Kerala CM accuses Governor of trying to supersede powers of legislature
2 years, 1 month ago

Kerala CM accuses Governor of trying to supersede powers of legislature

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday lashed out at Governor Arif Mohammed Khan by alleging that the latter's moves against university Vice Chancellors, not signing bills enacted by the legislature and seeking removal of the state Finance Minister were attempts to implement the RSS-Sangh Parivar agenda here. Khan's recent move seeking removal of state Finance Minister K N Balagopal from the cabinet was also criticised by Vijayan who said that the Governor should devote some time to think about the powers he has under the Constitution. The Chief Minister said that the Governor's recent moves were part of attempts by some forces to create a constitutional crisis in the state. Senior Left leaders, including LDF convener E P Jayarajan, CPI state secretary Kanam Rajendran and CPI state secretary M V Govindan, also criticised the Governor along similar lines.

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Supreme Court to examine whether Governors are ‘subverting’ federalism
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court to examine whether Governors are ‘subverting’ federalism

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine if Governors, by indefinitely sitting on crucial Bills only to eventually refer them to the President who solely acts on the advice of the Centre, are opening the doors for Union interference in the legislative domain of States, thereby subverting federalism. The decision of the court to intervene came in a petition …

Chancellor should be ‘elected CM’, not ‘selected’: Punjab CM Mann
5 months ago

Chancellor should be ‘elected CM’, not ‘selected’: Punjab CM Mann

The Hindu  

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday stressed that a Chancellor of State-run universities should be an “elected Chief Minister” rather than “selected”, a remark which was referred to the State Governor. His statement came after the President returned a Punjab Bill that seeks to replace the State Governor with the Chief Minister as the Chancellor of State-run universities without …

Exploring The Role Of Governors: Navigating The Trend Of State Governors Facing Litigation Over Withholding Assent Over A Bill
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Exploring The Role Of Governors: Navigating The Trend Of State Governors Facing Litigation Over Withholding Assent Over A Bill

Live Law  

The Governor is an unelected Head of the State and cannot use his constitutional powers to thwart the normal course of lawmaking by the State. Supreme court in the case of State of Punjab v. Principal Secretary to the Governor of Punjab and Another held that the first proviso to Article 200 stipulates that the Governor may “as soon as …

Tamil Nadu government approaches Supreme Court as Governor Ravi refuses to swear-in Ponmudy as Minister
9 months ago

Tamil Nadu government approaches Supreme Court as Governor Ravi refuses to swear-in Ponmudy as Minister

The Hindu  

The State of Tamil Nadu on March 18, 2024, moved the Supreme Court accusing Governor R.N. Ravi of “attempting to run a parallel government” in the State by refusing to adhere to Cabinet advice to appoint DMK leader K. Ponmudy as Higher Education Minister following the recent apex court order suspending his conviction and sentence in a disproportionate assets case. …

Kerala governor levels serious conflict of interest charge against ex-SC judge who pulled him up
11 months ago

Kerala governor levels serious conflict of interest charge against ex-SC judge who pulled him up

New Indian Express  

"The father is receiving money and the son is giving opinions blasting the governor. This is not following the principle of natural justice," he said, speaking on the first day of the 13th edition of The New Indian Express ThinkEdu conclave on Wednesday. He was speaking on the topic 'Chancellors and State Universities: Defining the Role' chaired by Prabhu Chawla, …

Unseemly turn: The Hindu Editorial on Raj Bhavan’s relations in Kerala
1 year ago

Unseemly turn: The Hindu Editorial on Raj Bhavan’s relations in Kerala

The Hindu  

The conflict between the Governor and the Left Democratic Front government in Kerala has turned unseemly. Raj Bhavan’s relations with regimes other than those run by the Bharatiya Janata Party have been quite testy in recent years, and the problem is quite acute in Kerala. The issue arises from sharp political and ideological differences, as appointees in Raj Bhavan have …

Kerala Governor ‘unfit for post’, says CPI(M) Polit Bureau
1 year ago

Kerala Governor ‘unfit for post’, says CPI(M) Polit Bureau

The Hindu  

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan had “overstepped” all boundaries with his constant political attacks on the elected State government and his “grossly erratic behaviour”, the CPI Polit Bureau said in a statement here, calling him “unworthy of continuing in the post.” The statement, is a direct response to Mr. Khan’s allegation that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan gave orders to put …

