Archive · 19 May 2025
Kerala High Court Addresses University Vice-Chancellor Appointments
The Kerala High Court looked at two university leadership decisions.
They said the temporary leader at KTU wasn't appointed correctly, but his time in charge ends soon, so they didn't remove him.
The court approved the temporary leader at the digital university.
The court also said the government should suggest candidates for the KTU leadership role, following UGC rules, and the digital university role should be filled without delay.
The Kerala High Court declared the appointment of the temporary KTU V-C as unsustainable.
The court stated the KTU appointment must follow UGC regulations and the government's recommendations.
The court upheld the Chancellor's appointment of the temporary V-C for the Digital University.
The court noted the Digital University Act does not require state government recommendations for the V-C position.
The court directed the state government to recommend qualified candidates for the KTU temporary V-C.
- Who
- The Kerala High Court
- What
- The Kerala High Court ruled on the appointment of temporary Vice-Chancellors for two universities.
- When
- The ruling was made on Monday.
- Where
- Kerala High Court.
- Why
- To determine the legality of the appointments of temporary Vice-Chancellors.
State Government
Chancellor
Authority to Appoint
State Government
The State Government should recommend the appointments.
Chancellor
The Chancellor has the authority to appoint temporary V-Cs.
- KTU Temporary V-C
- K. Sivaprasad
- Digital University Temporary V-C
- Ciza Thomas
- Sivaprasad's Tenure End
- May 27
