Archive · 11 Dec 2025
SPPU Tech Dept Faces Overpayment Allegations
An activist named Vivek Velankar has said that the Technology Department at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) might have paid too much for some equipment.
This equipment includes things like UPS machines, CCTV systems, and fire alarm systems.
The activist found out about this by looking at some official documents.
He thinks there might have been some wrongdoing and wants the police to investigate.
The university says they will look into the matter to see if everything was done correctly.
Activist Vivek Velankar alleges overpayment for equipment procurement at SPPU's Technology Department.
Equipment includes UPS machines, CCTV systems, ESSL access control systems, and fire alarm systems.
RTI documents reveal inflated prices compared to similar items in another tender from 2018-19.
Velankar demands a criminal investigation into the matter.
SPPU responds by stating that procedures seem to have been followed and an inquiry will be conducted.
- Who
- Activist Vivek Velankar and SPPU Technology Department
- What
- Allegations of overpayment for equipment procurement
- When
- Tender from 2018-19, press conference on Tuesday
- Where
- Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)
- Why
- RTI documents reveal inflated prices compared to similar items in another tender
- Department
- Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)
- Allegations
- Overpayment for equipment procurement
- Equipment Involved
- UPS machines, CCTV systems, ESSL access control systems, fire alarm systems
- Activist
- Vivek Velankar
- Year of Tender
- 2018-19
- SPPU Response
- Inquiry to be conducted