Indian Politics
Madras High Court Asks T.N. Government About 14 Universities Without Vice-Chancellors
The Hindu1h
THE BRIEF
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The Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu government to explain why 14 State-run universities have functioned without Vice-Chancellors or Syndicates for three to four years.
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Justice N. Anand Venkatesh impleaded the Higher Education Secretary suo motu and asked the officer to appear on November 17, 2026, to present steps for restoring normalcy.
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The court observed that temporary Convenor Committees led by IAS officers cannot effectively administer educational institutions and that the prolonged vacancy impacts higher education.