A politically charged atmosphere pervades Kerala as Chief Minister, Governor pit themselves against each other
1 year ago

A politically charged atmosphere pervades Kerala as Chief Minister, Governor pit themselves against each other

The Hindu  

A politically charged atmosphere seemed to prevail in Kerala with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Governor Arif Mohammed Khan going head to head against each other in separate and somewhat combative press conferences in Kollam and Malappuram, respectively, on December 18. In Kollam, Mr. Vijayan said the Kerala Government would move the Prime Minister and the President to “rein in …

Kerala Governor is capable of ensuring law and order in the State, says Kerala BJP president K. Surendran
1 year ago

Kerala Governor is capable of ensuring law and order in the State, says Kerala BJP president K. Surendran

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata Party State president K. Surendran has said that there is no need for President’s rule in Kerala as Governor Arif Mohammed Khan is capable of ensuring law and order in the State. Reacting to reports that the Governor’s ongoing spat with the Left front government is aimed at paving the way for President’s rule in Kerala, Mr. Surendran …

CM gave orders to put black banners against me: Kerala guv
1 year ago

CM gave orders to put black banners against me: Kerala guv

Hindustan Times  

Kerala governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Sunday slammed chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan alleging that he gave orders to put black banners against him inside the campus of Calicut University. Kerala governor Arif Mohammed Khan slams chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan over black banners against him outside Calicut University. In a statement, the Raj Bhavan said the banners against the governor were …

Kerala governor on ‘defamatory’ poster in university: 'Can't happen without CM's direction'
1 year ago

Kerala governor on ‘defamatory’ poster in university: 'Can't happen without CM's direction'

Hindustan Times  

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Sunday launched yet another frontal attack at chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan saying the latter's "deliberate" actions "precipitate the breakdown of constitutional machinery" in the state. The latest salvo came in reaction to the SFI's move to put up black posters and banners outside the Calicut University guest house, where Khan had been staying. "Governor …

Kerala CM demands Union Govt to examine the propriety of Governor Khan’s actions
1 year ago

Kerala CM demands Union Govt to examine the propriety of Governor Khan’s actions

The Hindu  

Accusing Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan of attempts to create maximum provocation in every issue, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the Union Government should examine the propriety of the Governor’s repeated breaches of protocol. The Governor often forgets the position that he occupies now, and makes comments unbecoming of that position,” said Mr. Vijayan. Though the panel provided by …

Governor has failed to uphold his Constitutional duties: Balan
1 year ago

Governor has failed to uphold his Constitutional duties: Balan

The Hindu  

Several pro-Left service organisations held a mass demonstration in front of Kerala Raj Bhavan on Saturday, accusing Governor Arif Mohammed Khan of attempting to ‘saffronise’ State universities. A reminder Accusing the Governor of failing to maintain the decorum of his office and behaving in an undignified manner, unlike his predecessors, the former Law Minister recounted former Governor P. Sathasivam’s commitment …

Governors can’t keep bills pending indefinitely, rules Supreme Court
1 year, 1 month ago

Governors can’t keep bills pending indefinitely, rules Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

Governors “cannot be at liberty to keep bills pending indefinitely”, the Supreme Court has ruled in a judgment, emphasising that the exercise of unbridled discretion in areas not entrusted to the discretion of the governor risks walking roughshod over the working of a democratically elected government in the state. Failure to take a call and keeping a bill duly passed …

Supreme Court to hear Tamil Nadu, Kerala pleas against their Governors on November 20
1 year, 1 month ago

Supreme Court to hear Tamil Nadu, Kerala pleas against their Governors on November 20

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu government on November 20 is likely to inform the Supreme Court of its State Legislative Assembly’s re-adoption of 10 crucial Bills returned by Governor R.N. Shoulder-to-shoulder, the State of Kerala, is prepared to take on its Governor Mohmmad Arif Khan in the apex court for delaying key Bills, some dating back almost two years. Kerala has accused …

Kerala moves Supreme Court against Governor for the second time in two weeks
1 year, 1 month ago

Kerala moves Supreme Court against Governor for the second time in two weeks

The Hindu  

Kerala on November 8, 2023 moved the Supreme Court for the second time against Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, accusing him of trying to “defeat the rights of the people” of the State by indefinitely sitting on crucial Bills, especially those addressing post-COVID public health concerns. “The conduct of the Governor in keeping Bills pending for long and indefinite periods of …

