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The Quaid-e-Azam University Act, 1973
1Act No. XXVIII of 1973
[9th February, 1973]
An Act to
reconstitute and reorganize the
WHEREAS it is expedient to
reconstitute and reorganize the
It is hereby enacted as
follows:---
1.
Short title and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the 2[Quaid-e-Azam University Act, 1973].
(2) It shall come into
force at once.
2.
Definition. In this
Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the
subject or context,---
(a) ”Academic Council” means the Academic Council of the
University;
3[(aa) ”affiliated college” means an educational
institution affiliated to, but not maintained or administered by, the
University;]
(b) ”Authority” means an Authority of the
University specified in section 18;
(c) ”Chancellor” means the Chancellor of the University;
3[(cc) ”College” means a constituent college or
an affiliated college;]
(d) ”constituent college “ means a college
maintained and administered by the University;
(e) ”Dean” means the Chairman of the Board of a Faculty;
(f) ”Director” means the head of an Institute;
(g) ”educational institution” means an
institution imparting instruction in a subject or subjects relating to a
Faculty;
(h) ”Faculty” means a Faculty of the University;
(i) ”Government” means the Federal Government;
(j) ”Institute” means a constituent institute maintained and
administered by the University;
1For Statement of Objects and Reasons see
Gaz. of P., 1973. Ext.,
2Subs. by the
3 Ins. by the
(k) ”prescribed” means prescribed by Statutes, Regulations or
Rules;
(l) ”Principal” means the head of a 1* * *
college;
(m) ”Pro-Chancellor” means the Pro-Chancellor of the
University;
2* * * * * * *
(n) ”Vice-Chancellor” means the Vice-Chancellor of the
University;
(o) ”Registered graduate” means a graduate of the University
who has his name entered in the register maintained for the purpose;
3* * * * * * *
(q) ”Statutes”, “Regulations” and “Rules” means the Statutes,
Regulations and Rules made or deemed to have been made under this Act and for
the time being in force;
(r) ”Syndicate” means the Syndicate of the University;
(s) ”Teachers” include Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant
Professors and Lecturers engaged whole-time by the University or by a
constituent college for teaching honours or post-graduate classes, and such
other persons as may be declared to be Teachers by the Regulations;
(t) ”Teaching Department” means a teaching department
maintained and administred or recognized by the University;
4[(u) ”University” means the Quaid-e-Azam
University as renamed under this Act;]
(v) ”University Teacher” means a whole-time Teacher appointed
and paid by the University, or recognized by the University as such.
CHAPTER II
THE UNIVERSITY
3.
Incorporation.—5[(1) The University of
Islamabad as reconstituted in accordance with the provisions of this Act and
having its principal seat at Islamabad shall, on and from the commencement of
the University of Islamabad (Amendment) Act, 1976 (XIV of 1976), be renamed as
the Quaid-e-Azam University’.]
1Omitted by the
2CL (mm) omitted by the
3CI. (p) omitted by the
4Subs, by the
5Subs, by the
(2) The University shall
consist of,---
(i) The Chancellor, the Pro-Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor, 1* * * the Deans, the Principals, the
Directors, the Chairmen of Teaching Departments, the Registrar, the Treasurer,
the Controller of Examinations, the Librarian, the Auditor and such other
officers as may be prescribed;
(ii) members of 2* * the Syndicate, the Academic Council
and other Authorities of the University;
(iii) all University Teachers; and
(iv) Professors Emeritus.
(3) The University shall be
a body corporate by the name of the 3[
(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 may
have become vested in or been acquired by it.
4.
Powers of the University. The University shall have the powers,---
(a) to provide for instruction in such branches of learning as
it may deem fit, and to make provision for research and for the advancement and
dissemination of knowledge in such manner as it may determine;
(b) to prescribe courses of studies to be conducted by it and
the 4* colleges;
(c) to hold examinations and to award and confer degrees,
diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions to and on persons who
have been admitted to and have passed its examinations under prescribed
conditions;
(d) to confer in the manner prescribed honorary degrees or other
distinctions on persons approved for the purpose;
(e) to 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) to confer degrees on persons who have
carried on independent research under prescribed conditions;
5[(ff) to grant affiliation to an educational institution
and to withdraw such affiliation;]
1The words “the Pro-Vice Chancellor”
which was inserted by Act 60 of 1976, have been omitted by the
2Omitted by the
3Subs. by Act 60 of 1976, s. 3 for “
4Omitted by the
5Ins. ibid.,
(g) to inspect colleges and other educational institutions associated 1[with or affiliated to, seeking
association with or affiliation to, it];
(h) to 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;
(i) to co-operate with other universities and
authorities in such manner and for such purposes as it may determine;
(j) to institute Professorships, Associate
Professorships, Assistant Professorships and Lecturerships and any other posts
and to appoint persons thereto;
(k) to create posts for research, extensions, administration
and other related purposes and to appoint persons thereto;
(l) to recognize as University Teachers such persons as it may
deem fit;
(m) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships,
exhibitions, bursaries, medals and prizes under prescribed conditions;
(n) to establish teaching departments, colleges, faculties,
laboratories, workshops, hospitals, farms, institutes, 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;
(o) to control the residence of the students of the University
and the constituent colleges, to institute and maintain halls of residence and
to approve or license hostels and lodgings;
(p) to supervise and control the discipline of the students of
the University and the constituent colleges, to promote the extra-curricular
and recreational activities of such students, and to make arrangements for
promoting their health general and welfare;
(q) to demand and receive such fees and other charges as it may
determine;
(r) to make provision for research and advisory services and
with these objects to enter into arrangements with other institutions or with
public bodies under prescribed conditions;
(s) to enter into, carry out, vary or cancel contracts;
(t) to 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, grants,
bequests, trusts,, gifts, donations, endowments or contributions and to convert
one kind of property into another, in such manner as it may deem fit;
1Subs. ibid, for certain words.
