Dravidian outfit claims TN Guv Ravi 'holds office of profit,' approaches HC

November 29, 2022 17:31

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi (right)

A Dravidian outfit has filed a writ petition in the Madras high court claiming that Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi holds an 'office of profit' as he is the chairman of the Auroville Foundation and thus he has incurred a 'disqualification' and prayed that he should, hence, be removed from his post.

In its petition, it sought a direction to Ravi, asking him to show cause and explain how he is holding the constitutional post of governor and under what authority (Quo warranto writ).

M Kannadasan, president of the Kanchipuram district unit of Thanthai Periyar Dravidar Kazhagam, submitted that ever since Ravi was appointed governor in September, 2021, he 'emerged as a controversial figure.'

He suffered disqualification in 'many ways' and hence, he should be removed from the post.

The Union ministry of education had issued a notification in October 2021 nominating Ravi as the chairman of the Auroville Foundation for four years.

Along with him eight other persons were nominated as members.

From October last year, Ravi has become the 'full time chairman' of the Foundation.

"It is a public office, carrying salary, allowances and there are service conditions such as leave, pension, provident fund and other matters. Hence it is an office of profit." -- PTI

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