Governors should do a ‘little bit of soul-searching’, Supreme Court says
1 year, 1 month ago

Governors should do a ‘little bit of soul-searching’, Supreme Court says

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed acute displeasure at Governors holding back key Bills, especially in Opposition-ruled States such as Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Telangana, until State governments approach the top court for judicial intervention. “Some of these Bills have been pending with him for over two years… When the Governor was told the State had approached the apex …

Governors should do a ‘little bit of soul-searching’, SC says on holding back of crucial Bills
1 year, 1 month ago

Governors should do a ‘little bit of soul-searching’, SC says on holding back of crucial Bills

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed acute displeasure at Governors holding back key Bills, especially in Opposition-ruled States such as Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Telangana, until State governments approach the top court for judicial intervention. Advocate General for Punjab later clarified that three of the seven Bills were Money Bills, of which two have been recommended by the Governor …

Action and authority: The Hindu Editorial on Governors and implementation of decisions by elected regimes
1 year, 1 month ago

Action and authority: The Hindu Editorial on Governors and implementation of decisions by elected regimes

The Hindu  

That two States have approached the Supreme Court of India against the conduct of their Governors once again flags the problem of political appointees in Raj Bhavan using their authority to delay the implementation of decisions by elected regimes, if not undermine them. Governors need not rubber stamp any decision, but one can question the practice of Governors, especially in …

Kerala Government moves Supreme Court against Governor Arif Mohammed Khan over pending Bills
1 year, 1 month ago

Kerala Government moves Supreme Court against Governor Arif Mohammed Khan over pending Bills

The Hindu  

The Kerala Government has sought a declaration from the Supreme Court that Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has “failed to exercise his Constitutional powers and duties” in holding the Bills passed by the State Legislature for a long and indefinite period. The Kerala Government argued that the Governor subverted the Constitution and acted in a manifestly arbitrary manner by keeping …

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan accuses Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of shirking his Constitutional duty to brief the head of State
1 year, 2 months ago

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan accuses Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of shirking his Constitutional duty to brief the head of State

The Hindu  

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan fired the latest salvo in Raj Bhavan’s protracted legal and political battle with the Left Democratic Front government by accusing Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of shirking his Constitutional duty of briefing the head of the State. Interacting with journalists on October 2, Mr. Khan said Mr. Vijayan “does not come to Raj Bhavan.” Instead, the …

Governor, Govt Battle Intensifies in Kerala: Khan Accuses Pinarayi of Neglect
1 year, 2 months ago

Governor, Govt Battle Intensifies in Kerala: Khan Accuses Pinarayi of Neglect

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan has raised concerns that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan does not regularly provide updates on government activities, which he says is a constitutional duty of the Chief Minister. This comes in response to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's announcement that the state plans to take the matter to the Supreme Court due to the Governor's refusal …

West Bengal Governor indulging in dictatorial practices, bent on destroying universities, says Minister
1 year, 3 months ago

West Bengal Governor indulging in dictatorial practices, bent on destroying universities, says Minister

The Hindu  

The ongoing tussle between the Raj Bhavan and the West Bengal government touched a new low on September 4 with State’s Education Minister Bratya Basu accusing the Governor of behaving like a “court jester” and indulging in “dictatorial practices” in a bid to destroy universities in the State. The Minister’s scathing criticism came after the Governor appointed interim Vice-Chancellors to …

Kerala Governor justifies 'withdrawing pleasure' from minister amid Tamil Nadu row
1 year, 5 months ago

Kerala Governor justifies 'withdrawing pleasure' from minister amid Tamil Nadu row

India Today  

At a time when Tamil Nadu Governor and CM MK Stalin are at odds over jailed minister's dismissal, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan justified withdrawing pleasure from finance minister K N Balagopal last year. KN Balagopal had reportedly said during an event last year that those who come from places like Uttar Pradesh may find it difficult to understand the …

Tamil Nadu Governor’s move is dangerous, unconstitutional
1 year, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu Governor’s move is dangerous, unconstitutional

