Q. Consider the following statements:
- Governor is the ex-officio chancellor of the state universities.
- Governor of each state appoints the vice chancellor at his discretion.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer:
Only 1
Notes: The Governor serves as the ex-officio Chancellor of state universities, with powers defined by state statutes. Disputes often arise regarding the appointment of Vice Chancellors (VCs), which varies by state. Kerala amended its University Act to transfer certain powers from the Governor to the state government. Odisha revised its university law to have the State Public Service Commission handle academic appointments and altered the VC selection committee's composition. West Bengal's 2019 rules reduced the Governor's influence by eliminating the Chancellors' secretariat and limiting their role in VC appointments and university governance. In December 2021, Maharashtra's Cabinet proposed to diminish the Governor's role in VC appointments and established a new Pro-Chancellor position for higher education.