periodically the financial position of the University;
(c) advise
the Syndicate on all matters relating to planning, development, finance, investments,
and accounts of the University; and
(d) perform
such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
10. Affiliation Committee.– (1) The Affiliation Committee shall consist
of,---
(a) Chairman
to be nominated by the Syndicate;
(b) two
professors to be nominated by the Academic Council; and
(c) the
Director of Education of the Region concerned and the Director of Technical
Education.
(2) The term of office of the members of the
Committee, other than ex-officio members, shall be two years.
(3) The Affiliation Committee may co-opt not
more than three experts.
(4) The quorum for a meeting of or an
inspection by the Affiliation Committee shall be three members.
(5) An
officer of the University to be designated by the Vice-Chancellor for this purpose
shall act as the Secretary of the Committee.
(6) The functions of the Affiliation
Committee shall be to,---
(a) inspect
the educational institutions seeking affiliation with, or admission to the
privileges of the University and advise the Academic Council thereon;
(b) inquire
into complaints alleging breach of conditions of affiliation by affiliated
colleges and to advise the Academic Council thereon; and
(c) perform
such other functions as may be prescribed by the Regulations.
11. Discipline Committee.– (1) The Discipline Committee shall consist
of,---
(a) Chairman
to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;
(b) two
Professors to be nominated by the Academic Council;
(c) one
member to be nominated by the Syndicate;
(d) Principal
of an affiliated college to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;
(e) the
Teachers or Officer incharge of Students Affairs by whatever name called
(Member-Secretary); and
(f) Senior
Tutor.
(2) The term of office of the members of the
Committee, other than ex-officio members, shall be two years.
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the
Discipline Committee shall be four members.
(4) The functions of this Committee shall be
to–
(a) propose
Regulations to the Academic Council for the conduct of University students,
maintenance of discipline and breach of discipline; and
(b) perform such other functions as may be
prescribed by Regulations.
[1][1]This Act was passed by the
Punjab Assembly on 30th April, 1995; assented to by the Governor of the Punjab
on 15th May, 1995; and, was published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary),
dated 24th May, 1995, pages 55 to 75.
[2][2]Substituted for the words “the
[3][3]Substituted for the words “the
[4][4]Ibid., for the
words “
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