The Hindu  

The Governor of Tamil Nadu, R.N. If Governors are allowed to exercise the power of dismissal of individual Ministers without the knowledge and recommendation of the Chief Minister, the whole constitutional system will collapse. But, independent India has a constitutional system under which a Governor is a mere constitutional head and he can act only on the aid and advice …

Kerala Governor says his duty is to protect the Constitution
1 year, 6 months ago

Kerala Governor says his duty is to protect the Constitution

The Hindu  

A Governor’s constitutional duties are different from that of elected members and the duty of a Governor is to protect the Constitution, said Governor of Kerala Arif Mohammed Khan. On the tussle between the elected government and the Governor, who is also the Chancellor of State universities, he said of prime importance is that the “dignity of academics is respected”. …

Punjab assembly approves Bill, CM to replace governor as chancellor of state universities
1 year, 6 months ago

Punjab assembly approves Bill, CM to replace governor as chancellor of state universities

India Today  

In a significant development, the Punjab Assembly has passed the Punjab Universities Laws Bill, 2023, which replaces the governor with the chief minister as the chancellor of state-run universities. The bill aims to address the differences that have arisen between the Bhagwant Mann-led government and Governor Banwarilal Purohit regarding the appointment of vice-chancellors for state universities. GOVERNOR'S ROLE AND CONSTITUTIONAL …

'Will not be allowed to appoint VCs': Punjab Assembly passes Bill to replace Governor from Chancellor's post
1 year, 6 months ago

'Will not be allowed to appoint VCs': Punjab Assembly passes Bill to replace Governor from Chancellor's post

India TV News  

The Punjab Universities Laws Bill, 2023, which aims to replace the Governor from the position of chancellor in all 11 state universities, was unanimously passed by the Punjab Assembly on Tuesday amid a conflict between the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab and Governor Banwarilal Purohit. "if they could not appoint V-Cs they would be letting down the mandate given …

Kerala CM supports TN decision to pass resolution against Governor
1 year, 8 months ago

Kerala CM supports TN decision to pass resolution against Governor

Hindustan Times  

Thiruvananthapuram Pinarayi Vijayan extends support to Stalin’s resolution. Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday supported his Tamil Nadu counterpart MK Stalin’s decision to pass a resolution in state assembly on April 10 urging Centre and the President to fix a time limit for Governors to approve the bill passed by legislature. Two days back Stalin had written to Vijayan …

Without autonomy, Kerala universities will become govt department: Governor Khan
1 year, 8 months ago

Without autonomy, Kerala universities will become govt department: Governor Khan

Deccan Chronicle  

Nagpur: Without meaningful autonomy, universities in Kerala will be reduced to the status of a government department and their degrees will not be recognised outside the state or by the University Grants Commission, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has said. Khan, locked in a tussle with the Kerala government over autonomy of universities, asserted he is trying to save the autonomy …

Kerala Governor to meet state ministers over pending bills
1 year, 10 months ago

Kerala Governor to meet state ministers over pending bills

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan is expected to meet four ministers of the state government on Thursday evening to discuss some of the bills pending before him for approval, an official source said. The ministers who will be meeting the Governor are Law Minister P Rajeeve, Higher Education Minister R Bindu, Cooperation Minister V Vasavan and Sports Minister V …

Kerala CM asks Governor to clear 8 pending bills, including one to remove him as V-C of state universities
1 year, 10 months ago

Kerala CM asks Governor to clear 8 pending bills, including one to remove him as V-C of state universities

India Today  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan wrote a letter to state Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, asking him to clear eight bills awaiting approval by Raj Bhavan. One of the bills that the LDF government has asked the Governor to clear seeks to replace him as the vice-chancellor of state-run universities. On December 13, 2022, the Kerala Assembly passed the University Laws …

'Governor's Assembly Address Signals Patch Up': Kerala Congress Slams Guv Arif Mohammed Khan
1 year, 11 months ago

'Governor's Assembly Address Signals Patch Up': Kerala Congress Slams Guv Arif Mohammed Khan

ABP News  

The Congress-led opposition on Monday slammed the new-found 'friendship' between Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and the Pinarayi Vijayan government as the customary Governor's address was particularly "soft" on the Centre. This changed for the better when Khan agreed to swear in Saji Cherian and soon came the news that the Vijayan government will go forward with the customary Governor's …

Kerala Assembly Passes Bill for Removing Governor as Chancellor of Universities
2 years ago

