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THE BABA FARID UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES ACT, 1998

The Baba Farid University of Health Sciences Act, 1998

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This legislation provides for the establishment, governance, and administrative structure of the Baba Farid University of Health Sciences in Faridkot, Punjab. It applies to all health science institutions, including medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy, and allied health colleges, as well as their faculty and students across the state. By consolidating control under a single specialized university, the law regulates affiliation, standardizes academic curricula, sets uniform examination standards, and promotes advanced medical research. It matters because it elevates the quality of medical education and healthcare services in Punjab, ensuring that future health professionals receive consistent, modern, and high-standard training.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Establishment of the University
  4. 4. Mission of the University
  5. 5. Objects of the University
  6. 6. Powers and functions of the University
  7. 7. Jurisdiction and admission to privileges
  8. 8. University open to all
  9. 9. Transfer of Government Colleges to the University
  10. 10. Inspection and control
  11. 11. Setting up field units
  12. 12. Officers of the University
  13. 13. The Chancellor
  14. 14. The Vice-Chancellor
  15. 15. Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor
  16. 16. [***]
  17. 17. The Deans
  18. 18. The Registrar
  19. 19. Controller of Examinations
  20. 20. Finance Officer
  21. 21. Other Officers
  22. 22. Officers of University not to accept remuneration other than that provided by statutes
  23. 23. Authorities of the University
  24. 24. The Senate
  25. 25. Meetings of the Senate
  26. 26. Powers and functions of the Senate
  27. 27. The Board of Management
  28. 28. Powers and functions of the Board of Management
  29. 29. The Academic Council
  30. 30. Powers and functions of the Academic Council
  31. 31. The Planning Board
  32. 32. The Finance Committee
  33. 33. The Faculties
  34. 34. The Boards of Studies
  35. 35. General fund
  36. 36. Other funds
  37. 37. Power to borrow
  38. 38. Management of funds
  39. 39. Power of Government to direct audit
  40. 40. Financial estimates
  41. 41. Annual account and audit
  42. 42. Annual report
  43. 43. Statutes
  44. 44. The making of statutes
  45. 45. Ordinances
  46. 46. Making of Ordinances
  47. 47. Regulations
  48. 48. Affiliation of Colleges
  49. 49. Recognition of institutions other than colleges
  50. 50. Inspection of the colleges and reports
  51. 51. Appointment of staff
  52. 52. Appointment of Visiting Professors
  53. 53. Protection of action taken in good faith
  54. 54. Proceedings of the University authorities not invalidated by vacancies
  55. 55. Disputes as to constitution of University authorities and bodies
  56. 56. Transitory powers of the first Vice-Chancellor
  57. 57. Vice- Chancellor and other officers to be public servants
  58. 58. Transitory Provisions
  59. 59. Saving as to certain examinations
  60. 60. Over-riding effect on other laws
  61. 61. Power to remove difficulties

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