10 months ago
Uttarakhand HC Order Delayed for IIM Kashipur Chairperson
The Uttarakhand High Court told the government to appoint a new head for IIM Kashipur a few months ago, but it hasn't happened yet.
A social worker sued the government because the current head had been in the role for too long.
IIMs need chairpersons to make important decisions.
The government is taking its time, and some people think they like the temporary setup.
Some existing chairpersons are staying in their jobs past their usual terms.
This is causing some issues, like possible meddling in everyday institute matters.
Uttarakhand High Court directed Education Ministry to appoint IIM Kashipur chairperson within four months.
The Education Ministry has yet to comply with the High Court order.
Social worker Sukhvinder Singh filed a petition against the Education Ministry.
Officials suggest the ministry prefers the current ad hoc system.
Delay in appointments causes issues, including potential interference in daily affairs.
- Who
- Uttarakhand High Court, Education Ministry, IIM officials, and social worker Sukhvinder Singh.
- What
- Delay in appointing a regular chairperson for IIM Kashipur following a court directive.
- Where
- IIM Kashipur, India.
- When
- Court order issued in April; six months since directive.
- Why
- The Ministry is yet to comply with the court order; potentially due to preference for an ad hoc system.
Key facts
- Court Order
- Uttarakhand High Court directive to appoint chairperson within four months.
- Petition Filed By
- Social worker Sukhvinder Singh
- Respondent
- Education Ministry
- IIMs Affected
- IIM Kashipur, IIM Calcutta, and others
- Tenure Limit
- Chairperson tenure cannot exceed four years according to the petition.
Quotes
An IIM official
An official within the IIM system
“In the case of IIM Rohtak, the incumbent director will challenge the continuation of the chairperson when the BoG, headed by the chairman, takes any action against him. To avoid a legal challenge, the government issued a formal extension to the Rohtak chairman.”
telegraphindia.com
“When the education ministry is asked about the appointment of chairpersons, it says the process is on. It seems the ministry is comfortable with the current ad hoc system as the majority of the IIMs continue with acting chairpersons”
telegraphindia.com
The high court
A division bench of Chief Justice G. Narendar and Justice Alok Mahra
“The first respondent is hereby directed to treat the writ petition as a representation, and consider and dispose of the same in accordance with law. The consideration and disposal shall be within an outer limit of four months from today.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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