West Bengal government has reinstated Buddhadeb Sau as the interim vice-chancellor of Kolkata’s iconic Jadavpur University (JU) on Sunday less than 12 hours after he was removed by Governor C.V. Ananda Bose a day earlier.

The Certificates were given by Prof. Bhishesh in the presence of Vice Chancellor.

Earlier, Governor of West Bengal C V Anand Bose has Suspended Jadavpur University VC a day before convocation. The move came after Vice Chancellor, Buddhadeb Sau has put the annual Convocation on 24 December 2023, despite Governor suggestion on different date.

The interim VC has been suspended on Disciplinary grounds.

“The authorisation given to Prof. Buddhadeb Sau, as per order no. CU/WB/22/23 dated August 17, 2023, to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the office of Vice Chancellor, Jadavpur University until further orders, is withdrawn. This order will take immediate effect,” the Governor’s notification stated.

Governor stated that VC Buddhadeb Sau was defying the Supreme Court order and a enquiry committee will be set up to probe the matter. He also stated the VC was working under political pressure and monetary recovery will done from his salary and those involved for the unauthorised convocation.


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