The Tamil Nadu government has escalated its dispute with the Governor by filing a petition in the Supreme Court. The central issue is the Governor’s handling of the Kalaignar University Bill, specifically his decision to reserve it for the President’s approval. This action follows a history of disagreements between the state government and the Governor.
The heart of the matter lies in the approval of legislation, particularly the University Vice-Chancellor Bill. This bill proposes changes to the appointment of university vice-chancellors, transferring the authority from the Governor to the Chief Minister. The Governor has withheld approval of the bill.
Further complicating the situation, Governor R. N. Ravi established a committee to appoint vice-chancellors, a move that the Tamil Nadu government opposed, leading to a Supreme Court case. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the state government. This new petition represents a continuation of this legal battle.
Even after the Supreme Court’s ruling in the state’s favor, the Governor has not taken action on the bill. The court mandated that the Governor decide on the bill within a set timeframe. The Governor’s delay has drawn criticism, with the Stalin government expressing disappointment over the unresolved status of critical education bills.