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This section defines the following terms used in The National College of Arts Ordinance, 1985: • Board — the Board of Governors of the College • Chairman — Chairman of the Board • College — the National College of Arts, Lahore, established by the late Government of West Pakistan under letter No. C-II-26/58, dated the 14th October, 1958 • Commission — the University Grants Commission • Controlling Authority — the Controlling Authority of the College • Member — member of the Board • Patron — the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan • prescribed — prescribed by Regulations or Rules made under this Ordinance ; and • Principal — Principal of the College This is the official statutory text, shown as written — it is not a paraphrase or a legal opinion. Consult a verified lawyer to see how it applies to your specific situation.

2. Definitions. ___In this Ordinance, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context, ___ (a) “Board” means the Board of Governors of the College; (b) “Chairman” means Chairman of the Board; (c) “College” means the National College of Arts, Lahore, established by the late Government of West Pakistan under letter No. C-II-26/58, dated the 14th October, 1958; (d) “Commission” means the University Grants Commission; (e) “Controlling Authority” means the Controlling Authority of the College ; (f) “Member” means member of the Board ; (g) “Patron” means the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ; (h) “prescribed” means prescribed by Regulations or Rules made under this Ordinance ; and (i) “Principal” means Principal of the College.

Effective date: 1985-01-01

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