Governor Gehlot orders probe into fund misuse at Kuvempu varsity

Bengaluru: Governor and Chancellor of state-run universities Thaawarchand Gehlot has issued a notification constituting an inquiry commission for probing alleged irregularities at Kuvempu University in Shivamogga. 

This action follows a proposal from the state government, requesting the governor to initiate disciplinary action against the officers and employees of the university.

The proposal referenced an inquiry commission report by Justice Ravindranath H, which concluded that misappropriation of funds allocated under SCSP/TSP schemes was evident and determined that the officials in charge at that time are collectively responsible for the misuse of these funds.

In his order, the governor stated, "In view of the proposal from the state government and the points raised, I find it appropriate to initiate an inquiry under Section 8(1) of the Karnataka State Universities Act, 2000. I appoint Justice R Gururajan, a former judge of the Karnataka High Court, to investigate the proposed issues as well as any related matters that may arise during the inquiry, and to submit a report within one month."