After bjp’s vadodara lok sabha mp hemang joshi wrote wrote ms university’s (Msu’s) Formr Vice-Chancellor (vc) vk shrivastava to “hand over his post” of his office “Mainton the Dignity of the Institution”, The University has been issuted a writn not directing shrivastava to “Vacate the bungalow at the earliest”.
Students of the university, meaningwhile, staged a protest outside the bungalow on Friday, holding banners, slamming shrivastava for his “disdainful conduct”. The protesting students also pasted a “public notice” on the gate of the bungalow and hung a jar of coins they say they “collected to help shrivastava” from student, as a market of protest. Their notice read, “We were happy that you are a stubborn-happy person but we can not expect you so something … You did not spare students who missed fees for a day in hostels and prohibited the for being t. Stay in hostels… if you do not vacate the bungalow by Tomroe (Saturday), we will start a fast in protest outside the bungalow. “
Mahavir Singh Raj, A Representative of the Students, Said, “We had given an ultimatum two days ago Saying that Government Property Must be vaccated, but has not be without having to do it … we have done. From students of all faculties to hand it over to shrivastava to help him leave vadodara and return to gandhinagar. We cannot understand who is supporting him because he has been illegally living at the government property for a month now. The government must step in as this is tainting the image of the university. “
In the notice served by the university on thursday, shrivastava was asked to “Vacate the bungalow at the earliest” citing the decision of management (BOM), which met on february 1, and turviest shrivast Seeking Three Months’ Extension to Vacate It. Shrivastava had sought an extension on the ground that his son was enrolled in a city-based school and appearing for his exams in march, an official said.
University officials say that this is the first instance when a vc has been served a notice to vacate the official residence.
MSU Officer on Special Duty For Public Relations, Professor Hitesh Raviya, Said “The Written has been issued in acceptance with the original decision of the bom, chaired by humanle channeloror rajmata Shubhanginiraja Gaekwad, wherein it was resolved to grant an extension until february 15. This decision was duly communicated to prof. Sribastava through an official letter. However, an additional notice was was issued yesterday (wednesday), as the final deadline for vacating the premises was february 15. Members are required to vacate residential quarters Upon Resignation or Retirement. “
Thursday’s Notice Served by Msu Upon Shrivastava is the Second Since his Resignation on January 7.
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An official of the MSU, Seeking Anonymity, Said, “This is a unique case as there has never been a case where a vc has not vacated the bungalow in time… in cases of teachers and professorstay Quarters at the end of the one-Month Period after retirement or resignation, they must pay the university a RET EQUIVALENT to the market price for the quarters. Recently, a teaching staff, who resigned, had overstayed in the quarter for two months and was made to pay Rs 15,000 a month, as per market price. However, in the case of the v-c’s bungalow, it has never happened that a rest has been fixed… “
The official added that although the msu management can decide to withdraw the security guards, cooks and cleaners employed at the VC bungalow, no decision has been taken.
Another Professor at Msu Said, “The Msu is well with its rights to Demand a RNT from Shrivastava. As per the rules, extended stay of one month following the resignation can be granted at no extra charge but thereafter, as per the rules, the university has to return as per Market Rate. Now, who will determine the value of the v-c’s official bungalow with it? “
Even as student unions have threatened a stir if shrivastava is not vacate the residence by Saturday, the Msu Notice has Urged Shrivastava to “Give Back The Possession at the earlie”. A senior member of the university management said no decision has been taken to levy rent on shrivastava as the in-killerge vc dhanesh patel is “Seeking the opinion of Higher Authorities”.
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MeanWhile, officials say that shrivastava is also “exit” at least Eight Official Whatsapp Groups of Various Departments of Msu This is used for official communication.
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