It seems like there's a significant power struggle between the Bengal governor, the state government, and the judiciary over the appointment of vice-chancellors in state-aided universities. The Supreme Court has intervened, directing the attorney-general and the Bengal government to ensure that the appointment process is not politicized and that candidates approved for the positions are appointed within a week.
The court had previously asked for suggestions for the formation of a court-appointed search committee to resolve the conflict over the appointment authority. However, there seems to be a deadlock as the governor and the UGC have allegedly not responded to communications from the state government regarding nominees for the committee.
The situation is complicated by allegations of appointments being made by the governor without consulting the state government, leading to tensions between Raj Bhavan and Nabanna (the administrative headquarters of the West Bengal government). The court's involvement underscores the importance of upholding academic excellence and ensuring a fair and transparent appointment process for the benefit of students and the education system as a whole.
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