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 also proposed appointing a retired Supreme Court judge or a retired Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court to the post and creating a selection committee comprising the Chief Minister, Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court and the Leader of Opposition for the purpose. Law Minister P. Rajeeve, who had piloted the bills on behalf of the Chief Minister, highlighted potential legal hurdles in including the Chief Justice in the panel.

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BJP slams move to make Siddaramaiah as Karnataka State Rural University chancellor
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3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Governor-government spat hits TN universities: academicians
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Governor-government spat hits TN universities: academicians

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The fresh controversy that has erupted between Governor RN Ravi and Chief Minister MK Stalin over the Tamil anthem and the subsequent skipping of convocations of state universities by higher education minister have left academicians worried. After assuming office as higher education minister, Govi Chezhiaan in a media interaction said measures will be taken to resolve differences between state …

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 …

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 …

Plea In Kerala High Court Seeks Inquiry Against Calicut University Vice Chancellor Over Alleged Misappropriation Of Funds
5 months, 1 week ago

Plea In Kerala High Court Seeks Inquiry Against Calicut University Vice Chancellor Over Alleged Misappropriation Of Funds

Live Law  

A plea has been moved before the Kerala High Court by the elected member to the Senate of the Calicut University alleging misappropriation of funds by the University's Vice-Chancellor. Justice Ziyad Rahman A.A. issued notice to Dr M K Jayaraj, Vice Chancellor of Calicut University. The petitioner has thus approached the High Court seeking direction to the Chancellor to conduct …

Kerala HC quashes four nominations made by Governor Arif Khan to Kerala varsity senate
7 months ago

Kerala HC quashes four nominations made by Governor Arif Khan to Kerala varsity senate

New Indian Express  

KOCHI : Kerala High Court on Tuesday quashed four nominations made by Governor Arif Mohammed Khan in his capacity as the chancellor of universities to the senate of the Kerala University. The court issued the order on a petition filed by Arunima Ashok and another student challenging the order nominating Abhishek D Nair, a third-semester BA history student of BTM …

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 …

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. …

Nitish’s unscheduled meet with governor amid rift with Lalu
11 months ago

Nitish’s unscheduled meet with governor amid rift with Lalu

New Indian Express  

Nitish also reportedly inquired about the governor’s availability following an impending cabinet expansion expected ahead of the assembly’s budget session. Last week, Nitish shuffled the departments of two RJD ministers, including education minister Prof Chandrashekhar and gave additional charge to another minister. JD ’s political advisor and spokesperson KC Tyagi said his party had received invitation from Congress to take …

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 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 …

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 …

SC Quashes Re-Appointment of Dr Gopinath Raveendran as VC of Kerala's Kannur University
1 year ago

SC Quashes Re-Appointment of Dr Gopinath Raveendran as VC of Kerala's Kannur University

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Thursday quashed re-appointment of Dr Gopinath Raveendran as Vice- Chancellor of Kannur University saying that the appointment process was vitiated by “unwarranted interference” of the Kerala government. Chandrachud and comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra set aside the decision passed by the Kerala High Court in February 2022 which held that Dr Raveendran’s re-appointment “was …

Kerala Governor Clears 1 Pending Bill
1 year ago

Kerala Governor Clears 1 Pending Bill

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has approved one of eight pending bills passed a while ago by the state legislative Assembly, at a time when the Supreme court is considering the government’s plea alleging inordinate delay by Raj Bhavan in clearing legislation. While the Governor gave his assent to the significant public health bill, he has reserved seven bills, …

Re-adopted Bills only seek to take away T.N. Governor’s power to appoint Vice-Chancellors
1 year ago

Re-adopted Bills only seek to take away T.N. Governor’s power to appoint Vice-Chancellors

The Hindu  

Contrary to the popular perception that the Bills, re-adopted by the Assembly last week, stand for replacing Governor with Chief Minister as Chancellor, perusing the text of the Bills reveals that they do not disturb the status of Governor as Chancellor. The Bills only seek to take away the power of the Governor with regard to appointment of Vice-Chancellors and …

