The Abasyn University Act, 2009
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ABASYN UNIVERSITY ACT, 2009. ([1][KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA] ACT
NO. XIII OF 2009) CONTENTS PREAMBLE SECTIONS CHAPTER -I PRELIMINARY 1. Short
title and commencement. 2. Definitions. CHAPTER-II THE UNIVERSITY 3. Incorporation. 4. Powers
of the University. 5. University
open to all classes, creeds, etc. 6. Teaching
at the University. CHAPTER-III
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY
7. Principal Officers. 8. Patron. 9. Chancellor. 10. Removal from the Senate. 11. Vice-Chancellor. 12. Appointment and Removal of the
Vice-Chancellor. 13. Registrar. 14. Treasurer. 15. Controller of Examinations. CHAPTER-IV
AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY
16. Authorities. 17. Senate. 18. Powers and functions of the Senate. 19. Visitation. 20. Syndicate. 21. Powers and duties of the Syndicate. 22. Academic Council. 23. Powers and functions of the Academic
Council. 24. Representation Committees. 25. Powers of the Board of Directors. 26. Appointment of Committees by certain
Authorities. CHAPTER-V
STATUTES, REGULATIONS AND RULES
27. Statutes. 28. Regulations. 29. Amendment and repeal of Statutes and
Regulations. 30. Rules. CHAPTER-VI
UNIVERSITY FUND
31. University fund. 32. Audits and Accounts. CHAPTER-VII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
33. Opportunity to show cause. 34. Appeal to the Syndicate and the Senate. 35. Service of the University. 36. Benefits and Insurance. 37. Commencement of term of office of members
of Authority. 38. Filling of casual vacancies in
Authorities. 39. Flaws in the constitution of Authorities. 40. Proceedings of Authorities not
invalidated by the vacancies. 41. First Statutes. 42. Transitory Provision. 43. Removal of difficulties. 44. Indemnity. 45. Power
to allow appointment of employees of Government, other universities or
educational or research institutions to the University. 46. Repeal. SCHEDULE
THE FIRST STATUTES
1. Faculties. 2. Board
of Faculty. 3. Board
of Studies. 4. Functions
of the Board of Faculty. 5. Dean
of Faculty. 6. Teaching
Department. 7. Selection
Board. 8. Functions
of the Selection Board. 9. Finance
and Planning Committee. 10. Functions
of the Finance and Planning Committee. THE
ABASYN UNIVERSITY ACT, 2009. ([2][KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA] ACT
NO. XIII OF 2009) [First
published after having received the assent of the Governor of the [3][Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa] in the Gazette of [4][Khyber Pakhtunkhwa](Extraordinary),dated the 24th October, 2009] AN
ACT to
provide for the establishment of a University at Peshawar
in the name of Abasyn University. Preamble.---WHEREAS it is
expedient to provide for the establishment of a University at Peshawar in the
name of Abasyn University, in the private sector, and for matters ancillary
thereto; It
is hereby enacted as follows: CHAPTER -I PRELIMINARY
1. Short title and commencement.---
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi).
(1) This Act may be
called the Abasyn University Act, 2009. (2) It shall come
into force at once and shall be deemed to have taken effect from 1st
March, 2008. 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) “affiliated
college or affiliated institution” means college or institution affiliated to
the University but not maintained or administered by it; (c) “Authority”
means any of the Authorities of the University specified in section 16; (d) “Board
of Directors” means the Board of Directors of the Abasyn Education System (Pvt)
Limited, a company registered under the Companies Act, 1984, vide Registration
No. P-02145 of 2002-2003 (GLN 03059), dated 30th June, 2003; (e) “Chancellor”
means the Chancellor of the University; (f) “college”
means a constituent college or an affiliated college; (g) “Commission” means the Higher Education
Commission set up by the Higher Education Commission Ordinance, 2002 (LIII of
2002); (h)
“constituent college” or “constituent institution” means a collage or institution, maintained and
administered by the University; (i) “Dean”
means the head of a Faculty or the head of an academic body granted the status
of Faculty by this Act or Statues or Regulations; (j) “department”
means a teaching department maintained and administered, or recognized by the
University in the manner prescribed; (k) “Director”
means the head of an institute established as a constituent institution by the
University by Statutes or Regulations in terms of the powers delegated by this Act; (l) “Faculty”
means an administrative and academic unit of the University consisting of one
or more departments, as prescribed; (m) “Government” means the Government of the [5][Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]; (n) “Patron” means the Patron of the University; (o) “prescribed”
means prescribed by Statutes, Regulations or Rules made under this Act; (p) “Principal”
means the head of a college; (q) “Representation
Committee” means the Representation Committee constituted under section 24; (r) “Review
Panel” means the Review Panel set up by the Chancellor in accordance with the
provisions of section 9; (s)
“Schedule” means a Schedule
to this Act; (t) “Search
Committee” means the Search Committee set up by the Senate under section 12; (u) “Senate”
means the Senate of the University; (v) “Statutes”,
“Regulations” and “Rules” mean respectively the Statutes, the Regulations and
the Rules made under this Act; (w) “Syndicate”
means the Syndicate of the University; (x) “teachers”
means Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Lecturers,
Demonstrators and Instructors engaged whole-time by the University or by a
constituent or affiliated college and such other persons as may be declared to
be teachers by Regulations; (z) “University
Teacher” means a whole-time teacher appointed and paid by the University, or
recognized by the University as such; and (aa) “Vice-Chancellor” means the Vice-Chancellor
of the University. CHAPTER -II THE UNIVERSITY 3. Incorporation.---(1)
There shall be established at Peshawar a University to be called Abasyn
University. (a)
the Patron, the Chancellor, the members of the Senate and the
Vice-Chancellor; (b)
the members of the Authorities of the University established under
section 16; (c)
all University Teachers, Researchers and persons recognized as students
of the University in accordance with terms prescribed from time to time; and (d)
all other full-time officers and members of the staff of the University. (3) The University shall be a body corporate
by the name of Abasyn University having perpetual succession and a common seal,
and may sue and be sued by the said
name. 4. Powers of the University.---The University shall have
the following powers, namely:
(i)
to provide for education and scholarship in such branches of knowledge
as it may deem fit, and to make provision for research, service to society and
for the application, advancement and dissemination of knowledge in such manner
as it may determine; (ii)
to prescribe courses of studies to be conducted by it and the colleges; (iii)
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; (iv)
to prescribe the terms and conditions of employment of the officers,
teachers and other employees of the University and to lay down terms and
conditions that may be different from those applicable to government servants in general; (v)
to engage, where necessary, persons on contracts of specified duration
and to specify the terms of each engagement; (vi)
to confer honorary degrees or other distinctions on approved persons in
the manner prescribed; (vii)
to provide for such instruction for persons not being students of the
University as it may prescribe, and to grant certificates and diplomas to such
persons; (viii)
to institute programmes for the exchange of students and teachers
between the University and other universities, educational institutions and
research organisations, inside as well as outside Pakistan; (ix)
to provide career counselling and job search services to students and
alumni; (x)
to maintain linkages with alumni; (xi)
