Section 88(2) in The Maharashtra Agricultural Universities (Krishi Vidyapeeths) Statutes, 1990
(2)Notwithstanding anything contained in clause (1) above, the Vice-Chancellor, shall at his discretion determine, from time to time, the number of posts under each category to be filled in by promotion from the lower category :Provided that, the number of posts so determined shall not be less than fifty per cent of the total number of posts in the category to which promotions are to be made :Provided further that, such posts shall be filled in by promotion on the basis of merit and seniority in the class of the concerned service, minimum academic qualifications and experience if any may be relaxed and determined by the Vice-Chancellor from time to time, if he considers necessary in consultation with the Executive Council:Provided also that, the ministerial staff members of the University shall be eligible to apply for any post advertised by the University :Provided also that, in the case of posts of ministerial staff members, the University shall reserve such percentage as prescribed by Government, from time to time, in respect of Backward Classes and other reserved categories by filling up the posts by promotion or from- open market.
