HC appoints retired judge as Inquiry Authority to examine appointment of faculty to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has appointed retired Judge V. Bharathidasan to investigate alleged irregularities in faculty appointments at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. This inquiry follows petitions from retired professors claiming unqualified individuals were appointed, leading to financial losses. The court has mandated the university to provide necessary support and cover the judge's remuneration and expenses for the inquiry.
- ▪Retired Judge V. Bharathidasan has been appointed as the Inquiry Authority.
- ▪The inquiry focuses on alleged irregularities in faculty appointments during the 2015-16 academic year.
- ▪Retired professors claim that unqualified individuals were appointed, causing financial loss.
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The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has appointed retired High Court Judge V. Bharathidasan as the ‘Inquiry Authority’ to go into the alleged irregularities in the appointment of faculty to the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University in Tirunelveli during the academic year 2015-16.The court was hearing the petitions filed by the retired professors of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. Their main allegation was that several persons who were not qualified for the posts were appointed, resulting in loss to the exchequer.The petitioners also sought the implementation of the Syndicate’s resolution to appoint a retired High Court Judge to inquire into the alleged irregularities in appointments.
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