Kochi: Dr MK Jayaraj as Vice Chancellor of Calicut University. High Court allows MK Jayaraj to continue. The High Court stayed the Chancellor’s removal from the post of VC. At the same time, the court did not interfere with the action of the governor who sacked the Kaladi University VC.
Governor Arif Muhammad Khan, who is also the chancellor, sacked both the VCs, citing that the appointment was against the UGC rules. The Governor’s action followed the Supreme Court’s order upholding the dismissal of Technical University VC Dr. Rajashree. Then Dr. MV Narayanan was approaching the High Court.
Meanwhile, Calicut University VC. Dr. The process of expelling MK Jayaraj was stayed till further order. The Chief Secretary was included in the search committee of Calicut University to select the VC. Which led to Jayaraj’s ouster. But during the argument, Dr. Calicut held the temporary charge of VC and was a person of academic excellence. Jayaraj’s lawyer pointed out. It was also argued that the Chief Secretary was the Chancellor’s nominee.
Dr. M. V. Narayanan, Dr. M. K. Jayaraj and Justice C. P. Interim order of Muhammad Niaz. The petition is challenging the Chancellor’s order of March 7, which annulled their appointment on the grounds that it was not in accordance with UGC rules.
