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replace the person against whom the complaint has been made if substantial grounds for
removal are established on grounds such as harassment, discrimination, indolence etc.

7.3. If any complaint made in accordance with Sections 7.1 and 7.2 has not adequately been
addressed by the office of the Vice Chancellor, the student may contact the HEC Disability
Officer regarding the lack of compliance of the HEI with the provisions of this policy.

8. FUNDS TO SUPPORT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

8.1. The HEIs shall establish a special fund to support students with disabilities and annually
contribute sufficient funds therein through exclusive budgetary provision. Additionally, all
funds and contributions raised through philanthropy shall accrue in this fund. Whenever the
HEI or a student with disabilities’ own financial resources are deficient in meeting an
accessibility requirement pertaining to his or her studies, the HEI will use this fund to provide
the necessary accommodations after a thorough evaluation of each case.

9. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

9.1. The HEC will designate a Disability Officer who will provide guidance on the matters pertaining
to this policy and facilitate vis-à-vis disability-related interactions with the HEIs.***
9.2. The HEC may require the Disability Officer to assign weightage to the HEI’s compliance with
this policy in the recurring grant formula, the ranking criteria and the Institutional Performance
Evaluation (IPE).

9.3. Proposals for infrastructure development at HEIs may be submitted to the HEC’s Disability
Officer and will be reviewed to ensure that any new building infrastructure comply with
international accessibility codes for persons with disabilities.

9.4. The HEC will collaborate with international and national organizations for the advancement of
persons with disabilities.

10. REPORTING REQUIREMENT, FURTHER ADVICE AND GUIDANCE

10.1. Each HEI shall establish the standing Accessibility Committee and designate Disability
Coordinators in accordance with the provisions of the policy no later than September 30, 2021
and submit a statement of compliance with this provision (as well as with other applicable
provisions, including Section 3.1 & 3.4) to the HEC by the aforementioned date (including the
names and designations of the appointed members). Each HEI shall be required to submit to
the HEC an annual report demonstrating compliance with the provisions of the policy by

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