Jaipur, May 29: Rajasthan Governor and Chancellor of Universities, Haribhai Bagde, has removed Professor (Dr.) Devswaroop from his position as the Vice Chancellor of Baba Amte Divyang University and the acting Vice Chancellor of Vishwakarma Skill University, effective immediately.
The Rajasthan Lok Bhawan announced on its social media platform X that the governor issued the dismissal order due to irregularities in appointments made arbitrarily, bypassing university rules and provisions. This decision was made after consulting with the state government.
The action follows the findings of a high-level investigation into alleged irregularities during Dr. Devswaroop’s tenure as Vice Chancellor at Rajasthan University. Officials indicated that Dr. Devswaroop reportedly violated the University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations and established university procedures, favoring certain candidates during recruitment processes.
This decision came after a report from an investigative committee, which presented evidence of procedural violations and irregularities. The investigation was initiated following a complaint filed by an academic, alleging serious irregularities and discrimination in the selection process.
In response to these allegations, Governor Haribhai Bagde formed a three-member high-level inquiry committee, chaired by renowned academician and Kota University Vice Chancellor Dr. Bhagwati Prasad Saraswat. The committee reviewed recruitment documents, interview evaluation sheets, and records of selections made during Dr. Devswaroop’s tenure at Rajasthan University. It also assessed compliance with university records, interview processes, and UGC regulations.
After a thorough investigation, the committee submitted its report to the Raj Bhawan, raising concerns regarding adherence to reservation policies and UGC guidelines. Based on these findings, the Raj Bhawan initiated disciplinary action, resulting in Dr. Devswaroop’s immediate removal from his current position.
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