Kerala Vice-Chancellors appointment row: Supreme Court praises Kerala Governor, CM for ending ‘saga’
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Why in news
The Supreme Court recorded the appointment of regular Vice-Chancellors for two Kerala universities after the Governor and Chief Minister reached a compromise following judicial intervention.
Background
Dr. Ciza Thomas and Dr. Saji Gopinathan were appointed as regular Vice-Chancellors for APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University and Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology, respectively. These were the first permanent appointments to these positions in five years.
Facts for Prelims
- PostDr. Ciza Thomas: Appointed as regular Vice-Chancellor of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
- PostDr. Saji Gopinathan: Appointed as regular Vice-Chancellor of Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology
- FactThe positions remained unfilled by permanent appointments for a period of five years
For Mains
Q. Discuss the constitutional friction between the Governor and the State Government regarding the appointment of Vice-Chancellors and its impact on academic autonomy.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional deadlock: Prolonged vacancy of academic leadership due to executive-legislative friction
- Federal friction: Conflict over the discretionary powers of the Governor versus state executive authority
Keywords: Federalism · Executive Discretion · Academic Autonomy · Judicial Intervention · Constitutional Morality
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