Breaking News: Honourable High Court Stays Controversial Appointment Process for Vice Chancellor at Agriculture University, Palampur
Breaking News: High Court Stays Controversial Appointment Process for Vice Chancellor at Agriculture University, Palampur
Shimla, May 28, 2024 — In a dramatic turn of events, the Honourable High Court of Himachal Pradesh has stayed the advertisement published by the Governor of Himachal Pradesh seeking applications for the post of regular Vice Chancellor of Agriculture University, Palampur.
The Governor’s call for applications, issued through a daily vernacular advertisement, has been criticized for violating the Model Code of Conduct and disregarding the University Amendment Bill 2023,which was passed by the Vidhan Sabha in August 2023, and constituting a wrong selection committee .
Despite the bill being passed nearly a year ago, the Governor did not give his assent or return the bill to the Chief Minister, effectively stalling its implementation.
Critics argue that the recent advertisement was a hurried attempt to appoint a Vice Chancellor of the Governor’s choice during the peak of the election period, flouting all established rules and regulations.
The court’s intervention halts the controversial process, highlighting the ongoing tension between the Governor’s office and the legislative framework set by the Vidhan Sabha. Further developments are awaited as the legal and political ramifications of this decision unfold.
