CM Mamata Banerjee To Replace Governor As Chancellor Of State-Run Universities: Bengal Cabinet Clears Proposal
2 years, 6 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 also approved a proposal to remove the Governor as a Visitor at private universities with the State Education minister replacing him. In a related development, last month Tamil Nadu had passed a bill empowering the state government to take over the Governor's power of appointing vice-chancellors to universities.

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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 …

Mamata Banerjee Claims To Step Down From Her Post Amid Kolkata Doctor Case | ABP News
3 months, 1 week ago

Mamata Banerjee Claims To Step Down From Her Post Amid Kolkata Doctor Case | ABP News

ABP News  

Following the recent scandal involving the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is facing increasing trouble. On Thursday, Governor Bose announced that, in response to public outrage, no state employee will share a stage with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. In a dramatic response to the ongoing …

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 …

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 …

West Bengal governor seeks white paper from CM Mamata Banerjee on State finances
5 months, 3 weeks ago

West Bengal governor seeks white paper from CM Mamata Banerjee on State finances

The Hindu  

Amid the ongoing stand-off between Raj Bhavan and West Bengal government, Governor C.V. Ananda Bose has called upon Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to table a white paper on the State’s financial situation. “Considering the grave nature of the economic scenario in the State, the Governor calls upon the Chief Minister, upon the authority vested in him under Article 167 of …

West Bengal Governor demands Mamata govt to issue white paper on state finances
5 months, 3 weeks ago

West Bengal Governor demands Mamata govt to issue white paper on state finances

India TV News  

In the latest series of heated exchanges between West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the Raj Bhavan on Saturday ordered the state government to present a white paper on the state's financial situation. In a statement, the West Bengal Governor called upon CM Mamata Banerjee to issue a white paper to inform the people …

Govt appoints in-charge VCs for 10 State universities
7 months ago

Govt appoints in-charge VCs for 10 State universities

The Hindu  

With the term of office of all the existing vice-chancellors of State universities expiring on Tuesday, the government issued orders appointing senior bureaucrats as in-charge vice-chancellors. As per the orders issued for each university, separately, the in-charge VCs are: Osmania University - Principal Secretary M. Dana Kishore; Palamuru University – Principal Secretary Ahmed Nadeem; Satavahana University – Secretary Surendra Mohan; …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee reshuffles Cabinet ahead of Spain, Dubai visit
1 year, 3 months ago

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee reshuffles Cabinet ahead of Spain, Dubai visit

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has made some key changes in her Cabinet while shifting Babul Supriyo from the tourism department to information technology & electronics and the department of non-conventional and renewable energy sources. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee will begin her 12-day foreign tour to Dubai and Spain on Tuesday to attract foreign investment to the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Jharkhand assembly clears Health Science University Bill, with CM as Chancellor
1 year, 4 months ago

Jharkhand assembly clears Health Science University Bill, with CM as Chancellor

Hindustan Times  

Setting the stage for a possible showdown with Raj Bhawan, the Jharkhand government on Friday tabled a Bill to set up a health science university in the state, which would have the chief minister as its Chancellor. Jharkhand government tabled a Bill to set up a health science university, which would have CM Hemant Soren as its Chancellor Amid protests …

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 …

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 …

‘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 …

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 …

Kerala Governor to meet state ministers over pending bills
1 year, 10 months ago

Kerala Governor to meet state ministers over pending bills

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan is expected to meet four ministers of the state government on Thursday evening to discuss some of the bills pending before him for approval, an official source said. The ministers who will be meeting the Governor are Law Minister P Rajeeve, Higher Education Minister R Bindu, Cooperation Minister V Vasavan and Sports Minister V …

Kerala CM asks Governor to clear 8 pending bills, including one to remove him as V-C of state universities
1 year, 10 months ago

Kerala CM asks Governor to clear 8 pending bills, including one to remove him as V-C of state universities

India Today  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan wrote a letter to state Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, asking him to clear eight bills awaiting approval by Raj Bhavan. One of the bills that the LDF government has asked the Governor to clear seeks to replace him as the vice-chancellor of state-run universities. On December 13, 2022, the Kerala Assembly passed the University Laws …

Kerala Assembly Passes Bill for Removing Governor as Chancellor of Universities
2 years ago

Kerala Assembly Passes Bill for Removing Governor as Chancellor of Universities

News 18  

The Kerala Assembly proceedings on Tuesday saw high drama as it passed the bill to replace the Governor as the Chancellor of universities in the State and appoint eminent academicians in the top post, while the opposition UDF boycotted the House over non-acceptance of its suggestions regarding the bill. The opposition also said there need not be different chancellors for …

Kerala Assembly passes bills to remove Governor as Chancellor of universities
2 years ago

Kerala Assembly passes bills to remove Governor as Chancellor of universities

The Hindu  

The Kerala Assembly passed two University Law Bills to replace the Governor as the Chancellor of universities in the State on December 13, 2022. The legislation will enable the government to appoint academicians or “persons of eminence” in various fields of knowledge including agriculture and veterinary science, technology, medicine, social science, humanities, literature, art, culture, law or public administration. They …

Kerala Assembly 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, …

BJP Suvendu Adhikari Skips Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose Oath Ceremony Seat Allocation Humiliation mamata banerjee
2 years, 1 month ago

BJP Suvendu Adhikari Skips Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose Oath Ceremony Seat Allocation Humiliation mamata banerjee

ABP News  

Alleging humiliation, Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari refused to attend the oath-taking ceremony of incoming Governor CV Ananda Bose on Wednesday. "A photo from the Raj Bhavan shows that BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar and my seats for Governor's oath-taking ceremony are behind those of TMC MPs Derek O'Brien, Sudip Bandyopadhyay, and Mala Roy and …

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