Supreme Court Directs Chancellor of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University to Act on Committee Report

Chancellor urged to make a decision based on a report submitted by a former Supreme Court judge, as the court questions delays.

In a decisive move, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Chancellor of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University to act on a report submitted by a committee, which was appointed to address certain issues concerning the university. The report, prepared by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, a former judge of the Supreme Court, was conveyed to the Chancellor through the Chief Minister of Kerala. 

The court's directive comes after the Chancellor's office claimed non-receipt of the complete record, despite the report having been duly received. The Supreme Court bench, comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K.V. Viswanathan, expressed their puzzlement over the reasons provided for the delay in reviewing the report and emphasized that the Chancellor is expected to take an appropriate decision based on the committee's recommendations.

This development follows an earlier order by the court, dated August 18, 2025, which led to the formation of the committee. The report was part of a collaborative effort, agreed upon by both the university and the state, to resolve ongoing issues. The court has scheduled the matter for further review next week, indicating the urgency of the situation and the expectation of compliance from the Chancellor's office.

This judgment underscores the court's commitment to ensuring that administrative processes within educational institutions are conducted with transparency and efficiency. The involvement of a former Supreme Court judge in the preparation of the report highlights the significance of the issues at hand and the necessity for a prompt resolution.

Bottom Line:

The Chancellor of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University is expected to take an appropriate decision in accordance with the report submitted by the Committee, which was appointed with the concurrence of both parties.

Statutory provision(s): Education Law.

Chancellor, APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University v. State of Kerala, (SC) : Law Finder Doc Id # 2814170