The Punjab Law Colleges Rules

Introduction
Procedure of Admission
Payments of Dues
Attendance
Law Moots and Visit to Courts
Scholarships/Fee Concession
Libray
Conduct
Miscellaneous
Penalty and Review
General


Introductory

Short Title, extent and commencement
Definitions

1. Short Title, extent and commencement.-

  1. These Rules may be called `The Punjab Law Colleges Rules 2004'.
  2. They shall apply to all the Punjab Law Colleges.
  3. They shall come into force at once, and all the previous rules and regulations, to the extent of repugnancy, shall stand superseded.

2. Definitions.-

In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions have the meanings hereby respectively assigned to them, that is to say -

 

(a)`Books' include any other material which may be issued to the students;

(b) `Classes' include lectures, tutorials, seminars, discussions, law moots duly notified by the College to be held during an academic year; but, does not include participation in any extra-curricular activities, including sports and debates;

(c) `College' means any of the Punjab Law Colleges;

(d) `Dues' include fees, funds, fines, and any other sum payable to the College;

(e) `Misconduct' means any act which is pernicious or detrimental to the academic and administrative ambience of the College, and includes -

 

* indulgence in activities which the Principal considers to be subversive or undesirable, or which militate against the decorum, composure and dignity of the College;

* involvement in any type of political activity in or around the College premises and the formation of, or association with, any group or union, by whatever name it is called;

* creating or causing disturbance or annoyance in the classes or in or around the College;

* damaging or attempting to damage the property of the College in any manner whatsoever;

* disobeying any lawful orders/instructions of a member of the Faculty, or obstructing him in the performance of his duties, or insulting, disreputing, or embarrassing him;

* loitering about or sitting outside a class while the class is being held;

* involvement in an activity which is against the norms and socio-religious traditions of the society or which is immoral;

* inappropriate or offensive conduct in any class or at any functions or any other activity arranged by or under the aegis of the College;

* violation of the College rules and regulations and the orders issued by or under the authority of the Principal or the Dean;

* tampering with the attendance sheets/registers, or marking or getting marked feigned attendance; and

* any other act, which in the opinion of the Principal or the Dean, constitutes `misconduct';

(f) `Notified' means notified on the College Notice Board, or in such other manner as the Principal may determine;

(g) `Principal' means the Principal of the College and includes any person for the time being acting as Principal;

(h) `Rules' means these rules and include regulations, orders or instructions issued, from time to time by the College authorities; and

(i) `University' means University of the Punjab.

Procedure of Admission

3. Eligibility.-

  1. The candidates, male or female, who fulfil the requirements prescribed by the University and the conditions mentioned in these Rules/Prospectus are eligible for admission.
  2. The selection of candidates for admission shall be on merit, determined on the basis of the marks obtained in the last examination, written test or interview or both, and such other factors as the Principal may determine or take into consideration.
  3. Preference in the evening classes shall be given to those candidates who are in public or private service, or who are engaged in some profession, business or calling.

4. Minimum Qualification.-

  1. The minimum qualification for admission into LL.B-I class shall be B.A/B.Sc/B.Com or an equivalent qualification from any recognized University.
  2. Admission into LL.B-II and LL.B-III classes shall be open to the students who are qualified for admission under the `Admission Policy' of the University.
  3. Students are promoted to the next class immediately after the completion of the University examination; and, for the purpose, they are required to get themselves enrolled for the next class by depositing the requisite dues within the time notified by the College.

5. Bar to Admission.-

A student who is expelled, rusticated or whose entry is banned by any University or by any other College or Institution for any reason whatsoever at any time during his academic career, shall not be eligible for admission.

6. Admission Forms.-

  1. An application for admission shall be made on the prescribed Form, annexed to the Prospectus which may be obtained on payment from the College office during office hours.
  2. The Prospectus/Forms may also be sent by post to a candidate, on receipt of the requisite cost and the postal charges, through a money order or a Bank draft; however, the time consumed in the postal transit shall not be taken into account for purposes of the closing date.