(u) to provide for the printing and
publication of research and other works; and
(v) to 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.
University open to all classes, creeds, etc. The University shall be open to all
persons of either sex of whatever religion, race, creed, class or colour and no
citizen of
Provided that nothing in
this section shall be deemed to prevent religious instruction being given to
the students in their own religious faiths in such manner as may be prescribed.
6.
Teaching in the University.—(1)
All recognized teaching in various courses shall be conducted by the University
or the constituent colleges in the prescribed manner and may include lectures,
tutorials, discussions, seminars, demonstrations as well as practical work in
the laboratories, hospitals, workshops and farms and other methods of
instruction.
(2) The authority
responsible for organizing recognised teaching shall be such as may be
prescribed.
(3) The courses and the
curricula shall be such as may be prescribed.
7. [University
Students
CHAPTER III
OFFICERS OF THE
UNIVERSITY
8.
Officers of the University. The
following shall be the officers of the University, namely:—
(i) the Chancellor;
(ii) the Pro-Chancellor;
(iii) the Vice-Chancellor;
1* * * * * * *
(iv) the Deans;
(v) the Directors;
1New clause (iiia) ins. by the
(vi) the Principals 1[of constituent colleges];
(vii) the Chairmen of the Teaching Departments;
(viii) the Registrar;
(ix) the Treasurer;
(x) the Controller of Examinations;
(xi) the Librarian; and
(xii) such other persons as may be prescribed by
the Regulations to be officers,
9.
Chancellor.-(1) The
President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan shall be the Chancellor of the
University.
(2) The Chancellor shall,
when present, preside at the convocation of the University 2* * .
(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 upon 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 powers to assent to such Statutes as are required to be submitted to
him by the2[Syndicate] or withhold
assent or refer them back to the 2[Syndicate] for reconsideration.
(6) The Chancellor may
remove any person from the membership of any Authority, if. such person—
(i) has become of unsound mind; or
(ii) has become subject to an incapacity which
prevents him from functioning as a member of such Authority; or
(iii) has been convicted by a court of law of an
offence involving moral turpitude.
10.Visitation.—(1) The Chancellor may cause 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,
museums, workshops and equipment;
(ii) any institution, college or hostel
maintained, recognized or licensed by the University;
1 Added by the
2 Omitted and Subs, by the
1[(ii-A) any affiliated college;]
(iii) the teaching and other work conducted by
the University; and
(iv) the conduct of examinations held by the
University.
(2) The Chancellor shall
give notice to the Syndicate of his intention to cause an inspection or inquiry
to be made under subsection (1), and the Syndicate shall be entitled to be
represented thereat.
(3) The Chancellor shall
communicate to the Syndicate his views with regard to the results of an
inspection or inquiry made under sub-section (1) and shall, after ascertaining
the views of the Syndicate thereon, advise the Syndicate on the action to be
taken by it.
(4) The Syndicate shall,
within such time as may be specified by the Chancellor, communicate to him such
action, if any, as has been taken or may be proposed to be taken upon the
results of an inspection or inquiry communicated to it under sub-section (3).
(5) Where the Syndicate
does not, within the time specified by the Chancellor, take action to the
satisfaction of the Chancellor he 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.
11.
Pro-Chancellor.—(1) The
Minister for Education of the Government of
(2) In the absence of the
Chancellor from the Capital of the Federation or during the Chancellor's
inability to act or when the Chancellor so directs, the Pro-Chancellor shall
exercise all powers and perform all functions of the Chancellor.
12.
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 arrangement for the performance of .the
duties of the Vice-Chancellor as he may deem fit.
13.
Powers and duties and Vice-chancellor.—(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal executive and
academic officer of the University, shall ensure that the provisions of this
Act, the Statutes, the Regulations and the Rules are faithfully observed in
order to promote 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.
