Madhya Pradesh High Court Questions Over‑age Vice‑Chancellor’s Tenure

The High Court of Madhya Pradesh has served a formal notice to the vice‑chancellor of a state university, asking why he continues to hold the post after surpassing the age ceiling set by university regulations. Under University Grants Commission guidelines, a vice‑chancellor may serve only until the age of 65 unless a special extension is granted, and no public record of such an extension exists for the incumbent. The court’s order, dated recently, requires the university administration to furnish the appointment order, any extension orders and related documents within a prescribed timeframe, warning that non‑compliance could trigger further legal action. This development underscores persistent concerns about adherence to statutory norms in the state’s higher‑education institutions, with student bodies and faculty previously urging greater transparency in senior appointments. As of now, the university has not issued an official response, and the matter is slated for hearing in the coming weeks.