Archive · 7 Aug 2025
TN Governor Again Delays Bills, Sparking DMK Government Dispute
The Governor of Tamil Nadu, RN Ravi, is in a disagreement with the state government (DMK) again.
He sent a bill about a new university to the President to review, which the DMK says is against the rules.
This bill is for a university named after a former leader and will be located in Kumbakonam.
The state government claims the Governor is taking too long to approve the bills, which they say breaks the Supreme Court's rules.
They've been fighting over these delays for a while.
The Governor also sent a bill related to sports to the President.
The government wants the Governor to act faster on these bills.
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi has reserved the Kalaignar University Bill for President Murmu's consideration.
The bill establishes a university in Kumbakonam and was passed in April.
An amendment to the Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University Act was also referred.
The DMK alleges the Governor's actions violate Supreme Court guidelines.
The dispute between the DMK and the Governor has been ongoing regarding bill approvals.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, President Droupadi Murmu, and the DMK government.
- What
- Governor RN Ravi reserved the Kalaignar University Bill and an amendment to the Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University Act for the President's consideration.
- When
- The bills were passed by the Assembly in April.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To review and potentially delay the assent of the bills, leading to a dispute over gubernatorial powers.
DMK
Governor's Office
Bill Assent Timeline
DMK
Accuses the Governor of violating Supreme Court guidelines and delaying the bills.
Governor's Office
Governor's actions are in accordance with constitutional powers and due process.
- Bill Name
- Kalaignar University Bill
- Governor
- RN Ravi
- President
- Droupadi Murmu
- Proposed Location
- Kumbakonam
- Relevant Act
- Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University Act
- Governing Party
- DMK
