State Act

The Himachal Pradesh University Act, 1970

12-B. Arrangement of work during vacancy in the office of the Vice-Chancellor.- (1) During the temporary absence of the Vice-Chancellor by reason of leave, illness or any other cause, 2[the Pro-Vice Chancellor, appointed under section 12-D, shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Vice-Chancellor, and if there is no Pro-Vice Chancellor,] the Chancellor may, in consultation with the State Government, make such arrangements for carrying on the duties of the Vice-Chancellor as he may deem fit. (2) During the period a vacancy in the office of the Vice-Chancellor remains unfilled, 1[and if there is no Pro-Vice-Chancellor to perform the duties and to exercise the powers of the Vice Chancellor,] such person as the Chancellor may appoint shall act as Vice-Chancellor and the person so appointed shall have all the powers of the Vice-Chancellor and shall be entitled to the privileges of the Vice-Chancellor and to such emoluments and allowances as may be determined by the Chancellor.