Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Kerala Ministers Discuss VC Appointments with Governor
Kerala's leaders are talking with the Governor about who should be in charge of the universities.
They're trying to agree on who to pick as vice-chancellors.
The Supreme Court told them to find a way to make these decisions.
The Governor said the people currently in charge of some universities will stay, because of what the Supreme Court said.
The Chief Minister wanted them to be replaced, but the Governor said no.
They are working to resolve issues with the appointments.
Kerala ministers met with the Governor to discuss university vice-chancellor appointments.
Discussions aim to reach a consensus on appointments.
The Supreme Court directed both sides to appoint permanent VCs.
The Governor rejected the Chief Minister's demand to cancel interim VC appointments.
The Governor reappointed interim VCs, citing the Supreme Court's directive.
- Who
- Kerala Ministers and Governor.
- What
- Discussions on appointing Vice-Chancellors in Kerala universities.
- When
- Sunday, August 3rd.
- Where
- Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
- Why
- To reach a consensus on VC appointments.
State Government
Governor
Validity of Interim VC Appointments
State Government
Appointment of temporary VCs was not in accordance with the Acts.
Governor
The appointments of interim VCs are valid, following a Supreme Court directive.
- Participants
- Kerala Ministers, Governor
- Key Topic
- Vice-Chancellor Appointments
- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Date
- August 3rd
- Court Involvement
- Supreme Court directed discussions
