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DIPLOMA PROGRAM

Presently, the following diploma programs are being offered by the College.

  1. Diploma in Taxation Laws (D.T.L.)

  2. Diploma in Labour Laws (D.L.L.)

  3. Diploma in Intellectual Property Laws (D.I.P.L.)

  4. Diploma in Environmental Laws (D.E.L.)

  5. Diploma in International Trade (W.T.O) Laws

  6. Diploma in Banking Laws (D.B.L)

DIPLOMA PROGRAM IN DETAIL

Syllabus for Diploma in Taxation Laws

  1. The following are the papers of the examination:

Paper I General Principles and Regulations:

  1. Principles of taxation. (It would include terminology, relevant maxims, etc.)

  2. Rules of interpretation of fiscal statutes.

  3. Brief history of Taxation Laws in Pakistan.

  4. Outline of present taxation structure of Pakistan.
    (It would cover the following topics):

    (i) Legal Foundations----- Constitutional Provisions
    (ii) Federal Taxes
    (iii) Provincial Taxes
    (iv) Local Taxes
    (v) Central Board of Revenue

  1. The working of Tax Laws. (It would cover the following topics):

    (i) The annual Finance Ordinances (Federal and Provincial). Taxation proposals of Local Bodies.
    (ii) Statutory Rules and Orders (SROs) (detailed knowledge not required).
    (iii) General Orders, Circulars, Departmental Instructions.
    (iv) Reports, Taxation, Pakistan Tax Decisions, etc.

  1. New Directions. (It would cover discussion of proposals/Statutes dealing with Islamization, e.g. Zakat, Ushr, etc.)

Paper II Federal Taxes I

  1. The Income Tax Ordinance, 1979.

  2. The Wealth Tax Act, 1963.

Paper III Federal Taxes II

  1. The Customs Act, 1969.

  2. The Central Excises and Salt Act, 1944.

  3. The Sales Tax Act, 1990.

NOTE:

  1. Each Paper shall carry 100 Marks. The candidates shall be required to obtain 45 marks in each paper and 45 percent. of total marks of all the papers in order to pass the diploma examination. No examination of paper shall be allowed in case the candidates fail in one or two papers.

  2. Bare Acts in Paper I and III will be provided in the Examination Hall.

Syllabus for Diploma in Labour Laws

  1. The following shall be the papers of the examination.

Paper I History and Introduction to Labour Laws

  1. History of Labour Legislation in Pakistan.

  2. History of Trade Unionism in England and America.

  3. International Labour Organization; its history,
    conventions and standards ratified or adopted by Pakistan.

  4. Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969 (as amended).

  5. Apprenticeship Ordinance, 1962 (LVI of 1962).

Paper II Federal Statutes I

  1. West Pakistan Industrial and Commercial Employment (standing Orders) Ordinance, 1968 (as amended).

  2. Factories Act, 1934.

  3. West Pakistan Shops and Establishments Ordinance, 1969.

  4. Newspaper Employees (Conditions of Service) Act, 1973.

  5. Companies Profits (Workers Participation) Act, 1968.

  6. Road Transport Workers Ordinance, 1961.

Paper III Federal Statutes II

  1. Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 (as amended).

  2. West Pakistan Employees Social Security Ordinance, 1995.

  3. Payment of Wages Act, 1936 (as amended).

  4. Minimum Wages ordinance, 1961.

  5. The Employees' Old-Age Benefits Act, 1976.

  6. Workers' Children (Education) Ordinance, 1972.

NOTE:

  1. Each Paper shall carry 100 Marks. The candidates shall be required to obtain 45 marks in each paper and 45 percent. of total marks of all the papers in order to pass the diploma examination. No examination of paper shall be allowed in case the candidates fail in one or two papers.

  2. Bare Acts shall be supplied to the candidates except for (i) and (iii) in Paper I. Detailed study of the Rules under the Act is not required.

