Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit on Friday stated the publish of vice-chancellor is offered for 40-50 crore in Tamil Nadu the place he had held the highest constitutional publish from Raj Bhawan for 4 years.

Purohit’s assertion got here amid an intensifying tussle with the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP authorities in Punjab over the working of universities within the border state.

“I was the governor of Tamil Nadu for four years. It was very bad there. In Tamil Nadu, the vice-chancellor’s post was sold for 40-50 crore,” the Punjab governor was quoted as saying by information company ANI,

He stated the Punjab authorities ought to be taught from him on how work ought to be accomplished, including that his solely concern is enchancment of training.

“I appointed 27 VCs of universities in Tamil Nadu as per law when I was the governor there. They (Punjab government) should learn from me how work happens. I don’t even know who is capable and who is not in Punjab. I see to it that education improves,” he told reporters.

“The Punjab government is saying the governor is interfering in working of universities. The powers to take decisions vests with Governor as a chancellor. Actually, the state government cannot interfere in the matters of universities. The government sent letter for VC’s extension thrice. If the Governor has no role in appointment, then how can he have role in giving extension?” he added.

Purohit said the government is trying to give it a communal colour, adding that he was under the oath to protect the Constitution and no one can stop him from doing that.

“When my approval was taken to appoint adhoc VCs on three occasions, why not when regular appointment was made. As chancellor I am head of the board of Punjab Agriculture University and not the chief secretary. I will take legal advice on the matter and then act,” he added.

Earlier, the Punjab Agriculture University VC met the state’s finance minister, HS Cheema amid a row over his appointment.

“The folks of Punjab have elected AAP to energy & Governor should not hinder our work. I attraction to Governor to not work for the BJP however fulfill the obligations of the Constitution,” Cheema said.

Purohit had earlier written to Maan seeking removal of the “illegally appointed” Vice Chancellor of Ludhiana’s Punjab Agriculture University Satbir Singh, without any further delay. He said the VC was appointed “with out following UGC norms and approval of the chancellor.”

(With inputs from bureau and reporter)