1Ins. by the
(2) The Vice-Chancellor
shall, in the absence of both the Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor, preside at a
convocation of the University 1* * * and shall, if present, 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 requires immediate action, take such
action as he may consider necessary and shall, as soon thereafter as possible,
report his action 1* * 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 powers,---
(i) to create and fill temporary post; in
consultation with the Dean of the Faculty concerned, for a period not exceeding
six months;
(ii) to sanction all expenditure provided for
in the approved budget, and to re-appropriate funds within the same major head
of expenditure;
(iii) to sanction by re-appropriation an amount
not exceeding five thousand rupees for an unforeseen item not provided for in
the budget, and report it to the Syndicate at the next meeting;
(iv) to appoint paper-setters and examiners for
all examinations of the University after receiving panels of names from the
relevant Authorities;
(v) to make such arrangements for the scrutiny of papers, marks
and results as he may consider necessary;
(vi) to direct teachers, officers and other
employees of the University to take up such assignments in connection with
teaching, research, examination and administration, and such other activities
in the University as he may consider necessary for the purpose of the
University;
(vii) to delegate, subject to such conditions,
if any, as may be prescribed, any of his powers under this Act to an officer or
other employee of the University;
(viii) to appoint employees on an initial monthly
pay which is below four hundred and fifty rupees; and
(ix) to exercise and perform such other powers
and functions as may be prescribed.
13A. [Pro-Vice
Chancellor.] Omitted by the
1Omitted by the
14.
Registrar.—(1) The
Registrar shall be whole-time officer of the University and shall be appointed
by the Syndicate on such terms and conditions as it may determine.
(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; and
(d) perform such other duties as may be prescribed
15.
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, 1[ and the Syndicate];
(c) ensure that the funds of the University are expended for
the purposes for which they are provided; and
(d) perform such other duties as may be prescribed.
16.
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 conditions as it may
determine.
(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.
(2) The duties of the
University Auditor shall include pre-audit of all bills and demands for payment
submitted to the University.
CHAPTER IV
Authorities of
the University
18.
Authorities. The
following shall be the Authorities of the University, namely:—
2* * * * * * *
1Subs., by the
2CI. (i) omitted ibid., s. 8.
(ii) the Syndicate;
(iii) the Academic Council;
(iv) the Boards of Faculties;
(v) the Boards of Studies;
(vi) the Selection Board;
(vii) the advanced Studies and Research Board;
1[(vii-A) the Affiliation Committee].
(viii) the Finance and Planning Committee;
(ix) the Discipline Committee; and
(x) such other authorities as may be prescribed by Statutes.
19. [The
Senate.] Omitted by the
20. [Powers
and duties of the Senate.] Omitted by the
21.
The Syndicate.—2[(1) The Syndicate
shall consist of,---
(i) The Vice-Chancellor, who shall be its Chairman;
(ii) One member of the National Assembly to be nominated
by the Speaker of the Assembly;
3*
*
*
*
*
*
*
(iv) The Chief Justice of Pakistan or” 4[a Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan
nominated by him;]
(v) The Secretary, Ministry of Education, Government of
Pakistan.
(vi) One nominee of the University Grants
Commission;
(vii) One Dean to be nominated by the Chancellor on the
recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor;
1Ins. by the
2Subs. by the
3Omitted by the
4Subs, ibid., for “certain words.”
1[(viii) One professor to be elected by the
Professors of the University from amongst themselves;
(viiia) One Associate Professor to be elected by
the Associate Professors of the University from amongst themselves,].
(ix) Three persons of eminence to be nominated
by the Chancellor;
(x) One principal of an affiliated college to be nominated
by-the chancellor; 2*
3* * * * * * *
4[(xii) One Aalim to be nominated by the
Chancellor ; and
(xiii) One woman to be.nominated by the
Chancellor.]]
(2) The members of the
Syndicate, other than ex-officio members, shall hold office for 4[three] years.
(3) The quorum for a
meeting of the Syndicate shall be one half of the total number of members, a
fraction being counted as one.
22.
Powers and duties of Syndicate.—(1) The Syndicate shall be the executive body of the University
and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, exercise
general supervision over the affairs and management of the property of the
University.
(2) In particular and
without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provision, the Syndicate
shall have the power,---
(a) to hold, control and administer the property and funds of
the University;
(b) to 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;
(c) to consider the annual report and the annual and revised
budget estimates and 4[approve the same] and to re-appropriate
funds from one major head of expenditure to another;
1Subs.-by the
2Oniitted by the
3Omitted by Ord. 31 of 1985 s. 10. JAdded
by Ord. 7 of 1981, s. 2.
4Subs. ibid, for “two” which was subs, by
Ordinance I of 1981, s. 7. 'Subs, by Ordinance 31 of 1985. s. II.
