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Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Issue of temporary VC appointments: Kerala high court extends status quo
Kochi: HC has extended its previous order directing status quo with respect to the temporary vice-chancellors (VCs) of the Digital University and APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University until June 6. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The bench of Justices Anil K Narendran and P V Balakrishnan issued the interim order on the appeals filed by the chancellor and the temporary VCs, challenging the single bench judgment, which held that their appointments were legally unsustainable as they were made without the recommendation of the state govt. The court adjourned the appeals to June 2. The single bench had earlier held that the appointments of Ciza Thomas (Digital University) and K Sivaprasad (Technological University) were not in accordance with law, owing to the absence of a recommendation from the state. However, it declined to interfere with the appointments, noting that the statutory six-month tenure of temporary VCs was set to expire on May 27. Chancellor filed appeals contending that the Supreme Court has recognised the chancellor's independent authority in appointing VCs and that the requirement of state govt recommendation under the University Acts is inconsistent with the UGC Regulations, 2018. It was also argued that the six-month tenure limit applies only under the University Acts, and that the incumbents could continue until regular appointments are made.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Governor moves Kerala HC against single bench order terming appointment of temporary vice-chancellors as legally untenable, ET Education
Advt Advt Kochi: Kerala governor , in his capacity as chancellor of the state's universities, has filed appeals before HC challenging a single bench order that declared as legally untenable the notifications issued by the chancellor appointing temporary vice-chancellors (VCs) to the Digital University and APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University The division bench of Justices Anil K Narendran and P V Balakrishnan on Monday adjourned the appeals to Tuesday to consider them along with two other appeals filed by Ciza Thomas, temporary VC of Digital University and K Sivaprasad, temporary VC of Technological University, challenging the same in the state govt's pleas challenging the temporary VC appointments, the single bench held that, as per the University Acts governing both institutions, such appointments must be made on the recommendation of the state govt. However, the single bench declined to interfere with the notifications, observing that the statutory tenure of a temporary VC is limited to six months and that the terms of Sivaprasad and Ciza are set to expire on May his appeal, the chancellor contended that the Supreme Court in Premachandran Keezhoth vs chancellor, Kannur University had laid down the principle that the chancellor must act independently and without external interference in the matter of VC appointments. He further challenged the provision in the University Acts requiring state govt recommendation, arguing that it runs contrary to the University Grants Commission (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and Other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) Regulations, chancellor also submitted that the single bench failed to consider the relevant legal and factual aspects involved in the matter.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Governor moves Kerala HC against single bench order terming appointment of temporary vice-chancellors as legally untenable
Kochi: Kerala governor, in his capacity as chancellor of the state's universities, has filed appeals before HC challenging a single bench order that declared as legally untenable the notifications issued by the chancellor appointing temporary vice-chancellors (VCs) to the Digital University and APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University. The division bench of Justices Anil K Narendran and P V Balakrishnan on Monday adjourned the appeals to Tuesday to consider them along with two other appeals filed by Ciza Thomas, temporary VC of Digital University and K Sivaprasad, temporary VC of Technological University, challenging the same judgment. Earlier, in the state govt's pleas challenging the temporary VC appointments, the single bench held that, as per the University Acts governing both institutions, such appointments must be made on the recommendation of the state govt. However, the single bench declined to interfere with the notifications, observing that the statutory tenure of a temporary VC is limited to six months and that the terms of Sivaprasad and Ciza are set to expire on May 27. In his appeal, the chancellor contended that the Supreme Court in Premachandran Keezhoth vs chancellor, Kannur University had laid down the principle that the chancellor must act independently and without external interference in the matter of VC appointments. He further challenged the provision in the University Acts requiring state govt recommendation, arguing that it runs contrary to the University Grants Commission (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and Other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Other Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) Regulations, 2018. The chancellor also submitted that the single bench failed to consider the relevant legal and factual aspects involved in the matter.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Are elephants housed in Punnathurkotta taken out for non-religious activities, Kerala HC asks Guruvayur devaswom
Kochi: An HC bench of Justices Anil K Narendran and P V Balakrishnan on Friday directed the Guruvayur devaswom managing committee to clarify whether elephants housed at Punnathur Aanakotta are permitted to be taken for activities other than religious rituals in temples. The bench is considering a petition by Voice for Asian Elephants Society president Sangita Iyer, seeking intervention to safeguard the welfare of captive elephants at Punnathurkotta, which is managed by the Guruvayur devaswom. During the hearing, HC referred to a recent instance where the devaswom had invited applications from temples and other religious institutions seeking financial assistance. "If you have surplus money, why earn income by sending elephants in trucks to various places," the court asked. The bench also referred to a submission made by the devaswom's veterinary surgeon regarding an incident at the Manakulangara Bhagavathy Temple in Koyilandy, where two elephants ran amok. The surgeon stated that unless 'koochu vilangu' (elephant hobbles) are used during processions, elephants may become uncontrollable upon hearing fireworks. The court further observed orally, "As far as the Guruvayur devaswom is concerned, there is absolutely no mechanism in place to monitor the care of elephants once they are taken outside Punnathurkotta. " The petition was adjourned to June 26. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Time of India
Kerala high court seeks report on unauthorised occupants in donor houses at Sabarimala
Kochi: High court has sought reports from the chief police coordinator at Sabarimala and the Pampa station house officer, based on a report submitted by the Sabarimala special commissioner regarding unauthorised occupants in donor houses at Sannidhanam. The bench of Justices Anil K Narendran and P V Balakrishnan also directed both officials to submit, by Monday, the details of media/media persons and officers from various govt departments who left Sabarimala with the keys to rooms allotted for their stay at Sannidhanam. The court was hearing a petition related to devaswom matters. Earlier, the Sabarimala special commissioner had submitted a detailed report on the conduct of the annual festival and the 'Meda Masa Puja' at Sabarimala. The report stated that one of the rooms in the cellar portion of Sabari Guest House was permanently occupied by one Anilkumar on behalf of 'Kumaran Silks', and that the only room in Sivasakthi, DH 5, where tiles were laid, was also in the possession of 'Kumaran Silks'. The report further noted that some tiles in the Sabari Guest House were broken due to the breaking of coconuts inside the room, and it sought a directive to address the issue. On Tuesday, the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) standing counsel informed HC that a report from the executive engineer of the Sabarimala development projects on the issue would be submitted by the next posting date. HC also sought instructions from the state and TDB regarding the disposal of 14 sacks of foreign coins and mutilated currency dumped in the old bhandaram, as highlighted in the special commissioner's report.
