Sanskrit varsity V-C seeks report on book release row
The Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit is addressing a controversy regarding the cancellation of a book release. The Vice-Chancellor has requested a report on the publication process and has directed a police complaint against the printing press involved. Allegations of financial mismanagement and conspiracy have emerged from university faculty amidst the situation.
- ▪The release of the book Sri Tirthapada Puranam was canceled due to issues with the printed volumes.
- ▪Vice-Chancellor Ciza Thomas has sought a report from the project co-ordinator regarding the publication.
- ▪The printing press is accused of proceeding without proper agreements from the university.
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The Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit (SSUS) authorities have initiated action following the controversy over the last-minute cancellation of the release of Sri Tirthapada Puranam, a biography of Chattampi Swamikal, published by the varsity.The release of the book was cancelled after the authorities reportedly found that only four volumes were printed, while the other bound volumes kept in a box were blank.Vice-Chancellor Ciza Thomas issued a notice on Monday to V. Lissy Mathew, Professor, Malayalam department and co-ordinator of the project, seeking a report on all the aspects related to the publication of the book.The Vice-Chancellor had also directed the Registrar to lodge a police complaint against the printing press in Aluva, which undertook the work, on allegations that it…
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