Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Kerala Governor Reappoints VCs Despite CM Objections
The Governor of Kerala reappointed temporary leaders for two universities after a court ruling.
The reappointments are meant to be temporary.
The Chief Minister wants these appointments cancelled, believing they go against the rules.
The Higher Education Minister also criticized the Governor's actions, accusing him of making decisions alone.
This is part of the ongoing dispute between the Governor and state government regarding who gets to run the universities.
Kerala Governor reappointed interim Vice-Chancellors at Digital University and KTU.
The appointments follow a Supreme Court directive.
Ciza Thomas and K Sivaprasad will serve for up to six months.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan demanded the cancellation of the appointments.
Higher Education Minister R Bindu accused the Governor of unilateral decisions.
- Who
- Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, R Bindu
- What
- Reappointment of interim Vice-Chancellors.
- When
- Recently, on Friday.
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- To fill vacancies, complying with court directive.
Kerala Government
Kerala Governor
Appointment Procedure
Kerala Government
Appointments not in accordance with university acts.
Kerala Governor
Governor followed court orders.
Supreme Court Verdict Interpretation
Kerala Government
Governor is violating the Supreme Court's verdict.
Kerala Governor
Governor is acting within his rights following SC directive
- Governor
- Rajendra Arlekar
- Chief Minister
- Pinarayi Vijayan
- Universities Affected
- Digital University, APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
- Interim VCs
- Ciza Thomas, K Sivaprasad
- Tenure
- Up to 6 months
Sources
Kerala Guv reappoints two VCs after SC nod
Kerala Governor Appoints Temporary Vice Chancellors Amid State Government Standoff
Kerala Governor names two interim VCs in universities, CM asks him to cancel appointments