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

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 to the Chancellor to clear the names of VCs for remaining Universities. The Court was dealing with 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. Appearance: Senior Advocates Dr AM Singhvi and Jaideep Gupta ; Attorney General R Venkataramani Case Title: State of West Bengal v. Dr. Sanat Kumar Ghosh & Ors.

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Obstinate Governor delays V-C appointment in TN universities: Teachers association
2 weeks, 3 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 …

WB Universities' VC Appointments | '11 Appointments Approved By Governor', AG Says; Supreme Court Gives 3 Weeks' Time For The Remaining
4 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Panneerselvam urges DMK govt. to consult with Governor and appoint V-Cs for varsities
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Panneerselvam urges DMK govt. to consult with Governor and appoint V-Cs for varsities

The Hindu  

Former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam on Sunday, August 11, 2024 urged the DMK government to “consult with the Governor” and fill up the Vice-Chancellors posts in State-run universities, in the interest of students. Referring to a case pending before the Supreme Court over the inclusion of a representative of the University Grants Commission in the Search Committee to pick V-Cs, …

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

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 …

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, 1 month 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 …

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Appointment Of Prof Venkateshwarlu As VC Of Central University of Kerala
1 year, 4 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 …

In Bengal, a crisis in higher education
1 year, 4 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 …

Calcutta High Court Reserves Judgment In PIL Against "Unilateral" Appointment Of Interim-VCs By Governor
1 year, 6 months ago

Calcutta High Court Reserves Judgment In PIL Against "Unilateral" Appointment Of Interim-VCs By Governor

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court today reserved its judgment in a PIL filed by a retired professor, questioning the alleged illegality with which the Governor of West Bengal, acting as de facto Chancellor of State Universities, unilaterally appointed interim Vice-Chancellors. During the hearing, a division bench of Chief Justice TS Sivagnaman and Justice Ajay Kumar Gupta orally remarked, "suppose you have …

'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 …

'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, 9 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 …

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 …

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 …

SC Quashes Appointment of Vice Chancellor of Soban Singh Jeena University of Uttarakhand
2 years, 1 month ago

SC Quashes Appointment of Vice Chancellor of Soban Singh Jeena University of Uttarakhand

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Thursday quashed the appointment of Narendra Singh Bhandari as Vice-Chancellor of Soban Singh Jeena University of Uttarakhand for being in violation of the provisions of the University Act, 2019 and the University Grants Commission Regulations of 2018. However, the appointment of the appellant as Vice-Chancellor of the University is held to be illegal and de hors …

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 …

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 …

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 …

SC Upholds HC Verdict Setting Aside Re-Appointment Of Calcutta University VC
2 years, 2 months ago

SC Upholds HC Verdict Setting Aside Re-Appointment Of Calcutta University VC

ABP 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 …

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

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On WB Govt Appeal Against HC Judgment Ousting Vice-Chancellor of Calcutta University
2 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On WB Govt Appeal Against HC Judgment Ousting Vice-Chancellor of Calcutta University

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Friday, reserved judgment in the petition filed by the State of West Bengal assailing the order of the Calcutta High Court, whereby the decision of the State to re-appoint Sonali Chakravarti Banerjee as Vice-Chancellor of Calcutta University was set aside. Senior Advocate, Mr. Singhvi appearing on behalf of the State of West Bengal apprised the Bench …

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 …

'In States Like Gujarat, Karnataka...' Tamil Nadu Looks to Clip Governor's Power to Appoint Vice-Chancellors
2 years, 8 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 …

HC Asks West Bengal Govt to File Affidavit on PIL Challenging Calcutta University VC's Reappointment
2 years, 10 months ago

HC Asks West Bengal Govt to File Affidavit on PIL Challenging Calcutta University VC's Reappointment

News 18  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday directed the West Bengal government to file an affidavit stating its position on a PIL challenging the reappointment of the Calcutta University’s vice-chancellor on the claim that it was done in contravention of rules. Petitioner Anindya Sundar Das, a practising advocate at the high court and an alumnus of the university, claimed that vice-chancellor …

WB govt considers replacing governor with CM as chancellor of universities
3 years 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 …

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