Central University of Punjab

In exercise of the powers conferred by Sub Section 2 of Section 28 of the Central University Act, 2009 read with Statute 37 under Second Schedule of the Central Universities Act

Issue Date: 18 November 2025 Published: 20 November 2025

Gazette ID: CG-PB-E-20112025-267874 Download PDF

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Core Purpose

The Central University of Punjab replaces Ordinance No. XIII concerning 'Heads of Departments' with a new ordinance, with the consent of the Visitor.

Detailed Summary

The Central University of Punjab, through Notification F. No. CUPB/25/Ord./9106 dated 8th August, 2025 (published November 18, 2025), has replaced Ordinance No. XIII, titled 'Heads of Departments,' with a new set of regulations. This action is exercised under the powers conferred by Sub Section (2) of Section 28 of the Central University Act, 2009, read with Statute 37 under the Second Schedule of the same Act, and with the consent of the Visitor. The new ordinance stipulates that the post of Head of Department will be assigned to Professors and Associate Professors by rotation based on seniority. If a department lacks a Professor or Associate Professor, an Acting Head will be appointed from other departments within the same School of Studies, or failing that, from other Schools of Studies, also by rotation and seniority, with the senior-most Assistant Professor of the department appointed as In-charge. However, individuals already performing administrative duties such as Head or Dean are ineligible for appointment as Acting Head. The term of office for a Head of Department is three years, ceasing upon superannuation, though resignation is permitted at any time. The Head functions as the Chairperson, convening and presiding over department meetings, and performs duties under the general supervision of the Dean, including organizing teaching and research, framing timetables, maintaining discipline, assigning teacher duties, controlling non-teaching staff, and executing other functions assigned by the Dean, Academic Council, Executive Council, or Vice Chancellor. The notification is signed by Dr. Vijay Sharma, Registrar.

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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-PB-E-20112025-267874 EXTRAORDINARY PART III—Section 4 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 745] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025/KARTIKA 27, 1947 7732 GI/2025 (1) CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF PUNJAB NOTIFICATION Bathinda, the 8th August, 2025 F. No. CUPB/25/Ord./9106.—In exercise of the powers conferred by Sub Section (2) of Section 28 of the Central University Act, 2009 read with Statute 37 under Second Schedule of the Central Universities Act, 2009, the Ordinance No. XIII is replaced with the following with the consent of the Visitor: "XIII HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS [Act Section 6, Statute 15(5)(a)] 1. Appointment of Head The post of Head of the Department may be assigned to the Professors and Associate Professors of the Department by rotation in order of seniority. If there is no Professor or Associate Professor in any Department, for the time being the Head of the Department shall be appointed from amongst the Professor and Associate Professor of other departments in the same School of Studies by rotation in order of seniority as Acting Head and to assist him/her may appoint the senior-most Assistant Professor of the Department as In-charge. Provided that if there is no Professor or Associate Professor in other departments of the same School of Studies, Professors or Associate Professors of other Schools of Studies may be appointed as Acting Head by rotation in order of seniority and to assist him/her may appoint the senior-most Assistant Professor of the Department as In- charge. Notwithstanding anything contained above, the Acting Head shall not be appointed from amongst the Professors or Associate Professors, who are already performing any administrative duties such as Head, Dean, etc. 2. Term of Office 2.1 The Head of a Department shall hold office for a period of three years. 2.2 The Head of a Department shall on attaining superannuation, cease to hold office as such. 2.3 The Head of a Department may resign his/her office at any time during his/her term of office. 3. Chairperson The Head of a Department shall convene and preside over the meetings of the Department. 4. Functions The Head of a Department shall, under the general supervision of the Dean, perform the following functions to: 4.1 Organize the teaching and research work; 4.2 Frame the time table in conformity with the allocation of the teaching; 4.3 Maintain discipline in the class rooms and laboratories through faculty; 4.4 Assign to the teachers in the Department such duties as may be necessary for the proper functioning of the Department, and exercise control over the non-teaching staff; and 4.5 Perform such other functions as may be assigned to him/her by the Dean of the concerned School, the Academic Council, the Executive Council and the Vice Chancellor." Dr. VIJAY SHARMA, Registrar [ADVT.-III/4/Exty./481/2025-26] Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054. AMIT KUMAR JAISWAL Digitally signed by AMIT KUMAR JAISWAL Date: 2025.11.20 22:27:32 +05'30'

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