Kerala Technical University meeting adjourned due to quorum

The Kerala Technical University held a syndicate meeting on Saturday to discuss the university's budget. However, the meeting was adjourned because not enough members attended, a situation that had happened the previous Wednesday as well. The university had hoped the meeting would see participation from local MLAs since the assembly is currently in session. However, key government representatives like MLAs IB Satheesh and Sachin Dev did not attend. Only the vice-chancellor and a few deans were present. This lack of participation from syndicate members is viewed as a strategy by the state government. The vice-chancellor, K Sivaprasad, canceled the decisions made during the meeting after it was adjourned. There has been tension between the vice-chancellor and syndicate members, especially since he was appointed by former chancellor Arif Mohammed Khan against the government's wishes. University rules state that the board of governors can approve the budget but requires the syndicate's approval. A board meeting will be held soon to ensure the budget is passed. If the budget is not approved, construction at the Vilappilsala campus may be affected. If the boycott by syndicate members continues, it could disrupt university operations for the upcoming financial year. The vice-chancellor may seek the governor's approval to take necessary actions to ensure the university continues functioning.