(d) to transfer and accept transfer of movable or immovable
property on behalf of the University;
(e) to enter into, vary, carry out and cancel contracts on
behalf of the University;
(f) to cause proper books of account to be
kept for all sums of money received and expended by the University and for the
assets and liabilities of the University;
(g) to invest any money belonging to the University, including
any unapplied income, in any of the securities described in section 20 of the
Trusts Act, 1882 (II of 1882),
or in the purchase of immovable property or in such other manner as it may
determine, with the like power of varying such investment;
(h) to receive and manage any property transferred and grants,
bequests, trusts, gifts donations, endowments and other contributions, made to
the University, and to administer any funds placed at the disposal of the
University for specified purposes;
(i) to determine the form, provide for the custody and regulate
the use of the Common Seal of the University;
(j) to provide the buildings, libraries,
premises, furniture, apparatus, equipment and other means required for the
purposes of the University, and to establish and maintain halls of residence
and hostels or approve or license hostels or lodgings for the residence of
students;
(k) to arrange for the inspection of the 1* colleges and the Teaching Departments
and Institutes;
(l) to institute Professorships, Associate
Professorships, Assistant Professorships, Lecturerships and other teaching
posts, or to suspend or abolish such posts;
(m) to create, suspend or abolish such administrative,
research, extension or other posts as may be necessary;
(n) to appoint University Teachers and other officers on the
recommendations of the Selection Board for Teaching and other posts on an
initial monthly pay which is not below four hundred and fifty rupees;
(o) to appoint Professors Emeritus on such terms and conditions
as may be prescribed;
(p) to confer with the prior approval of the
Chancellor Honorary Degrees in accordance with the conditions prescribed;
1Omitted by the
(q) to prescribe the duties of Officers, Teachers and other
employees of the University;
(r) to suspend, punish and remove from service in the
prescribed manner officers (other than the Vice-Chancellor 1* * * and the Treasurer), Teachers and
other employees whom it is empowered to appoint;
2* * * * * * *
(t) to appoint members to the various
Authorities in accordance with the provisions of this Act;
3[(u) to frame and approve the Statutes].
(v) to consider, and deal in the manner prescribed in subsection
(2) of section 28 with, the Regulations made by the Academic Council;
(w) to regulate, determine and administer all other matters
concerning the University and to this end exercise all necessary powers not
specifically mentioned in this Act and the Statutes;
(x) to delegate any of its powers to an
Authority or officers or a Committee or sub-committee;
4[(x-a) to advise the Chancellor on the grant of
affiliation to an educational institution and the withdrawal of such
affiliation; and]
(y) to perform such other functions as have
been assigned to it by the other provisions of this Act or may be assigned to
it by the Statutes.
1Omitted by the
2Omitted by the
3Subs, ibid., for sub-clause “(u)'
4Ins. by the
23.
Academic Council.—(1) The
Academic Council shall consist of,---
(i) the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be its Chairman;
1* * * * * * * * * *
(ii) the Secretary, Ministry of Education,
Government of Pakistan;
(iii) the Deans;
(iv) the Directors of institutes;
(v) the Principals;
(vi) the University Professors and Professors
Emeritus ;
(vii) the Chairman of the Teaching Departments;
(viii) four Associate Professors, not being
Chairmen of the Teaching Departments, to be elected by the Associate
Professors;
(ix) four Assistant Professors and Lecturers to
be elected by the Assistant Professors and Lecturers;
(x) four teachers of constituent colleges, having at least five
years experience of teaching in a
2[(x-a) two Professors of affiliated colleges,
having at least five years experience of teaching in a Degree College, elected
from amongst themselves;]
(xi) three persons eminent in the arts, the
sciences and the professions, of whom one shall be from each category, to be
nominated by the Chancellor;
(xii) the Registrar;
(xiii) the Librarian;
(xiv) the Controller of Examinations.
(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, fractions being counted as one.
1New clause (ia) ins. by the
2Ins. by the
24.
Powers and duties of 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 and
examinations and to regulate and promote the academic life of the University
and the 1* colleges.
(2) In particular and
without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions, the Academic
Council shall have the power,---
(a) to advise the Syndicate on academic matters;
(b) to regulate the conduct of teaching, research, and examinations;
(c) to regulate the admission of students to the courses of
studies and examinations in the University;
(d) to regulate the conduct and discipline of
the students of the University;
(e) to propose to the Syndicate schemes for the constitution
and organisation of Faculties, Teaching Departments, Institutes and Boards of
Studies;
(f) to consider and formulate proposals for the planning and
development of teaching and research in the University;
(g) to make Regulations, on the recommendations of the Boards
of Faculties and the Boards of Studies Prescribing the courses of studies and
the syllabi for all University examinations:---
Provided that, if the
recommendations of a Board of 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) to recognize the examinations of other Universities or
examining bodies as equivalent to the corresponding examinations of the
University;
(i) to regulate the award of studentships, scholarships,
exhibitions, medals and prizes;
(j) to frame Regulations for submission to the Syndicates; and
(k) to appoint members to the various Authorities in accordance
with the provisions of this Act; and
(l) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by
Statutes.
1Omitted by the
25. Constitution,
functions and powers of other Authorities. Subject to the provision of this Act, the
constitution, functions and powers of the Authorities for which no specific
provision, or insufficient provision, has been made in this Act shall be such
as may be prescribed by Statutes.
26.
Appointment of Committees by the Authorities. The 1* * Syndicate, the Academic Council and
any other Authority may, from time to time, appoint such standing Special or
advisory committees, as it may deem fit, and may appoint to such committees
persons who are not its members.
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, namely:---
(a) the constitution of pension, insurance, gratuity, provident
fund and benevolent fund for 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) admission of educational institutions to the privileges of
the University and the withdrawal of such privileges;
(e) the conduct of elections for membership of the Authorities
and related matters;
(f) the establishment of Faculties, Institutes, Colleges and
other academic divisions;
(g) the powers and duties of officers and Teachers;
(h) the conditions under which the University may enter into
arrangements with other institutions or with public bodies for purposes of
research and advisory services;
(i) the conditions for appointment of
Professors Emeritus and award of honorary degrees;
(j) efficiency and discipline of University employees; and
(k) all other matters which are to be or may be prescribed or
regulated by statutes.
