Kerala Governor directs VCs of 9 universities to resign by Monday
2 years, 2 months ago

Kerala Governor directs VCs of 9 universities to resign by Monday

India Today  

Upholding the verdict of the Supreme Court, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has directed Vice Chancellors of 9 varsities in Kerala to tender resignation, according to PRO, Kerala Raj Bhavan. A letter, directing Vice Chancellors of 9 Universities of Kerala to tender their resignation by 11:30 am on October 24, has been issued. Upholding the verdict of the Supreme Court, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has directed Vice Chancellors of 9 varsities in Kerala to tender resignation: PRO, Kerala Raj Bhavan pic.twitter.com/iCpVGwFqvX— ANI October 23, 2022 The nine universities are University of Kerala, Mahatma Gandhi University, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean studies, Kannur University, APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, University of Calicut, and Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University. The Supreme Court had earlier cancelled the appointment of Dr Rajashree MS as Vice Chancellor of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University.

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Govt forms panel to pick Kalam Technological University VC without Guv Arif’s nominee
5 months, 1 week ago

Govt forms panel to pick Kalam Technological University VC without Guv Arif’s nominee

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Opening a fresh battlefront with Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, the Kerala government on Friday constituted a search-cum-selection committee to select a new vice chancellor at APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University without the nominee of the chancellor. Also, the number of members in the committee was raised to five to give greater leverage for the government in VC selection. The …

Kerala High Court Stays Chancellor's Order Removing Calicut University VC
9 months ago

Kerala High Court Stays Chancellor's Order Removing Calicut University VC

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed the order of Governor and Chancellor Arif Mohammed Khan removing MK Jayaraj as the Vice-Chancellor of the Calicut University. However, the court refused to interfere in the removal of MV Narayanan, Vice-Chancellor of the Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit.The court was hearing petitions challenging the Chancellor's order stating their. The High Court refused …

Kerala University V-C orders banner against Governor to be taken down
1 year ago

Kerala University V-C orders banner against Governor to be taken down

The Hindu  

Kerala University Vice-Chancellor in-charge Mohanan Kunnummal on Tuesday issued directives to remove a banner hung by the Students Federation of India against Governor Arif Mohammed Khan at the main entrance of the Senate Hall campus in Palayam. Following a clarion call by the CPI-feeder organisation, black banners and posters went up in several higher educational institutions across the State in …

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 …

Mamata Banerjee battles with Governor: This time over university appointments
1 year, 3 months ago

Mamata Banerjee battles with Governor: This time over university appointments

Firstpost  

The West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose, in his capacity as the chancellor of state-run universities, had on Sunday night appointed interim vice-chancellors for seven varsities. The appointment of West Bengal governor Dr CV Ananda Bose as interim vice-chancellor for state universities with vacant positions has also sparked tensions with the state government. A day after West Bengal governor CV …

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 …

Bengal governor takes charge as interim VC of state universities
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengal governor takes charge as interim VC of state universities

India Today  

Amid an ongoing row in Bengal over the norms of appointing vice-chancellors of state universities, Raj Bhavan on Friday issued a press release indirectly stating that the governor, Dr CV Ananda Bose, will remain interim VC of universities in Bengal where vacancies exist. “To provide them relief, Honorable Governor of WB in his capacity as the Chancellor has decided to …

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Appointment Of Prof Venkateshwarlu As VC Of Central University of Kerala
1 year, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Appointment Of Prof Venkateshwarlu As VC Of Central University of Kerala

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a Special Leave Petition filed against the order of the Kerala High Court that had upheld the appointment of Prof Venkateshwarlu as Vice Chancellor of the Central University of Kerala. The petition was filed contending that the appointment of the VC is in violation of UGC Regulations, Central Universities Act, 2009, and it’s statutes …

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 …

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 …

Bihar: Governor calls university vice chancellors meet on April 3
1 year, 8 months ago