Syllabus for Diploma in Intellectual Property Law

Paper I History and General

Introduction:
Introduction to the concept of Intellectual Property; The evaluation Property; The origin of Intellectual Property Law in Pakistan; The history of Trade Marks, Patents and Designs and Copyrights in Pakistan; International Organizations dealing with Intellectual Property; International Conventions and their membership.

Paper II Patents and Trade Marks:
The Trade Marks Act, (v of 1940) and Rules made there under; Patents and Designs Act (II of 1911) and Rule made there under; Selected cases 10 in number to be discussed by the teacher.

Paper III Copyright Laws:
The Copyright Ordinance, 1962 and the Rule made there under; Ten selected cases to be given by the teacher.

Further Recommended Reading Material:

Textbooks

(i)  Narayanan on Trade Marks.
(ii) Kerly on Trade Marks.
(iii) WIPO, Introduction to Trade Marks Law and Practice.
(iv) Ricketson: The Law on Intellectual Property.
(v)  Terrell on Patents or Narayanan on Patents Law.
(vi) Gurry on Breach on Confidence.
(vii)Phillips' Introduction Property, Patents, Copyright, Trade Marks and allied rights (2nd edition when available), Sweet and Maxwell.

Other Source Materials:

  1. WIPO, background reading material on Intellectual Property.

  2. UK Law Commission Report on breach of confidence; and /or

  3. Trade Secrets' Inst. of Law Res. and Reform, Edmonton, Alberia and Federation Political Working Party, Report NO.46 (July, 1986).

Case Books:

  1. Narayanan Trade Marks Cases and Passing off Cases.

  2. Blakeney and Mckeogh, Intellectual Property Commentary and Materials.

  3. Nimmer cases and materials on Copyright etc.

Journals:

  1. European intellectual property Review.

Reports:

  1. Reports of Patent Cases (1884 todate0. Could start
    with 1959 Digests of Volumes 1-72 plus Volume 73 91956 onwards).

  2. Fleet Street Reports 91975 to date).

Syllabi & Courses of Reading for Dip. in Environmental Law

(Approved by the Board of Studies)*

Paper I Environmental Law, Theory and Enforcement:

1.Introduction:

The aim of this subject is to introduce students to various themes in Environmental Law, theory and enforcement problems in national and regional context. The first part of this subject will address a number of environmental issues at various levels of analysis; policy making , implementation of legislation, policy and environmental dispute resolution.

The concept of ecological sustainable development and its implication for Environmental Law and policy is a continuing theme. However, the subject covers the law and policy relating to environmental planning, environmental impact assessment and pollution. This subject is designed to develop multi-dimensional thinking about environmental issues and the strategies needed to address them.

2. Syllabus:

  1. The meaning of Environmental, Ecological cycles and
    Inter-dependence of Eco-system in Nature.

  2. The concept of sustainable Economic Development.

  3. History of Environmental Law

  4. The Constitutional Provision regarding environmental
    protection.

  5. Public participation in Environmental Management.

  6. Administrative Law.

  7. Public Interest Litigation---Judicial trends in administration
    of Environmental Justice.

  8. Principles of tortuous liability.

  9. The remedies under the law of Tort against environmental
    pollution like public and private nuisance.

  10. The rules of strict liability Environmental cases.

  11. Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997.

  12. Environmental case-law in Pakistan and in the region.

Paper II International Environmental Law:

1. Introduction:

This paper aims at providing an overview of the development of International Law throughout the twentieth century. Basic principles will be discussed prior to taking a scrotal approach in looking at the application of international environmental law in specific issue areas. The focus will be on law and policy that has been applied to deal with environmental problems in an international and trans boundary context.

2. Syllabus:

  1. The legal and institutional framework.

  2. The Environment and international society issues, concept and definition.

  3. History--- the UN to Stockholm: 1945-72, from Stockholm to Rio 1972-92, UNCED, Agenda 21. International law-making and regulation, General Principles of International Law Treaties, Customary International Law.

