The American College is a reputed Christian Minority Institution situated in
South India.It was founded in the year 1881 by Christian Missionaries.In recent
years,the college has been witnessing unruly things inside the campus.The clash
for the Post of Principal and Secretary between two factions has caused academic
disturbance since 2008.
One faction led by Dr.T.Chinnaraj Joseph
Jaikumar,former Principal and Secretary of the college accuses the rival
faction which is led by Dr.Davamani Christober,Professor of Mathematics and
Son-in-law of Late.Rt.Rev.A.Christopher Asir,CSI Bishop of Madurai-Ramnad
diocese who was also the chairman of the college of trying to lease the college
property for commercial purpose.
Dr.Davamani faction accuses their rival
faction of trying to bring the college under companies act.The College is
governed by Governing Council and it is registered under the Societies
Registration Act of 1860.At present there are two Governing Council.The
Governing Council which was recently formed appointed Dr.Davamani as Principal
but the Government has refused to give approval because the validity of the
Governing Council is pending in court.
The Innocent Students are victimized in
this struggle for power,Outwardly the college project itself to be running
peacefully but inside the students are witnessing anti-social
activities.Dr.T.Chinnaraj faction took classes under the trees for few months
protesting against what they call as the illegal appointment of Dr.Davamani as
Principal.Dr.Davamani retaliated by instigating violence on Dr.T.Chinnaraj
faction.
The College is enjoying a minority
status,so the Government and Law Enforcing agencies were very careful in taking
decision related to this issue.It is sad to note that Teachers who should be
the role model for younger generation is guiding the students in a wrong
path.People who are in responsible post receiving bribes and fail to do their
duty is also a great stumbling block to find a solution for this problem.
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