Kerala Assembly Passes Bill for Removing Governor as Chancellor of Universities

News 18  

The Kerala Assembly proceedings on Tuesday saw high drama as it passed the bill to replace the Governor as the Chancellor of universities in the State and appoint eminent academicians in the top post, while the opposition UDF boycotted the House over non-acceptance of its suggestions regarding the bill. The opposition also said there need not be different chancellors for …

Kerala Assembly passes bills to remove Governor as Chancellor of universities
2 years ago

Kerala Assembly passes bills to remove Governor as Chancellor of universities

The Hindu  

The Kerala Assembly passed two University Law Bills to replace the Governor as the Chancellor of universities in the State on December 13, 2022. The legislation will enable the government to appoint academicians or “persons of eminence” in various fields of knowledge including agriculture and veterinary science, technology, medicine, social science, humanities, literature, art, culture, law or public administration. They …

Kerala Assembly approves Bill for removing Governor as Chancellor of varsities
2 years ago

Kerala Assembly approves Bill for removing Governor as Chancellor of varsities

Firstpost  

The bill was introduced in the House amidst the continuing tussle between Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and the Pinarayi Vijayan government over various issues, including the appointment of Vice-Chancellors of universities Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Assembly on Tuesday passed the University Laws Bill to replace the Governor as the Chancellor of universities in the state and appoint eminent academicians in the …

Kerala Assembly Passes Bill To Remove Governor As Chancellor Of Universities
2 years ago

Kerala Assembly Passes Bill To Remove Governor As Chancellor Of Universities

Live Law  

The Kerala Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill to remove Governor as the Chancellor of eight state universities.The University Laws Bill, 2022 seeks to amend eight Acts relating to different universities to remove Governor as the ex-officio Chancellor of the Universities and to empower the State Government to appoint a Chancellor. The Kerala Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed a …

Explained | Kerala Government’s Bills to remove the Governor as Chancellor of State Universities
2 years ago

Explained | Kerala Government’s Bills to remove the Governor as Chancellor of State Universities

The Hindu  

The story so far: Kerala government has tabled University Laws Bills in the State Assembly to amend laws relating to the governance of State universities and remove Governor Arif Mohammed Khan as the Chancellor of State universities. Balagopal as he has “ceased to enjoy my pleasure.” Hon'ble Governor Shri Arif Mohammed Khan said:"The CM and Council of Ministers have every …

Bill removing Governor as Chancellor introduced in Kerala Assembly
2 years ago

Bill removing Governor as Chancellor introduced in Kerala Assembly

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Left government in Kerala on Wednesday introduced the University Laws Bill in the Assembly to replace the Governor as the Chancellor of universities in the State and appoint eminent academicians in the top post, even as Opposition UDF contended that the move would downgrade varsities as mere "government departments". Law Minister P Rajeeve introduced the Bill in the …

'No logic': Congress on Kerala govt's move to bring Bill to remove Governor as chancellor
2 years ago

'No logic': Congress on Kerala govt's move to bring Bill to remove Governor as chancellor

India Today  

The Kerala Assembly met for a 10-day session on Monday to introduce the Bill to remove Governor Arif Mohammad Khan as the chancellor of deemed-to-be universities. The state government has amended the rules and regulations of Kerala Kalamandalam deemed-to-be-university in accordance with the University Grants Commission Regulations of 2019. The Opposition, in the Assembly, raised the question about the alleged …

University Bill to remove Governor as Chancellor based on Punchhi Commission recommendation
2 years ago

University Bill to remove Governor as Chancellor based on Punchhi Commission recommendation

The Hindu  

The recommendation of the Punchhi Commission on Centre-State Relations to refrain from “burdening the Governor with positions and powers which are not envisaged by the Constitution and which may lead the office to controversies or public criticism” has been cited by the government as a rationale behind removing the Governor as the Chancellor of State universities. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, …

Bill to amend university laws will not become law if it contravenes UGC norms: Governor
2 years ago

Bill to amend university laws will not become law if it contravenes UGC norms: Governor

The Hindu  

Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has hinted that the draft legislation that intended to replace him as the Chancellor of State universities could turn futile due to legal hurdles. He said any bill that contains provisions contravening the norms of the University Grants Commission could not become law even if it has been passed by the Legislative Assembly. Stressing on the …

