Why has Tamil Nadu moved the Supreme Court against the Governor
Explaining the issues raised by Tamil Nadu against the Governor's role in VC appointments
- Tamil Nadu has moved the Supreme Court against the Governor due to the issues raised regarding his role in the appointment of Vice Chancellors (VCs) in state universities.
- The state government argues that the Governor, as the Chancellor of state universities, is exceeding his constitutional powers by directly appointing VCs without consulting the state government.
- Tamil Nadu claims that the Governor's actions are in violation of the principles of federalism, which grants power to the state governments in matters concerning state universities.
- The state government further alleges that the Governor's appointments are arbitrary and lack transparency, as they are made without any consideration of the recommendations provided by the search committee.
- The state also highlights that the power to appoint VCs should rest with the state government, as it is more familiar with the local needs and can ensure better representation and accountability in the appointments.
- Tamil Nadu seeks the Supreme Court's intervention to establish the proper constitutional interpretation of the Governor's role in VC appointments and to safeguard the autonomy of the state government in the matter.
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