Change of political guard should not result in removal of qualified academic persons: HC
The Hindu
Judge sets aside govt. order removing 7 members from Syndicate, Senate of RGUHS
Mere political exigencies or clamour for positions of power by supporters of the ruling dispensation should not be a ground to disturb or revoke the appointment of qualified persons, the High Court of Karnataka observed while setting aside removal of seven nominated members from the Syndicate and the Senate of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. “The problem lies in the fact that even academics are being enslaved to the delusions of so-called power in posts, which demand academic excellence. Appointments are sought to be changed to suit political considerations resulting, even in eminent persons being treated with disdain,” the court observed. Justice G. Narendra made these observations while setting aside the October 16, 2020, order of the government discontinuing five nominated members of the syndicate and two nominated members of the senate, and nominating seven other persons in their place.More Related News