to develop and implement fund-raising plans; (xii)
to provide and support the academic development of the faculty of the
University; (xiii)
to confer degrees on persons who have carried on independent research
under prescribed conditions; (xiv)
to affiliate and disaffiliate educational institutions under prescribed
conditions within and outside Pakistan; (xv)
to inspect colleges and other educational institutions affiliated or
seeking affiliation with it; (xvi)
to accept the examinations passed and the period of study spent by
students of the University at other universities and places of learning
equivalent to such examinations and periods of study in the University, as it
may prescribe, and to withdraw such acceptance; (xvii)
to co-operate with other Universities, public authorities or private
organisations, inside as well as outside Pakistan, in such manner and for such
purposes as it may prescribe; (xviii)
to institute Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant
Professorships and Lectureships and any other posts and to appoint persons
thereto; (xix)
to create posts for research, extension, administration and other
related purposes and to appoint persons thereto; (xx)
to recognize selected members of the teaching staff of affiliated
colleges or educational institutions admitted to the privileges of the
University or such other persons as it may deem fit, as University Teachers; (xxi)
to institute and award financial assistance to students in need,
fellowships, scholarships, bursaries, medals and prizes under prescribed
conditions; (xxii)
to establish teaching departments, schools, colleges, faculties,
institutes, academies, museums and other centres of learning within as well as
out side Pakistan for the development of teaching and research and to make such
arrangements for their maintenance, management and administration as it may
prescribe; (xxiii)
to provide for the residence of the students of the University and the
colleges, to institute and maintain halls of residence and to approve or
license hostels and lodging; (xxiv)
to maintain order, discipline and security on the campuses of the
University; (xxv)
to promote the extra curricular and recreational activities of such
students, and to make arrangements for promoting their health and general
welfare; (xxvi)
to demand and receive such fees and other charges as it may determine; (xxvii)
to make provision for research, advisory or consultancy services and
with these objectives to enter into arrangements with other institutions,
public or private bodies, commercial and industrial enterprises under
prescribed conditions; (xxviii) to enter into, carry out, vary or cancel contracts; (xxix)
to receive and manage property transferred and grants, contributions
made to the University and to invest any fund representing such property,
grants, bequests, trusts, gifts, donations, endowments or contributions in such
manner as it may deem fit; (xxx)
to provide for the printing and publication of research and other works;
and (xxxi)
to do all such other acts and things, whether incidental to the powers
aforesaid or not, as may be requisite or expedient in order to further the
objectives of the University as a place of education, learning, and research. 5. University
open to all classes, creeds, etc.---(1) The University shall be
open to all persons of either gender and of whatever religion, race, creed,
class, colour or domicile and no person shall be denied the privileges of the
University on the grounds of religion, race, caste, creed, class, colour or
domicile. (2) An increase in any fee or charge that is
in excess of ten percent per annum on an annualised basis from the last such
increase may not be made except in special circumstances, and only with the
approval of the Chancellor. (3) The University shall institute financial
aid programmes for students in need, to the extent considered feasible by the
Senate given the resources available, so as to enable admission and access to
the University and the various opportunities provided by it to be based on
merit rather than ability to pay. 6. Teaching at the University.---(1) All recognized
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, distance learning and other methods of
instruction as well as practical work in the laboratories, hospitals,
workshops, fields and other governmental or private organizations.
(2) The authority responsible for organizing recognized teaching
shall be such as may be prescribed.
CHAPTER III
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY
7. Principal Officers.---The following
shall be the principal officers of the University, namely:- (a)
the Patron; (b)
the Chancellor; (c)
the Vice-chancellor; (d)
the Deans; (e)
the Principals of the constituent colleges/ institutes; (f)
the Chairpersons of the Teaching Departments; (g)
the Registrar; (h)
the Treasurer; (i)
the Controller of Examinations; (j)
the Librarian; and (k)
such other persons as may be prescribed by the Statutes or Regulations
to be the principal officers of the University. 8. Patron.---(1) The Governor of the [6][Khyber Pakhtunkhwa] shall
be the Patron of the University. (2) The Patron shall, when present, preside
at the Convocation of the University or he may authorize the Chancellor or any
other person to perform this function in his absence; (3) Every proposal to confer an honorary
degree shall be subject to confirmation by the Patron. 9. Chancellor.---(1) Mr.
Mohammad Imran Ullah, the Chief Executive of the Abasyn Education System (Pvt.) Limited ,
Peshawar shall be the first Chancellor of the University on such terms and
conditions as the Board of Directors may determine. (2) The Chancellor shall, when present,
preside at the meetings of the Senate of the University. (3) The members of the Senate as well as the
Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor from amongst the persons
recommended by the Representation Committee set up for this purpose or the
Search Committee established in accordance with this Act and the Statutes, as
the case may be, along with those elected. (a) as regards proceedings of the Senate,
direct that specified proceedings be reconsidered and appropriate action taken
within one month of the direction having been issued: Provided that if the Chancellor is satisfied that
either no reconsideration has been carried out or that the reconsideration has
failed to address the concern expressed he may, after calling upon the Senate
to show cause in writing, appoint a five member Review Panel to examine and
report to the Chancellor on the functioning of the Senate. The report of the Review Panel shall be
submitted within such time as may be prescribed by the Chancellor. The Review
Panel shall be drawn from persons of eminence in academics and in the fields of
law, accountancy and administration; and (b) as regards proceedings of any Authority or with respect to
matters within the competence of any Authority other than the Senate, direct
the Senate to exercise powers under section 18. 10. Removal from the Senate.---(1)
The Chancellor may, upon the recommendation of the Review Panel, remove any
person from the membership of the Senate on the ground that such person: (a) has
become of unsound mind; or (b) has
become incapacitated to function as member of the Senate; or (c) has
been convicted by a court of law for an offence involving moral turpitude; or (d) has
absented himself from two consecutive meetings without just cause; or (e) has
been guilty of misconduct, including use of position for personal advantage of
any kind, or gross inefficiency in the performance of functions. (2) The Chancellor shall remove any person
from the membership of the Senate on a resolution calling for the removal of
such person supported by at least three-fourths of the membership of the
Senate: Provided
that before passing such resolution the Senate shall provide the member
concerned a fair hearing;
11. Vice-Chancellor.---(1) There shall be a Vice-Chancellor of the
University who shall be an eminent academic or a distinguished administrator
and shall be appointed on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed.
