The Kerala government has raised eyebrows by constituting a search-cum-selection committee for the Vice-Chancellor of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU).
Interestingly, the notification outlines a five-member composition for the panel, which seems to align with the provisions of the University Law (Amendment) Bill, 2022. The Bill, however, awaits the President’s assent, along with three other Bills. Notably, the notification does not allocate a position for the Chancellor’s nominee. There are two slots for government nominees.
Around two months ago, the KTU’s Board of Governors (BoG) defied Governor Arif Mohammed Khan’s ultimatum to nominate a representative to the search-cum-selection committee being constituted by his office. The move comes as the Kerala High Court is considering a petition seeking orders to the Chancellor to urgently fill the vacant posts of Vice-Chancellor in universities.
