Delhi University Vice Chancellor Professor Yogesh Tyagi suspended on President's order

Delhi University's Vice-Chancellor put under suspension with immediate effect until further notice on President's order.  Read further to know more.

Delhi University's Vice-Chancellor Professor Yogesh Tyagi has been put under suspension on President's order, Ministry of Education officials told a media house. President Ram Nath Kovind approved the education ministry's proposal to inquire against the university's vice-chancellor for administrative lapses due to his unauthorised absence from the varsity. He has been put under suspension with immediate effect until further orders as he may influence/coerce the witnesses and tamper with the material records of the University so as to ensure fair inquiry.

Tyagi, who was admitted to AIIMS on July 2 under an emergency medical condition and has been on leave since then, has apparently not been attending office regularly since January. The ministry had attempted to remove Tyagi in the past, the media report stated, over not resolving the ad hoc teachers’ appointment issue and leaving faculty posts vacant for years despite multiple reminders.

Tyagi had removed pro-VC P.C. Joshi (who is having charge of VC at present) and appointed Geeta Bhat in his place. However, during his tenure, Joshi appointed a new registrar, Vikas Gupta, whose appointment was cleared by the executive council. Meanwhile, Tyagi appointed P.C. Jha as acting registrar and director for South Campus. The education ministry reportedly recognised Gupta’s appointment as registrar and stated that if Tyagi wants to join the office, then he must submit a medical fitness certificate.

Last week, P.C.Jha reached out to the Ministry of Education and insisted that his appointment complies with the rules. The ministry then wrote to the registrar appointed by Joshi, Vikas Gupta, ordering DU to initiate disciplinary action against Jha under the University Act.

According to reports, it was also brought to the notice of the ministry that the posts of registrar and finance officers in the university are lying vacant for the past few months. The scheduled interviews expected to be held last month had to be postponed due to Tyagi’s absence, and therefore, pro-VC Joshi is now authorised to preside over the selection committee until Tyagi is back.

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