Gauhati HC Quashes Rajiv Mohan Pant’s Appointment as Assam University VC Over UGC Norms
The Gauhati High Court has quashed the appointment of Professor Rajiv Mohan Pant as Vice-Chancellor of Assam University, holding that he did not meet the mandatory 10-year experience requirement prescribed under the University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations. In an order dated October 14, 2026, the court directed the concerned authorities to initiate a fresh appointment process and complete it within four months of receiving a certified copy of the order. The ruling came in response to a quo warranto petition filed by Dr Sameera Behera, who challenged Pant’s appointment on the ground that…
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- Saturday, 17 October 2026, 8:45 pm IST
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