State Act

The Punjabi University Act 1961

15. Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:- (a) the constitution, powers and duties of the Senate, the Syndicate, the Academic Council and such other bodies as may be deemed necessary to constitute from time to time; (b) the appointment, powers and duties of the officers of the University; (c) the constitution of a pension or provident fund and the establishment of an insurance scheme for the benefit of the officers, teachers and other employees of the University; (d) the conferment of honorary degrees; (e) the withdrawal of degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions; (f) the establishment and abolition of faculties, departments, halls, hostels, colleges and institutions; (g) the conditions under which colleges and other institutions may be admitted to the privileges of the University and the withdrawal of such privileges; (h) the institution of fellowships, scholarships, studentships, exhibitions, medals and prizes; and (i) all other matters which by this Act are or may be provided for by the Statutes.