Kerala University has appealed to the State government to review its decision to place the burden of disbursing pensions upon universities.
The Syndicate of the university, which met a few days ago, decided to deploy a delegation led by Syndicate Standing Committee on Finance Convener K.H. Babujan to take up the issue with the Chief Minister and the Finance Minister, and also formally submit a memorandum.
According to official sources, the university will impress upon the government the various complexities associated with implementing the move. Kerala University has on its rolls over 3,000 pensioners, the highest among State Universities, and would require roughly ₹140 crore a year to foot the pension bill. The university generated an annual revenue of ₹53 crore through various sources.