7. Documents etc.-

  1. The Admission Form shall be filled in by the candidate in his own hand, and shall be signed by him as well as his parent/guardian.
  2. Attested copies of the following documents shall be annexed with the Form -

  1. (a) a certificate of good character, signed by the Principal/Head of the educational Institution last attended;

    (b) a certificate of good character signed by a Magistrate of the District in which the candidate ordinarily resides, in case he graduated as a private student;

    (c) Matriculation and Intermediate certificates;

    (d) the detailed marks certificate of the Degree examination;

    (e) the certificate of domicile;

    (f) National Identity Card of the candidate himself and of the Father/Guardian; and

    (g) in case the applicant is in service, a certificate indicating that he has been permitted by the Head of the Department to join the College or that he has been or will be granted leave for the teaching session.

3. One photograph (3x3 cm) will be pasted at the appropriate place on the Form, and four photographs of the same size will be annexed to the application.

4. In case a candidate is a Graduate of a University other than the University of the Punjab, a migration certificate, in original, will be submitted along with the application.

8. Verification of Documents.-

  1. The verification of documents is a necessary condition for admission.
  2. A candidate may present original documents to the person notified by the Principal for verification of the copies of the documents mentioned in rule 7.
  3. The verification shall be made on `first come first served' basis on all working days from 9.00 am to 12.30 pm, and from 3.00 to 5.00 pm.

9. Applications for Admission.-

  1. Applications for admission shall be received in the College office on all working days from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm, and from 2.30 to 5.00 pm, against an acknowledgement.
  2. Applications received after the closing date may not be entertained.
  3. Incomplete applications, or applications otherwise than on the prescribed Form, or applications without duly verified documents, or applications having any other or defect may be rejected; provided that the Principal may, in his discretion, allow a candidate to rectify the defect or to provide documents within the time allowed to him.
  4. Whether or not an application for admission is accepted, the application and the documents/photographs shall neither be returned, nor copies thereof shall be supplied by the College.

10. Admission.-

  1. No one shall be admitted into a class after the expiry of one calendar month from the last date prescribed for admission or an earlier date notified by the College.
  2. The deposit of the admission Form/dues do not per se constitute admission.
  3. The Principal may finally grant admission, or refuse admission without assigning any reasons.
  4. The names of the candidates accepted for admission shall be notified, and such candidates shall pay the dues within the prescribed time, failing which the acceptance for admission is liable to be cancelled without notice.
  5. The acceptance for admission is also liable to be cancelled in case a candidate fails to rectify the defect or provide the requisite documents within the time allowed to him in terms of sub-rule (3) of rule 9.

11. False information etc.-

  1. The admission secured by providing wrong information, forged documents or concealment of relevant information shall be cancelled, and the dues paid, forfeited.
  2. Notwithstanding action under sub-rule (1), the Principal may also refer the case to the Police or any other competent authority.

12. Change of Name.-

Ordinarily, no request for change of name shall be entertained after admission.

 

Payment of Dues

13. Fee Package.-

The Fee Package given in the Prospectus includes Briefing session (if any), Mid-Term and Final-Term Examinations, Special Tutorials, Seminars, Law Moots, Revision Workshops, Visits to Courts, and Special Courses, if any.

14. Dues and Re-admission.-

  1. The dues are payable in advance by such dates and in such manner as may be notified.
  2. Subject to any other decision of the College authorities, the first instalment is payable at the time of admission; the second, in the first week of December; the third, in the second week of February, and the last, in the second week of April.
  3. After the expiry of the due date for payment of the dues, a fine of Rs.20/- per day will be charged up to the last working day of the month, whereafter the name of the defaulting student will automatically stand struck off the college rolls, and, unless re-admitted, he will not be allowed to attend any classes, or benefit himself from any other facilities at the College.
  4. The defaulter may, within 10 days from the day his name is so struck off, apply for re-admission, specifying reasons for non-payment of dues within the prescribed time.
  5. The Principal, in his discretion, may re-admit him on payment of the outstanding dues and the re-admission fee of Rs.3000/-.
  6. The dues, once paid, are not refundable or transferable on any account whatsoever.

