Digital University Kerala refutes allegations on BoG’s legality, chairperson’s tenure, faculty appointments
Digital University Kerala has refuted allegations made by the Save University Campaign Committee regarding the legality of its Board of Governors and faculty appointments. The university clarified that the chairperson's term is not limited to three years as claimed, and all faculty appointments have adhered to established norms. Additionally, DUK addressed claims of discrepancies raised by the Comptroller and Auditor General, stating that they have responded to all inquiries.
- ▪Digital University Kerala has rebutted claims made by the Save University Campaign Committee regarding its Board of Governors.
- ▪The university clarified that the chairperson's term is not limited to three years, contrary to the allegations.
- ▪All faculty appointments have been conducted in accordance with University Grants Commission norms and applicable reservation policies.
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The Digital University Kerala (DUK) has rebutted “misleading” claims made by the Save University Campaign Committee (SUCC) in a formal complaint to the Governor regarding the legality of its Board of Governors, faculty recruitment processes, and audit observations.In an official release, DUK clarified that the BoG meeting held on Friday was entirely within legal parameters as the university countered claims that the chairperson’s term had expired.The SUCC alleged that the Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology Act, 2021 (Act 10 of 2021), which established the university, stipulated that the “expert members”, including the chairperson, can only hold office for a period of three years.However, the university has maintained that there is no prescribed fixed term for…
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