Insta
HRD Ministry Asks President To Begin ‘Visitorial Inquiry’ Against Allahabad University VC For ‘Irregularities’
Allahabad University VC R L Hangloo (Pic via official Allahabad University website)
The Union Human Resource and Development (HRD) Ministry has communicated a proposal to President Ram Nath Kovind to initiate a ‘visitorial inquiry’ against the vice-chancellor (VC) of Allahabad University R L Hangloo for alleged irregularities under his administration, reports The Indian Express.
Previously, Hangloo was served with a show-cause notice in 2016 for alleged financial, academic and administrative irregularities. The HRD ministry did not find his response satisfying and is thus moving forward with the said visitorial inquiry.
The VC had been designated to his current office in 2015 when Smriti Irani was heading the HRD ministry.
Hangloo is accused of making unlawful appointments to posts such as Official on Special Duty and sports trainer, which don’t exist in reality.
It has also been alleged that he misrepresented expenses such as a monthly expense of Rs 10 lakh on personal security for himself while another Rs 70 lakh was ostensibly spent on repairing his residence.
Moreover, Hangloo is accused of mismanaging the entrance exams for the university’s undergraduate, post-graduate and research batches while also creating an ‘unhealthy atmosphere’ which included an environment of gender inequality on the campus.
Introducing ElectionsHQ + 50 Ground Reports Project
The 2024 elections might seem easy to guess, but there are some important questions that shouldn't be missed.
Do freebies still sway voters? Do people prioritise infrastructure when voting? How will Punjab vote?
The answers to these questions provide great insights into where we, as a country, are headed in the years to come.
Swarajya is starting a project with an aim to do 50 solid ground stories and a smart commentary service on WhatsApp, a one-of-a-kind. We'd love your support during this election season.
Click below to contribute.
Latest