3. International Standards, Principles and Rules:

  1. Atmosphere.

  2. Ocean and Seas.

  3. Conservation of Biological Diversity.

  4. Hazardous substances and activities.

  5. Environmental impact assessment.

  6. Liability and compensation for environment damage.

  7. Compliance, enforcement and disputes resolution.

Paper III Natural Resources Laws:

1. Introduction:

This paper examines the conflicts over the use and conservation of natural resources, like forests, wild life, agriculture, water, fisheries etc. In pursuing the theme of ecologically sustainable development, the subject/unit indicates the need of different economic sectors to generate individual strategies, both legal and other, to meet Governmental, private sector and conservation group concerns.

2. Syllabus:

(a) Water Laws:

(i) Pakistan's Water resources

Rivers and flood control.
Drainage and Irrigation.
Underground Water.

(ii) Water Quality and Pollution.

Water Logging, Salinity and Soil Reclamation.
Riparian Rights in Common Law and Islamic Law.
Legal issues concerning sewage and sewerage.
Civil and Criminal remedies in environmental cases.

(iii) Management

WAPDA- National Flood Commission-Indus River System
Authority---Council of Common Interests.
Punjab Irrigation Department.
Punjab Irrigation and Drainage Authority (PIDA).
Directorate of On Farm Water Management.

(iv) Major Water Projects.

National Drainage Project (NDP).
Punjab OFWM Projects.
Punjab Private Sector Groundwater Development Project.
Chashma Right Bank Canal Project.

(b) Law pf Forests and Wildlife's:

  1. The Forest Act, 1927.

  2. The Punjab Forest (Sale of Timber) Act, 1913.

  3. The West Pakistan charcoal (Restriction) Act, 1964.

  4. The Cutting of Trees (Prohibition) Act, 1975.

  5. The N.-W.-F.-P. Management of Protected Forests Rules, 1975..

  6. The Punjab Local Government Ordinance, 1979 (Relevant provisions).

  7. The Punjab Wildlife (Protection, Preservation, Conservation and
    Management) Act, 1974.

  8. The Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Related Provisions).

Bibliography:

Paper I:

Essential Readings:

  1. Environmental Law by Simon Ball and Stuart Bell 2nd Edition, 1996.

  2. Environmental Problems & solutions by D.K. Asthana, 1999.

  3. Environmental Management and governance by Peter J. May, 1996.

  4. Environment Administration Law and Judicial Attitude by Paras Diwan, 1992, Vols. I, II.

  5. Environmental Victims by Christopher Williams.

Optional Readings:

  1. Fundamentals of Environmental Pollution by Krishaan kannan, 1991, 1995.

  2. Perspectives in Environment by Dr. S.K. agarwal, 1998.

  3. Environmental issues in the New world by John Whalley, 1997.

  4. Environmental Law by Dr. Saiyyad Muhammad Saleem Moini, 1995.

  5. Law and Practice of Environmental Laws in India by Vikas Vashishth, 1999.

  6. Environmental Education by Joy A. Palmer, 1998.

  7. Mediating Environmental Conflicts by J. Waslton Blackburn, 1995.

  8. Environmental Degradation by Engineer colonel Mumtaz Hussain, 1998.

  9. Biological Diversity Conservation and the Law by Cyrill de Klemm, 1993.

  10. UNEP's New Way Forward: Environmental Law and Sustainable Development by Lal Kurukulasuriya.

  11. Environmental Assessment in Practice by D. Owen Harrop, 1999.

  12. Environmental Management Law and Administration by Dr. Paras Diwan, 1998.

Paper II:
Essential Readings:

  1. Principles of International Environmental Law by Philips Sands, 1995 P.H.

  2. International Environmental Laws by Professor Ranjar Trivedi, 1996.

  3. Environment and Health in Developing Countries by Manas Chatterji, 1998.

  4. The Global Environment Institutions, Law and Policy by Vig/Axelrod.

  5. Environmental Management by Geoff A. Wilson, 1997.

Optional Readings:

