THE ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY ACT, 1974
THE ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY ACT, 1974 The Airport Security Force Act of 1975 is a crucial piece of legislation in Pakistan that establishes and empowers the Airport Security Force (ASF). The primary aim of this act is to ensure the safety and security of airports, aviation facilities, and passengers. The ASF is entrusted with the vital responsibility of safeguarding Pakistan’s airports and the aviation industry against various threats, including acts of terrorism and unlawful interference. This act plays a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity and security of the nation’s air transportation infrastructure. Short title and commencement Definitions CHAPTER II THE UNIVERSITY Establishment and incorporation of the University Powers and functions of the University University open to all classes, creeds, etc. Teaching in the University CHAPTER III OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY Officers of the University Chancellor Pro-Chancellor Visitation, etc. Vice-Chancellor Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor Page 2 of 29 Registrar Treasurer Controller of Examinations University Auditor CHAPTER IV AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY Authorities The Executive Council Powers and duties of Executive Council The Academic Council Powers and duties of the Academic Council Constitution, functions and powers of other Authorities Appointment of Committees by the Authorities CHAPTER V STATUTES, REGULATIONS AND RULES Statutes Regulations Amendment and repeal of Statutes and Regulations Rules CHAPTER VI UNIVERSITY FUND University Fund Audit and Accounts CHAPTER VII GENERAL PROVISIONS Opportunity to show Cause Appeal to and review by the Executive Council Page 3 of 29 Pension, group insurance, gratuity, provident fund and benevolent fund Commencement of term of office of members of Authorities 33A. Members of an Authority to cease to be members in certain circumstances Filling of casual vacancies in Authorities Filling of vacancies in Authorities in certain circumstances Disputes about membership of Authorities Proceedings of Authorities not invalidated by vacancies First Statutes Removal of difficulties Tripartite mobility THE SCHEDULE (See section 38) THE FIRST STATUTES Page 4 of 29 THE ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY ACT, 1974. 1ACT NO. XXXIX OF 1974 [21st May, 1974] An Act to provide for the establishment of an Allama lqbal Open University at Islamabad. WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the establishment of an Allama lqbal Open University at Islamabad and for matters ancillary thereto; It is hereby enacted as follows:— Short title and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the 2 [Allama lqbal Open University Act, 1974.] (2) It shall come into force at once. 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) “Audience level regional centre” means an audience level regional centre maintained and administered by the University; (c) “Authority” means an Authority of the University specified in section 17; (d) “Chancellor” means the Chancellor of the University; (e) “Committee of Courses” means the Committee of Courses in a Faculty; (f) “Dean” means the Dean of a Faculty; (g) “Department” means a department maintained and administered or’ recognised by the University; (h) “Executive Council” means the Executive Council of the University; (i) “Faculty” means a Faculty of the University; (j) “Government” means the Federal Government; 3 [(jj) “Institute” means an institute maintained and administered by the University] (k) “Prescribed” means prescribed by Statutes, Regulations or Rules; (1) “Pro-Chancellor” means the Pro-Chancellor of the University; 1 For Statement of Objects and Reasons, see Gaz. of P., 1974, Ext., Pt. Ill, p. 427. 2 Subs. by the People’s Open University (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1977 (43A of 1977), s. 2, for “People’s Open University Act, 1974”. 3 Ins. by the Allama lqbal Open University (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1981 (8 of 1981),S.2. Page 5 of 29 (m) “Registered Graduate” means a graduate of the University who has his name entered in the register maintained in the University for the purpose; (n) “Statutes”, “Regulations” and “Rules” means the Statutes, Regulations and Rules made under this Act; (o) “Teachers” includes Professors, Associate Professors, Senior Instructors, Assistant Professors, Instructors and Lecturers engaged whole-time by the University or such other persons as may be recognised as Teachers by the Academic Council; 1 [(p) “University” means the Allama lqbal Open University as renamed under this Act;] (q) “University Teacher” means a whole-time Teacher appointed and paid by the University, or recognized by the Academic Council as such; and (r) “Vice-Chancellor” means the Vice-Chancellor of the University. ___________ CHAPTER II THE UNIVERSITY Establishment and incorporation of the University.—(1) There shall be established a University to be called the People’s Open University as a specialised educational institution with its principal seat at Islamabad for purposes of teaching, holding of examinations and tests, establishment of audience level regional centers for guidance and examinations at the post-matric, graduate, postgraduate and research levels in accordance with the provisions of this Act. 2 [(1A) The People’s Open University established in accordance with the provisions of this Act shall, on and the commencement of the People’s Open University (Amendment) Ordinance, 1977, be renamed as the Allama Iqbal Open University.] (2) The University shall consist of— (i) the Chancellor, the Pro-Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor, the Deans, the Chairman of Teaching Departments, the 3 [Directors of the Institutes, the Director of the Regional Tutorial Services], the Registrar, the Treasurer, the Auditor, the Controller of Examinations, the Librarian, and such other officers as may be prescribed; [ (ii) members of the Executive Council, the Academic Council and other Authorities; (iii) all University Teachers; and (iv) Professors Emeritus. 1Subs. by the People’s Open University (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1977 (43A of 1977), s. 3 for cl. (p). 2Sub-section (1A) ins. by the People’s Open University (Amdt.) Ordinance,1977 (43A of 1977) s. 4. 3Subs. by the Allama Iqbal Open University (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1981 (8 of 1981), s. 3. Page 6 of 29 (3) The University shall be a body corporate by the name of the 1 [Allama Iqbal Open University] and shall have perpetual succession and a common seal, and shall by the said name sue and be sued. (4) The University shall be competent to acquire and hold property,
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