Chandigarh, Oct. 30 -- A year after the Panjab University (PU) senate completed its four-year term on October 31, 2024, the university continues to function without its top decision-making body, with still no clarity on when the elections will be held.

The senate, which serves as the university's highest governing body, is responsible for approving budgets, framing statutes, electing key committees and ensuring that academic and administrative decisions reflect a collective mandate. In its absence, the key powers have been temporarily delegated to the vice-chancellor and other officials.

As per university rules, elections can be held only after final approval from the Vice-President of India who serves as the university's chancellor. Ho...