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The Madras high court stayed the appointment of a new vice-chancellor (VC) - Capt. M Baweja for the Chennai-headquartered Indian Maritime University.

Days after the university's first VC, P Vijayan, completed his term, the Centre had appointed a Coast Guard officer, Capt. M Baweja, as the VC on November 18, 2011. Baweja was to hold the VC post in addition to his existing responsibilities.

Opposing the appointment, Vijayan filed a writ petition contending that the President alone had the power to appoint a vice-chancellor.

According to him, Baweja's appointment was made by an under secretary of the union ministry of shipping violating norms. Justice KBK Vasuki stayed the appointment of Baweja and has issued notices to the Centre as well as Baweja, directing them to file their replies by January 11.

(Source: igovernment)