The state government had earlier asked the university to complete the process of forming these bodies by August 31, six months after the Maharashtra Public Universities Act,2016, came into effect.
At a point when almost all the key posts at the Mumbai University are occupied by in-charge officials, the varsity is has decided to request the state government to an grant extension for the formation of governing and statutory bodies such as academic council, management council and the senate until February.
The state government had earlier asked the university to complete the process of forming these bodies by August 31, six months after the Maharashtra Public Universities Act,2016, came into effect. The act mandates universities to complete the process of formation of these bodies by November 30. DNA had earlier reported about the uncertainty over formation of the bodies with delay in initiating the election and nomination process.
A university official said the elections for the Senate and the other bodies are likely to take place only in the month of February. "Currently, there are no permanent officials at the post of the V-C , Pro V-C, Registrar, etc. The university is also focusing on the upcoming winter exams for which the evaluation would be done on-screen. We would request the state government to grant us time till February for the elections. Until then, nominated members will be appointed on these bodies until a new VC is appointed" said a senior university official on the condition of anonymity.
Sanjay Vairal, ex-senate member of the university, said the delay in getting the statutory and governing bodies would affect the entire functioning of the varsity. "For two years, the university is running with ad-hoc bodies. A further delay would mean ad hoc appointments yet again with students suffering from the resulting decisions" added Vairal.
Polls in Feb
A university official said the elections for the Senate and the other bodies are likely to take place only in February.
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