Kerala Governor says ordinance seeking his removal as Chancellor \'infructuous\'
2 years, 1 month ago

Kerala Governor says ordinance seeking his removal as Chancellor \'infructuous\'

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Wednesday said the ordinance issued by the Left government seeking to remove him as the chancellor of universities has become “infructuous” now as the Assembly is summoned. A visibly irritated Khan also criticised the recent news reports of Raj Bhavan seeking extra vehicles from the government for the Governor's guests and asked …

Laws and rules: On LDF bringing a Bill to remove the Kerala Governor
2 years, 1 month ago

Laws and rules: On LDF bringing a Bill to remove the Kerala Governor

The Hindu  

The Left Democratic Front government in Kerala is bringing a Bill to remove the Governor, Arif Mohammed Khan, as the Chancellor of State-run universities after repeated run-ins with him. Mr. Khan chose to put on notice Vice-Chancellors of 11 of Kerala’s universities last month, shortly after the Supreme Court of India set aside the appointment of the VC to the …

Governors hold Chancellor office due to national consensus, says Kerala governor
2 years, 1 month ago

Governors hold Chancellor office due to national consensus, says Kerala governor

Deccan Chronicle  

KOCHI: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Monday said it was by way of a “national convention” and a “national consensus” that governors by virtue of their position hold the office of Chancellor and “not because of the sweet will of any state government.” Khan further said nepotism in university appointments cannot be allowed and that if Chief Minister Pinarayi …

Not Implementing RSS Agenda; Ready to Resign if Proved Otherwise: Kerala Governor
2 years, 1 month ago

Not Implementing RSS Agenda; Ready to Resign if Proved Otherwise: Kerala Governor

News 18  

Strongly refuting allegations of politicising his constitutional position, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has said he is ready to resign if there is even one instance of him appointing anybody belonging to organisations that are considered “troublesome politically” by the state government. In response to a question on his announcement last month that Finance Minister K N Balagopal “has ceased …

Kerala government sends ordinance to remove Governor as Chancellor of state-run universities to Raj Bhavan
2 years, 1 month ago

Kerala government sends ordinance to remove Governor as Chancellor of state-run universities to Raj Bhavan

India TV News  

CPI government vs Governor: The CPI-led Kerala government sent its ordinance, seeking the removal of the Governor as Chancellor from the state-run universities, to the Raj Bhavan for approval on Saturday. Further, Governor Khan's order was challenged by the state government which urged the High Court to stay the appointment. The decision was taken by the government after Governor Khan …

Govt vs Guv: Why 3 Chief Ministers in South India Have Declared War on the Raj Bhavan
2 years, 1 month ago

Govt vs Guv: Why 3 Chief Ministers in South India Have Declared War on the Raj Bhavan

News 18  

Taking a leaf out of his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee’s book, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has issued orders to remove Governor Arif Mohammad Khan from the post of Chancellor of Kerala Kalamandalam, a deemed-to-be-university for art and culture. In neighbouring Tamil Nadu, the ruling DMK and its allies wrote to President Droupadi Murmu demanding the recall of Tamil …

Amid Tussle, Kerala Removes Guv Arif Mohammed Khan As Chancellor of Deemed University
2 years, 1 month ago

Amid Tussle, Kerala Removes Guv Arif Mohammed Khan As Chancellor of Deemed University

News 18  

The Kerala government on Thursday removed Governor Arif Mohammed Khan as chancellor of Kerala Kalamandalam deemed university amid a huge row with the Pinarayi Vijayan-headed dispensation over the functioning of universities, including appointments of vice-chancellors. Khan’s removal comes amidst a massive face-off with the government over appointments of vice-chancellors and its announcement that it will come out with an ordinance …

Kerala government removes Governor Arif Mohd Khan as Chancellor of Kalamandalam deemed university
2 years, 1 month ago

Kerala government removes Governor Arif Mohd Khan as Chancellor of Kalamandalam deemed university

India TV News  

Highlights Kerala drops Guv Arif Mohd Khan as Chancellor of Kerala Kalamandalam deemed university LDF govt amended the rules of Kerala Kalamandalam deemed university to remove Governor The move comes amidst govt's ongoing tussle with Khan over functioning of universities The Left Democratic Front government today amended the rules of Kerala Kalamandalam deemed university to remove the Governor as its …

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