Crores were given for Vice Chancellor’s appointment, says Tamil Nadu Governor

NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 8: Tamil Nadu Governor has alleged that prior to his appointment crores of rupees were used in the appointment of Vice Chancellors in the state. Banwarilal Purohit, who is also the Chancellor of universities in the state has said that he has put an end to the corrupt practice and now appointments are being done purely on merit.

Purohit while speaking at a conference in Chennai said, “After taking charge I came to know how vice-chancellors are appointed. I was not able to believe that first, but discovered it myself and decided to change it. I was astonished that crores (of rupees) were given to get the appointment.”

Since his appointment as the Governor, nine Vice-Chancellors has been appointed. Purohit added that till date he has selected nine vice-chancellors, purely on ‘merit’, nobody can raise a finger (against him).

Reacting to Governor’s statement, state Higher Education Minister K P Anbazhagan has said that he is duty-bound to clarify that the government has no role in the appointment of vice-chancellors.

“The entire responsibility of choosing the VC rests with the Governor,” said Anbazhagan.