1Omitted by the
1[(2) The Syndicate shall frame and approve
the Statutes:---
Provided that the Syndicate
shall not approve statutes affecting the constitution or powers of any
Authority, until such Authority has been given an opportunity of expressing an
opinion in writing upon the proposals:---
Provided further that the
draft of Statutes concerning any of the matters mentioned in clauses (a) and
(b) of sub-section (1) shall be forwarded to the Chancellor and shall not be
effective until it has been approved by the Chancellor.
(3) The Chancellor may, of
his own motion, frame and approve Statutes concerning any of the matters
mentioned in clauses (a) and (b) of sub-section (1).]
28.
Regulations.-(1) Subject
to the provisions of this Act and Statutes, Regulations may be made for all or
any of the following matters, namely:
(a) the general scheme of studies including the duration of
courses and the number of subjects or papers for an examination;
(b) the courses of study for degrees, diplomas
and certificates of the University;
(a) the manner in which the recognized
teaching referred to in sub-section (1) of section 6 shall be organized and
conducted;
(d) the admission of students to the
University;
(e) the 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;
(f) the conduct of examinations;
(g) fees and other charges to be paid by the students for
admission to the courses of study and the examinations of the University;
(h) the conduct and discipline of students of the University;
(i) conditions of residence of the students of the University or
the constituent colleges, including the levying of fees for residence in halls
of residence and hostels;
(j) the approval and licensing of hostels and
lodgings for students;
(k) the conditions under which a person shall carry on
independent research to entitle him to a degree;
(l) the institution of fellowships,
scholarships, exhibitions, medals and prizes;
[1] Subs. by the
(m) the institution of stipends and free and half-free
studentships;
(n) the academic costume;
(o) the use of the Library;
(p) the formation of Teaching Department, Institutes and Boards
of Studies; and
(q) all other matters which are to be or may be prescribed by
Regulations.
(2) The draft of
Regulations shall be prepared by the Academic Council and shall be submitted to
the Syndicate which may approve or withhold approval or refer it back to the
Academic Council for reconsideration:---
Provided that the Syndicate
may frame a Regulation at its own initiative and approve it after calling for
the advice of the Academic Council.
(3) No Regulation shall be
valid unless it has been approved by 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 provided
respectively for the framing or making of 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 by another
Authority or body 1* * * under this section:---
Provided further that, if
such other Authority or body is dissatisfied with such direction, it may 2[apply for review 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 is not specifically required to be provided for by statutes or
Regulations.
3[CHAPTER V-A
AFFILIATATION OF
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
30-A.
Affiliation to be approved by Syndicate. No educational institution shall be
granted affiliation to, or admitted to the privileges of, the University except
with the approval of the Syndicate and the Chancellor.
[1]Omitted by the
2 Subs. ibid., s. 15.
3Ins. by the
30-B.
Application for Affiliation.-(1) An educational institution applying for affiliation to the
University shall make an application to the University and shall satisfy it,---
(a) that the educational institution is under the management of
a Government or of a regularly constituted governing body;
(b) that the financial resources of the educational institution
are such as to enable it to make due provision for its continued maintenance
and efficient working;
(c) that the strength and qualifications of
the teaching and other staff, and the terms and conditions of their service,
are adequate to make the provision for the courses of instructions, teaching or
training to be undertaken by the educational institution;
(d) that the educational institution has
framed proper rules regarding the efficiency and discipline of its staff and
other employees;
(e) that the building in which the educational institution is
to be located is suitable, and that provision will be made in conformity with
the Statues and the Regulations for,---
(i) the residence of students, not residing
with their parents or guardians, in the hostels 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) that provision has been made for a library and adequate
library services;
(g) that, 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) that due provision will, so far as circumstances may
permit, be made for the residence of its Principal and members of the teaching
staff in or near the educational institution or the place provided for the
residence of students; and
(i) that the affiliation of the educational institution will
not be injurious to the interests of education or discipline of any other
educational institution in its neighbourhood.
(2) The Application shall
further contain an undertaking that, after the educational institution is
affiliated, any transference of and charges in, the management and in the
teaching staff, save in the case of Government colleges, shall forthwith be
reported to the University, and that the teaching staff shall posses such
qualifications as are, and may be, prescribed.
30C.
Grant of affiliation. The
Syndicate may, after considering the report of the Affiliation Committee, grant
or refuse to grant affiliation to an educational institution, and if it grants
affiliation, it shall advise the Chancellor to assent to it:---
Provided that affiliation
shall not be refused unless the educational institution has been given an
opportunity to show cause why affiliation should not be refused on the grounds
to be given in writing.
30D.
Extension of affiliation. Where an educational institution desires to add to the courses of
instruction in respect of which it is affiliated, the procedure prescribed for
affiliation of educational institutions shall, so far as may be, be followed.
30E.
Inspection and report.-(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 shall
cause every such educational institution to be inspected from time to time by
one or more competent persons authorized by it in this behalf.
(3) 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 30B.
30F.
