PATNA, July 5 -- Among the many firsts in the posting of principals in five colleges of Patna University, questions are being raised about Dr Anil Kumar, who has been posted at the iconic Patna College, set up in 1863.

The questions have emerged a day after the university issued the notification regarding posting of new principals through lottery method on the basis of the recommendations of the Bihar State University Service Commission.

Kumar's name was also recommended for appointment as assistant professor of Chemistry subject by the BSUSC few months ago at Patna University.

However, he did not appear for verification of documents on March 24, apparently anticipating his selection as principal. As a result, he was not allotted any c...