Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Centre Silent on TISS Chancellor After CBI FIR
The Centre has not taken action against the TISS chancellor, D.P. Singh, despite a CBI investigation into his alleged involvement in a corruption case.
The CBI filed a case on June 30 related to irregularities in medical college inspections.
Singh, also a former chairman of the UGC, is accused of taking bribes in exchange for favorable reports.
Academics have criticized the inaction, with some suggesting a connection between the government and fraudulent activities.
The UGC has also issued a warning against individuals falsely claiming to be UGC officials and soliciting money for approvals.
CBI filed an FIR against TISS chancellor D.P. Singh in a corruption case.
Singh is accused of involvement in irregularities in the inspection and regulatory processes of medical colleges.
The CBI's FIR named 34 people, including Singh and officials from the health ministry.
Bribes were allegedly exchanged for favorable reports from the National Medical Commission.
The UGC issued a notice warning against individuals soliciting bribes falsely claiming to represent UGC officials.
- Who
- D.P. Singh and other officials
- What
- Alleged involvement in a corruption case involving irregularities in medical college inspections
- When
- The FIR was filed on June 30. The UGC issued a notice on Tuesday
- Where
- Naya Raipur-based Rawatpura Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
- Why
- Alleged bribery for favorable reports from the National Medical Commission.
- Subject
- Alleged involvement of TISS chancellor D.P. Singh in a corruption case
- Involved Party
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) chancellor D.P. Singh
- CBI Action
- Filed FIR on June 30
- Charges
- Irregularities in medical college inspections
- Other accused
- Eight Health Ministry officials
- UGC Notice
- Warned against individuals soliciting bribes