Kochi: A letter was written to him by Minister R.K. Governor Arif Mohammad Khan reacted harshly against Bindu. The governor said the minister did not have the authority to write a letter directly to the governor. The Governor, who arrived in Kochi on his return journey from Delhi, said that there was no change in the position of the Chancellor.
Only the Selection Committee has the power to select the VC. The law states that this committee is independent. The committee should not even act on the instructions of the Chancellor. The minister wrote a letter to the governor asking him to appoint a VC here today. The appointment of the VC was signed to avoid clashes with the government. This is not a constitutional responsibility. The government and the legislature gave him this task. It was given to protect the autonomy of the universities.
If the government wants, it can make universities its own department. Why was he given it? The re-appointment of Kannur VC was not signed wholeheartedly. The Chancellor decided to step down so as not to repeat that mistake. No change in that. It is not right to have political interference in the university. No notice has been read from the High Court regarding the appointment of Kannur VC. The governor also said he would not comment on the matter before the court.
English Summary: VC Appointment: Governor Arif Mohammad Khan against Minister R Bindu
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