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4mo ago

Madras High Court Blocks Tamil Nadu's Vice-Chancellor Appointment Law

The court issued an interim stay on state amendments transferring the Governor's role in university appointments to the government, citing potential conflicts with UGC regulations.

Senior Advocate Dama Sheshadri Naidu, appearing for the petitioner, argued that the amendments were contrary to the central law, i.e UGC regulations.
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Overview

  • The Madras High Court granted an interim stay on Tamil Nadu's amendments that shifted vice-chancellor appointment powers from the Governor to the state government.
  • The stay was issued in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by BJP functionary K. Venkatachalapathy, claiming the amendments violated University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations.
  • Tamil Nadu's government argued the amendments were lawful and sought to transfer the PIL to the Supreme Court, where related cases are pending.
  • The amendments followed a Supreme Court ruling that deemed Tamil Nadu's re-presented bills passed without the Governor's assent as valid laws.
  • The court directed both the state and central governments to submit detailed responses, with further hearings expected in the coming days.