Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala High Court upheld the vice-chancellor’s authority to chair syndicate meetings and approve decisions. This may affect Kerala University registrar K S Anil Kumar, who is challenging his suspension.
Case Background
The court reviewed a case involving KTU VC K Sivaprasad, who annulled decisions made by syndicate members after he had called off the meeting. The members had challenged the VC’s action in court.
The court ruled that decisions made after a meeting is called off are invalid. It also said VCs have discretion in managing university affairs. Members can approach the chancellor if they disagree.
Impact on KU Registrar
Experts say the ruling could influence Anil Kumar’s case. The registrar claimed the syndicate revoked his suspension. The court may see this revocation differently, given the VC’s authority to cancel meetings.
Senior counsel noted that the ruling may affect the revocation but does not decide whether a VC can suspend a registrar, whose appointment the syndicate controls.