Bihar: Governor calls university vice chancellors meet on April 3

Hindustan Times  

Bihar governor-cum-chancellor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has called a meeting of all the vice-chancellors of the state universities on April 3 at the Raj Bhawan to discuss the roadmap for higher education and find a way for its improvement. Bihar governor-cum-chancellor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar Arlekar, who was appointed as the 31st governor of Bihar in February by replacing Phagu Chouhan had …

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 …

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, …

Kerala High Court Dismisses State Government's Plea Against Chancellor Appointing Ciza Thomas As VC In-Charge Of KTU
2 years ago

Kerala High Court Dismisses State Government's Plea Against Chancellor Appointing Ciza Thomas As VC In-Charge Of KTU

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday dismissed the petition filed by the State Government against the order of the Chancellor appointing Ciza Thomas as the Vice Chancellor in charge of the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University. Although the State on its part averred that in order to avoid a stalemate in the university, the government had then recommended the name …

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 …

Kerala HC annuls appointment of Fisheries University Vice Chancellor
2 years, 1 month ago

Kerala HC annuls appointment of Fisheries University Vice Chancellor

Deccan Chronicle  

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Monday cancelled the appointment of the Vice Chancellor of Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, saying that he was appointed in violation of UGC norms. The court also said that the Chancellor may initiate the process of forming a search committee to select a new VC and added that, henceforth, the selection of …

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 …

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 …

Kerala Cabinet votes to bring in ordinance to remove Governor Arif Mohammed Khan as universities' chancellor
2 years, 1 month ago

Kerala Cabinet votes to bring in ordinance to remove Governor Arif Mohammed Khan as universities' chancellor

Firstpost  

The Kerala government is planning to replace the Governor with an ’educational expert’ as the Chancellor of universities in the state Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala cabinet-led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Wednesday voted to bring in an ordinance or a special order to remove Governor Arif Mohammed Khan from the post of Chancellor of universities in the state. The war of …

Kerala Cabinet to bring ordinance to remove Governor from post of Chancellor
2 years, 1 month ago

Kerala Cabinet to bring ordinance to remove Governor from post of Chancellor

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Amidst the ongoing tussle between Governor and the Left government, the Kerala Cabinet on Wednesday decided to bring in an ordinance to remove Governor Arif Mohammad Khan from the post of Chancellor. As per an order issued by the Kerala Governor- Vice-Chancellors of the University of Kerala, Mahatma Gandhi University, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala University of …

Kerala High Court Refuses To Stay Governor's Order Appointing Ciza Thomas As KTU's VC-in-charge
2 years, 1 month ago

Kerala High Court Refuses To Stay Governor's Order Appointing Ciza Thomas As KTU's VC-in-charge

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday refused to stay Governor Arif Mohammed Khan's order appointing Ciza Thomas, the senior joint director of the directorate of technical education, as Vice Chancellor in-charge of the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University.Justice Devan Ramachandran issued notice to Khan, who is chancellor of the university, and Thomas on the petition moved by the. The Kerala …

Kerala Guv rejects CM\'s allegations of interference by him in VC appointments
2 years, 1 month ago

Kerala Guv rejects CM\'s allegations of interference by him in VC appointments

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Thursday rejected allegations by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan that the former was politically interfering in the appointment of Vice-Chancellors to universities in the state and offered to resign if even one example of the same could be shown. Khan also alleged that the Chief Minister's Office was patronising smuggling activities in the …

'Tool Of RSS': Can Governors and State Govts End Their Political Tug Of War?
2 years, 1 month ago

'Tool Of RSS': Can Governors and State Govts End Their Political Tug Of War?