(2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the chief
executive officer of the University responsible for all administrative and
academic functions of the University and for ensuring that the provisions of
this Act, Statutes, Regulations and Rules are faithfully observed in order to
promote the general efficiency and good order of the University. The
Vice-Chancellor shall have all powers prescribed for this purpose, including
administrative control over the officers, teachers and other employees of the
University. (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall, if present,
be entitled to attend any meeting of any Authority or body of the
University. (4) The Vice-Chancellor may, in an emergency
that in his opinion requires immediate action ordinarily not in the competence
of the Vice-Chancellor, take such action and forward, within seventy-two hours,
a report of the action taken to the members of the Emergency Committee of the
Senate, to be set up by Statute. The
Emergency Committee may direct such further action as is considered
appropriate. (5) The Vice-Chancellor
shall also have powers, to: (a)
direct teachers, officers and other employees of the University to take
up such assignments in connection with examination, administration and such
other activities in the University as he may consider necessary for the
purposes of the University; (b)
sanction by re-appropriation an amount not exceeding an amount
prescribed by the Senate for an unforeseen item not provided for in the budget
and report it to the Senate at the next meeting; (c)
make appointments of such categories of employees of the University and
in such manner as may be prescribed by the Statutes; (d)
suspend, punish and remove, in accordance with prescribed procedure,
from service officers, teachers and other employees of the University except
those appointed by or with the approval of the Senate; (e)
delegate, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, any of his
powers under this Act to an officer or officers of the University; and (f)
exercise and perform such other powers and functions as may be
prescribed. (6) The
Vice-Chancellor shall present an annual report before the Senate within three
months of the close of the academic year.
The annual report shall present such information as regards the academic
year under review as may be prescribed, including disclosure of all relevant
facts pertaining to: (a) academics; (b) research; (c) administration;
and (d) finances. (7)
The Vice-Chancellor’s annual report
shall be made available, prior to its presentation before the Senate, to all
officers and University teachers and shall be published in such numbers as are
required to ensure its wide circulation. (2) A Search Committee for the
recommendation of persons suitable for appointment as Vice-Chancellor shall be
constituted by the Chancellor on the date and in manner prescribed by the
Statutes and shall consist of- (a) two eminent members of the Society, of whom one shall be
appointed as Convener; (b) two members of the Senate; (c) one academic of eminence not employed by
the (d) two distinguished teachers of the
University. (3) The members mentioned at clauses (a),(b)
and (c) of sub-section (2) shall be nominated by the Chancellor while the two
distinguished teachers mentioned at clause (d) ibid shall be selected by the
Senate through a process to be prescribed by it that provides for
recommendation of suitable name by the University Teachers in general. (4) The
Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed for a renewable tenure of five years on
terms and conditions prescribed by Statute.
The tenure of an incumbent Vice-Chancellor shall be renewed by the
Chancellor on receipt of a resolution of the Senate in support of such renewal:
Provided
that the Chancellor may call upon the Senate to reconsider such resolution
once. (5) The
Senate may, pursuant to a resolution in this behalf passed by three-fourths of
its membership, recommend to the Chancellor the removal of the Vice-Chancellor
on the ground of inefficiency, moral turpitude or physical or mental incapacity
or gross misconduct, including misuse of position for personal advantage of any
kind: Provided the Chancellor may make a reference to the
Senate stating the instances of inefficiency, moral turpitude or physical or
mental incapacity or gross misconduct on the part of the Vice-Chancellor that
have come to his notice. After
consideration of the reference the Senate may, pursuant to a resolution in this
behalf passed by two-thirds of its membership, recommend to the Chancellor the
removal of the Vice-Chancellor: Provided
further that prior to a resolution for the removal of the Vice-Chancellor being
voted upon, the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity of being heard. (6) A resolution recommending the removal of
the Vice-Chancellor shall be submitted to the Chancellor forthwith. The Chancellor may accept the recommendation
and order removal of the Vice-Chancellor or return the recommendation to the
Senate. (7) 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
Senate may appoint the Senior most officer of the University to officiate as
Vice-Chancellor. 13. Registrar.---(1) There shall be a Registrar of the University
to be appointed by the Senate on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor, on
such terms and conditions as may be prescribed.
(2) The experience as well as the
professional and academic qualifications necessary for appointment to the post
of the Registrar shall be as may be prescribed.
(3) The Registrar shall be a full-time
officer of the University and shall- (a) be the
administrative head of the administration branch of the University and be
responsible for the provision of secretariat support to the Authorities of the
University; (b) be the custodian of the common seal and the academic records
of the University; (c) maintain a register of registered graduates in the prescribed
manner; (d) supervise the process of election, appointment or nomination
of members to the various authorities and other bodies in the prescribed
manner; and (e) perform
such other duties as may be prescribed. (4) The term of office of the Registrar
shall be a renewable period of three years: Provided that the
Chancellor may, on the advice of the Senate, terminate the appointment of the
Registrar on grounds of inefficiency or misconduct in accordance with
prescribed procedure. 14. Treasurer.---(1) There shall be a Treasurer of the University
to be appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Senate, on such
terms and conditions as may be prescribed.
