Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Tezpur University Teachers Demand VC's Removal
The teachers at Tezpur University are asking for their Vice Chancellor (VC) to be removed.
They accuse the VC of mismanaging money, with issues like poor building quality and questionable contracts.
The teachers also claim that the VC made inappropriate comments.
They sent a complaint to the Governor and Chief Minister.
A university spokesperson quit due to the VC's actions.
A magisterial probe has been ordered following a confrontation between students and the VC.
The VC has not responded to the accusations.
Tezpur University Teachers' Association (TUTA) demands the removal of VC Shambhu Nath Singh.
TUTA submitted a memorandum to the Governor and Chief Minister.
Allegations include financial irregularities such as poor quality infrastructure, questionable contracts, and fund disbursement delays.
The university's Public Relations Officer resigned, citing the VC's 'autocratic style'.
A magisterial probe was ordered after a confrontation between students and the VC.
- Who
- Tezpur University Teachers’ Association (TUTA) and Vice Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh
- What
- TUTA is demanding the removal of the Vice Chancellor
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Tezpur University, Assam, India
- Why
- Due to alleged financial mismanagement, poor infrastructure, administrative lapses and disrespectful remarks.
- University
- Tezpur University
- Location
- Tezpur, Assam, India
- Organization
- Tezpur University Teachers' Association (TUTA)
- Accusations
- Financial irregularities and administrative lapses
- Action
- Demand for Vice Chancellor's removal
- Inquiry
- Magisterial probe ordered
