Benched DU VC to Prez: Bid to remove me on flimsy grounds

Benched DU VC to Prez: Bid to remove me on flimsy grounds

Manash Gohain & Shradha Chettri TNN

New Delhi:03.03.2021 

Delhi University vice-chancellor YogeshTyagi, who is under suspension since October 28 last year over charges of dereliction of duty, has written to the institutional visitor, President Ram Nath Kovind, alleging that some “elements” from the Union education ministry were encouraging certain “extra constitutional” people to clamour for his removal on flimsy grounds.

In the letter sent on Monday, Tyagi claimed that the inquiry being conducted against him was not in accordance with norms and, hence, his suspension should be revoked. The chancellor’s nominee to the DU Executive Council, Raj Kumar Bhatia, has also written to the enquiry committee with a copy marked to the visitor seeking revocation of Tyagi’s suspension ordered by the President. Asked about the two letters, Bhatia told TOI, “I can’t vouch for professor Tyagi’s letter.” But he admitted to his communication, which is in TOI’s possession.

Tyagi is scheduled to complete his tenure as the VC on March 11. Prior to his suspension, Tyagi was on medical leave.

In his letter, Tyagi said, “The education ministry officials have grossly failed to place before you the various provisions of the Delhi University Act, statutes, ordinances and regulations in their legal (and I would plead, moral as well) perspective as far as they pertain to the role and responsibility of the vice-chancellor personally. Also, some crucial provisions of the Act, statutes and ordinances have been all together overlooked.”