(2) The
experience and the professional and academic qualifications necessary for
appointment to the post of the Treasurer shall be as may be prescribed. (3) The Treasurer shall be the chief
financial officer of the University and shall- (a) manage
the assets, liabilities, receipts, expenditures, funds and investments of the
University; (b) prepare
the annual and revised budget estimates of the University and present them to
the Syndicate or a committee thereof for approval and incorporation in the
budget to be presented to the Senate; (c) ensure
that the funds of the University are expended on the purposes for which they
are provided; (d) have
the accounts of the University audited annually so as to be available for
submission to the Senate within six months of the close of the financial year;
and (e) perform
such other duties as may be prescribed. (4) The term of office of the Treasurer
shall be a renewable period of three years: Provided that the Chancellor may, on
the advice of the Senate, terminate the appointment of the Treasurer on grounds
of inefficiency or misconduct in accordance with prescribed procedure. 15. Controller of Examinations.---(1) There shall be a
Controller of Examinations, to be appointed by the Chancellor on the
recommendation of the Senate, on such terms and conditions as may be
prescribed:
(2) The
minimum qualifications necessary for appointment to the post of the Controller
of Examinations shall be as may be prescribed. (3) The
Controller of Examinations shall be a full-time officer of the University and
shall be responsible for all matters connected with the conduct of examinations
and perform such other duties as may be prescribed. (4) The
term of office of the Controller of Examinations shall be three years and may
be renewed from time to time: Provided
that the Chancellor may, on the advice of the Senate, terminate the appointment
of the Controller of Examinations on grounds of inefficiency or misconduct in
accordance with prescribed procedure. CHAPTER -IV AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY
16. Authorities.---(1) The following shall be the Authorities of the
University, namely:–
(a) Authorities established by this Act,- (i) the
Senate; (ii) the
Syndicate; and (iii) the
Academic Council; (b) Authorities to be established by the
Statutes,- (i) Graduate
Studies and Research Management Council; (ii) Recruitment,
Development, Evaluation and Promotion committees for teachers and other staff
whether at the level of the department, college/institute, faculty or the
University; (iii) Career
Placement and Internship Committee of each Faculty; (iv) Search
Committee for the appointment of the Vice- Chancellor; (v) the
Representation Committees for appointment to the Senate, Syndicate and the
Academic Council; (vi) Faculty
Council; and (vii)
Departmental Council. (2) The Senate, the Syndicate and the
Academic Council may set up such other committees or sub-committees, by
whatever name described, as are considered desirable through Statutes or
Regulations as appropriate. Such
committees or sub-committees shall be Authorities of the University for the
purposes of this Act. 17. Senate.---(1) The body
responsible for the governance of the University shall be described as the Senate,
and shall consist of – (a)
the Chancellor, who shall be the Chairperson of the Senate; (b)
the Vice-Chancellor; (c)
Secretary to Government of the [7][Khyber Pakhtunkhwa], Higher Education Department, or his nominee not below the rank of an
Additional Secretary; (d)
four persons from society at large being persons of distinction in the
fields of administration, management, education, academics, law, accountancy,
medicine, fine arts, architecture, agriculture, science, technology and
engineering such that the appointment of these persons reflects a balance
across the various fields: Provided that the
special focus of the University, to be declared in the manner prescribed, may
be reflected in the number of persons of distinction in an area of expertise
relevant to the University who are appointed to the Senate; (e)
one person from amongst the alumni of the University; (f)
two persons from the academic community of the country, other than an
employee of the University, at the level of professor or principal of a college; (g)
four University Teachers; and (h)
one person nominated by the Commission. (2) The numbers of the
members of the Senate described against clauses (e) to (h) of sub-section (1)
may be increased by the Senate through Statutes subject to condition that the
total membership of the Senate does not exceed twenty one, with a maximum of
five University Teachers, and the increase is balanced, to the extent possible,
across the different categories specified in sub-section (1). (3) All
appointments to the Senate shall be made by the Chancellor. Appointments of persons described in clauses
(e) to (f) of sub-section (1) shall be made from amongst a panel of three names
for each vacancy recommended by the Representation Committee set up in terms of
section 24 and in accordance with procedure as may be prescribed: Provided that effort
shall be made, without compromising on quality or qualification, to give fair
representation to women on the Senate. Provided that as
regards the University Teachers described in clause (g) of sub-section (1) the
Senate shall prescribe a procedure for appointment on the basis of elections
that provide for voting by the various categories of University Teachers: Provided also that the
Senate may alternatively prescribe that appointment of University Teachers to
the Senate shall also be in the manner provided by this sub-section for the
persons described in clauses (e) to (f) of sub-section (1). (4) Members
of the Senate, other than ex officio
members, shall hold office for three years. One-third of the members, other
than ex officio members, of the
first restructured Senate, to be determined by lot, shall retire from office on
the expiration of one year from the date of appointment by the Chancellor.
One-half of the remaining members, other than ex officio members, of the first restructured Senate, to be
determined by lot, shall retire from office on the expiration of two years from
the date of appointment and the remaining one-half, other than ex officio members, shall retire from
office on the expiration of the third year: Provided that no
person, other than an ex officio member,
may serve on the Senate for more than two consecutive terms: Provided further that
the University Teachers appointed to the Senate may not serve for two
consecutive terms. (5) The
Senate shall meet at least twice in a calendar year. (6) Service on the Senate shall be on
honorary basis; provided that actual expenses may be reimbursed as prescribed. (7) The Registrar shall be the Secretary of
the Senate. (8) In the absence of the Chancellor
meetings of the Senate shall be presided over by such member, not being an
employee of the University, as the Chancellor may, from time to time, nominate.