  1. Global Environmental Economics by Muhammad H.I. Dore, 1999.

  2. Environmental Degradation by Engineer Colonel Mumtaz Hussain, 1998.

  3. Environmental Management by Geoof A. Wilson, 1997.

  4. Pollution Control in the South and North by Kuik/Nadkami, 1997.

  5. The Environmental Divide by R.C. Das.

Paper III:

Essential Readings:

  1. Canal and Drainage Laws in Pakistan, by A.D. Nasir.

  2. Manual of Canal & Drainage Laws in Pakistan by Ch. Moor Elahi.

  3. Water User Association Laws (IIMI-Lahore Pakistan).

  4. Legal Framework of Participatory Irrigation Management in Punjab and Sindh Provinces. (IIM Pakistan).

  5. Legal Framework of Farmers Organizations (Irrigation) PIDA, Lahore.

  6. Relevant enactments & Instruments relating to Indus River System Authority, Forests Wildlife, Canal and Drainage, On Farm Water Management, WAPDA, Council of Common Interests, Indus Basin Treaty (1961) and Water Accord (1991).

Optional Readings:

  1. Constitution of Pakistan.

  2. Halsbury's Laws of England, Volume 49, I Waster (1984).

  3. Corpus Juries. 2nd Volume, 93, Water (1986).

  4. American Jurisprudence, 2nd Edn. (Water).

  5. Global Water Law, Systems, Colorado State University, U.S.A.

  6. Water Laws in Muslim Countries, F.A.O. United Nations (1978).

  7. Water Law, National & International Context. A. Capiniro.

  8. Groundwater Regulatory Framework, proceeding of the National Workshop, Lahore 1999.

  9. Western Water Laws and Irrigation...U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (1978). Water Rights Laws in Nineteen Western State, Wells Hutchins, U.S.A. Department of Agriculture. (1971).

Statues and Regulations for Diploma in Environmental Law

1. Introduction:

Environmental protection is one the great challenges of the modern world. The significance of Environmental Law in fostering equitable sustainable development is now well recognized all over the world. In the National and Regional context, the challenge is how the law can be instrumental in providing a balance between the concerns of ecology, urbanization, over-growth of population, and the growing industrial and commercial demands of modern times. In this context, the University Law College, Lahore, intends to offer a Diploma in Environmental Law. The main objective of this course is to equip students with the knowledge of the basis of Environmental Law and appropriate related knowledge, so that with this grounding they can proceed to gain further expertise in any specific area of environmental law, either in Pakistan or abroad.

2. Statutes:

  1. The Diploma in Environmental Law shall consist of the following subjects:--
    (a) Environmental Law, Theory and Enforcement.
    (b) International Environmental Law.
    (c) Natural Resource Laws of Pakistan.

  1. The Duration of Diploma shall be one academic session. There shall be two hours class-work/seminar for three days a week, during the normal University terms.

  1. The internal system of evaluation shall be followed in the Diploma Examinations. The Teacher Incharge of a class shall evaluate the students on the basis of the following:

    (a) Assignment (20 Marks).
    (b) Mid Term Examination (30 Marks).
    (c) Final Examination (50 Marks).

     

  2. English shall be the language of instruction as well as examination.

  1. The Diploma Program shall be run on self-supporting basis. The rates of payment to teachers and administrative staff shall be determined by the University.

  1. The Admission Fee, Tuition Fee and other Fee shall be such as may be prescribed by the Management Committee and shall generally be in line with such fees in other self-supporting program of the University.

  1. There shall be a Management Committee, comprising the following to manage the administrative, academic and financial affairs of the Diploma Program.

