University officials not mandated to take orders from the State govt says West Bengal Governor
1 year, 3 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 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. On Saturday, another Minister Dr. Shashi Panja said that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has clearly underlined that the Governor is a nominated person whereas the State government is elected by the people. Not only the State government but a section off academicians including former Vice Chancellors have criticised the manner in which the Governor has appointed “Officiating Vice-Chancellors” without holding any consultation with the State government.

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

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 …

State universities in West Bengal to get full-time Vice-Chancellors after nearly two years
4 months, 3 weeks 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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, 1 week 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 …

Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu Spoiling My Relation With CM Mamata: Governor Ananda Bose
8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

Higher education in limbo as Governor and government battle over universities in West Bengal
1 year, 2 months ago

Higher education in limbo as Governor and government battle over universities in West Bengal

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 04, 2023 17:12 IST - 15 MINS READ On September 5, as the country celebrated Teachers’ Day, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee threatened the interim Vice Chancellors of State universities with “economic blockade” if they continued to follow the directives of Governor C.V. Ananda Bose, the Chancellor of the universities. Addressing a Teachers’ Day programme in …

West Bengal Governor should appoint full time Vice-Chancellors on basis of the Ordinance, say academicians
1 year, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 gets defamation notice from former vice-chancellor
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengal Governor gets defamation notice from former vice-chancellor

India Today  

Professor Debnarayan Bandhopadhyay, a former vice-chancellor of a university in Bengal, has issued a defamation notice to Governor CV Ananda Bose, who also serves as the chancellor of state-aided universities. Failure to comply would compel Prof Bandhopadhyay to pursue appropriate legal action for defamation, both civil and criminal, the notice added. Meanwhile, the Bengal Assembly speaker criticised the notice sent …

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 …

Governor's 'midnight action' warning amid feud with Bengal government
1 year, 3 months ago

Governor's 'midnight action' warning amid feud with Bengal government

India Today  

In the midst of an escalating feud between West Bengal's Education Minister, Bratya Basu, and Governor CV Ananda Bose, tensions reached new heights as the Governor issued a cryptic warning of "action at midnight" in response to Basu's accusations. Just a day after Bratya Basu accused the Governor of attempting to "destroy" the state's higher education system and operating a …

Will wipe out corruption, violence from Universities of West Bengal, says Governor Ananda Bose
1 year, 3 months ago

Will wipe out corruption, violence from Universities of West Bengal, says Governor Ananda Bose

The Hindu  

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose, on Thursday, September 7, 2023 said that he would wipe out corruption and violence from the universities of West Bengal. They want campuses and the education system to be free of corruption,” the West Bengal Governor said in a video message shared by the Raj Bhavan. Speaking about his recent move to appoint interim …

Will continue 'fight to end corruption-violence in varsities': West Bengal Governor
1 year, 3 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 …

Mamata Banerjee threatens to block funds for universities amid row with Governor
1 year, 3 months ago

Mamata Banerjee threatens to block funds for universities amid row with Governor

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday, without naming any vice-chancellor, said she would put "economic barriers" against state-run universities if they followed the direction of the Governor CV Ananda Bose. The statement by Mamata Banerjee, came a day after Governor CV Ananda Bose appointed new interim vice-chancellors to the 16 state-run universities. "I am telling you, if this …

WB Guv appoints varsity V-C at midnight after Mamata’s threat to block funds
1 year, 3 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, 3 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 …

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 …

Universities not mandated to take orders from state govt: Raj Bhavan; TMC reacts
1 year, 3 months ago

Universities not mandated to take orders from state govt: Raj Bhavan; TMC reacts

Hindustan Times  

Officials of state-run universities are not mandated to take direct orders from the West Bengal state government or execute it without the consent of the vice chancellor, a circular issued by the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata stated. The development comes two days after West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose, who is chancellor of all 31 state-run universities, drew the ire …

West Bengal: Bratya Basu accused Raj Bhavan of acting in 'dictatorial manner' after interim VCs appointment
1 year, 3 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 …

Bihar Governor orders State government to stay out of affairs of universities
1 year, 3 months ago

Bihar Governor orders State government to stay out of affairs of universities

Op India  

Raj Bhawan on Thursday issued an instruction to the education department and the Bihar Government not to take any decision or accept any orders except those from the Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Raj Bhawan in the matter of running the affairs of the Universities in the state. The instruction, issued on August 31 by Principal Secretary to Governor Robert …

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 …

Governor appointing vice chancellors in arbitrary manner: West Bengal Education Minister
1 year, 3 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, 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 …

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 …

Raj Bhavan restricts policy decision-making of 5 V-Cs nearing their tenure
1 year, 5 months ago

Raj Bhavan restricts policy decision-making of 5 V-Cs nearing their tenure

Hindustan Times  

Bihar Gvernor-cum-chancellor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has directed the vice-chancellors of five state universities, including, JP University in Chhapra, Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University in Madhepura, Patna University, Lalit Narayan Mithila University in Darbhanga;, and Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University to “not to take any policy decision and perform only their routine tasks as their term coming to an end soon”. Bihar …

Bengal governor appoints ex-Karnataka chief justice as university V-C, triggers row
1 year, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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 …

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 …

‘White elephant moving around’: Bengal minister on Guv’s visit to universities
1 year, 8 months ago

‘White elephant moving around’: Bengal minister on Guv’s visit to universities

Hindustan Times  

In a sign of an increasing rift between the West Bengal government and Governor C V Ananda Bose, Education Minister Bratya Basu on Friday equated his recent visit to state universities with a ‘white elephant moving around’ on his own. The education minister also said that the two sides had earlier decided to work together, but he could not comprehend …

File weekly reports, follow do’s and dont’s: Bengal governor's letter to VCs
1 year, 8 months ago

File weekly reports, follow do’s and dont’s: Bengal governor's letter to VCs

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal governor C V Ananda Bose has asked vice-chancellors of all 31 state-run universities to submit weekly activity reports and follow a set of do’s and don’ts, state education department officials said. West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose The governor, who also is the Chancellor of all state-run universities directed the VCs to take “no action having major …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

'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 …

"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 …

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 …

Uncertainties Galore over PG Admission in two 'Headless' Bengal Varsities
2 years, 3 months ago

Uncertainties Galore over PG Admission in two 'Headless' Bengal Varsities

News 18  

Students who are keen to take admission in postgraduation courses in two premier state-run universities in West Bengal — the University of Calcutta and the University of North Bengal — are facing immense uncertainties. As per the order of the state higher education department, the admission process has to be completed by October 21 and the classes for the post-graduation …

Why have West Bengal’s Bills on new Chancellor of State universities triggered an outcry?
2 years, 5 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 …

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