KTU Joint Registrar Assigned Additional Role as Registrar

Fast Summary

• APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) has appointed Gopin G., currently Joint Registrar and private secretary to the Vice-Chancellor in-charge, K. Sivaprasad, as Registrar in-charge.
• The Registrar position has been vacant since May 31 due to the retirement of Bindu Kumari K., former Joint Registrar and Registrar in-charge.
• Efforts to fill statutory positions have been stalled by a Kerala High Court directive.
• administrative challenges at the university include delays in issuing degree certificates, disbursing salaries and pensions, and approving the budget for the financial year.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The temporary appointment of gopin G. as Registrar in-charge at KTU highlights ongoing administrative hurdles within one of Kerala’s prominent universities. Delays caused by a legal stay on recruitment for statutory posts not only disrupt routine functions like salary disbursement but also directly impact students seeking timely certification for academic or career progression. This raises questions about how governance issues might affect educational institutions’ ability to operate smoothly without judicial or policy bottlenecks.A swift resolution is imperative for minimizing disruptions that could ripple across stakeholders such as staff, students, and alumni.

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