The Punjab government has taken steps to include its representative in a three-member committee formed by the Indian Ministry of Education to review the retirement age for faculty at Panjab University (PU). Currently, PU faculty retire at 60 years, while affiliated college teachers retire at 65 years, creating a notable disparity. The committee, led by former University Grants Commission chairman M Jagadesh Kumar, was nearing a recommendation to raise the retirement age to 65 years and extend the vice-chancellor's tenure from three to five years. This request comes as the Punjab and Haryana High Court has urged the Centre to expedite its decision, requiring a response by July 29. The court's involvement stems from appeals by PU professors who previously challenged a 2016 decision that denied their request for an increased retirement age, which they argue should align with that of faculty at central universities. The panel's mandate includes assessing the legal implications, financial sustainability, and parity with other institutions, but the Centre has indicated that all stakeholders must agree before any changes are made.