Panjab University
NEW DELHI: The Union ministry of education announced on Friday that the order changing the constitution and composition of Panjab University’s senate and syndicate stands rescinded. Panjab University’s decision to replace 59-year-old senate and syndicate with a smaller, largely nominated structure, triggered sharp political reactions in Punjab, with chief minister Bhagwant Mann calling it “unconstitutional.” “It has been decided by the ministry of education that the order changing the constitution and composition of the senate and syndicate shall stand rescinded,” the ministry said in a statement. On the basis of recommendation of a high-level committee constituted in March 2021 by the chancellor of the university and consultations with various stakeholders, the Centre had issued a notification to modify the constitution and composition of the senate and syndicate of the university. “After the issue of the order, various feedback were received from stakeholders like students, teachers, former VCs and the current VC of the Panjab University. The govt also considered the inputs received in meeting with various student organisations,” the ministry added.
