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HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN BENCH AT JAIPUR
ASHOK KUMAR JAIN
Balraj Singh S/o Shri Ranbir Singh – Appellant
Versus
Chancellor, Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner – Respondent
ORDER :
1. Instant Writ Petition is preferred by petitioner who was appointed as Vice-Chancellor, Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University (hereinafter referred as the “University”) under the Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner Act , 2013 (hereinafter referred as “Act of 2013”) by order dated 29.09.2022 by the Chancellor (The Governor of State of Rajasthan) for a period of 3 years. Admittedly, the term of 3 years is going to an end on 14.10.2025 as the petitioner has joined on the post of Vice-Chancellor of State University on 15.10.2022.
2. The Chancellor of University on 07.10.2025 has placed present petitioner under suspension pending enquiry by a enquiry panel constituted by letter dated 25.09.2025 in pursuant to powers under Section 25 -A(1) of the Act of 2013 (as amended).
3. Aggrieved petitioner has filed the instant writ petition with following prayer:-
(i) To issue an appropriate writ, order quashing and set aside the impugned suspension order dated 07.10.2025 (Annexure-4) with all consequential benefits arising thereto.
(ii) Issue an appropriate writ order or direction directing the respondents to consider the candidature of petitioner for appointment as a Vic
The Chancellor's suspension of the Vice-Chancellor was invalid due to failure to consult the State Government, violating procedural safeguards and natural justice principles.
The Vice-Chancellor of a university has the authority to suspend and take disciplinary action against officers, including the Registrar, as per the Bihar State University Act, 1976.
Section 13 of University Act, 2000 clearly states that Registrar shall be a full time officer of University and shall be appointed by State Government.
Dismissal of an employee without a fair inquiry violates natural justice principles and statutory provisions, making the writ petition maintainable despite alternative remedies.
The word “misconduct” on reflection receives its connotation from the context, the delinquency in performance and its effect on the discipline and the nature of the duty.
The removal of a Vice Chancellor without adherence to statutory provisions and principles of natural justice is invalid.
The main legal point established in the judgment is that the State had the authority to pass appropriate directions under Section 19 of the West Bengal Universities and Colleges (Administration and R....
First choice in Section 13(7) of “Act” is Vice Chancellor of any other University in Kerala; and admittedly, all such persons are fully qualified in terms of both experience and educational qualifica....
The court established that the Minister's restrictions on the petitioner's powers as Vice-Chancellor were illegal and arbitrary, violating the provisions of the Manipur Technical University Act, 2016....
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