The Tamil Nadu government is weighing its options after President Draupadi Murmu withheld assent to the Chennai University Amendment Bill, 2022
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Why in news
The Tamil Nadu government is weighing its options after President Draupadi Murmu withheld assent to the Chennai University Amendment Bill, 2022, which aimed to empower the State to appoint Vice-Chancellors.
Background
The bill was reserved by Governor R.N. Ravi for the President's consideration citing UGC regulations. The President returned the bill to the Tamil Nadu government without providing an explanation for withholding assent.
Facts for Prelims
- PostGovernor R.N. Ravi reserved the Chennai University Amendment Bill, 2022 for the President's consideration.
- FactThe Chennai University Amendment Bill, 2022 sought to empower the State to appoint Vice-Chancellors.
- BodyUGC (University Grants Commission) regulations were cited as the reason for the Governor's reservation.
For Mains
Q. Examine the constitutional friction between State governments and the Governor regarding the power to reserve bills for Presidential consideration.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Federal friction: Conflict between State legislative autonomy and Central oversight via UGC regulations
- Constitutional ambiguity: Lack of clarity on the President's power to withhold assent without providing reasons
- Judicial oversight: Impact of Supreme Court rulings on the scope of discretionary powers of the Governor
Keywords: Federalism · Legislative Process · Governor's Discretion · State Autonomy · Constitutional Conflict
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