West Bengal Governor Agrees Before Supreme Court To Appoint 6 University VCs Recommended By State Government
8 months, 3 weeks ago

West Bengal Governor Agrees Before Supreme Court To Appoint 6 University VCs Recommended By State Government

Live Law  

The West Bengal Governor has agreed to fill up six vacancies of Vice Chancellors by appointing candidates out of the list recommended by the West Bengal Government. The apex court's stance comes as a response to the ongoing dispute between the West Bengal government and Governor CV Anand Bose regarding the appointment of interim vice-chancellors. The bench was hearing a Special Leave Petition filed by the State of West Bengal challenging the June 2023 judgment of the Calcutta High Court upholding the interim vice-chancellor appointments made by Governor Bose in 13 universities, in his capacity as the chancellor of the institutions. The court sought five names each from the UGC, the West Bengal Government, and the Governor to determine the committee's composition.

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WB Universities' VC Appointments | '17 Names Cleared By Governor', Attorney General Says; Supreme Court Gives 3 Weeks' Time For The Remaining
2 days, 20 hours ago

WB Universities' VC Appointments | '17 Names Cleared By Governor', Attorney General Says; Supreme Court Gives 3 Weeks' Time For The Remaining

Live Law  

In the matter pertaining to appointment of Vice Chancellors for certain West Bengal Universities, the Supreme Court was informed today that the Chancellor has cleared the names of 17 VCs. A Bench of Justices Surya Kant, Dipankar Datta and Ujjal Bhuyan adjourned the matter by 3 weeks, in light of Attorney General R Venkataramani's request to grant some more time …

Obstinate Governor delays V-C appointment in TN universities: Teachers association
2 weeks, 5 days 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 weeks, 1 day 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 …

WB Universities' VC Appointments | '11 Appointments Approved By Governor', AG Says; Supreme Court Gives 3 Weeks' Time For The Remaining
1 month ago

WB Universities' VC Appointments | '11 Appointments Approved By Governor', AG Says; Supreme Court Gives 3 Weeks' Time For The Remaining

Live Law  

In the matter pertaining to appointment of Vice Chancellors for certain West Bengal Universities, the Supreme Court was informed today that the Chancellor has cleared the names of 6 VCs and 5 more names shall be cleared by today or tomorrow.A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Manmohan adjourned the matter to January 8, in light of Attorney General. In …

West Bengal VC Appointments| Supreme Court Clarifies That Regular And Not Pro Tem VCs Be Appointed In All State Universities
5 months, 1 week ago

West Bengal VC Appointments| Supreme Court Clarifies That Regular And Not Pro Tem VCs Be Appointed In All State Universities

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, through its order dated July 29, in an ongoing dispute between the West Bengal government and Governor CV Anand Bose regarding the appointment of Vice-Chancellors of Universities, has clarified that there shall be an appointment of regular VCs in all the 36 State-aided Universities. “As regard to the three Universities, namely, Aliah University, West Bengal University of …

State universities in West Bengal to get full-time Vice-Chancellors after nearly two years
5 months, 1 week ago

State universities in West Bengal to get full-time Vice-Chancellors after nearly two years

The Hindu  

The West Bengal government, acting on the directive of the Supreme Court, has issued an “The Supreme Court issued various directions including constitution of Search and Selection Committees for recommending names of competent and eligible persons to be appointed as Vice-Chancellors of 36 State-Aided Universities in West Bengal. These 36 universities include practically all the top educational institutions in West …

West Bengal Govt Approaches Supreme Court Against Governor Withholding Assent For Bills
5 months, 4 weeks ago

West Bengal Govt Approaches Supreme Court Against Governor Withholding Assent For Bills

Live Law  

The State of West Bengal has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court against the Governor for withholding assent on eight bills. The Bills on which Governor's assent is pending are : The West Bengal University Laws Bill, 2022 passed on 13.06.2022. The West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences Bill 2022 passed on 15.06.2022 The West Bengal …

