In the matter pertaining to the appointment of Vice Chancellors for West Bengal Universities, the Supreme Court was informed today that the State government and the Governor are in agreement over the recommendation of 8 more candidates as VCs.

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi heard the matter and indicated that for appointment of VCs to the remaining universities, the matter will be taken up in-chamber.

"It is clear that there is no impediment in appointment of VCs to following universities...Calcutta University, Biswa Bangla Biswabidyalaya, Sadhu Ram Chand Murmu University of Jhargram, Gour Banga University, Kazi Nazrul University, Jadavpur University, Raiganj University, and North Bengal University...As regards to remaining universities, matter shall be taken up i

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