Section 8(5)(b) in Presidency University Act, 2010
(b)a vacancy occurs in the office of the Vice-Chancellor by reason of death, resignation or expiry of the term of his office, removal or otherwise, then during the period of such temporary inability or pending the appointment of a Vice-Chancellor, as the case may be, the Chancellor may, in consultation with the Minister, appoint any person to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the Vice- Chancellor.