The member so nominated shall be the convener of the Senate. (9) Unless otherwise
prescribed by this Act, all decisions of the Senate shall be taken on the basis
of the opinion of a majority of the members present. In the event of the
members being evenly divided on any matter the person presiding over the
meeting shall have a casting vote. (10) The
quorum for a meeting of the Senate shall be two thirds of its membership, a
fraction being counted as one. 18. Powers
and functions of the Senate.---(1) The Senate shall have the
power of general supervision over the University and shall hold the
Vice-Chancellor and the Authorities accountable for all the functions of the
University. The Senate shall have all
powers of the University not expressly vested in an Authority or officer by
this Act and all other powers not expressly mentioned by this Act that are
necessary for the performance of its functions.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of
the foregoing powers, the Senate shall have the following powers to- (a)
approve the proposed annual plan of work, the annual and revised
budgets, the annual report and the annual statement of account; (b)
hold, control and lay down policy for the administration of the
property, funds and investments of the University, including the approval of
the sale and purchase or acquisition of immovable property; (c)
oversee the quality and relevance of the University’s academic
programmes and to review the academic affairs of the University in general; (d)
approve the appointment of the Deans, Professors, Associate Professors
and such other senior faculty and senior administrators as may be prescribed; (e)
institute schemes, directions and guidelines for the terms and
conditions of appointment of all officers, teachers and other employees of the
University; (f)
approve strategic plans; (g)
approve financial resource development plans of the University; (h)
consider the drafts of Statutes and Regulations proposed by the
Syndicate and the Academic Council and deal with them in the manner as provided
for in sections 27 and 28, as the case may be: Provided
that the Senate may frame a Statute or Regulation on its own initiative and
approve it after calling for the advice of the Syndicate or the Academic
Council as the case may be; (i)
annul by order in writing the proceedings of any Authority or officer if
the Senate is satisfied that such proceedings are not in accordance with the
provisions of this Act, Statutes or Regulations after calling upon such
Authority or officer to show cause why such proceedings should not be annulled; (j)
recommend to the Chancellor removal of any member of the Senate in
accordance with the provisions of this Act; (k)
make appointment of members of the Syndicate, other then ex officio members, in accordance
with the provisions of this Act; (l)
make appointment of members of the Academic Council, other than ex officio members, in accordance with
the provisions of this Act; (m)
appoint Emeritus Professors on such terms and conditions as may be
prescribed; (n)
remove any person from the membership of any Authority if such person: (i) has
become of unsound mind; or (ii) has
become incapacitated to function as member of such Authority; or (iii) has
been convicted by a court of law for an offence involving moral turpitude; and (o) determine
the form, provide for the custody and regulate the use of the common seal of
the University. (3) The
Senate may, subject to the provisions of this Act delegate all or any of the
powers and functions of any Authority, officer or employee of the University at
its main campus, to any Authority, committee, officer or employee at its
additional campus for the purpose of exercising such powers and performing such
functions in relation to such additional campus, and for this purpose the
Senate may create new posts or positions at the additional campus. 19. Visitation.--- The Senate may, in
accordance with the terms and procedures as may be prescribed, cause an
inspection to be made in respect of any matter connected with the University. (a) the
Vice-Chancellor, who shall be its Chairperson; (b) the
Deans of the Faculties of the University; (c) three
professors from different departments, who are not members of the Senate, to be
elected by the University Teachers in accordance with procedure to be
prescribed by the Senate; (e) the
Registrar; (f) the
Treasurer; and (g) the
Controller of Examinations; (2) Members
of the Syndicate, other than ex
officio members, shall hold office for three years. (3) As
regards the three professors described in clause (c) of sub-section (1) the
Senate may, as an alternative to elections, prescribe a procedure for proposal
of a panel of names by the Representation Committee set up in terms of section
24. Appointment of persons proposed by
the Representation Committee may be made by the Senate on the recommendation of
the Vice-Chancellor. (4) The
quorum for a meeting of the Syndicate shall be one-half of the total number of
members, a fraction being counted as one. (5) The Syndicate shall meet at least once
in each quarter of the year. 21. 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, exercise general supervision over the affairs and management of the
University.
(2) Without
prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, and subject to the
provisions of this Act, the Statutes and directions of the Senate, the
Syndicate shall have the following powers:– (a)
to consider the annual report, the annual and revised budget estimates
and to submit these to the Senate; (b)
to transfer and accept transfer of movable property on behalf of the
University; (c)
to enter into, vary, carry out and cancel contracts on behalf of the
University; (d)
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; (e)
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
(Act II of 1882), or in the purchase of immovable property or in such other
manner, as it may prescribe, with the like power of varying such investments; (f)
to receive and manage any property transferred, and grants, bequests,
trust, gifts, donations, endowments, and other contributions made to the
University; (g)
to administer any funds placed at the disposal of the University for
specified purposes; (h)
to provide the buildings, libraries, premises, furniture, apparatus,
equipment and other means required for carrying out the work of the University; (i)
to establish and maintain halls of residence and hostels or approve or
license hostels or lodgings for the residence of students; (j)
to recommend to the Senate affiliation or disaffiliation of colleges; (k)
to recommend to the Senate admission of educational institutions to the
privileges of the University and withdraw such privileges; (l)
to arrange for the inspection of colleges and the Departments; (m)
to institute Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant
Professorships, Lectureships, and other teaching posts or to suspend or to
abolish such posts; (n)
to create, suspend or abolish such administrative or other posts as may
be necessary; (o)
to prescribe the duties of officers, teachers and other employees of the
University; (p)
to report to the Senate on matters with respect to which it has been
asked to report; (q)
to appoint members to various Authorities in accordance with the
provisions of this Act; (r)
to propose drafts of statutes for submission to the Senate; (s)
to regulate the conduct and discipline of the students of the
University; (t)
to take actions necessary for the good administration of the University
in general and to this end exercise such powers as are necessary; (u)
to delegate any of its powers to any Authority or officer or a
committee; and (v)
to perform such other functions as have been assigned to it by the
provisions of this Act or may be assigned to it by the Statutes. (a)
the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be its Chairperson; (b)
the Deans of Faculties and such Heads of departments as may be
prescribed; (c)
five members representing the Departments, institutes and the
constituent colleges to be elected in the manner prescribed by the Senate; (d)
two Principals of affiliated
colleges; (e)
five Professors including Emeritus Professors; (f)
the Registrar; (g)
the Controller of Examinations; and (h)
the Librarian. (2) The
Senate shall appoint the members of the Academic Council, other than the ex officio and the elected members, on the recommendation of
the Vice-Chancellor: Provided that as regards the five professors and the
members representing the Departments, institutes and the constituent colleges
the Senate may, as an alternative to elections, prescribe a procedure for
proposal of a panel of names by the Representation Committee set up in terms of
section 24. Appointment of persons
proposed by the Representation Committee may be made by the Senate on the
recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor. (3) Members of the Academic Council shall
hold office for three years. (4) The Academic Council shall meet at least
once in each quarter. (5) The
quorum for meetings of the Academic Council shall be one half of the total
number of members, a fraction being counted as one. 23. Powers
and functions of the Academic Council.---(1)
The Academic Council shall be the principal 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 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 power to- (a)
approve the policies and procedures pertaining to the quality of
academic programmes; (b)
approve academic programmes; (c)
approve the policies and procedures pertaining to student related
functions including admissions, expulsions, punishments, examinations and
certification; (d)
approve the policies and procedures assuring quality of teaching and
research; (e)
recommend the policies and procedures for affiliation of other
educational institutions; (f)
propose to the Syndicate schemes for the constitution and organization
of Faculties, Teaching Departments and Boards of Studies; (g)
appoint paper setters and examiners for all examinations of the
University after receiving panels of names from the relevant authorities; (h)
institute programmes for the continued professional development of University
Teachers at all levels; (i)
recognize the examinations of other Universities or examining bodies as
equivalent to the corresponding examinations of the University; (j)
regulate the award of studentships, scholarships, exhibitions, medals
and prizes; (k)
frame Regulations for submission to the Senate; (l)
prepare an annual report on the academic performance of the University; and (m)
perform such functions as may be prescribed by Regulations. 24. Representation
Committees.---(1)
There shall be a Representation Committee constituted by the Senate through
Statutes for recommendation of persons for appointment to the Senate in
accordance with the provisions of section 17.
