Ahmedabad : A controversy has surfaced at Gujarat University (GU) over the continued use of two official cars by the in-charge vice-chancellor, despite the abolition of the pro-vice-chancellor’s post under the Gujarat Public Universities Act, or Common Act, implemented in 2023.
Following the completion of her term on June 30, the director of the human resource development centre assumed charge as in charge vice-chancellor from July 1.
Sources said former vice-chancellor Dr Neerja Gupta continued using both official vehicles during her three-year tenure.
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Before the new law came into force, state universities had separate provisions for vice-chancellors and pro-vice-chancellors, including dedicated official vehicles. Despite having access to the vehicle designated for the vice-chancellor, the in charge head is allegedly also using the car earlier assigned to the now-defunct pro-vice-chancellor’s post. The controversy comes amid earlier debates over expenditure on official facilities at the university.