15. Discontinuance of Studies.-

A student who intends to discontinue his studies shall make an application to the Principal for withdrawal by the last date of the month, failing which he shall be liable to pay the dues for the following month.

 

Attendance

16. Minimum Requirement.- Every student is required to attend at least 66% of the classes.

17. Dress and Punctuality.-

  1. Students are required to be suitably dressed for the classes.
  2. Students are required to come for their classes on time, and a late-comer may be marked as absent for purposes of that class.
  3. No student shall leave the class room until the class concludes; but, in case of grave emergency, a student may seek the permission of the concerned teacher to leave the class; otherwise, he will be marked absent.
  4. A fine of Rs.5/- per period, and Rs.10/- per day will be imposed for absence without prior leave.

18. Dropping of a Student.-

  1. The Principal may drop any student from the rolls of the College if he, without reasonable cause to the satisfaction of the Principal, does not attend at least 50% of the classes in any month.
  2. A student who, without sanction of leave, remains absent for a continuous period of 10 days, excluding holidays, shall automatically stand dropped on the 11th day.
  3. The student who is dropped under the sub-rule (1) or sub-rule (2) may, within 7 days from the day his name is struck off the college rolls, apply for re-admission, specifying reasons for absence.
  4. The Principal, if the circumstances so justify, may re-admit a student on payment of the outstanding dues, if any, and the re-admission fee of Rs.3000/-.

19. Withholding of Forms.-

The College may withhold the `University Examination Form' of a student, for reasons of poor attendance, or disciplinary action against him, or non-appearance/failure in the `College Send-up Examination', or non-payment of the outstanding dues, or for any other reasonable cause.

 

Law Moots and Visit to Courts

20. Schedule of Law Moots.-

  1. As soon as may be, the Dean, and in his absence the Principal, will constitute a Law Moot Committee.
  2. The committee, within 15 days from the inception of an academic year, will draw up a schedule for the conduct of -

    (a) the regular law moots during the academic year; and

    (b) `Barrister Jinnah Prize Moot' near the conclusion of the said year.

  3. The committee may also propose `Special Law Moots' on current topics.
  4. The Committee will nominate a teacher-in-charge and, in consultation with the said teacher, firm up `a proposition' for every law moot.
  5. The teacher-in-charge and the Committee will ensure that the proposition to be argued is reasonably debatable on both sides, and the facts are fully set out.
  6. The Committee will submit its proposal to the Dean, or as the case may be, the Principal, for approval.
  7. The Committee shall make necessary arrangements for the conduct of Special Law Moots and Barrister Jinnah Prize Moot.
  8. The person presiding a Law Moot will announce the date and time of, and the proposition as well as the names of the Speakers for, the next Moot.

21. Conduct and Participants.-

  1. For each Moot, the committee, on the recommendation of the teacher-in-charge, will select three to four speakers on either side.
  2. Except in the case of special Moots and the Barrister Jinnah Law Moot, the Speakers will ordinarily be chosen by rotation so as to afford opportunity to speak to the maximum number of students.
  3. Every Speaker will be allowed to present his case fully, and the opener will have a right of reply.
  4. The teacher-in-charge will extend due assistance/guidance to the students preparing a Law Moot.
  5. The Speakers will bring trays containing Law Reports and other books for citation at a Moot.
  6. The Speakers at the Barrister Jinnah Prize Moot or any other Special Law Moot will attend the Moot in lawyers' gowns.

22. Barrister Jinnah Prize Moot.-

  1. There shall be an annual competition Moot called `Barrister Jinnah Prize Moot'.
  2. The competitors for the said Moot shall be selected from amongst those who have obtained distinction in the ordinary as well as Special Law Moots during an academic year.

