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The SFI criticised the Central University of Kerala Vice-Chancellor's RSS programme attendance, citing the expectation of political neutrality for university heads amid ongoing debates on RSS influence in education.
The Calicut University Syndicate cannot challenge an appellate order from the Chancellor, who holds a superior position, as such challenges undermine institutional hierarchy and discipline.
However, a notification issued by Kerala Raj Bhavan did not mention the specific reason for Geethakumary’s removal.
Prof Adat's election comes after months of uncertainty over the constitution of search committees in Kerala's state universities.
The Vice Chancellor’s appointment comes after prolonged controversy, with the university Senate initially refusing to nominate its representative to the search committee.
Supreme Court was scheduled to hear the deadlock over VC appointments on December 19.
The consensus was reached during the chief minister’s visit to Raj Bhavan to invite the Governor for the state government’s Christmas party.
Arlekar’s remarks come amid an ongoing tussle between the Governor and the state government over vice-chancellor appointments in Kerala’s universities.
With the possibility of a consensus on vice chancellors of two universities receding, the Supreme Court has stepped in.
Last week, the Supreme Court warned it would intervene to resolve the deadlock if Vijayan and Arlekar failed to reach an agreement by December 9.
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