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 …

Governor raj has no place in Constitution
1 year, 1 month ago

Governor raj has no place in Constitution

Hindustan Times  

After Punjab and Telangana, two more state governments, Tamil Nadu and Kerala have now approached the Supreme Court against the governors in the respective states on a common cause. It implies that the governor’s assent should also happen “as soon as possible” and even if he returns the Bill for the assembly’s reconsideration, he must act promptly. On Article 200, …

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 …

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 …

AAP govt vs governor: Punjab to rely on Telangana case in Supreme Court
1 year, 2 months ago

AAP govt vs governor: Punjab to rely on Telangana case in Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

When the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government moves the Supreme Court against governor Banwarilal Purohit for the second time this year for withholding money Bills, it will be taking the pretext of the SC’s observation in a similar case filed by the K Chandrashekar Rao’s Bharat Rashtra Samithi government Telangana in April. The Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government in Punjab …

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 to be acting V-C of 14 varsities; minister hints at legal steps
1 year, 3 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

'No Usurpation In Office, Eligible For Post': Kerala High Court Upholds Appointment Of Prof Venkateshwarlu As Central University VC
1 year, 8 months ago

'No Usurpation In Office, Eligible For Post': Kerala High Court Upholds Appointment Of Prof Venkateshwarlu As Central University VC

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday dismissed a batch of petitions that challenged the appointment of Prof. H Venkateshwarlu as the Vice Chancellor of the Central University of Kerala.A division bench of Chief Justice S Manikumar and Justice Murali Purushothaman held that the selection and appointment of the VC was as per the provisions of the Central Universities Act, 2009 …

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 …

Doctrine Of Pleasure Subject To Rule Of Law: Kerala High Court Quashes Governor's Order Removing 15 Senate Members From Kerala University
1 year, 8 months ago

Doctrine Of Pleasure Subject To Rule Of Law: Kerala High Court Quashes Governor's Order Removing 15 Senate Members From Kerala University

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday quashed the order of Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Chancellor of the University of Kerala, withdrawing the nomination of 15 members of the University Senate. A single bench of Justice Sathish Ninan held that the order of the Chancellor withdrawing the nominations of the members invoking the doctrine of pleasure was unsustainable in law and …

Kerala High Court Quashes Governor's Order Suspending KTU Syndicate Resolutions
1 year, 9 months ago

Kerala High Court Quashes Governor's Order Suspending KTU Syndicate Resolutions

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday quashed the order of the Chancellor of the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Arif Mohammed Khan, who is also the Governor of the State, suspending the resolutions issued by the Syndicate and Board of Governors of the University. Justice Sathish Ninan passed the above order noting that the proviso to Section 10 of the …

Complete Supreme Court Yearly Digest Part-11
1 year, 10 months ago

Complete Supreme Court Yearly Digest Part-11

Live Law  

Service Law Acquittal in Criminal Case Disciplinary Proceedings - Acquittal in Criminal Case - The acquittal of the accused in a criminal case does not debar the employer from proceeding in the exercise of disciplinary jurisdiction - In a prosecution for an offence punishable under the criminal law, the burden lies on the prosecution to establish the ingredients of the …

Kerala High Court Directs State To Make Immediate Permanent Appointments In Government Law Colleges, Says Faculty Strength Not Being Met
1 year, 10 months ago

Kerala High Court Directs State To Make Immediate Permanent Appointments In Government Law Colleges, Says Faculty Strength Not Being Met

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently directed the state government to take immediate steps to create posts and make permanent appointments in Government Law Colleges across the state in order to satisfy the requirements of faculty strength for the academic year 2023- 2024 in accordance with the Rules of Legal Education, 2008 framed by Bar the Council of India and the …

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 …

Plea Before Kerala High Court Challenges Appointment Of Calicut University VC M K Jayaraj
1 year, 11 months ago

Plea Before Kerala High Court Challenges Appointment Of Calicut University VC M K Jayaraj

Live Law  

A petition has been filed before the Kerala High Court challenging the appointment of the Vice Chancellor of Calicut University, Dr. M.K. The petition has been filed by Dr. T. Muhammedali, Associate Professor in an aided college affiliated to the Calicut University, for the issuance of the writ of quo warranto against Dr. Jayaraj. "Continuance of the said person in …

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 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, …

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