Section 12B(2) in Himachal Pradesh University Act, 1970
(2)During the period a vacancy in the office of the Vice-Chancellor remains unfilled, 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 persons 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.