JOIN USGovernor H R Bhardwaj on Sunday announced that he would order an inquiry into the incorrect information furnished by VTU Vice Chancellor Maheshappa, to the search committee which shortlisted him for the post.
The Governor, who is also the chancellor of universities in the State, told reporters in Bangalore that his reservation on the selection made by the government had been vindicated by the High Court.
“My views of the selection of the VC have been upheld by the High Court. Under the VTU Act, I had no authority to take action. Following the High Court judgement, now I can take action. Once I get the copy of the court order, I will institute an inquiry,” he said.
He made these suo motu comments while trying to explain to the media why he did not approve the appointment of Justice S R Bannurmath to the post of Lokayukta.
Maheshappa is facing allegations of false claims that he has a first class degree in engineering course, while he has secured only a second class.
The High Court, which heard the matter, disposed of the case by ruling that it is up to the chancellor to decide on the class obtained by Maheshappa.
Lawyers’ strike
Bhardwaj, responding to a question on the lawyers’ strike last week, said it was not a healthy trend. Both police and lawyers play an important role in assisting the country handle criminals, he added.
The governor refused to take a question pertaining to the High Court case against Union Minister S M Krishna on mining. He said, “I am also facing court cases. I would not like to say anything on matters before court.”