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The Central government’s move to grant permission to foreign universities was not discussed in the meeting.
It also warned that local self-government secretaries and house officers of police stations who fail to carry out the order will be held in contempt of court.
The meeting discussed the financial crisis being faced by the state ahead of the Budget presentation on February 3. Though the ministers raised the issues related to the financial crisis, the Chief Minister did not react.
It has been decided to bring an amendment to the Land Assignment Act, of 1960, to address various issues related to land use in Idukki district.
The total scholarship amount which is pending across the state is a whopping Rs 8 crore. Worse, even the certificates of the winners of the previous years are yet to reach the schools.
According to the Kerala State Higher Education Council, the state government would be able to intervene in the course structure, academic standards, exam pattern and fees of the foreign universities.
The Kerala Government had previously filed a petition seeking a review of the order.
However, the report has not recommended an increase in salaries.
As per the latest decision, liquor companies should maintain a security deposit with Bevco equal to the amount of excise duty they have to pay. Firms whose deposits are lower than the duty amount should remit the difference to Bevco. This arrangement will be effective from January 15.
Chintha was appointed the Youth Commission Chairperson in October 2016 a few months after the first Pinarayi Vijayan Cabinet was sworn in.
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