CM Siddaramaiah Opposes Centre's Move to Amend UGC Recruitment Rules
2 months, 3 weeks ago

CM Siddaramaiah Opposes Centre's Move to Amend UGC Recruitment Rules

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said to oppose the Centre’s move to amend the University Grants Commission recruitment rules to give full authority to Governors over appointment of Vice-Chancellors in State Universities. He assured to discuss the matter with non-BJP ruled State Governments and decide on the future course of action against the move of the Centre to amend UGC recruitment rules. In a statement here, Siddaramaiah termed the move of the Bharatiya Janata Party led Union Government proposed significant changes regarding the eligibility criteria for Vice-Chancellors and the new rules allow for the appointment of Vice-Chancellors drawn from public and private sectors including industrialists and public policy administrators. Expressing fears of non-native individuals making to the post of Vice-Chancellors of Universities, Chief Minister stated the new UGC regulations makes it mandatory to place national-level He said the amendment to UGC recruitment rules made way for Governors to meddle in the appointment of Vice-Chancellors in State universities.

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SFI urges AP govt. to oppose UGC’s draft regulations on appointments of V-C
1 month, 1 week ago

SFI urges AP govt. to oppose UGC’s draft regulations on appointments of V-C

The Hindu  

Leaders of Student’s Federation of India Andhra Pradesh Committee have urged the state government to oppose the draft regulations of the University Grants Commission on appointment of Vice-Chancellors to Universities, “as they are detrimental to the higher education system. In a letter addressed to the Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday, the federation’s state president K. Prasanna Kumar and …

Friction between CM Siddaramaiah government, Governor continues in Karnataka
1 month, 1 week ago

Friction between CM Siddaramaiah government, Governor continues in Karnataka

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has returned the Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University Bill, 2024, to the state government, suggesting that it should be withdrawn per se. This alleged attempt to replace the governor as chancellor of the university has escalated the rift between the government and Raj Bhavan. There should not be any doubt regarding the …

​Southern discomfort: On UGC draft regulations
1 month, 1 week ago

​Southern discomfort: On UGC draft regulations

The Hindu  

With less than a week for the UGC’s deadline to submit feedback on its draft regulations on the appointment and promotion of university teachers and Vice-Chancellors, States ruled by parties other than the BJP have ratcheted up their opposition. Under the new regulations, the search-cum-selection committees will comprise nominees of the Chancellor, the UGC Chairman, and the University syndicate or …

DC Edit | UGC guidelines need a relook
1 month, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | UGC guidelines need a relook

Deccan Chronicle  

The clamour against the new draft guidelines of the University Grants Commission on the appointments of Vice-Chancellors in state universities has got louder with the education ministers of six non-BJP ruled states demanding its immediate withdrawal. The selection committee of three members will be nominated by the Chancellor, the UGC and the university, with no representation from the state government, …

TN minister Chezhiaan slams UGC draft at Bangaluru conclave
1 month, 4 weeks ago

TN minister Chezhiaan slams UGC draft at Bangaluru conclave

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Expressing strong concerns about the draft guidelines released by the University Grants Commission recently regarding the appointment of vice-chancellors and governance of higher education institutions, state higher education minister Govi Chezhiaan on Wednesday said that the proposed rules can erode the state autonomy in the coming years. Speaking at a national-level conclave organised in Bengaluru that saw participation of …

Committee on UGC draft regulations submit report to Bengal Education Minister; call V-C selection process “catastrophic”
2 months ago

Committee on UGC draft regulations submit report to Bengal Education Minister; call V-C selection process “catastrophic”

The Hindu  

A committee of academicians appointed by the West Bengal government on the University Grants Commission draft regulation submits its report to the State government on Thursday. The committee in its report has called for the selection and eligibility criteria for any University’s Vice-Chancellor appointment mentioned in the draft regulations “catastrophic”. According to their observations, the academicians who were part of …

ABUTA criticizes UGC draft on VC appointments as ‘infringement’ of academic autonomy
2 months ago

ABUTA criticizes UGC draft on VC appointments as ‘infringement’ of academic autonomy

The Hindu  

The All Bengal University Teachers Association, a representative body of professors, on Sunday described the UGC draft recommendations on appointment of vice-chancellors in varsities as infringement of the academic autonomy of universities. ABUTA spokesperson Goutam Maity said in a statement that the UGC vested the power to appoint VCs of universities all over the country – both state-run and central …

CM asks Centre to refrain from amendments to UGC regulation terming it as an attack on Constitution
2 months, 1 week ago

CM asks Centre to refrain from amendments to UGC regulation terming it as an attack on Constitution

The Hindu  

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to refrain from the proposed amendments to University Grants Commission regulations on the selection and appointment of vice-chancellors to universities terming the move as an attack on the Constitution. The Chief Minister expressed concern that the Centre was trying to take over the powers to run universities from the …

UGC regulations or State university laws?
2 months, 1 week ago

UGC regulations or State university laws?