23. Attendance.-

  1. Attendance at -

    (a) a regular Law Moot is compulsory for the students of the class for which the Moot is arranged;
    (b) a Special Law Moot is compulsory for all the students who are notified to attend; and
    (c) the Barrister Jinnah Prize Moot shall be mandatory for all the students.
  2. Attendance at an ordinary Law Moot shall count as two lectures, and attendance at a Special Law Moot or Barrister Jinnah Prize Moot shall count as three lectures.
  3. For purposes of sub-rule (2), the Roll calls shall be taken at the commencement as well as immediately before the conclusion of every Moot; and, the credit for attendance will be given to such students as have been present throughout the Moot.

24. Absence of Speakers.-

  1. The person presiding a Moot will report to the Dean/Principal the names of the Speakers -
    (a) who do not turn up at the Moot; or
    (b) who were unprepared or who got less than 20 per cent marks at a Moot.
  2. The Speakers mentioned in sub-rule (1) shall be liable to such fine or such other action as the Dean/Principal may determine in the light of the circumstances involving each case, and the Speakers mentioned at (b) shall also be deemed to be absent.

25. Visits to Courts etc.-

  1. The Moot Committee shall arrange visits to the High Court and other Courts in small batches of students.
  2. The visit shall be conducted under the supervision of a teacher-in-charge, nominated by the Committee.
  3. Every student visiting a court shall take notes of the hearing of the case(s) he attends, and shall submit a Report of the hearing to the Dean, and in his absence to the Principal, through the teacher-in-charge, for evaluation.
  4. The Report shall inter alia contain the point(s) at issue, the position taken by the parties, the comments, if any, of the Presiding Judge, and the analysis of the case by the student.
  5. The selected Reports may be published in the College Magazine.
  6. At the close of an academic year, the Reports shall be evaluated separately for each Part of LL.B., and the best Report in respect of each of Parts shall be awarded such prize as may be determined by the College authorities.

Scholarships/Fee Concession

26. Grant.-

A scholarship, prize, or fee concession cannot be claimed as a right, and is awarded at the discretion of the College authorities, and may be withdrawn at any time.

27. Scholarships etc.-

The College may, from time to time, offer assorted scholarships, and other incentives on such terms and conditions as it may determine.

28. Application for Scholarship.-

A candidate desirous of seeking scholarship, will apply on the prescribed `Scholarship Application Form', along with the Admission Form, and no request for the purpose will be entertained at any subsequent stage.

29. Fee Concession.-

  1. A candidate desirous of seeking fee concession, may apply on the prescribed `Fee Concession Application Form', along with the Admission Form, and no request for the purpose will be entertained at any subsequent stage.
  2. All cases of fee concession will be considered on `performance-cum-need' basis and subject to such terms and conditions as may be prescribed, or as the Principal may determine in each case.

30. Withdrawal of Scholarship, Fee Concession etc.-

Subject to rule 26, a scholarship, other incentive, or fee concession may, at any time, be withdrawn -

(a) if the student fails to maintain the requisite standard of attendance/performance;

(b) if the basis of the grant of scholarship, incentive or fee concession is found forged or fraudulent; or, if it ceases to exist;

(c) if the student does not fulfil the conditions assigned to the scholarship, incentive or fee concession;

(d) if he is guilty of `misconduct', or, if he violates any rules, regulations, order or instructions; or

(e) if his conduct and behaviour have otherwise been unsuitable or objectionable.

 

Library

31. Borrowing of Books.-

  1. Students may borrow books from the Library, except Reference Books, magazines and the other reading material, classified as Reference material.
  2. A student may borrow two books at a time for a maximum period of 14 days, including holidays; however, if so required, any book may be issued for a shorter period, or it may be recalled earlier at short notice.

