The State government on Tuesday appointed Dr. V Balakista Reddy, Professor of Law, as Chairman Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE).
An order to this effect has been issued by Principal Secretary to Government (Education) Burra Venkatesham.
Dr. Reddy said he would take charge on Wednesday or Thursday.
Dr. Reddy, who is Dean School of Law, Mahindra University, has been given a three year term as chairman TGCHE. Earlier, he served as registrar at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad.