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“Action will be taken against the guilty”

Shastry V Mallady

DVAC is probing “irregularities” in Madurai Kamaraj University

MADURAI: The Secretary for Higher Education, K. Ganesan, has said that the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC), which is now probing alleged irregularities in Madurai Kamaraj University, will submit its report of findings to the State Government.

Mr. Ganesan, who is the convener of Conveners’ Committee in the absence of the Vice-Chancellor, told The Hindu on Saturday that the enquiry was still going on and “definitely action will be taken against the guilty as per law.”

“Right now, the investigating officials are examining the records/files. After completion, we will receive the DVAC report,” he said.

The secretary is the convener of a seven-member committee that looks into the day-to-day functioning of the university following the completion of tenure as Vice-Chancellor of P. Maruthamuthu on March 6.

According to Mr. Ganesan, the convener’s committee comprising of Syndicate members will take decisions on matters that are needed immediate attention till the appointment of the next Vice-Chancellor and “if needed, a meeting will be held to take decisions.”

University sources said that the investigating agency had conducted an enquiry last week with engineers and some employees involved with civil/construction works.

Also, the Principal of MKU College, Deans and Deputy Directors were questioned by the DVAC officials.

Files related to the appointment of casual labourers, non-teaching staff, revenue-sharing collaboration with a Delhi-based management institute, Vice-Chancellor’s foreign visits, endowment activities, etc. had been obtained.

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