The Hindu  

Six of Tamil Nadu’s State universities are at present without a Vice Chancellor. One set of judgments support the Governor’s stance that UGC regulations are mandatory and can override the State University Acts in cases of conflict. versus Dr. Rajasree M.S., the Supreme Court held, without articulating reasons, that once UGC regulations are laid before both Houses of Parliament, they …

Put on hold draft UGC regulations, Chief Minister urges Union Education Minister
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Put on hold draft UGC regulations, Chief Minister urges Union Education Minister

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday urged Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to put on hold the draft University Grants Commission Regulations, 2025,, describing it as an infringement on the Constitutional rights of States. In a letter to Mr. Pradhan, Mr. Vijayan asked him to initiate discussions with the States, academicians, and other stakeholders on “this matter of utmost importance.” …

UGC draft rules on V-C appointments aimed at ‘usurping’ states’ rights, says Sukhbir
2 months, 3 weeks ago

UGC draft rules on V-C appointments aimed at ‘usurping’ states’ rights, says Sukhbir

Hindustan Times  

Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal said on Sunday that the University Grants Commission draft regulations on appointments of vice-chancellors were against the ‘spirit of federalism’ and were aimed at ‘usurping’ the rights of the states and handing them over to the Centre. Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal Seeking immediate withdrawal of the draft regulations, …

Forum condemns UGC draft report giving powers to Chancellor to appoint V-Cs
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Forum condemns UGC draft report giving powers to Chancellor to appoint V-Cs

The Hindu  

Makkal Kalvi Kootiyakkam, an education forum, condemned the recent draft report released by University Grants Commission which has brought major changes in appointment of Assistant Professors and Vice-Chancellors in universities and colleges. “As the qualification is being expanded to include businesspersons and bureaucrats, the selection of a person as a VC without sound knowledge of universities or colleges may lead …

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan slams draft UGC Regulations, 2025
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan slams draft UGC Regulations, 2025

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said that the draft University Grants Commission Regulations, 2025, had been issued with the motive of doing away with the rights of States in higher education. Mr. Vijayan registered his strong protest over the move to install the Chancellor as the absolute authority in State-run universities. Deciding the appointments in State-run universities, including that …

'Assault on state rights', CPI(M) flags UGC draft regulations on appointing VCs; seeks withdrawal
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'Assault on state rights', CPI(M) flags UGC draft regulations on appointing VCs; seeks withdrawal

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Communist Party of India on Wednesday said the University Grants Commission's draft regulations 2025 contains a provision which is a "direct assault" on state rights on the question of selecting vice-chancellors for state-run universities, and demanded that it should be withdrawn. The new guidelines give the governor, who is also the chancellor of state universities, the power …

Kerala to oppose UGC’s move to overhaul V-C recruitment
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala to oppose UGC’s move to overhaul V-C recruitment

The Hindu  

Kerala’s Department of Higher Education has opposed the move by the University Grants Commission to accord powers to Chancellors or Visitors to constitute the three-member search-cum-selection committee to appoint Vice-Chancellors. “It is part of the continuing efforts by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Union government to further its saffronisation agenda in the higher education sector and gain control over State-run universities,” …

Obstinate Governor delays V-C appointment in TN universities: Teachers association
3 months, 1 week ago

Obstinate Governor delays V-C appointment in TN universities: Teachers association

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Association of University Teachers on Sunday expressed serious concerns over the inordinate delay and the “unwarranted intervention” of Governor R N Ravi, who is also the chancellor of state universities, in the appointment of vice-chancellors. The association alleged that the constitution of the V-C search committee is hindered by the “adamancy of the Chancellor”, who has been compelling …

Tamil Nadu gov, state at loggerheads again over VC appointment to university
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu gov, state at loggerheads again over VC appointment to university

Hindustan Times  

Chennai: The ongoing conflict between Tamil Nadu’s governor and government over search committees in state universities of which the Governor is the Chancellor escalated on Wednesday. Governor R N Ravi had asked the state government to recall its notification dated December 9 over a search committee constituted for the post of vice chancellor for Annamalai University saying that since it …

BJP slams move to make Siddaramaiah as Karnataka State Rural University chancellor
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4 months ago

BJP slams move to make Siddaramaiah as Karnataka State Rural University chancellor

India Today  

The Opposition BJP in Karnataka on Friday condemned the Karnataka Congress government's decision to appoint Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as the new chancellor of the Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University, replacing Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot. BJP state president B Y Vijayendra criticized the government's decision, calling it a "conspiracy" to undermine the powers of the governor and disrupt the …

Karnataka cabinet okays bill to curtail governor's power in VC appointments
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka cabinet okays bill to curtail governor's power in VC appointments

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The friction between the Ruling Congress government in Karnataka and Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot refuses to die down with the Cabinet that met in Kalaburagi on Tuesday deciding to curtail the powers of the latter in the appointment of the vice-chancellor of the Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University in Gadag. At present, the search committee appointed by …

CLP backs Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah amid site allotment scam inquiry
7 months, 1 week ago

CLP backs Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah amid site allotment scam inquiry

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Congress Legislature Party on Thursday reaffirmed its faith in Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as its leader in the aftermath of Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot granting permission to prosecute the CM in the alleged site allotment scam in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. The CLP’s backing has comes as a shot in the arm for Siddaramaiah ahead of the August 29 …