The Quint  

Whether that is true or not, what is indisputable is that their role as the ex-officio chancellor of state universities, is the most commonly used stick that Governors employ to beat Opposition-ruled governments with. The Justice Punchhi Commission set up by the Centre in 2007 to examine Centre-State relations had recommended that “the Governor should not be vested with the …

Will resign if one example shown: Kerala guv challenges CM Vijayan on political interference
2 years, 1 month ago

Will resign if one example shown: Kerala guv challenges CM Vijayan on political interference

India Today  

Kerala Governor Arif Arif Mohammad Khan openly challenged chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan to show one example of political interference by him. Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan rejected CM Pinarayi Vijayan's allegation of political interference by him in the appointment of vice-chancellors of universities. Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan openly challenges CM Vijayan to show one example of political interference by …

Limits of pleasure: The Hindu Editorial on Kerala Governor-government spat
2 years, 1 month ago

Limits of pleasure: The Hindu Editorial on Kerala Governor-government spat

The Hindu  

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has declared that he is withdrawing his pleasure as far as Finance Minister K.N. In other words, Mr. Khan wants Mr. Balagopal dismissed for remarks that he sees as seditious, undermining national unity and stoking regionalism. It is difficult to agree with the Governor’s assessment that an observation that those who had seen only universities …

Kerala government mulls legal options to remove Governor as Chancellor of State-run universities
2 years, 1 month ago

Kerala government mulls legal options to remove Governor as Chancellor of State-run universities

The Hindu  

Kerala government is considering legal options to remove the Governor as Chancellor of the State Universities. There were also reports that the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab is considering a Bill to replace the Governor as Chancellor of State-run Universities. Constitutional position The Left government is now holding a position that the Constitution does not envisage the role of …

Kerala governor serves show-cause notices to 2 more VCs
2 years, 1 month ago

Kerala governor serves show-cause notices to 2 more VCs

Hindustan Times  

Kerala governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Tuesday issued notices to vice-chancellors of two more universities, asking what legal right they have to hold the office, after the Supreme Court recently quashed the appointment of V-C of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University for being contrary to University Grants Commission norms. Issuing the notices to Digital University Kerala V-C Saji Gopinath and …

Kerala Governor issues notices to two more Vice-Chancellors
2 years, 1 month ago

Kerala Governor issues notices to two more Vice-Chancellors

The Hindu  

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Tuesday issued show-cause notices to Vice-Chancellors of Digital University Kerala Saji Gopinath and Sree Narayana Guru Open University P.M. Mubarak Pasha. The DUK and SNGOU V-Cs, whose appointments have been found to be in alleged violation of University Grants Commission regulations, have been ordered to submit their explanations “on or before November 4 by …

Kerala row points to deeper worries
2 years, 1 month ago

Kerala row points to deeper worries

Hindustan Times  

After Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Puducherry, a political crisis is brewing in Kerala with Raj Bhavan in the middle. Governor Arif Mohammed Khan appears to be on a collision course with the state government over several issues, the latest being the appointment of vice-chancellors to universities in the state. The government cried foul and the fate of …

Vice-Chancellors can continue till Governor takes decision on show cause notice, says Kerala High Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Vice-Chancellors can continue till Governor takes decision on show cause notice, says Kerala High Court

The Hindu  

Giving temporary relief to the eight Vice-Chancellors of the Universities, the Kerala High Court on Monday declared that the Vice-Chancellors can continue in services until they are removed as per the law by the Governor in his capacity as Chancellor of the universities after getting their explanations in response to the showcase notice issued to them. Justice Devan Ramachandran made …

KUHS V-C given additional charge as V-C of Kerala University
2 years, 1 month ago

KUHS V-C given additional charge as V-C of Kerala University

The Hindu  

Kerala University of Health Sciences Vice Chancellor Mohanan Kunnummal has been given additional charge of Kerala University. The decision by the Raj Bhavan to entrust Dr. Kunnummal the additional charge capped a politically-charged day that witnessed both Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Governor Arif Mohammed Khan taking on each other with serious allegations and ripostes that essentially concerned the bounds …

V-Cs of 9 Kerala universities can continue till governor takes final call: HC
2 years, 2 months ago

