Kochi (Kerala) [India], November 14 (ANI): The Kerala High Court has cancelled the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor of Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) Dr Riji John.

With this, the period from the date of appointment shall be void.

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Dr Riji John was appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of KUFOS on January 23, 2021.

The High Court did not accept the government's plea to stay the order.

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The High Court also instructed the Chancellor to form a new search committee. The court made it clear that the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor must comply with UGC rules and regulations.

The order came from the Division Bench comprising Chief Justice S Manikumar and Justice Shaji P Chaly on the petition filed by Dr KK Vijayan and Dr Sadasivan. (ANI)

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