Governor as Chancellor of the Universities

Subject – Polity

Context – Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan says he wants to quit as Chancellor

Concept –

Hon’ble Governor is ex-officio Chancellor of the State Universities.
As per the provisions of the Act of the concerned University, the Governor appoints the Vice Chancellor on the advice/ in consultation with the State Government.
As Chancellor, the Governor also presides over the Convocation of the State Universities, whenever present.
The Governor as Chancellor has absolute authority. The Governor chairs the Senate and the Syndicate meetings. In his absence the Vice-Chancellor officiates. As the visitor of the university he can inspect, order and command. The institution runs under his stewardship.
Chancellor also appoints his/her nominees on various bodies like Senate, Syndicate, Board of Management, Selection Committee and Academic Council of the State Universities.
The Chancellor has been entrusted with the powers to enquire into the affairs of the State Universities as per the provisions of the Act.