The University of Mumbai has all along maintained that it being a autonomous body, its actions can't be questioned by the MMC. Going by the same logic the Controller of Examination had refused to appear before the MMC committee after summons were issued to him.

But Aher today said his government had not directed MMC to conduct the probe, it was the council's own decision. He said when the opinion of the Advocate General was sought on powers of MMC, particularly under Sec 27, he told the ministry that under Maharashtra University Act, only the Chancellor was empowered to seek information or give directions to University. ``I have forwarded theopinion and report of the MMC inquiry committee to the Governor, who is also Chancellor of the University,'' Aher added.