Edn. Minister to appraise Governor on Mysore University affairs soon

Bangalore, Aug 9 (UNI) Karnataka Higher Education Minister D H Shankaramurthy will meet Governor T N Chaturvedi soon to explain him about various charges levelled by the members in the Assembly with regard to nepotism and maladministration by Vice Chancellor of Mysore University.

Speaking to newsmen here, he said he had sought a report from the Principal Secretary with regard to the charges made by the members.

Soon after collecting details and the suggestions from the Principal Secretary, he would inform the Governor, who is also the Chancellor of the University. "According to the existing provisions in the act, I am not in a position to initiate any kind of action against anyone," he clarified.

Replying to queries he personally felt that the Universities Act be amended so that the government could have a say directly. There was also a need to have drastic changes in the procedures adopted by the selection panel prior to the appointment of vice chancellors, he added.

He replied positively on being asked whether he would bring in amendment to the act and said he was for it at the earliest.

He said a symposium would be held in the city on Knowledge Mission on September 19 in which former President Mr A P J Abdul Kalam, Sam Pitroda and others were expected to take part.

He said 1563 lecturers would be recruited soon for various degree colleges in the state.

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