Despite getting a notice from Governor Arif Mohammad Khan to appear in person at the Raj Bhavan, the vice chancellor of Kalamandalam deemed university Dr T K Narayanan failed to comply with his direction.
The governor’s secretary had reminded Narayanan twice that he was to reach Raj Bhavan at 11.30 on Monday, but the VC rejected the direction of the governor who is also the chancellor of universities.
Under these circumstances the Raj Bhavan has sought legal opinion on further action to be taken against the vice chancellor. The governor is not satisfied with the vice chancellor’s stand. Further action including seeking explanation from the vice chancellor, is likely to be initiated in the next few days.
The governor who waited for the vice chancellor in the morning, left for Chennai later in the evening. Meanwhile, the Save University Campaign Committee in a memorandum submitted to the governor, has sought the removal of the vice chancellor of Kalamandalam deemed university.
The governor had asked the vice chancellor to appear in person to explain about the expulsion of Kalamandalam's public relations officer (PRO). The vice chancellor informed the Raj Bhavan officially that the decision to expel the PRO was taken jointly by the Syndicate and it was not his decision alone hence there was nothing special to be explained on the matter.
The vice chancellor had also argued that since a person had filed a public interest litigation questioning the existing powers of the governor in his capacity as chancellor, it was not possible for him to express his opinion.
However, the Raj Bhavan in its reply on Sunday told the vice chancellor that he has to appear before the governor.
VC cites legal hurdle
Narayanan has replied to the governor that since the case of expulsion of the PRO is pending before the high court, it would not be possible for him to appear before him for the time being. The vice chancellor had received an email from the governor on Saturday asking him to appear on Monday morning. The vice chancellor had also replied to the notice via email.