Bengal govt moves Supreme Court against Governor Bose for withholding assent on eight bills
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengal govt moves Supreme Court against Governor Bose for withholding assent on eight bills

India TV News  

In yet another confrontation between the TMC-led state government and the Raj Bhavan's office of West Bengal, the latter on Friday moved to the Supreme Court against Governor C.V. Ananda Bose for withholding assent on as many as eight bills. In a plea filed to the Supreme Court, the state government defended its position, citing the Governor's move as a …

West Bengal Education Ministry welcomes SC order to form panel to appoint V-Cs
6 months ago

West Bengal Education Ministry welcomes SC order to form panel to appoint V-Cs

The Hindu  

West Bengal State Education Minister Bratya Basu welcomed the Supreme Court order to form a committee to appoint West Bengal University Vice-Chancellors. West Bengal State government challenged the Calcutta High Court decision at the Supreme Court. The Educationists’ Forum member, Professor Omprakash Mishra said, “Cutting through the illegalities imposed by the Chancellor on the higher education sector of West Bengal, …

SC orders formation of committee for appointment of V-Cs in WB universities
6 months ago

SC orders formation of committee for appointment of V-Cs in WB universities

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the constitution of a search and selection committee to resolve the impasse between the West Bengal government and Governor CV Ananda Bose over the appointment of vice-chancellors of universities in the state. A bench of justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan ordered the committee’s formation within two weeks, noting that both the state and …

Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu Spoiling My Relation With CM Mamata: Governor Ananda Bose
9 months ago

Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu Spoiling My Relation With CM Mamata: Governor Ananda Bose

ABP News  

Hours after Raj Bhavan initiated a probe into the "misuse" of Bengal university campuses for "political purposes", West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Saturday said that the state's education minister is "spoiling" his relations with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The attempts by the education minister gave me the apprehension whether this will undermine the strong relation of professional …

Nitish’s unscheduled meet with governor amid rift with Lalu
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

West Bengal Governor removes Jadavpur University officiating VC on disciplinary grounds
1 year ago

West Bengal Governor removes Jadavpur University officiating VC on disciplinary grounds

India TV News  

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Saturday removed Jadavpur University officiating vice-chancellor Buddhadeb Sau from his office on disciplinary grounds, a Raj Bhavan official said. "The chancellor has removed Jadavpur University officiating VC Buddhadeb Sau from the chair after he received complaints that he was defying orders of the Supreme Court. Convocation ceremony "unauthorised" The official called Sunday’s convocation …

West Bengal Govt urged to approach Supreme Court against Governor
1 year, 2 months ago

West Bengal Govt urged to approach Supreme Court against Governor

The Hindu  

A collective of academicians including former Vice Chancellors on Friday urged the West Bengal government to approach the Supreme Court on the issue of Bills pending with the Governor including one Bill that lays down guidelines for a committee that selects Vice Chancellors of State Universities. “We urge the Government of West Bengal to move the Supreme Court on the …

West Bengal Governor should appoint full time Vice-Chancellors on basis of the Ordinance, say academicians
1 year, 3 months ago

West Bengal Governor should appoint full time Vice-Chancellors on basis of the Ordinance, say academicians

The Hindu  

A group of academicians under the banner of Educationist Forum, West Bengal on October 3 said that an Ordinance passed by the State government on having a search-cum-selection committee for full time Vice-Chancellors is still alive. The development comes two days after West Bengal Governor C. V. Ananda Bose appointed six interim V-Cs to State-run universities without any consultation with …

West Bengal Governor appoints interim VCs to six State universities
1 year, 3 months ago

West Bengal Governor appoints interim VCs to six State universities

The Hindu  

With the West Bengal government still at odds with State Governor C.V. Ananda Bose over appointment of Vice Chancellors, the latter on Sunday appointed interim Vice Chancellors to six state-run universities. The appointment of interim Vice Chancellors by the Governor has become a flash point between the Raj Bhawan and the State government. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had threatened an …

Bengal Governor holds virtual meeting with interim V-Cs of State universities
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengal Governor holds virtual meeting with interim V-Cs of State universities

