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The Punjab University Act, 1947

The Punjab University Act, 1947

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The Punjab University Act, 1947, serves as the foundational legal framework establishing the Punjab University as a body corporate. It defines the university's governance structure, primarily vesting supreme authority in the Senate and executive management in the Syndicate. The Act outlines the appointment of key officials like the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor, sets rules for the affiliation of colleges, and mandates non-discriminatory admission policies. For citizens, it ensures that the university operates under a structured regulatory environment, providing a legal basis for the conferment of degrees, the maintenance of academic standards, and the oversight of affiliated educational institutions across the region.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement
  2. 3. Inrerpretation
  3. 4. Incorporation of the University
  4. 5. Purposes of the University
  5. 6. Character of the University
  6. 7. Property of the University
  7. 8. Body Corporate
  8. 9. Chancellor
  9. 10. Vice-Chancellor
  10. 11. The Chancellor shall determine the emoluments or allowances payable to a person temporarily appointed to discharge the functions of the Vice-Chancellor.
  11. 12. Ex-officio Fellows
  12. 13. Provided that the number of ex-officio Fellows shall not exceed twelve.
  13. 14. Ordinary Fellows elected by Registered Graduates
  14. 15. Other elections of Ordinary Fellows
  15. 16. Disqualifications for election
  16. 17. Resignation or removal of Ordinary Fellows
  17. 18. Honorary Professors
  18. 19. Faculties
  19. 20. Syndicate
  20. 21. Registrar
  21. 22. Degrees, diplomas, licenses, titles and marks of honour
  22. 23. Honorary Degrees
  23. 24. Cancellation of degrees and the like
  24. 25. Certificate required of candidates for examination
  25. 26. Colleges deemed to be affiliated to the University
  26. 27. Affiliation
  27. 28. Extension of affiliation
  28. 29. Inspection and Reports
  29. 30. Disaffiliation
  30. 31. Regulations
  31. 32. Powers-Levy of fees
  32. 33. Powers of Government
  33. 34. Annual Accounts
  34. 35. Notification
  35. 36. Cancellation of the appointment of Fellows
  36. 37. Removal of Registered Graduates
  37. 38. Disputes as to constitution of the University
  38. 39. Territorial exercise of powers
  39. 40. Continuance of rules and temporary measures
  40. 41. Special temporary powers of Government
  41. I. List of Ex-Officio Fellows

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