  1. Principal (Ex-Officio) (Chairman).

  2. Senior Most Teacher of Diploma (Member).

  3. Teacher Incharge (Students Affairs) (Secretary/Member).

3. Regulations:

  1. Admission to the Diploma in Environmental Law
    shall be open to a person who is-----
    (a) a legal practitioner, or
    (b) a judicial officer, or
    (c) a university teacher of a related Department, or
    (d) a Government officer serving in the Department of Environmental Protection or any related Department/Agency; or
    (e) an officer of a reputable NGOs involved in environmental protection:
    Provided that a person shall not be admitted to the Diploma class unless he is a graduate of a recognized University.

  1. The classes shall be held in the evening and shall follow general pattern of University academic calendar..

  1. A student must attend at least 75% of the lectures delivered to his class.

  1. A student who remains absent from the class for six consecutive days, without obtaining leave from the Principal, shall be dropped from the rolls of the College. However, he may be re-admitted, for valid reasons, on payment of fine as determine by the Management Committee.

  1. The Principal may, for valid reasons, condone the deficiency up to 10% of the lectures delivered to that class.

  1. The Regulations relating to Conduct, Discipline etc of students shall apply to the students of this Diploma.

  1. If any time during the period of study, the Management Committee is satisfied that the work or conduct of a student is not entirely satisfactory, the student may be required to withdraw from the College.

  1. The examination shall be conducted and result prepared under the supervision of the Board of Examiners comprising:

  1. As soon as possible after the completion of the final examination and compilation of result by the Board of Examiners, the Principal shall forward to the Controller a list showing the names and particulars of the successful candidates arranged according to the student numbers.

  1. Upon receipt of the list of successful candidates from the Principal, the Controller shall publish the result in the University Notification.

  1. A candidate who fails in any subject may, at the discretion of the Management Committee, be re-admitted for that subject and shall pay the prescribed fee provided that student shall not be given more than two opportunities to complete his studies.

  1. The Diploma of Environmental Law shall be issued in such from as may be prescribed by the Academic Council on the recommendations of the Board of Studies in Law.

  1. All matters not covered by these Statutes and Regulations shall, mutatis mutandis, be governed by the relevant Statutes, Regulations and Rules of the University and Law College.

  1. The syllabi, curses of reading and recommended books are given in the Appendix.    

Syllabus for Diploma in International Trade (W.T.O) Law

The regulation of international trade, the function of the World Trade Organization (W.T.O), in an age of globalization has become exceedingly important for countries like Pakistan. W.T.O regime, becoming progressively pervasive, offers on the one hand, enormous opportunities and, on the other, entails unprecedented hazards. Preparations to make the best use of opportunities and minimize threats have indeed become imperative for the economic growth and alleviation of poverty in developing countries.

To make adequate and timely response to challenges emanating from W.T.O, there is an urgent need, among other things, to build capacity of various stakeholders including legislators, government functionaries, business entrepreneurs and executives, members of professions like; law, finance and accounting. The Diploma in International Trade (W.T.O) Law has been designed to equip such stakeholders with knowledge and skills needed for survival in the present era of a fast integrating world.

SYLLABUS- COURSE OUTLINE

PAPER-I

Introduction to W.T.O (History, Structure, Functions, etc.)

1.      Contextual

  1. Globalization-Contribution of international trade

  2. Rationale of International trade

  3. International Trade terminology

  4. Role of Law in International Economic Relations

  5. International Law (Public and Private)

2.    World Trade Organization

     Part A

  1. History and Objectives of the WTO.

  2. - ITO GATT (1947)

    - Evolution of GATT- Trade rounds with special focus on Uruguay

    - Round Development provisions

     