(2) There
shall also be a Representation Committee constituted by the Senate through
Statute for the recommendation of persons for appointment to the Syndicate and
the Academic Council in accordance with the provisions of sections 20 and 22. (3) Members of the Representation Committee
for appointments to the Senate shall consist of the following: (a) three members of the Senate, who are not University Teachers; (b) two persons nominated by the University Teachers from amongst
themselves in the manner prescribed; (c) one person from the academic community, not employed by the
University, at the level of professor or college principal to be nominated by
the University Teachers in the manner prescribed; and (d) one
eminent citizen with experience in administration, philanthropy, development
work, law or accountancy to be nominated by the Senate. (4) Members of the Representation Committee for
the purpose of sub-section (2) shall consist of the following: (a) two
members of the Senate who are not University (b) three
persons nominated by the University Teachers from amongst themselves in the
manner prescribed. (5) The
tenure of the Representation Committees shall be three years: Provided
that no member shall serve for more than two consecutive terms. (6) The
working procedures of the Representation Committees shall be as may be
prescribed. (7) There
may also be such other Representation Committees set up by any of the other
Authorities of the University as are considered appropriate for recommending
persons for appointment to the various Authorities and other bodies of the
University. 25. Power
of the Board of Directors.--- The
Board of Directors shall- (a) own,
hold, control, and administer the property, funds and resources of the
University and raise funds for the purpose of the University upon such Security
as may be required under Regulations; (b) undertake
responsibility for the financial viability of the University, including
responsibility for ensuring effectiveness of its operations and their
continuity; and (c) consider
and pass the resolution of the annual report, plan of work, statement of
accounts and the annual budget estimates as recommended by the Senate. 26. Appointment
of Committees by certain Authorities.---(1) The Senate, 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 place on such
committee persons who are not members of the Authorities appointing the
Committees. (2) The
constitution, functions and powers of the Authorities for which no specific
provision has been made in this Act shall be such as may be prescribed by
Statutes or Regulations. 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 contents of and the manner in which the annual report to be
presented by the Vice-Chancellor before the Senate shall be prepared; (b)
the University fees and other charges; (c)
the constitution of any pension,
insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fund for University
employees; (d)
the scales of pay and other terms and conditions of service of officers,
teachers and other University employees; (e)
the maintenance of the register of registered graduates; (f)
affiliation and disaffiliation of educational institutions and related
matters; (g)
admission of educational institutions to the privileges of the
University and the withdrawal of such privileges; (h)
the establishment of Faculties, departments, institutes, colleges and
other academic divisions; (i)
the powers and duties of officers and teachers; (j)
conditions under which the University may enter into arrangements with
other institutions or with public bodies for purposes of research and advisory
services; (k)
conditions for appointment of Emeritus Professors and award of honorary
degrees; (l)
efficiency and discipline of University employees; (m)
the constitution and procedure to be followed by Representation
Committees in carrying out functions in terms of this Act; (n)
the constitution and procedure to be followed by the Search Committee
for appointment of the Vice-Chancellor; (o)
constitution, functions and powers of the Authorities of the University;
and (p)
all other matters which by this Act are to be or may be prescribed or
regulated by Statutes. (2) The
draft of Statutes shall be proposed by the Syndicate to the Senate which may
approve or pass with such modifications as the Senate may think fit or may
refer back to the Syndicate, as the case may be, for reconsideration of the
proposed draft: Provided that Statutes concerning any of the matters
mentioned in clauses (a) and (l) of sub-section (1) shall be initiated and
approved by the Senate, after seeking the views of the Syndicate: Provided further that the Senate may initiate a
Statute with respect to any matter in its power or with respect to which a
Statute may be framed in terms of this Act and approve such Statute after
seeking the views of the Syndicate. 28. Regulations.---(1) Subject
to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, the Academic Council may make
Regulations for all or any of the following matters: (a) the
courses of study for degrees, diplomas and certificates of the University; (b) the
manner in which the teaching referred to
in sub-section (1) of section 6 shall be organized and conducted; (c) the admission and expulsion of students
to and from the University; (d) 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; (e) the
conduct of examinations; (f) conditions
under which a person may carry on independent research to entitle him to a
degree; (g) the
institution of fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, medals and prizes; (h) the
use of the Library; (i) the
formation of Faculties, Departments and Board of (j) all
other matters which by this Act or the Statutes are to be or may be prescribed
by Regulations. (2) Regulations
shall be proposed by the Academic Council and shall be submitted to the Senate
which may approve them or withhold approval or refer them back to the Academic
Council for reconsideration. A Regulation proposed by the Academic Council
shall not be effective unless it receives the approval of the Senate. (3) Regulations
regarding or incidental to matters contained in sub-clauses (g) and (i) shall
not be submitted to the Senate without the prior 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, to be published in the Official
Gazette, consistent with this Act, Statutes or the Regulations, to regulate any
matter relating to the affairs of the University which has not been provided
for by this Act or that is not required to be regulated by Statutes or
Regulations, including rules to regulate the conduct of business and the time
and place of meetings and related matters.