The Hindu  

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose on September 24 held a virtual meeting with interim Vice-Chancellors of State universities, who were appointed by him, to discuss academic and administrative issues faced by the higher educational institutions. A total of 22 interim V-Cs, appointed by Mr. Bose since May, attended the meeting, a Raj Bhavan source said. Mr. Bose's decision to …

West Bengal academicians seek ₹50 lakhs in damages from Chancellor
1 year, 3 months ago

West Bengal academicians seek ₹50 lakhs in damages from Chancellor

The Hindu  

Anguished over allegations made by Governor C. V. Ananda Bose, a group of academicians have sent a legal notice to the Chancellor for civil and criminal defamation. Professor Ashutosh Ghosh, former Vice Chancellor of University of Calcutta and Professor Dipak Kumar Kar, former Vice Chancellor Sidho Kanho Birsa University said that they were “devastated and shattered’ by the allegations made …

Bengal Governor discharging duties as per rule, says Dharmendra Pradhan
1 year, 3 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 …

Will continue 'fight to end corruption-violence in varsities': West Bengal Governor
1 year, 4 months ago

Will continue 'fight to end corruption-violence in varsities': West Bengal Governor

India Today  

Amid the controversy over his decision to appoint interim Vice Chancellors of universities in the state, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose said he would continue his "fight to make state universities free from corruption and violence." In a video message on Thursday, the governor said he came to West Bengal "to do something for the state." Meanwhile, in a …

WB Guv appoints varsity V-C at midnight after Mamata’s threat to block funds
1 year, 4 months ago

WB Guv appoints varsity V-C at midnight after Mamata’s threat to block funds

Hindustan Times  

Escalating the ongoing face-off with the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal, Governor CV Ananda Bose appointed the interim vice-chancellor of Kanyashree University after Tuesday midnight, officials said. The late night appointment came hours after state chief minister Mamata Banerjee threatened to block funds to state-run universities if they followed the orders of the Governor and warned of a sit-in …

Bengal Governor names interim vice-chancellor for another varsity amid row
1 year, 4 months ago

Bengal Governor names interim vice-chancellor for another varsity amid row

India Today  

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has appointed the interim VC of another state-run university amid a row over his move to appoint such officials in varsities that have remained headless for months. "Hon'ble Chancellor today appointed Prof Kajal De Vice Chancellor of Kanyashree University, West Bengal," the Raj Bhavan said in a statement. TMC Rajya Sabha MP and party …

Mamata Banerjee battles with Governor: This time over university appointments
1 year, 4 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, 4 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 …

West Bengal: Bratya Basu accused Raj Bhavan of acting in 'dictatorial manner' after interim VCs appointment
1 year, 4 months ago

West Bengal: Bratya Basu accused Raj Bhavan of acting in 'dictatorial manner' after interim VCs appointment

India TV News  

West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu has accused the Raj Bhavan of acting in a "dictatorial manner" after Governor C V Ananda Bose appointed interim vice-chancellors of seven state universities. Bengal Guv appoints interim VCs of seven universities West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has appointed interim vice-chancellors in seven state-run universities. The universities where interim vice-chancellors have been appointed …

University officials not mandated to take orders from the State govt says West Bengal Governor
1 year, 4 months ago

University officials not mandated to take orders from the State govt says West Bengal Governor

The Hindu  

The notification has stoked up a fresh controversy amidst the ongoing tussle between the State government and Raj Bhawan as far as administration of State run Universities is concerned West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose has issued a notification to all University officials of the State stating that they are not “mandated” to take orders directly from the government. The …

Bengal Governor to be acting V-C of 14 varsities; minister hints at legal steps
1 year, 4 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, 4 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. …

Bengal governor takes charge as interim VC of state universities
1 year, 4 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 …

DDU Gorakhpur University: Search panel gives names for VC’s post to Governor
1 year, 4 months ago