Disaffiliation.-(1) If an
educational institution affiliated to the University has failed to observe any
of the conditions of its affiliations, or its affairs are conducted in a manner
which is prejudicial to the interests of education, the rights conferred on the
educational institution by affiliation may, on a report made by the Affiliation
Committee and with the approval of the Syndicate and the sanction of the
Chancellor, be withdrawn in whole or in part or modified:---
Provided that the syndicate
may, on a report of the affiliation committee, and after considering such
representation as the educational institution may wish to make, restore to it
such rights either in whole or in part.
(2) The procedure to be
followed for the withdrawal of affiliation shall be such as may be
prescribed.
30G.
Appeal against decision of Syndicate. An appeal shall lie to the 1[Chancellor] against the decision of the
Syndicate refusing to affiliate an educational institution, or withdrawing in
whole or in part, the rights conferred on such institution by affiliation, or
against modification of such rights.].
[1] Subs. by the
CHAPTER VI
UNIVERSITY FUND
32.
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 1[if it is not included in the approved
budget of the university nor] unless a bill for 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 Treasurer and the University
Auditors, 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
Government for the purpose.
(5) The observations of the
Government Auditor, together with such annotations as the Treasurer may make,
shall be presented to the Syndicate.
CHAPTER VII
GENERAL
PROVISONS
33.
34.
Appeal 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 nay
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.
1Ins. by the
(2) The appeal or
application for review shall be submitted to the Vice-Chancellor who shall lay
it before the Syndicate with his views.
1[(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.]
35.
Pension, insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fund. 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 scheme as it may deem fit.
(2) Where any provident
fund is constituted under this Act, the provisions of the Provident Fund Act,
1925 (XIX of 1925),
shall apply to such fund as if it were a Government Provident Fund and the
University were the Government.
36. When a member of a newly constituted
Authoirty is elected, appointed or nominated, his term of office, as fixed
under this Act shall commence from such date as may be prescribed.
2[36A. Member of an Authority to cease to
be member in certain circumstances. An elected, appointed or nominated member of any Authority
shall cease to be a member if he,---
(a) absents himself, without the leave of such Authority, from
three consecutive meetings thereof; or
(b) accepts any assignments which involves his
absence from the University for a period of six months or more.]
37.
Filling of casual vacancies in Authorities. Any casual vacancy among the elected,
appointed or nominated members of any Authority shall be filled, as soon as
conveniently 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.
38.
Filling of vacancies in Authorities in certain circumstances. Where a vacancy in the membership of an
Authority cannot be filled because of-
(a) the office the holder whereof was to be a
member of the Authority ex-officio having ceased to exist;
(b) the organization, institution or other body, other than the
University, having ceased either to exist or to function; or
[1]Added by the
2Ins. by the
(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 Chancellor may direct.
39.
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, the Judge of the Supreme Court of
Pakistan who is a member of the Syndicate and the most senior of the Deans who
are members of the Syndicate; and the decision of this committee shall be final
and binding.
40.
Proceedings 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.
41.
First Status. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary contained in this Act, the Statutes set out in the
Schedule shall be deemed to be the Statutes framed under section 27 and shall
remain in force until they are amended or replaced by new Statutes framed in
accordance with this Act.
42. [Repeal and
Savings.] Omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance,
1981 (XXVII of 1981), s. 3 and Sch., II.
43. [Transitional
Provisions.] Omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance,
1981 (XXVII of 1981), s. 3 and Sch., II.
1[43A. Tripartite mobility.-(1) Any Officer, teacher or other
employee of the University shall, as the Chancellor may direct, serve in a
Government department or an educational or research institution in the public
interest:
Provided that the terms and conditions offered to him shall not be
less favourable than those admissible to him in the University and that full
benefit of his previous service shall be allowed to him:---
Provided further that, in
the case of a teacher, such direction shall be issued after consulting the
Syndicate.
(2) The Chancellor may place
the service of an employee of the Government or any other University or an
educational or research institution at the disposal of the University in the
public interest:
Provided that the terms and
conditions offered to him shall not be less favourable than those enjoyed by
him immediately before his services are placed at the disposal of the
University and that full benefit of his previous service shall be allowed to
him:---
[1] Subs. by the
Provided further that, in
the case of a teacher, the Chancellor may consult the Selection Board of the
University before placing his services at the disposal of the University.]
44.
Removal of difficulties.-(1)
If any difficulty arises as to the first constitution or reconstitution of any
Authority upon the coming into force of this Act or otherwise in giving effect
to the provisions of this Act, the Chancellor may, on the recommendation of the
Vice-Chancellor, give appropriate directions to remove such difficulty.
1[44A. Dissolution of Associations or
Unions of the University Employees. All Associations or Unions of the University employees, by
whatever name called, shall stand dissolved:
Provided that the
Vice-Chancellor may constitute Committees for the welfare and academic
advancement of the employees.]
45. [Repeal
of Ordinance XXXIX of 1972] Omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and
Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s. 3 and Shc., II.
