Kuvempu University Seeks Higher Education Intervention Against Former Registrar Over 40 Lakh Financial Irregularity
Kuvempu University has officially appealed to the Secretary of Higher Education to initiate strict administrative action against its former Registrar of Evaluation. The controversy centers on an unreturned financial advance of ₹40 lakh initially withdrawn to fund the institution's 34th annual convocation.
- Kuvempu University escalated a financial dispute involving a ₹40 lakh advance to top state education authorities.
- The disputed funds were originally drawn as an Abstract Contingency Bill specifically earmarked for the 34th annual convocation.
- The former Registrar (Evaluation) now faces potential formal disciplinary measures pending government review.
SHIVAMOGGA — In a decisive administrative escalation, the top management of Kuvempu University has formally approached the Secretary of the Department of Higher Education, demanding official intervention and disciplinary proceedings against a former Registrar of Evaluation over an unresolved financial advance totaling ₹40 lakh.
This mounting administrative crisis revolves around substantial funds withdrawn under the guise of an Abstract Contingency Bill intended to finance the institution's 34th annual convocation. While such fiscal mechanisms are routinely employed to expedite necessary event expenditures, standard institutional protocols mandate the prompt submission of utilization certificates and audited expense vouchers following the conclusion of the event.
According to reports published by The Hindu, university authorities decided to escalate the matter after repeated internal reminders failed to secure the required financial settlement or a satisfactory accounting of the disbursed public funds from the former official.
