RTMNU SEEKS CLARITY from Chancellor

 

 

DR PRASHANT Bokare, Vice Chancellor of Gondwana University has sought clarification from Chancellor for suitable steps to be taken after the death of Dr Subhash Chaudhari, Vice-Chancellor of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU). After the suspension of late Dr Chaudhari, Chancellor had given additional charge of RTMNUV-C to Dr Prashant Bokare. There are some issues on which university needs clarification of which two important aspects are related to Vice-Chancellor and another regarding Pro-Vice Chancellor. As per the Maharashtra University Act, after the end of the tenure of Vice-Chancellor, the ProVice Chancellor has to demit the office automatically. Adv Manmohan Bajpai, Senate Member has sent a letter to ViceChancellor and demanded that as per the Section 13 (7) of Maharashtra Public University Act 2016, a notification should be issued regarding the end of tenure of Dr Sanjay Dudhe as Pro Vice-Chancellor.

 

“We have sought the guidance from the honourable Chancellor for a suitable action quoting various related sections, which includes the issue of Pro Vice-Chancellor and fresh appointment of Vice Chancellor,” Dr Bokare informed ‘The Hitavada’. Dr Bokare pointed out that since the appointment of Dr Sanjay Dudhe was made under erstwhile Act, directions should be received from Chancellor. Secondly, Dr Bokare was given additional charge of Vice Chancellor of RTMNU for the period of suspension of Dr Chaudhari. Now, Chancellor has to send a letter with the name who the additional charge of RTMNU V-C is to be given to. Considering this aspect, Dr Bokare has sough clarification from the Chancellor. As per the earlier rule, Vice Chancellor used to recommend three names for the appointment of Pro ViceChancellor and sent them to Chancellor. Chancellor then used to give the final nod. As per new provision, the ViceChancellor can appoint ProVice Chancellor by seeking approval from Management Council. Adv Bajpai has put one more point, according to which, Dr Subhash Chaudhari passed away on September 26, 2024, so the decisions if any taken by Dr Dudhe should be treated as invalid. “After the demise of Dr Chaudhari, the first meeting of Deans was chaired by me which could have been attended by Dr Dudhe. But he did not. Secondly, all the decisions taken by him if any after September 26, 2024 will stand null and void.” Dr Sanjay Dudhe said, “After the sad demise of Dr Chaudhari, I did not go to any office of RTMNU, nor did I attend a single meeting. I am using my own vehicle. There is no question of attending any meeting.” 

 

 

THERE is a Dean for each faculty, a full time salaried officer. The Dean is appointed by the ViceChancellor on the recommendations of the selection committee for the purpose under this Act. As per the Section 15 (3) the term of Dean shall be co-terminus with the term of office of the ViceChancellor or till he attains the age of superannuation, whichever is earlier. But in case of the death of Dr Subhash Chaudhari, this subsection is not applicable as the proviso 2 says, ‘Provided further that, in case vacancy occurs in the office of the ViceChancellor because of death, resignation or otherwise, the dean shall continue to hold the post till the end of that academic year.’