DDU Gorakhpur University: Search panel gives names for VC’s post to Governor

Hindustan Times  

The three-member search committee has sent names for the post of Vice-Chancellor of DDU Gorakhpur University to Raj Bhawan. DDU Gorakhpur University The governor, who is also chancellor of the University, had constituted a three-member search committee comprising a member of university executive council, ex-judge of Allahabad HC and one nominated member for recommendation of 3 to 5 names for …

In Bengal, a crisis in higher education
1 year, 5 months ago

In Bengal, a crisis in higher education

The Hindu  

Even as the new academic session begins, the West Bengal government and Raj Bhavan are at loggerheads over the appointment of Vice-Chancellors. Over the past few months, Governor C.V. Ananda Bose has appointed more than a dozen people to officiate as VCs of state-run universities allegedly without holding any consultation with the State government. When Raj Bhavan announced the names …

Bengal governor appoints ex-Karnataka chief justice as university V-C, triggers row
1 year, 6 months ago

Bengal governor appoints ex-Karnataka chief justice as university V-C, triggers row

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has appointed retired chief justice of Karnataka high court Subhro Kamal Mukherjee as the acting vice-chancellor of Kolkata’s Rabindra Bharati University. West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose The post was lying vacant since the tenure of the former acting V-C ended on May 31. The appointment order has been issued to make the Bharatiya …

West Bengal academicians urge Governor for resolution of impasse in appointment of Vice Chancellor of State universities
1 year, 6 months ago

West Bengal academicians urge Governor for resolution of impasse in appointment of Vice Chancellor of State universities

The Hindu  

A group of academicians and former Vice Chancellors of State-run universities on July 3 urged the Governor of West Bengal and the State government to break the impasse relating to the appointment of Vice Chancellors in the 31 State universities. Deb Narayan Bandyopadhyay, former Vice Chancellor of Bankura, said that the crisis in higher education comes at a time when …

No illegality in appointment of V-Cs by Bengal Governor, says HC
1 year, 6 months ago

No illegality in appointment of V-Cs by Bengal Governor, says HC

The Hindu  

The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday ruled there was no illegality in the orders issued by the Chancellor in appointment of Vice-Chancellors to 11 State-run universities in West Bengal. Sivagnanam and Justice Ajay Kumar Gupta dismissed a writ petition which claimed that the appointment of Vice-Chancellors was illegal as the Higher Education department was not consulted by Governor C.V. Ananda …

'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 …

West Bengal: Calcutta HC rules state govt has no power to appoint VCs, quashes 29 appointments
1 year, 9 months 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 …

'Tool Of RSS': Can Governors and State Govts End Their Political Tug Of War?
2 years, 2 months 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 …

Kerala Governor issues notices to two more Vice-Chancellors
2 years, 2 months 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 …

Calcutta University Pro-vice Chancellor Asis Chattopadhyay Made Interim VC
2 years, 2 months ago

Calcutta University Pro-vice Chancellor Asis Chattopadhyay Made Interim VC

News 18  

The West Bengal government on Thursday appointed Calcutta University pro-vice chancellor Asis Kumar Chattopadhyay as the interim VC of the institution. The move was made days after the Supreme Court upheld an order of the Calcutta High Court setting aside the government’s decision to reappoint Sonali Chakraborty Banerjee as vice-chancellor of the university. In a notification on Thursday, the higher …

"State Of West Bengal Usurped Powers Of Chancellor" : Supreme Court Affirms Quashing Of Calcutta University VC's Reappointment
2 years, 3 months ago

"State Of West Bengal Usurped Powers Of Chancellor" : Supreme Court Affirms Quashing Of Calcutta University VC's Reappointment

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that the State of West Bengal usurped the powers of the Chancellor while re-appointing Sonali Chakravarti Banerjee as the Vice-Chancellor of the Calcutta University.Holding so, the Court dismissed the petitions filed by the State of West Bengal and Banerjee assailing the order of the Calcutta High Court, whereby the decision of the State. The …

SC upholds HC verdict setting aside re-appointment of Calcutta University VC Sonali Chakravarti Banerjee
2 years, 3 months ago

