Gujarat: MS University VC on panel to search for Parimal's successor

Updated on: Friday, February 03, 2012

Vice chancellor of MS University Yogesh Singh was appointed on the panel of the search committee on Thursday to suggest successor to current vice- chancellor of Gujarat University (GU) Parimal Trivedi, whose term expires in June.

Singh's name was cleared in the joint meeting of the executive and academic council of GU held on Thursday. The meeting was chaired by VC Trivedi.

The second member on the three-member search committee, which will be entrusted the job of find the new GU VC, will be appointed by Joint Board of Vice Chancellors.

The third member will be recommended by the GU chancellor governor Dr Kamla. Meanwhile, former education minister and syndicate member Narhari Amin said that rules of the Gujarat University had been violated as the members were given the agenda of the important meeting to appoint the search committee member only at 8 pm on Wednesday.

"Adequate discussion was also not allowed during the joint meet of the academic and executive council," said Amin.

He also alleged that a number of government representatives were present during the meeting.

Source said that the name of the search committee member was practically dictated by the government representatives and even the VC who has to recommend the name was kept in dark till the last minute.

Times of India

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