Bengal Governor discharging duties as per rule, says Dharmendra Pradhan
1 year, 6 months ago

Bengal Governor discharging duties as per rule, says Dharmendra Pradhan

India Today  

Amid the ongoing feud between the West Bengal government and Raj Bhavan over the appointment of interim vice-chancellors at state universities, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the Governor was only discharging his duties. Pradhan's statement came after Governor CV Ananda Bose appointed new interim vice-chancellors to the 16 state-run universities. Following this, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had …

Bengal Governor to be acting V-C of 14 varsities; minister hints at legal steps
1 year, 7 months ago

Bengal Governor to be acting V-C of 14 varsities; minister hints at legal steps

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal governor C V Ananda Bose, who is the chancellor of all 31 state-run universities, has decided to assume the role of acting vice-chancellor of 14 varsities where the post is currently lying vacant, a move that is likely to further strain ties between the Raj Bhavan and Mamata Banerjee-led government. Ananda Bose In a statement, Raj Bhavan informed …

Governor appointing vice chancellors in arbitrary manner: West Bengal Education Minister
1 year, 7 months ago

Governor appointing vice chancellors in arbitrary manner: West Bengal Education Minister

The Hindu  

Amid growing differences between the state government and Raj Bhavan, West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu on Friday alleged that the governor is acting arbitrarily while appointing interim vice chancellors in state universities. The minister said the government will be "forced" to take the legal route if Governor C.V. Ananda Bose continues to unilaterally appoint VCs without the state's consent. …

'Will not be allowed to appoint VCs': Punjab Assembly passes Bill to replace Governor from Chancellor's post
1 year, 9 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 …

West Bengal: Calcutta HC rules state govt has no power to appoint VCs, quashes 29 appointments
2 years ago

West Bengal: Calcutta HC rules state govt has no power to appoint VCs, quashes 29 appointments

Op India  

Coming as a big blow to Mamata Banerjee-led government in West Bengal, the Calcutta HC on March 14, 2023, ruled that the State has no right to appoint, re-appoint, or extend the tenures of Vice Chancellors. Hearing a public interest litigation challenging amendments made to the law by the state govt in 2012 to 2014, a division bench comprising of …

Bill to amend university laws will not become law if it contravenes UGC norms: Governor
2 years, 4 months 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 demands resignation of nine Vice-Chancellors, sets stage for a political, legal battle with State government
2 years, 5 months ago

Kerala Governor demands resignation of nine Vice-Chancellors, sets stage for a political, legal battle with State government

The Hindu  

In an unprecedented move, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan directed the Vice-Chancellors of nine universities in Kerala to tender their resignations by 11.30 a.m. on Monday. The Governor's striking order surprised the Left Democratic Front government and hardened its resolve to resist what it viewed as Raj Bhavan's attempt to impose the RSS Hindu majoritarian agenda on Kerala's storied higher education …

CM Mamata Banerjee To Replace Governor As Chancellor Of State-Run Universities: Bengal Cabinet Clears Proposal
2 years, 9 months ago

CM Mamata Banerjee To Replace Governor As Chancellor Of State-Run Universities: Bengal Cabinet Clears Proposal

Live Law  

The West Bengal cabinet on Monday approved a proposal to replace Governor Jagdeep Dhankar and appoint Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as the Chancellor of all state-run universities. The Cabinet also approved a proposal to remove the Governor as a Visitor at private universities with the State Education minister replacing him.The state-run universities in West Bengal come under various. The Cabinet …

'In States Like Gujarat, Karnataka...' Tamil Nadu Looks to Clip Governor's Power to Appoint Vice-Chancellors
2 years, 11 months ago

'In States Like Gujarat, Karnataka...' Tamil Nadu Looks to Clip Governor's Power to Appoint Vice-Chancellors

News 18  

The Tamil Nadu state assembly on Monday passed a bill empowering the government to make direct appointments of Vice-Chancellors in a shift from the current system where the Tamil Nadu Governor appoints Vice-Chancellors from the three shortlisted names recommended by a university search committee. Chief Minister MK Stalin said the Governor of the state is acting as if it is …

WB govt considers replacing governor with CM as chancellor of universities
3 years, 3 months ago

WB govt considers replacing governor with CM as chancellor of universities

Op India  

As Mamata Banerjee led Bengal government continues to mock democracy and the Constitution, the education minister Bratya Basu has floated the idea to nominate the Chief Minister as Chancellor of all universities of Bengal, instead of the governor. It is high time to introspect whether we should continue with the colonial legacy of the Governor being the Chancellor of Universities …

Digvijay rules out changing Karnataka CM | IndiaTV News
10 years, 1 month ago

Digvijay rules out changing Karnataka CM | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

Bengaluru: Amidst calls for appointment of a Dalit as Chief Minister in Karnataka, Congress leader Digvijay Singh today ruled out any possibility of change in leadership and said Siddaramaiah is doing a “good job”. “I believe that most of the organisations which are demanding, they have got different political affiliations, and therefore I think there is no possibility of changing …

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