Buzz of Action Against Former Acting VC Dr. Sanjay Kumar After Stern Syndicate Decision; Troubles Mount Over Financial Irregularities
Bhagalpur: The administrative and financial corridors of Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University (TMBU) are buzzing once again. Following recent stern decisions taken by the University Syndicate, discussions regarding action against former Acting Vice-Chancellor Dr. Sanjay Kumar Chaudhary have intensified. According to official university sources, the Syndicate has decided to proceed based on investigation reports concerning allegations of financial irregularities and academic misconduct.
What is the Case?
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Chaudhary faced several serious allegations during various stages of his academic career, particularly during his tenure as Principal at Murarka College and T.N.B. College. He is accused of embezzling lakhs of rupees intended for college development works, construction projects, and other accounts. A high-level investigation committee previously constituted by the university found Dr. Chaudhary prima facie guilty in these matters. The report included adverse remarks against him and recommended strict disciplinary action.
The Role and Decision of the Syndicate
The Syndicate—the university's supreme decision-making body—reviewed the pending investigation reports with great seriousness. Sources indicate that the Syndicate has adopted a "zero-tolerance" policy regarding financial irregularities across various university departments and has issued clear directives. Since the investigation committee confirmed evidence against Dr. Chaudhary, the threat of action now looms large over him following the Syndicate's resolution.
This action is part of a campaign by the TMBU administration to tighten the noose on all officials and teachers accused of misappropriating government funds or involvement in illegal appointments.
A History of Controversies
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Chaudhary’s tenure has been marked by controversies. When he served as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of TMBU, student organizations and teacher unions held persistent protests against him. The primary allegations against him included:
Financial embezzlement at the college level and irregularities in construction work.
Validation of several significant charges out of 11 by the investigation committee.
Arbitrariness in illegal appointments and postings.
At that time, the intelligence department also showed interest in the matter, summoning a detailed report from the university administration, which reinforced the major questions being raised about his methodology.
Next Potential Steps
Following the latest directives from the Syndicate, the university administration is now seeking legal counsel to ensure that any action taken is legally robust. Experts suggest that the administration may finalize departmental proceedings against Dr. Chaudhary and initiate a strict process to recover the embezzled funds based on the charges against him.
This move is being viewed as a significant message against the corruption prevalent at TMBU. Student organizations have warned that if any attempt is made to bury the case, they will launch aggressive protests once again. For now, the administration’s potential actions remain the subject of intense discussion among staff and faculty on campus, and all eyes are on the administration's next move.