THE SCHEDULE
(See section 41)
THE FIRST STATUTES
1. The
Faculties.-(1) The
University shall include the following Faculties and such other faculties as
may be prescribed by Statutes, namely:-
(i) Faculty of Mathematical Sciences;
(ii) Faculty of Physical Sciences;
(iii) Faculty of Chemical Sciences;
(iv) Faculty of Biological Sciences;
(v) Faculty of Earth Sciences;
(vi) Faculty of Social Sciences [;]
2[(vii) Faculty of Medicines.]
(2) There shall be a Board
of each Faculty which shall consist of,---
(i) the Dean of the Faculty to be 3[appointed] in the manner prescribed in
paragraph (2) of Statute 2 4[:]
2[Provided that, in the case of subjects in
a Faculty which are taught in the affiliated college or colleges only,---
[1] Added by the
2 Subs. and added by the
3 Subs. by the
4 Subs. and added by the
(a) if there is only one such college, the principal of that
college, or
(b) if there are more than one such college,
the person elected by the Principals of such college from amongst themselves,
shall be the Dean of the Faculty.]
(ii) the Professors, Associate Professors and
Chairman of the Teaching Departments comprised in the Faculty;
(iii) two members of each Board of Studies
comprised in the Faculty, to be nominated by the Board of Studies concerned ;
and
(iv) three Teachers to be nominated by the
Academic Council by reason of their specialized knowledge of the subjects which,
though not assigned to the Faculty, have, in the opinion of the Academic
Council, important bearing on the subjects assigned to the Faculty.
(3) The members mentioned
in clauses (iii) and (iv) of 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
members, a 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 power,---
(a) to co-ordinate the teaching and research work in the
subject assigned to the Faculty;
(b) to 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 examiners, and to forward the panels
of suitable papers setters and examiners for each examination to the
Vice-Chancellor;
(c) to consider any other academic matter relating to the
Faculty and to report thereon to the Academic Council; and
(d) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by
Statutes.
2.
Dean.—(1) There shall be
a Dean of each Faculty who shall be the Chairman and convener of the Board of
the-Faculty.
1[(2) The Dean of each Faculty shall be
appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor from
amongst the Professors in the Faculty,]
(3) The Dean shall hold
office for 2[five] year.
1Subs, by the Quaid-e-Azam University
(Second Amendment) Ordinance, 1981, (7 of 1981), s. 5, which was previously
subs, by Ord. 1 of 1981, s. 12.
2Subs, by the
(4) The Dean shall present
candidates for admission to degrees (except honorary degrees) in the courses
falling within the purview of the Faculty.
(5) The Dean shall exercise
such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed.
3.
Teaching Departments and Chairmen.—(1) There shall be a Teaching Department of each subject or group
of subjects, as may be prescribed by Regulations, and each Teaching Department
shall be headed by a Chairman.
1[(2) The Chairman of a Teaching Department
or the Director of an Institute shall be appointed by the Syndicate on the
recommendations of the Vice Chancellor from amongst the 2[five] most senior Professors and
Associate Professor of the Department for a period of three years:---
Provided that in
Departments in which there is no Professor or Associate Professor, the
Department shall be looked after by Dean of the Faculty with the help and
assistance of 2[a teacher of the Department nominated by
the Vice-Chancellor.]]
(3) The Chairman of a
Department shall plan, organize and supervise the work of the Department and
shall be responsible to the Dean for the work of his Department.
4.
Boards of Studies.—(1)
There shall be a separate Board of Studies for each subject or group of
subjects, as may be prescribed by Regulations.
(2) Each Board of Studies
shall consist of,---
(i) the Chairman of the Teaching Department
concerned;
(ii) all Professors and Associate Professors in
the Teaching Department concerned;
(iii) two University Teachers, other than
Professors or Associate Professors, to be appointed by the Academic Council; .
.
(iv) three Teachers, other than University
Teachers, to be appointed by the Syndicate;
(v) one expert to be appointed by the
Vice-Chancellor:
Provided that, in the case
of subjects which are taught in the constituent colleges 3[or affiliated colleges] only, the Board
of Studies shall consist of,---
1Subs., by Ordinance, 7 of 1981, s. 5
which was earlier amended by Ord. I of 1981.
2Subs, by the
3Ins. by the
(a) a Chairman to be appointed by the Syndicate;
(b) five teachers of the colleges to be
appointed by the Academic Council; and
(c) two experts to be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor.
(3) The term of office of
members of the Board of Studies other than ex-officio members shall be three years.
(4) The quorum for a
meeting of the Board of Studies shall be one-half of the number of 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. Where in respect of a subject there is no University
Teaching Department, the Chairman of the Board of Studies shall be appointed by
the Syndicate.
(6) The functions of the
Board of Studies shall be,---
(a) to advise the Authorities on all academic matters connected
with instruction, research and examination in the subject or subjects
concerned;
(b) to propose curricula and syllabi for all
degree, diploma and certificate courses in the subject or subjects concerned;
(c) to suggest a panel of names of paper setters and examiners
in the subject or subjects concerned; and
(d) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by
Regulations.
5.
Advanced Studies and Research Board.—(1) The Advanced Studies and Research Board shall consist of,---
(i) the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be its
Chairman;
(ii) the Deans;
(iii) three University Professors, other than
Deans, to be appointed by the Syndicate; and
(iv) three University Teachers having research
qualifications and experience, to be appointed by the Academic Council.
