The Vice Chancellors informed The Hindu that once Governor Arif Mohammad Khan decides to annul their appointments, legal recourse would be a sure option.
Vice Chancellors gave information Hindu that once Governor Arif Mohammad Khan decides to annul his appointments, legal recourse would be a sure choice.
Vice Chancellor who received notice from Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad KhanAsking him to clarify why his appointments should not be treated as “void from the beginning”, his reply mainly focused on the provisions governing the appointment of vice-chancellors under the University Acts and Statutes. will do.
quarrel episode
The Governor, who is also the Chancellor of State Universities, had issued a notice to him. Supreme Court quashes appointment of Dr MS Jayashree as Vice Chancellor of AP J Abdul Kalam Technological University Believing that it was made in contravention of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulations.
Terming his appointment as illegal, the top court had observed that the search committee, not constituted as per UGC norms, had recommended only one name and not a panel of suitable candidates. While issuing notices to the Vice Chancellors, Mr Khan had referred to the Supreme Court order.
ready for legal battle
According to the talking VCs Hindu On condition of anonymity, their appointments were made by the Chancellor himself based on a recommendation made by the Search Committee. The University Acts and Statutes clearly state that if the Search Committee unanimously recommends the name of only one person, the Chancellor shall appoint that person. He said that if the committee is unable to recommend a name unanimously, a panel of three names is submitted to the Chancellor.
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The VCs stated that they intended to give a ‘polite reply’ to the Chancellor, although they had consulted lawyers while drafting the response. We will send both our soft and hard copy Reply to the Chancellor before the deadline set by him, They said. On the future course of action, once the Governor decides to cancel their appointments, the Vice Chancellors pointed out that legal recourse would be a sure option.
Mr Khan had asked nine vice-chancellors to respond to their notices by 5 pm on November 3, while two others were asked to respond by 5 pm on November 4.