  3. Functions of the WTO

  4. Decision making and membership of the WTO

  5. Organizational Structure of the WTO

  6. Overview of Legal Framework (agreements)

Part B         

Principles

    Trade without discrimination

  1. Most favored Nation Principle

  2. National Treatment

·        Market access

  1. Tariff Reduction

  2. Elimination of Quantitative Restrictions

Part C

     Rules on protection against unfair trade

  1. Dumping and anti-dumping duties

  2. Subsidies and countervailing duties

  3. Scope of imports and safeguard actions

Part D

i.       Dispute Settlement Understanding

  1. Basic Principles and Panel proceedings

  2. Appellate Review and Implementation

II.      Critical Study of Dispute Settlement

III.      Case Law study of Dispute Settlement

3.    Future of the WTO

  1. The World Trade and the WTO

  2. The WTO and Developing Countries ( Special Study in the context of Pakistan)

    a)      Implications of membership

                     - Economic Effects

                     - Legal Effects

                     - Prospects and Problems

  3. Conflict between trade and non-economic values (e.g. environment)

  4. Conflict between trade and other economic interests

    a)      Safeguard measures

    b)      Regional Economic Integration e.g. SAARC, SAFTA, NAFTA, European Union etc.

    c)      Globalization versus Regionalism

  5. Future Prospects of the WTO

PAPER-II

GATT & ASSOCIATED AGREEMENTS

1.      General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade – GATT (1994).

2.      Overview of associated Agreements relating to –

  1. Agreement on  application of Sanitary and Phyto-sanitary measures

  2. Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade

  3. Agreement on Trade Related Investment Measures

  4. Agreement on implementation of Article VI of the GATT 1994

  5. Agreement on implementation of Article VII of the GATT 1994

  6. Agreement on Pre-shipment Inspection

  7. Agreement on Rules of Origin

  8. Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures

  9. Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures

  10. Agreement on Safeguards

3.   Detailed Study -with emphasis on Implications for Pakistan:

   i.            Agreement on Agriculture

PAPER-III

SERVICES, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND DISPUTE SETTLEMENT SYSTEM.

1.      General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS)

  1. Relationship between GATT and GATS

  2. Modes of Supply of Services with special Reference to the Movement of Natural Persons under Mode-4

2.      Trade Related aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)

  1. Intellectual Property Rights

    -        Patents

    -        Trade Marks

    -        Copy Rights

    -        Geographical Indications

  2. Transfer of Technology

  3. International Conventions regarding TRIPS –

    a.      Paris Convention.

    b.      Berne Convention.

  4. Effects of TRIPS agreement on the developing countries.

3.      Trade Linkages

  1. Trade and Investment

  2. Trade Related Investment Measures

  3. Trade and Environment

  4. Trade and Human Rights with special emphasis on Shrimp Turtle Case

  5. Social Compliance

  6. Trade Policy Review Mechanism

  7. Trade remedy Laws in Pakistan.

    -        Antidumping Ordinance

    -        Countervailing Measures Ordinance

    -        Safeguard Ordinance

  8. National Tariff Commission of Pakistan

-         Composition of the Commission

-         Regulatory functions

-         Powers & Procedure

 

PAPER-IV

SPECIALIZATION: RESEARCH ON ANY RELATED TOPIC, APPROVED BY THE PROGRAM COMMITTEE

SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM

Objective

To build capacity of the stake holders, including entrepreneurs, business executives, civil servants, professionals, etc.

Scope

WTO Laws (detail are given in the syllabus)

Duration

One academic year, two semesters (16 weeks each)

Eligibility

Lawyers, government officers with 5 years experience, and other professionals in related fields (e.g. executive of the companies engaged in international trade)

Minimum Admission Qualifications

LL.B/Master’s Degree in related field. This condition may be relaxed by the Program Committee in case of government officers and Professionals.

Class Size

40-50. The Program Committee may vary the class size.

Medium of Instruction/Examination

English

System of Education

Semester System

Credit Hours

16 Hours. (8 periods a week; each period 50 minutes)

Class Days & Timings

Friday & Saturday: 5. p.m-8.15.p.m

Teaching Methodology

Lectures, Presentations, Assignments, Discussions, Seminars, etc.

Faculty

  • Multi-Departmental / Sectoral Arrangements

  • One course Coordinator / Teacher Incharge for each Subject

Guest Speakers / Resource Persons to supplement the course work

  • Well qualified and experienced persons with specialization in the relevant field will be engaged from the University, Government and Private Sector.

