In Government Versus Governor In Kerala, Setback For Ruling LDF
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The Kerala High Court said today that Priya Varghese does not possess sufficient teaching experience to be appointed as associate professor of Malayalam in Kannur University.
Kerala's Pinarayi Vijayan-led government engaged in tussle with the Kerala Governor over the functioning of Universities, had another setback today over the appointment of a professor at the Kannur University. The Kerala High Court said today that Priya Varghese does not possess sufficient teaching experience to be appointed as associate professor of Malayalam.
Priya Varghese is the wife of the Chief Minister's private secretary KK Ragesh. The government had cancelled her appointment, citing nepotism.
The High Court asked for the appointment to be re-examined as it is not in keeping with University Grants Commission norms.
The court said a teaching experience of eight years is needed to apply for the post of associate professor and her teaching experience falls short.
