THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Vice Chancellor has written a letter to the Governor stating that the withdrawal of 15 members of the senate cannot be implemented as the decision causes ambiguity and has legal issues. Following this, Governor Arif Mohammad Khan gave an ultimatum to implement the order of removing all the 15 senate members nominated by him on Wednesday itself.

Dr VP Mahadevan Pillai, the VC has stated in the letter that the Principal secretary has signed the withdrawal letter and the withdrawal of department heads were against norms. The VC's letter also states that the four department heads who are ex-officio members did not attend the meeting due to official duties.

But Governor has strictly directed to implement his order. Governor stated that all his orders are signed by secretary. ‘If the withdrawal was against norms, then they can approach court. I am obliged to act as per the direction of the court,’ stated Governor. He also said that he has the authority to replace them and appoint new department heads.