Thursday, August 12, 2010

AP High Court refuses to stay VC sack order

The AP High Court on Wednesday refused to stay the state government’s order removing Ms Kusuma Kumari from the post of vice chancellor of the S.K. University.

By S A Ishaqui
Hyderabad, Aug 11 : Justice Nooty Ramamohana Rao, while disposing of the petition filed by Ms Kusuma Kumari challenging her removal, ruled that the action of the government in making in-charge arrangements under Section 19 (3) of the Universities Act cannot be faulted.

The judge directed the state to furnish a copy of the report dated July 31, 2010, to Ms Kusuma Kumari and also gave her 30 days to file her argument.

Meanwhile, the judge ordered that all the benefits and facilities attached to the office of the vice chancellor be restored to the petitioner.

The judge said the petitioner cannot discharge the functions of vice chancellor in any manner and she shall be treated to have been put off such duties.

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