SC upholds HC verdict setting aside re-appointment of Calcutta University VC Sonali Chakravarti Banerjee

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a Calcutta High Court verdict setting aside the re-appointment of Sonali Chakravarti Banerjee as vice-chancellor of Calcutta University. On September 13, the Calcutta High Court set aside the reappointment of Banerjee as vice-chancellor of Calcutta University, holding that the West Bengal government has no authority to do so as per provisions of the varsity's …

West Bengal govt cannot usurp power of chancellor in appointment of VC of Calcutta University: SC
2 years, 3 months ago

West Bengal govt cannot usurp power of chancellor in appointment of VC of Calcutta University: SC

India TV News  

The Supreme Court Tuesday upheld a Calcutta High Court verdict setting aside the reappointment of Sonali Chakravarti Banerjee as the vice-chancellor of Calcutta University, saying the West Bengal government had chosen an incorrect path under the law to "usurp" the power of the chancellor, who is the governor of the state. The bench said that faced with the non-agreeable view …

Why the BJP picked Jagdeep Dhankhar for Vice-President
2 years, 5 months ago

Why the BJP picked Jagdeep Dhankhar for Vice-President

The Hindu  

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar, who was declared the NDA’s candidate for Vice-President on Saturday, has had a career in public life that stretches to over three decades. Worked out of the box He was described as “kisan putra” by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and as someone who worked out of the box to be the “People’s Governor” in West …

Why have West Bengal’s Bills on new Chancellor of State universities triggered an outcry?
2 years, 6 months ago

Why have West Bengal’s Bills on new Chancellor of State universities triggered an outcry?

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 26, 2022 18:00 IST The ongoing conflict between the West Bengal government and Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar took a new turn recently with the State government passing a series of Bills in an attempt to remove the Governor as Chancellor of State universities and put the Chief Minister in that post. Between June 13 and June 21, the …

West Bengal assembly passes bill to replace governer with CM as chancellor of state varsities
2 years, 6 months ago

West Bengal assembly passes bill to replace governer with CM as chancellor of state varsities

Firstpost  

Kolkata: The West Bengal assembly on Monday passed a bill that sought to replace Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as the chancellor of all state-run universities, amid opposition by the BJP legislators. State education minister Bratya Basu, after introducing The West Bengal University Laws Bill, 2022 in the House, said there was “nothing wrong” in chief minister …

West Bengal: CM Mamata Banerjee to replace governor as chancellor of state varsities
2 years, 6 months ago

West Bengal: CM Mamata Banerjee to replace governor as chancellor of state varsities

India TV News  

Highlights The state education minister introduced The West Bengal University Laws Bill, 2022 Opposition argued that CM's appointment will lead to political interference in higher education Bratya Basu, education minister said that the governor had violated protocols on several occasions The West Bengal assembly on Monday passed a bill to replace Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as …

CM Mamata Banerjee To Replace Governor As Chancellor Of State-Run Universities: Bengal Cabinet Clears Proposal
2 years, 7 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 …

Bengal looks to make CM chancellor of its varsities
2 years, 7 months ago

Bengal looks to make CM chancellor of its varsities

Hindustan Times  

The West Bengal cabinet on Thursday decided to table a bill in the state assembly to replace the governor with the chief minister as chancellor of all state-run universities, education minister Bratya Basu said, a move that is seen as a fallout of the long-running battle between chief minister Mamata Banerjee and governor Jagdeep Dhankhar. West Bengal chief minister Mamata …

West Bengal to introduce bill to make CM the chancellor of state-run varsities
2 years, 7 months ago

West Bengal to introduce bill to make CM the chancellor of state-run varsities

Hindustan Times  

The West Bengal cabinet on Thursday approved a proposal to make the chief minister the chancellor of state-run universities, in an apparent bid to clip the wings of the governor on the matter. Education Minister Bratya Basu, while briefing journalists after the cabinet meeting held at state secretariat, said the proposal would soon be introduced in the state assembly in …

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