(2) The term of office of
the members of the Advanced Studies and Research Board other than ex-officiomembers shall be three years.
(3) The quorum for a
meeting of the Advanced Studies and Research Board shall be one-half of the
total number of members, a fraction being counted as one.
(4) The functions of the
Advanced Studies and Research Board shall be,---
(a) to advise the Authorities on all matters
connected with the promotion of advanced studies and research in the
University;
(b) to consider and report to the Authorities
on the institution of research degrees in the University;
(c) to propose Regulations regarding the award of research
degrees;
(d) to appoint supervisors for research students and to
determine the subjects of their thesis ;
(e) to 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) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by
Statutes.
6.
Selection Board.—1[(1)] The Selection
Board shall consist of,---
(1) the Vice-Chancellor who
shall be its Chairman;
(2) Chairman, University
Grants Commission,
(3) Secretary, Ministry of
Education,
(4) The Chairman, of the
Federal Public Service Commission or a member nominated by him;
(5) The Chief Justice of
(6) One member of the “Syndicate
and two other men of eminence, to be nominated by the Chancellor, provided that
none of the three is an employee of the University;
(7) The Dean of the Faculty
concerned;
(8) The Chairman of the
teaching Department concerned:
Provided that when the
Board meets for selection of officers other than teachers, the Dean of the
Faculty and the Chairman of the Teaching Department shall not take part in the
proceedings of the Board].
1Subs, by the
(2) The members mentioned
in clause (v) of paragraph (1) shall hold office for two years.
(3) The quorum for a
meeting of the Selection Board shall be three.
(4) No member who is a
candidate for the post to which appointment is to be made shall take part in
the proceedings of the Board.
(5) In selecting candidates
for the posts of Professors and Associate Professors, the Selection Board shall
co-opt or consult three experts in the subject concerned and, in selecting
candidates for the 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 Selection Board.—(1) The Selection Board for Teaching and other posts shall
consider the applications received in response to an advertisement and
recommend to the Syndicate the names of suitable candidates for appointment to
such posts.
(2) The Selection Board may
recommend to the Syndicate the grant of a higher initial pay in a suitable case
for reasons to be recorded.
(3) The Selection Board may
recommend to the Syndicate the appointment of an eminently qualified person to
a Professorship in the University on terms and conditions which differ in any
particular from those prescribed.
(4) 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.
1[7A. Affiliation Committee.—(1) The Affiliation Committee shall
consist of,---
(i) a Chairman to be nominated by the Syndicate;
(ii) two Professors to be nominated by the
Syndicate;
(iii) one representative of the University
Grants Commission to be nominated by that Commission;
(iv) one representative of the Ministry of
Education to be nominated by that Ministry; and
(v) an officer of the University to be
nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, who shall also act as Secretary to the
Committee.
1Ins. by the
(2) The term of office of
the members of the Affiliation Committee, other than ex-officio members, shall be two years.
(3) The Affiliation
Committee may co-opt such experts, not exceeding two, as it may deem necessary.
(4) The quorum for a
meeting of the Affiliation Committee shall be three.
(5) The functions of the
Affiliation Committee shall be,---
(a) to make inspection of an educational institution seeking
affiliation to, or admission to the privileges of the University and make a
report to the Syndicate;
(b) to enquire into complaints of breach of any of the
conditions of affiliation by the affiliated college and make a report to the
Syndicate; and
(c) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by
Regulations],
8.
Finance and Planning Committee.—(1) The Finance and Planning Committee shall consist of,---
(i) the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be its Chairman;
1* * * * * * *
(ii) one member of the Senate, to be appointed
by the Senate;
(iii) one member of the Syndicate, to be
appointed by the Syndicate;
(iv) two members of the Academic Council, to be
appointed by the Academic Council;
(v) one member to be nominated by the Chancellor; and
(vi) the Treasurer.
(2) The term of office of
the members other than the Vice-Chancellor and the Treasurer shall be three
years.
(3) The quorum for a
meeting of the Finance and Planning Committee shall be three.
1New clause (ia) ins. by the
9.
Functions of the Finance and Planning Committee. The functions of the Finance and Planning
Committee shall be,---
(a) to consider the annual statement of
accounts, the annual revised budget estimates and advise the syndicate thereon;
(b) to review periodically the financial
position of the University;
(c) to advise the Syndicate on all matters
relating to planning, development, finance, investments and accounts of the
University; and
(d) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by
Statutes.
10.
Discipline Committee.—(1)
The Discipline Committee shall consist of,---
(i) a Chairman, to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;
(ii) 1[one] Professors, to be nominated by the
Academic Council;
(iii) one member, to be nominated by the
Syndicate;
(iv) the Officer Incharge of Students Affairs
who shall also be its secretary; and
2[(v) one Professor or Associate Professor to be
nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.
(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.
(4) The functions of the
Discipline Committee shall be,---
(a) to propose Regulations to the Academic
Council for the conduct of University students, maintenance of discipline and
for dealing with cases of indiscipline; and
(b) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by
Regulations.
1Subs, by the
2Clause (v) which was previously amended
by the
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