(2)
Rules shall become effective upon approval by the Syndicate. CHAPTER -VI UNIVERSITY FUND
31. University fund.---The University shall have
a fund to which shall be credited its income from fees, charges, donations,
trusts, bequests, endowments, contributions, grants and all other sources.
32. Audits and Accounts.---(1) The accounts of the
University shall be maintained in such form and in such manner as may be
prescribed.
(2) The
departments, constituent colleges/institutes and all other bodies designated as
such by the Syndicate in terms of Statutes shall be independent cost centres of
the University with authority vested in the head of each cost centre to
sanction expenditure out of the budget allocated to it; provided that
re-appropriation from one head of expenditure to another may be made by the
head of a cost centre in accordance with and to the extent prescribed by the
Statutes. (3) All
funds generated by a department, constituent college or other unit of the
University through consultancy, research or other provision of service shall be
made available without prejudice to the budgetary allocation otherwise made,
after deduction of overheads in the manner and to the extent prescribed by
Statute, to the Department, constituent college or other unit for its
development. A part of the funds so
generated may be shared with the University Teachers or researchers in charge
of the consultancy, research or service concerned in the manner and to the
extent prescribed by Statute. (4) No
expenditure shall be made from the funds of the University, unless a bill for
its payments has been issued by the head of the cost centre concerned in
accordance with the relevant statutes and the Treasurer has verified that the
payment is provided for in the approved budget of the cost centre, subject to
the authority to re-appropriate available to the head of the cost centre. (5) Provision
shall be made for an internal audit of the finances of the University. (6) The
annual audited statement of accounts of the University shall be prepared in
conformity with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) by a
reputed firm of chartered accountants approved by the State Bank of Pakistan
and signed by the Treasurer. CHAPTER -VII GRNERAL
PROVISIONS 33. Opportunity
to show cause.---Except as
otherwise provided by law no officer, teacher or other employee of the
University holding a permanent post shall be reduced in rank, or removed or
compulsorily retired from service for cause arising out of any act or omission
on the part of the person concerned unless he has been given a reasonable
opportunity of showing cause against the action proposed to be taken. 34. Appeal to the Syndicate and the
Senate.---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 any officer or teacher of the University other than the
Vice-Chancellor, have the right to appeal to the Syndicate against the order,
and where the order is passed by the Vice-Chancellor, have the right to appeal
to the Senate.
(2) An
officer, teacher or other employee of the University shall retire from service
on the attainment of such age or tenure of service as may be prescribed. 36. Benefits and Insurance.---(1) The University shall constitute for the
benefit of its officers, teachers and other employees schemes, as may be
prescribed, for the provision of post-employment benefits as well as health and
life insurance while in service.
(2) Where
any provident fund has been constituted under this Act, the provisions of the
Provident Funds Act, 1925 (XIX of 1925), shall apply to such funds as if it
were the Government Provident Fund. 37. Commencement of term of office of
members of Authority.---(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 from such date as may be prescribed.
(2) Where
a member who has accepted any other assignment or for any other similar reason
remains absent from the University for a period of not less than six months he
shall be deemed to have resigned and vacated his seat. 38. Filling of casual vacancies in
Authorities.---Any casual vacancy among the members of any Authority
shall be filled, as soon as conveniently may be, in the same manner and by the
same person or Authority that had appointed the member whose place has become
vacant and the person appointed 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. 39. Flaws in the constitution of
Authorities.---Where there is a flaw in the constitution of
an Authority, as constituted by this Act, the Statutes or
the Regulations on account of the abolition of a specified office under
Government or because an organization, institution or other body outside the
University has been dissolved or has ceased to function, or because of some
other similar reason, such flaw shall be removed in such manner as the Senate
may direct. 40. Proceedings of Authorities not
invalidated by the vacancies.---No act, resolution or decision of any Authority
shall be invalid by reason of any vacancy on the Authority doing, passing, or
making it or by reason of any want of qualification or invalidity in the
election, appointment or nomination of any de facto member of the Authority,
whether present or absent.
42. Transitory
Provision.---(1) Notwithstanding
anything contained in this Act, as regards the University set up after the
promulgation date hereof, the members of the first Senate, except the
University Teachers, shall be appointed by the Chancellor in accordance with
the numbers and criteria for membership specified in this Act. The first Senate
so constituted shall initiate, as soon as possible, the process for the
recruitment of University Teachers and appointment of the members of the
Syndicate and the Academic Council in accordance with the terms of this Act.
The University Teachers to be appointed to the first Senate shall be appointed
as soon as the procedure prescribed for appointment of University Teachers to
the Senate has be complied with. The term of tenure provided in sub-section (4)
of section 17 notwithstanding, one-third of the members, other than ex officio
members, of the first Senate, to be determined by lot, shall retire from office
on the expiration of one year from the date of appointment by the Chancellor.
One-half of the remaining members, other than ex-officio members, of the first
Senate, to be determined by lot, shall retire from office on the expiration of
two years from the date of appointment and the remaining one-half, other than
ex- officio members, shall retire from office on the expiration of the third
year. (2) Notwithstanding
anything contained in this Act, as regards the University set up after the
promulgation date hereof, the first Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the
Chancellor for a period of three years. 43. Removal of difficulties.---(1) If any question arises as to the
interpretation of any of the provisions of this Act, it shall be placed before
the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final. (2) If any difficulty arises in giving
effect to any of the provisions of this Act, the Chancellor may make such order
after obtaining the views of the Senate, not inconsistent with the provisions
of this Act, as may appear to him to be necessary for removing the difficulty. (3) Where
this Act makes any provision for anything to be done but no provision or no
sufficient provision has been made as respects the authority by whom, or the
time at which, or the manner in which, it shall be done, then it shall be done
by such authority, at such time, or in such manner as the Chancellor may direct
after obtaining the views of the Senate. 44. Indemnity.---No suit or legal proceedings
shall lie against the University or any Authority, officer or employee of the
University or any person in respect of anything which is done in good faith
under this Act.
45. Power to allow appointment of employees of
Government, other universities or educational or research institutions to the
University.---(1) Notwithstanding
anything contained in this Act the Senate may, on the advice of the Syndicate,
allow any post in the University to be filled by appointment, on such terms as
the Senate may specify, an employee of
Government or any other university or educational or research
institution. (2) Where any appointment has been made
under this section, the terms and conditions of service of the appointee shall
not be less favourable than those admissible to him immediately before such
appointment and he shall be entitled to all benefits of his post of service. 46. Repeal.---The Abasyn University Ordinance, 2007 (N.-W.F.P.
