In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has resolved the deadlock by granting the Tamil Nadu government the authority to select and dismiss vice-chancellors for state universities. This ruling brings an end to a prolonged impasse and paves the way for the appointment of VCs in nine universities, such as Anna University and Bharathiar University, by the state administration. Despite the governor retaining the position of chancellor, their influence has been notably curtailed, with the state assuming control over university matters. This development marks a significant shift in the governance structure of higher education institutions in Tamil Nadu.