The governor, Vajubhai R. Vala sacked two Syndicate Members of Karnataka State Women’s University (KSWU) following the complaints of ‘improper and irresponsible behavior’.
Mr. Vala, who is also the Chancellor of all Universities of the State, issued this order under Section 39 of Karnataka State Universities Act 2000 on Monday in Bengaluru, according to the release by KSWU here on Tuesday.
The members S. L. Chandrashekhar and Raghavendra Sondur have been dismissed from their service.
According to the release, both members on September 19, 2014 visited the University under the pretext of monitoring the construction of the building though it was beyond their jurisdiction.
During the visit, they used ‘objectionable’ words and talked in inappropriately with to Vice Chancellor, Meena Chandavarkar and Registrar, S. A. Kazi in front of the students and other staff members.
Later, they visited the girls’ hostel without permission and there too, both of them misbehaved with the official.
Following the incident, a complaint was registered with the Governor and Principal Secretary, High Education on September 20, 2014 for taking suitable action against both members by Ms. Chandavarkar.
After the complaint, on September 29, 2014, the governor appointed G. Lata Krishnarao, Additional Chief Secretary of the State as investigating officer to handle the case.
On November 11, Ms. Krishnarao conducted an inquiry at the University which was attended by the VC, Registrar, hostel wardens and other staff including the two sacked members.
After the probe, the official, last week had submitted her report to the governor, based on the report, the government has issued the order to sack both the members, the release added.
