The Kerala Administrative Tribunal (KAT) has directed the State government to strictly adhere to the University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations while appointing college Principals.
KAT judicial member P.V. Asha, while issuing an order on Friday on the basis of a petition by three aspirants who alleged attempts to dilute the appointment norms, directed the government to proceed with only those selection criteria that were in tune with the UGC regulations.
Mandated with finding suitable candidates to fill 66 vacant Principals’ posts in government arts and science colleges, a selection committee formed by the Higher Education department had found 43 out of 110 applicants eligible for appointment.