Ordinance No. VI of 2007) is hereby repealed. SCHEDULE THE FIRST STATUTES 1. Faculties.---There shall be Faculty for department or a group of
departments. The University shall include the following Faculties and such
other faculties as may be prescribed: (a) Faculty
of Engineering; (b) Faculty
of Managements Science; (c) Faculty
of Information Technology; (d) Faculty
of Social Sciences; (e) Faculty
of Natural Sciences; and (f) Such
other Faculties as may be determined by the Senate. 2. Board
of Faculty: (1) There
shall be a Board of each Faculty, which shall consist of: (a) the
Dean of the Faculty; (b) one
nominee of the Board of Directors; (c) the
Professors and the Head of the department concerned in the Faculty; (d) one
nominee, other than Professors and Head of each departments, to be nominated by
the respective Heads; (e) two
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; (f) two
experts in the field from outside the University to be appointed by the Senate;
and (g) one
nominee to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor. (2) The
members, other than ex-officio members, shall hold office for three years. (3) 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. 3. Board
of Studies.---(1) There shall be a separate Board of Studies
for each subject or group of subjects as may be prescribed by Regulations. (2) Each
Boards of Studies shall consist of- (a) the
Head of the department concerned; and (b) three
to five experts or teachers with Ph.D, other than University teachers, to be
appointed by the Vice-Chancellor in consultation with the Head of the
departments. (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 meeting of the Board of Studies shall be one half of the total
number of members, a fraction being counted as one. (5) The
Head of the departments concerned shall be the Chairperson and convener of the
Board of Studies. 4. Functions
of the Board of Faculty.---The Board
of each Faculty, subject to the general control of the Academic Council and the
Senate, shall have the powers to- (i) co-ordinate
the teaching and research work in the subjects assigned to the Faculty; (ii) scrutinize
the recommendations of the departments comprising the Faculty with regards to
the appointment of paper setters and examiners for graduate and post graduate
examinations and to forward the panel of suitable paper setters and examiners
for each examination to the Vice- Chancellor for approval; (iii) consider
any other academic matter relating to the Faculty and report thereof to the
Academic Council; (iv) prepare
a comprehensive annual report regarding the performance of each department
concerned, comprising the Faculty for presentation to the Academic Council; and (v) perform
such other functions as may be prescribed by Statutes. 5. Dean
of Faculty.---(1) There shall be a Dean of each Faculty, who
shall be the Chairperson and Convener of the Board of Faculty. (2) The
Dean shall be appointed by the Senate on the recommendation of the
Vice-Chancellor and shall hold office for a period upto three years and shall
be eligible for re-appointment. (3) The
Dean shall present candidates for admission to Degree (except honorary Degrees)
in the courses falling within the purview of the Faculty. (4) The Dean shall have such powers and
perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Senate. 6. Teaching
Department.---(1) There shall
be a Teaching Department for each subject or a group of subjects, as may be
prescribed by Regulations and each Teaching Department shall be headed by a
Head of department. (2) The
Head of a Teaching Department- (a) shall
be appointed by the Senate on the recommendations of the Vice-Chancellor for a
period of three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment; (b) shall
plan, organize and supervise the work of the Teaching Department and shall be
responsible to the Dean for the work of his Teaching Department; (c) shall
under the general supervision of the Vice-Chancellor and the Dean, exercise all
administrative, financial and academic powers and such other duties and powers
as may be assigned or delegated to him; and (d) shall
prepare a comprehensive annual report on the performance of the Teaching
Department at graduate and post graduate levels, and on Faculty research and
development and submit it to the Dean of the Faculty for evaluation. 7. Selection
Board.---(1) The Selection Board
shall consist of:- (a) the Vice-Chancellor
(Chairman); (b) two
nominees of the Board of Directors; (c) the
Dean of the concerned Faculty; (d) one
eminent scholar nominated by the Chancellor; and (e) Registrar,
who shall also be the Secretary of the Board; (2) The
members, other than ex-officio members, shall hold office for three years. (3) The
quorum for a meeting of the Selection Board shall be four 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. (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 (revised from time to time) for each subject approved by the Senate on
the recommendations of the Selection Board. 8. Functions
of the Selection Board.---(1)
The functions of the Selection Board shall be- (a) to
consider the applications received from persons interested for appointment as
Teachers/Officers and recommend to the Senate the names of suitable candidates
for such appointment and also to recommend suitable salary for the person
concerned; and (b) to
consider all cases of promotion or selection of officers of the University and
recommend the names of suitable candidates for such promotion or selection to
the Senate. (2) In the
event of an unresolved difference of opinion between the Selection Board and
the Senate, the decision of the Chancellor shall be final. (3) The
Chancellor shall have the power to directly appoint person of exceptional merit
on an academic position for a specified period, not exceeding six months, on
such terms and conditions as he may determine. 9. Finance
and Planning Committee.---(1) The
Finance and Planning Committee shall consist of- (i) the Vice-Chancellor (Chairman); (ii) on Dean to be nominated by the
Chancellor; (iii) two nominees
of the Board of Directors; (iv) one
nominee of the Senate; (v) one
nominee of Higher Education Department of the [8][Khyber Pakhtunkhwa] not below the rank of Additional Secretary; and (vi) Director
Finance, who shall also be the Secretary of the Committee. (2) The
term of office of the nominated members shall be three years. (3) The
quorum for a meeting of the Finance and Planning committee shall be four
members. 10. Functions
of the Finance and Planning Committee.---The functions of the Finance and Planning Committee shall be- (i) to
prepare the annual statement of accounts, propose annual budget estimates and
advise the Senate thereon; (ii) to review periodically the financial
position of the University; (iii) to prepare long term and short term
development plans; and (iv) to
perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Statutes. [1]Substituted vide
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Act No. IV of 2011 [2]Substituted vide
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Act No. IV of 2011 [3]Substituted vide
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Act No. IV of 2011 [4]Substituted vide
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Act No. IV of 2011 [5]Substituted vide
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Act No. IV of 2011 [6]Substituted vide
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Act No. IV of 2011 [7]Substituted vide
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Act No. IV of 2011 [8]Substituted vide
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Act No. IV of 2011 |