Haryana Sports University VC to quit in 3 weeks after his appointment challenged in HC

Chandigarh, Oct 1 (UNI) Sports University of Haryana Vice-Chancellor Ashok Kumar, a retired Indian Police Service officer, today told the Punjab and Haryana High Court that he will step down within three weeks, bringing an end to litigation challenging his appointment over alleged non-compliance with University Grants Commission norms. Justice Harpreet Singh Brar disposed of the petition after Kumar told the court that he was unable to continue as vice-chancellor due to personal reasons and would submit his resignation within three weeks. The court directed the Haryana government to accept the resignation and complete the necessary process by Oct. 31.…