Atishi directs a probe for misappropriation of public funds by 12 colleges affiliated with DU
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 21th Jan. The secretary of higher education has been instructed by Delhi Education Minister Atishi to begin an investigation into the purported anomalies at the 12 government-funded institutes that make up Delhi University.
According to the minister, there have been “major procedural irregularities” and 1,897 employees— 939 teaching and 958 non-teaching posts— have been appointed by these colleges without the Delhi government’s consent.
Significant procedural flaws have come to light. Without the Delhi government’s consent, the colleges hired a startling 1,897 employees—939 teaching and 958 non-teaching positions—violating clearly defined government procedures and standards, according to Atishi, as reported by PTI.
She gave the secretary instructions to take legal action against the principals and officials who created the unauthorized roles, including paying back the salary of staff workers who were appointed illegally since 2015.
“These colleges are funded by the public exchequer and, therefore, must be held accountable for any misuse of funds,” Atishi stated.
The “Pattern of Assistance” sanctioned by the Delhi government, accounting standards, and general financial guidelines were not followed in the execution of contracts worth crores for security and sanitation work, the speaker continued, according to PTI.
