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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
SC annuls nomination of Kodandaram & Amer Ali Khan to Council
Hyderabad: Supreme Court on Wednesday annulled the nominations of M Kodandaram and Amer Ali Khan as members of the legislative council (MLCs) under the governor's quota, and said any fresh nominations must come through a recommendation of the state cabinet and approval by the governor. The court also made it clear that even such future nominations will be subject to the final outcome of the pending petitions. A bench of justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta acknowledged that its own interim order (dated Aug 14, 2024) had, in effect, allowed the swearing-in of the Congress govt's nominees while the legal dispute was still before the court. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad | Gold Rates Today in Hyderabad | Silver Rates Today in Hyderabad Indicating its intent to correct that position, the bench modified the interim order and directed that the Telangana high court's March 2024 judgment — which had set aside both the governor's rejection of the BRS nominees and the subsequent Congress nominations — will remain in force until further orders of the Supreme Court. "Our intention is only to say that any future nominations made during the course of hearing this plea would be subject to the final outcome in this batch of pleas," Justice Vikram Nath said. The bench brushed aside objections raised by counsel for Kodandaram and Amer Ali while hearing separate petitions filed by BRS nominees, Dasoju Sravan and Kurra Satyanarayana. It also took up a plea by the governor of Telangana, who has questioned portions of the high court's judgment that discussed the governor's role under Article 171(5) of the Constitution. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Back Pain Treatments That Might Surprise You! Back Pain Treatment | Search Ads Undo The bench said it would decide that constitutional question in its final verdict. The dispute traces back to Sept 2023, when the then governor, Tamilisai Soundararajan, rejected the nominations of Sravan and Satyanarayana on the ground that they were party functionaries and therefore not suitable for the 'eminent persons' category reserved for nominations under the governor's quota. The BRS nominees challenged the rejection, arguing that a governor has no independent power to turn down the cabinet's recommendation and must act on the aid and advice of the council of ministers. After the Congress led by Revanth Reddy assumed office in Dec 2023, the cabinet recommended Kodandaram and Amer Ali for the two seats. The governor approved these names, contrary to her own press note that she will not act in the matter till the high court resolved the BRS's pleas. The high court later quashed both the governor's rejection of the BRS names and the subsequent approval of the Congress nominees. The BRS govt nominees then approached the Supreme Court, contending that the high court should have restored their nominations. The governor also appealed, saying parts of the high court order could be read as 'intruding' into the governor's constitutional domain. During Wednesday's hearing, attorney general R Venkataramani appeared for the governor and defended the actions taken. He said the governor first faced the allegation that she had not acted on cabinet advice when she rejected the BRS names. "When a second set of names came from the new cabinet, she acted strictly in accordance with that advice and approved them," he said. The bench asked why there appeared to be a 'pick and choose' approach, rejecting one set and approving another. The attorney general responded that the governor had 'rectified the initial mistake' and aligned with the cabinet's recommendation the second time. "The high court said I have to act in tune with the advice of the cabinet and called my rejection order bad in law. Then why did it nullify the subsequent approval of the Congress nominees which was in accordance with cabinet advice? I have no idea why the high court did that," he said, adding that he was not supporting either set of recommendations but stating the legal position as he understood it. With the Supreme Court's modification of its interim order, the high court's March 2024 ruling will operate for now. Any fresh nominations proposed during the pendency of these petitions will be provisional and subject to the Supreme Court's final decision. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Hans India
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
PJTAU must implement new strategies for benefit of small & marginal farmers
Hyderabad: The 61st Foundation Day of Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU) was celebrated on Thursday at the university's auditorium in Rajendranagar. MLC Professor M Kodandaram delivered the Foundation Day address, speaking on 'Glorious Legacy - Future Challenges', and spoke of the establishment of agricultural universities across the country after independence to meet the food needs of the nation. He mentioned that PJTAU has developed many crop varieties that have gained recognition nationwide. However, Prof Kodandaram highlighted that while land reforms and the Green Revolution have led to positive outcomes, they have also resulted in societal inequalities. He pointed out the severe challenges faced by small and marginal farmers in Telangana, including the alarming incidence of farmer suicides. He suggested that the university should prioritize addressing the issues faced by these farmers, who struggle with rising production costs and the unavailability of fair prices for their crops. Additionally, he emphasized the necessity for the university to redefine its role and implement new strategies to support small and marginal farmers effectively. Prof. Kodandaram commended the university's recent initiative, 'Scientists at the Farmer's Doorstep,' and recommended that such programs continue in the future. PJTAU Vice-Chancellor Professor Aldas Janaiah expressed his pleasure that the university is celebrating its 61st Foundation Day during his tenure. He said the university's new initiatives include the creation of centers dedicated to Digital Agriculture, Natural Resources, and the Environment. Pro Vice-Chancellor Janaiah also announced the upcoming introduction of a dual degree program in collaboration with Western Sydney University in Australia.
