Kerala Cabinet asks Governor to pass ordinance removing him as chancellor of universities

Kerala Cabinet asks Governor to pass ordinance removing him as chancellor of universities

The Kerala government wants to supplant Governor Arif Mohammad Khan with “renowned academic experts” as chancellors of various universities in the State The Kerala government wants to supplant Governor Arif Mohammad Khan with “renowned academic experts” as chancellors of various universities in the State The State Cabinet on Wednesday resolved to request Kerala Governor Arif […]

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Vice Chancellors to ‘politely’ respond to Kerala Governor citing University Acts and Statutes

Vice Chancellors to ‘politely’ respond to Kerala Governor citing University Acts and Statutes

Vice Chancellors informed The Hindu that once Governor Arif Mohammed Khan decides to cancel their appointments, legal recourse would be a definite option Vice Chancellors informed The Hindu that once Governor Arif Mohammed Khan decides to cancel their appointments, legal recourse would be a definite option The Vice Chancellors who had received notices from Kerala […]

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Kerala Governor sets the ball rolling as the deadline issued to VCs ends by Nov. 4

Kerala Governor sets the ball rolling as the deadline issued to VCs ends by Nov. 4

Governor Arif Mohammed Khan is ready with a list of senior professors who has a minimum of 10 years of experience for appointment of Vice Chancellors. Governor Arif Mohammed Khan is ready with a list of senior professors who has a minimum of 10 years of experience for appointment of Vice Chancellors. Governor Arif Mohammed […]

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Kerala government mulling legal options to remove Governor as Chancellor of State-run Universities

Kerala government mulling legal options to remove Governor as Chancellor of State-run Universities

The State government is closely looking at the Bill passed by the West Bengal government in June to make the Chief Minister as Chancellor of State Universities. The State government is closely looking at the Bill passed by the West Bengal government in June to make the Chief Minister as Chancellor of State Universities. Kerala […]

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Karnataka: Recommendation to form Board Of Governors in choosing VCs aimed to ensure transparency

Karnataka: Recommendation to form Board Of Governors in choosing VCs aimed to ensure transparency

While many universities in different states are caught in the political conundrum to elect Vice Chancellors, the Higher Education Department of Karnataka seems to be making efforts to undo the political impact in having a say in electing Vice Chancellors. In a draft proposal submitted to the Higher Education Department on May 4 by Dr […]

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