The high court has granted anticipatory bail to Prof K S Rangappa, Vice Chancellor of the University of Mysore. He is booked in a case of financial irregularities in the Karnataka State Open University, when he was the vice chancellor. Rangappa contended that Rs 95 lakh was released for the purchase of computers in accordance with rules.
He stated that the amount was released after he demitted the office and that there were no allegations against him in the report submitted to the governor.
Jayalakshmipuram police in Mysuru had registered an FIR against Rangappa and others. HC has directed Rangappa to co-operate with the police in the investigation.
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