Kerala Governor cannot sit on report on V-C postings: SC
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Why in news
The Supreme Court intervened in a dispute between the Kerala government and Governor Rajendra Arlekar, ruling that the Governor cannot sit on a report regarding Vice-Chancellor appointments.
Background
The Supreme Court ordered Governor Rajendra Arlekar to review a report from retired Supreme Court judge Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia. The report was forwarded by the Chief Minister of Kerala concerning the appointment of Vice-Chancellors at two state universities.
Facts for Prelims
- PostRajendra Arlekar: Governor of Kerala
- FactThe report in question was authored by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia
For Mains
Q. Discuss the constitutional friction between the State Government and the Governor regarding the appointment of Vice-Chancellors in state universities.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Executive friction: Conflict over the discretionary powers of the Governor vs. the executive authority of the State Cabinet
- Institutional autonomy: Balancing state government oversight with the academic independence of state universities
Keywords: Constitutional friction · Discretionary powers · Federalism · Executive authority · Judicial intervention
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