32. Liability of the Borrower.-

  1. The borrower will ensure that the book he is borrowing is in a good condition, and will be responsible to return the book in the same good condition.
  2. The borrower will not mark or underline the book in his possession; and, will not deform or mutilate its original condition in any manner whatsoever.
  3. The borrower will be liable -
    (a) to bear the cost incurred on the restoration of the book, in case the damage is reparable; and
    (b) to provide its replacement from the market, or pay the current market price of the book, in case the damage is irreparable, or the book has been lost.
  4. In case a book has been irreparably damaged or lost and a replacement is not readily available, the borrower shall pay such amount, not less than double the purchase price, as the Principal may determine.

33. Library Card.-

  1. A Library Card is issued at the commencement of an academic year to every student of the College.
  2. Books shall not be issued to any other person except the student in whose name the card stands.
  3. The Library card will be presented to the Library staff for endorsement at the time of borrowing or returning the library books.
  4. The borrower shall sign the relevant column of the `Borrowing Register' in token of having received the book(s), and while returning the book(s) he will ensure that necessary endorsement has been made on the library card.
  5. The Library card must be kept in safe custody; however, in case a card is lost, a duplicate card may be issued on payment of Rs.30, the deposit of a photograph, and the return of the books outstanding against the card lost.

34. Return of the Books.-

  1. The books must be returned as early as possible, and in any case, within the time fixed.
  2. A fine of Rs.10/- per day shall be charged after the due date.
  3. A student may request for re-issuance of any book, and the book may be re-issued to him for a period not exceeding 7 days at a time, in case it is not required in the Library for any other student or otherwise.

 

Conduct and Discipline

35. Responsibility of Students.-

  1. Students will maintain a healthy academic environment on the Campus; and, will extend due respect to the Faculty and other staff of the College as well as to the fellow students.
  2. Students will preserve complete discipline and decorum, and will not, directly or indirectly, indulge in activities which tantamount to misconduct.
  3. Without generality to the foregoing provisions, students shall not indulge in activities -
    (a) which are of political nature, or which are subversive or undesirable or which tantamount to misconduct or misbehaviour, or which militate against the decorum, composure and dignity of the College; or
    (b) which are likely to be disruptive, distressing, disturbing, or annoying in any class or in or around the College, or at any functions or any other activity arranged by or under the aegis of the College; or
    (c) which tend to militate against the sound academic or administrative discipline; or
    (d) which tantamount to disobeying any lawful orders/instructions of a member of the Faculty, or obstructing him in the performance of his duties, or insulting, disreputing, or embarrassing him;
    (e) which are against the norms and socio-religious traditions of the society or which are immoral;
    (f) which tantamount to violating the rules, regulations and orders issued by or under the authority of the Principal or the Dean;
    (g) which involves tampering with the attendance sheets/registers, or marking or getting marked feigned attendance; or
    (h) which, in the opinion of the Principal, are indecent, objectionable, improper, or otherwise unsuitable at the College.
  4. Students will not talk near the lecture rooms/offices or, create any type of nuisance, or loiter about in or around the College.
  5. Unless otherwise required, students will leave the College premises as soon as the classes on a day conclude.
  6. The students who wish to stay for library study shall confine themselves to the Library premises.
  7. Girl students shall wait for the transport in the Girls' Common Room.
  8. Students will observe/preserve the socio-religious traditions, especially with reference to their general conduct, action, behaviour and posture, as well as their dress.

36. Display of Identity Cards.-

  1. Students will display their identity cards at all times they are at the Campus.
  2. Students who do not so display the cards may not be allowed to enter or stay in the College or attend the classes.
  3. The loss of the identity card shall at once be reported to the College as well as to the Police.
  4. A duplicate identity card may be issued on payment of Rs.100/-.

37. Communication with the College Office.-

Students will not enter the College office-rooms, and will communicate through the windows specified for the purpose.

38. Smoking Prohibited.-

Smoking, in or around the College premises, is strictly prohibited.

39. Mobile Phones Prohibited.-

  1. As far as possible, students will not carry mobile phones in the College; and, in any case, mobile phones shall be kept switched off and shall not be used within the College premises.
  2. The teachers shall not use mobile phones while taking classes, or tutorials, or while they are in the Library, or the reading room, or in the office of the Dean or the Principal.
  3. The students who violate the provisions of this rule are liable to such punishment, including fine, suspension from classes or expulsion from the College, as the Principal, keeping in view the gravity of the offence, may award, and the mobile phone may be forfeited for such period as the Principal may decide.

