Archive · 7 Jun 2025
TISS Pro-VC Shankar Das Asked to Step Down Amidst Charges
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) asked Prof. Shankar Das, who was in charge of many things at TISS, to leave his job.
This happened because some people thought he did something wrong with money and hiring people.
Prof. Das says he didn't do anything wrong and that it is all a big misunderstanding.
But the institute said there was a problem after they checked things out.
Some people at TISS were happy with the decision.
Prof. Das was also in the running for a top job at TISS, but this order has shocked him.
The institute has not had a regular boss for two years.
TISS asked its pro-vice-chancellor, Prof. Shankar Das, to step down.
The move came after allegations of financial misappropriation and irregularities.
Das denies the allegations, calling them baseless and a smear campaign.
An internal probe prompted the institute to take action.
Das was also part of a controversial report regarding illegal immigrants.
- Who
- Prof. Shankar Das, the pro-vice-chancellor of TISS.
- What
- TISS asked Prof. Shankar Das to step down from his position.
- When
- The order was made with immediate effect.
- Where
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai.
- Why
- Due to allegations of financial misappropriation and irregularities in staff appointments.
TISS and Internal Panel's Perspective
Prof. Das's Perspective
Nature of Allegations
TISS and Internal Panel's Perspective
Sources and an internal panel suggest there is substance to the allegations of financial misappropriation and irregularities in staff appointments. Faculty members express relief.
Prof. Das's Perspective
Prof. Das claims the allegations are baseless and a targeted attempt to malign his reputation. He states he is deeply pained and shocked by the charges.
Financial Record
TISS and Internal Panel's Perspective
Sources claim allegations include fraudulent bills produced for different projects.
Prof. Das's Perspective
Prof. Das states all expenses at TISS are accounted for and his record has remained unblemished.
- Person Involved
- Prof. Shankar Das
- Das's Role
- Pro-vice-chancellor
- Institution
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
- Allegations
- Financial misappropriation and irregularities
- Das's Response
- Denies all charges
- Investigation
- Internal probe