V-Cs of 9 Kerala universities can continue till governor takes final call: HC

Hindustan Times  

The Kerala high court on Monday held that the letter issued by governor Arif Mohammed Khan, directing the vice-chancellors of nine universities in the state to resign, was no longer valid since Khan himself later issued show cause notices asking them for their response by November 3. The Kerala high court The court, therefore, ruled that the V-Cs can continue …

Kerala High Court Allows VCs Of Universities To Continue Till Governor Passes Final Order Against Them After Show Cause Notice
2 years, 2 months ago

Kerala High Court Allows VCs Of Universities To Continue Till Governor Passes Final Order Against Them After Show Cause Notice

Live Law  

In a special sitting held on Monday, the Kerala High Court granted relief to eight Vice Chancellors of Universities in Kerala, who were asked by the Chancellor of the Universities to resign today.The Court held that all of them could continue in their positions till a final order is passed by the Chancellor/Governor against them on the basis of. In …

Congress hails Kerala Governor move to demand resignation of 9 vice-chancellors
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress hails Kerala Governor move to demand resignation of 9 vice-chancellors

Live Mint  

The tussle between the Kerala government and Governor Arif Mohammed Khan took a new turn on Sunday, with Khan demanding the resignation of Vice Chancellors of nine universities in the state. The ruling CPI termed the move as an 'attempt to appoint RSS members' at the universities of the state, while the opposition Congress in Kerala supported the Governor's move. …

Governor’s move on Vice Chancellors’ resignation draws sharp response from government
2 years, 2 months ago

Governor’s move on Vice Chancellors’ resignation draws sharp response from government

The Hindu  

Governor Arif Mohammed Khan’s extraordinary decision to seek the resignations of nine Vice Chancellors drew a sharp response from the government on Sunday. ‘No longer silent’ In a veiled reference to the Governor’s threat to “withdraw pleasure” against Ministers, Dr. Bindu said her criticism might prompt Mr. Khan to sack her, “but, we can no longer afford to remain silent.” …

Kerala Governor demands resignation of nine Vice-Chancellors, sets stage for a political, legal battle with State government
2 years, 2 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 …

Kerala Governor seeks resignation of VCs of 9 universities in state by Monday morning
2 years, 2 months ago

Kerala Governor seeks resignation of VCs of 9 universities in state by Monday morning

India TV News  

Armed with a recent Supreme Court order quashing the appointment of the vice-chancellor of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University here for being contrary to UGC regulations, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Sunday sought resignations of VCs of nine varsities in the state. The nine VCs include that of the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, according to a tweet by …

Supreme Court verdict on KTU VC puts government in the defensive
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court verdict on KTU VC puts government in the defensive

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court order cancelling the appointment of Rajasree M.S. as Vice Chancellor of the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University has put the Left Democratic Front government in the defensive. Higher Education Minister R. Bindu vehemently endorsed the decision taken by the previous Pinarayi Vijayan government to appoint Prof. Rajasree as the VC. The petitioner, Sreejith P.S., a former dean …

Supreme Court Sets Aside Appointment Of Dr Rajashree MS As Vice Chancellor Of APJ Abdul Kalam University
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Sets Aside Appointment Of Dr Rajashree MS As Vice Chancellor Of APJ Abdul Kalam University

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday set aside the appointment of Dr.Rajashree MS as the Vice Chancellor of the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University in Kerala.The Court issued a writ of quo warranto against Dr.Rajashree after setting aside her appointment as null and void abinito.A bench comprising Justices MR Shah and CT Ravikumar pronounced the verdict in a petition filed by …

Guv's Decision as Chancellor to Withdraw Kerala University Senate Members Not Lawful: Pinarayi Vijayan
2 years, 2 months ago

Guv's Decision as Chancellor to Withdraw Kerala University Senate Members Not Lawful: Pinarayi Vijayan

News 18  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday said Governor Arif Mohammed Khan’s decision as Chancellor to order withdrawal of senate members of Kerala University was not according to law. Some of the senate members were ex-officio and the law does not give him the authority to remove them,” Vijayan said at a press conference held here in the evening. As …

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