Ministry of Education allows Prof Dilip Ch Nath to continue as VC of Assam Univ till his successor is appointed

May 17: Prof. Dilip Chandra Nath, Vice Chancellor of Assam University, Silchar whose term expired on 15 May, 2021 has been asked by the Ministry of Education continue in office notwithstanding the expiry of the tenure till his successor is appointed and enters upon office or till further orders, whichever is earlier.

Issuing a circular to this effect, Dr. Pradosh Kiran Nath, Registrar of Assam University on 17 May stated, “In terms of first proviso of Clause 4 of Statute 2 of Assam University Act, 1989; the Ministry of Education vide letter F.No.9-4/2021-CU-1 dated 15.5.2021 conveyed to the undersigned that the present Vice-Chancellor, Assam University may continue in office notwithstanding the expiry of the tenure till his successor is appointed and enters upon office or till further orders, whichever is earlier. Accordingly, the present Vice-Chancellor Professor Dilip Chandra Nath has been requested to continue. The undersigned is glad to inform that Prof. Nath has accepted the request.”

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