Section 10(1) in The Calcutta University Act, 1979.
(1)(a)The Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs shall be appointed from the persons of the highest level of competence, integrity, morals and institutional commitment. The Pro-Vice Chancellor shall be a distinguished academic with a minimum of ten years of experience in a University system of which at least 5 years shall be as Professor or ten years of experience in a reputed research or academic administrative organization of which at least 5 years shall be in an equivalent position of Professor.(b)The Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs shall be appointed by the Chancellor in consultation with the Minister. The term of his office shall be for four years and he shall be eligible for re-appointment for a period not exceeding four years but shall not hold office beyond the age of sixty-five years.
