Governor-State govt. standoff | Provisions in Kerala University Act will be applicable, says SC lawyer
The Hindu
‘The provision in the Act has to be interpreted purposively to ensure that no vacuum is created following Governor’s intent to relinquish the post of the Chancellor,’ says Kaleeswaram Raj.
The provision in the Kerala University Act that the Pro-Chancellor shall exercise the power and perform all the functions of the Chancellor in his absence or inability to act could apply as Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has expressed his unwillingness to be the Chancellor, according to Kaleeswaram Raj, a lawyer at the Supreme Court of India.
“His absence as the Chancellor of State Universities is a reality now. The provision in the Act has to be interpreted purposively to ensure that no vacuum is created,” he told The Hindu amidst the continuing deadlock after the Governor announced his decision to relinquish the post of the Chancellor, alleging .
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Committee seeks free housing and other government benefits for Shillekyata nomadic fishing community
The Karavali Vruttinirata Aemarigala (Shillekyata) Hkkugala Udupi District Committee on Tuesday urged the district administration to provide various government facilities, including housing, to members of the Shillekyata nomadic fishing community.