India, March 27 -- The budget senate meeting of Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) will be held today, where the university will present its annual budget for 2026-27 amid growing concerns over administrative functioning and delayed decision-making.

The meeting is expected to see intense discussions on several long-pending issues, including the continued functioning of key posts such as dean, associate dean, and registrar on an "in-charge" basis. Senate members are likely to question the lack of permanent recruitment, particularly in teaching and administrative positions.

Harsh Gaikwad, a senate member, said the issue of "in-charge" administration would be strongly opposed. "The university is being run on an in-charge system. There...