Fee Structure

Rs. 20,000/- for the program

Syllabus for Diploma in Banking Laws

PAPER-I   BANKS:  ESTABLISHMENT, CONTROL, SUPERVISION, ETC.

  1. State Bank of Pakistan Act, 1956

  2. State Bank of Pakistan Banking Services Corporation Ordinance, 2001

  3. Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962 & Rules 1963

  4. Companies Ordinance 1984 / Rules

  5. Micro Finance Bank Ordinance, 2000

  6. Protection of Economic Reforms Act, 1992

  7. Other related statutes

  8. Non-Banking Financial Institutions

  9. SBOP Prudential Regulations

  10. Staff Working Business Rules & Regulations, 1999

  11. Functions & Duties of Bank Staff

  12. Select Cases

PAPER-II   BANKING OPERATION & BANKER CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP

  1. Banker Customer Relationship – Various Dimensions and Legal Perspective

  2. Opening, Operation & Closing of Accounts

  3. Financing / Lending

  4. (i) Modes of Securing Financing / Lending (Mortgage, Pledge, Hypothecation, Charge, Lien and Assignment)
    (ii) Forms of Financing
            (a) Corporate / Commercial Financing
            (b) Consumer Financing
            (c) Small and Medium Enterprise Financing
    (iii) Legal Documentation
            (a) Legal Problems involved in Documenting various types of Financing.
            (b) Appreciation of Mechanics of Financing Transaction as Contained in Agreements.
            (c) Special Legal Problems involved in Inventory and Receivable Financing, Project Financing, Consortium and Syndicated Financing.
            (d) Legal Aspects of Credit & Debit Cards.

  5. Bank Guarantee – Indemnities Forms etc. (Domestic and International)

  6. E Banking, ATM Networks, Electronics Fund Transfers etc.

  7. Relevant enactments:
           
    (a) Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
            (b) Other relevant enactments (Contract Act, 1872; Majority Act, 1875; Sale of Goods Act, 1930; Transfer of Property Act, 1882)

  8. Select Cases
     

PAPER-III   BANKING LITIGATION

  1. Introduction

  2. Financial Institutions (Recovery of Finances) Act 2001

  3. Offences in Respect of Banks (Special Courts) Ordinance, 1984.

  4. National Accountability Ordinance, 1999

  5. Ombudsman’s Role

  6. Limitation Act, 1908

  7. Evidence law (Relevant Provisions)

  8. Registration Act, 1908

  9. Stamp Act, 1899

  10. Institution of Suits (including relevant provisions of CPC, 1908; Specific Relief Act, 1877).

  11. Banking Crimes, investigation, trial, etc. (including relevant provisions of Cr.P.C. 1898)

  12. Select Cases
     

PAPER-IV

INTERNATIONAL BANKING & ISLAMIC (INTEREST FREE) BANKING
 

  1. International Banking
    (a) Introduction
    (b) ICC Incoterms (Legal Obligations of Parties)
    (c) Legal Aspects of Bill of Exchange and Bill of Lading, Marine Insurance
    (d) Documentary Letter of Credit – Various Types –Mechanics – Legal Aspects
    (e) Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits, 1993
    Revision – UCP 500
    (f) International Litigation / Arbitration
    (g) Choice of Forum, Choice of Law, Enforcement of Judgment, etc.
    (h) Foreign Exchange Act 1947 / Rules
    (i) Money Laundering
    (j) Understanding WTO
    (k) Select Cases
     

  2. Islamic Banking Law
    (i) Concept
    (ii) Modes of Financing Approved by State Bank of Pakistan
    (iii) Documents Related to Islamic / Riba Free Banking.
    (iv) Islamic Banking in an International Scenario – An Appraisal
    (v) Islamic Development Bank Ordinance 1978
    (vi) Enforcement of Shariah Act, 1991
    (vii) select cases

 

 

 
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