Elated over his appointment, that was notified by Governor V.S. Kokje, Dr Gupta vowed to make HP University into an institution of international repute.

Dr Sunil Kumar Gupta is the chairperson of commerce department of Himachal Pradesh University and would replace Dr Anil Wilson who had resigned last month from the post. Wilson holds the charge till April 10.

“I would keep in view the best interests of students, teachers and non-teaching employees before taking any major decisions,” said Gupta in an informal meeting with mediapersons. Though he refused to comment on the irregularities that had surfaced in the university during the past many years, Gupta said, “I will talk about it after I take over charge.”