Section 11(3)(b) in Purba Medinipur University Act, 2017
(b)a vacancy occurs in the office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor by season of death, resignation expiry of term of his office removal or otherwise, then. during the period of such temporary inability or pending the appointment of a Pro- Vice-Chancellor as the case may beak Chancellor in consultation with the Minister and the Vice-Chancellor may appoint a senior teacher of the University or an officer of the University to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor.