PUNE: Prof Arun Adsool has been asked to continue as acting vice chancellor of University of Pune (UoP) for a period of six months from December 16 or till date of appointment of new vice chancellor, whichever is earlier.
Chancellor S C Jamir issued the order of continuation as a matter of legal necessity. It was needed as Adsool was appointed to act as vice chancellor for a period of six months or till date appointment of new vice chancellor, which ever earlier, in June 2009.
It was expected that the process of selection of V-C would be over in six months, which did not happen. The delayed process made it imperative for the chancellor to issue order of continuation.