SC allows VC appointments in agreed universities, keeps contested cases for chamber review. Bench stresses no open discussion on individual candidates.
Kerala VC Appointments Row intensifies as Governor approaches the Supreme Court, arguing that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan cannot play any role in the selection of Vice Chancellors, citing UGC Regulations that completely bar executive interference in appointments.
Governor CV Ananda Bose has announced he will seek the Supreme Court’s clarification on whether the chancellor or the state government holds ultimate authority over West Bengal’s state universities. The move follows a tense standoff and VC absences at Raj Bhavan.
Today(on 23rd April),The Madras High Court expressed concern over the prolonged absence of Vice Chancellors in three Tamil Nadu universities. The court emphasized the need for educational excellence and prioritizing the appointment process. The inclusion of a UGC nominee in the search panel for Madras University’s VC selection was urged. Internal disputes should not overshadow academic excellence.