40. Display of Notices etc Prohibited.-

  1. Without prior permission of the Principal, students will not prepare, distribute, paste, exhibit or display any poster, leaflet, notice, pamphlet or handbill in or outside the College premises.
  2. An application for the purpose may be submitted to the College office, along with a copy of the matter in respect of which the permission is sought.
  3. The College office will communicate the decision to the applicant.

41. Communication of Problems/Complaints.-

  1. A student, who desires to bring anything to the notice of the Dean or the Principal, may leave an application, in cover, in the College Office, against an acknowledgement.
  2. The College office shall obtain orders of the competent authority, and inform the applicant accordingly.
  3. Any communication or complaint to any authority other than the College authorities, will also be deposited in the College office for appropriate action, including its transmission to the concerned authority, if necessary.
  4. In case the complaint/information is of secret nature, it may be brought to the notice of the Dean or the Principal verbally during the prescribed visiting hours.
  5. Students desirous of meeting the Tutor or the Dean or the Principal must do so individually..

Miscellaneous

 

42. Character and Other Certificates.-

Applications for character and other certificates shall be addressed to the Principal and shall be deposited in the College office. Certificates will ordinarily be available for collection the next day, if the application is submitted by 11.00 am on any working day.

43. Private Calls.-

  1. Private telephone calls of the students are not entertained, and the College authorities do not accept any responsibility in this behalf.
  2. An emergency message may be conveyed to the student concerned, if he is available in the College.

44. Mail and Other Valuables.-

The College will not be responsible for the loss of any mail/valuable sent to students at the College address.

45. Parking.-

  1. Parking of vehicles within the Campus is prohibited.
  2. Students shall park their bicycles, motorcycles or cars at the place specified for the purpose, and shall secure their bicycles/motor cycles with an additional lock.
  3. Parking is at owner's risk, and the College authorities shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to any vehicle for any reasons whatsoever.

 

Penalty and Review

46. Penalty.-

  1. In addition to any penalty provided elsewhere in these rules, a student guilty of misconduct or violation of these rules, or any regulation, orders or instructions is liable to such penalty, including fine, suspension from classes or expulsion from the College, as the Principal, in the circumstances of the case, may determine.
  2. Notwithstanding action under sub-rule (1), if necessary, the Principal may refer the matter to any outside authority, including a law enforcing agency.

47. Review.-

  1. Ordinarily, the penalty awarded is not subject to review.
  2. In case, there are extenuating circumstances, a student may, within 7 days from the imposition of the penalty, apply for the review of the order; however, an application for the remission of fine must be made before the dues, inclusive of the fine, are paid.
  3. The application for the review should contain the detailed reasons and the supporting documents, if any, justifying the review of order.
  4. The application shall be received in the College office against an acknowledgement.
  5. The Principal may pass such orders as he may deem fit, and the decision shall be final.
  6. The applicant shall be informed of the decision taken by the Principal.

 

General

48. Residuary Powers.-

The College authorities may, at any time and without prior notice to the students -

(a) make, amend or vary any rules, and such revised rules shall apply to all the existing as well as future students;

(b) change/revise the dues or levy other dues/charges, and the revision will apply, from the prescribed date, to all the students who are enrolled at the time of revision, or who join the College in future; and

(c) revise the schedule of any class or re-arrange classes.

49. Delegation of Powers.-

The Dean or the Principal may delegate any of his powers to any other member of the Faculty, or any other employee of the College.

50. Operation of Rules.-

  1. Admission into any class of the College and continuance in the College as a student will be subject to these rules.
  2. A candidate/student must sign the Admission Form after having read and understood these rules.
  3. The signing and submission of the Admission Form would mean that the candidate/student has accepted and understood these rules, and has agreed to bind himself to them.
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