New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind in his capacity as Visitor of the Delhi University (DU) places Vice-Chancellor Professor Yogesh Tyagi under suspension with immediate effect and orders inquiry into allegations of dereliction of duties against him.
President Ram Nath Kovind in his capacity as Visitor of the Delhi University (DU) places Vice-Chancellor Professor Yogesh Tyagi under suspension with immediate effect and orders enquiry into allegations of dereliction of duties against him. pic.twitter.com/Nj9GltxKc9
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The education ministry had asked the President to allow inquiry against the vice-chancellor after a dispute over appointments to the university last week. On Tuesday night, the President allowed the inquiry against the vice-chancellor who was accused of “misconduct” by the ministry.
In a letter to the university registrar, the education ministry said that the vice-chancellor was suspended till the inquiry is completed since he can influence the investigation while in office. Professor PC Joshi will take over as vice-chancellor for now.
Mr Tyagi has been on leave since July 2 when he was admitted to Delhi’s AIIMS hospital with an emergency medical condition. The government had made Professor PC Joshi the in charge on July 17, until Mr Tyagi resumed office.