Pondicherry University VC occupying DU residence 3 years after retirement, over ₹23 lakh due in penal rent, water charges
The Hindu
The latest notice to Mr. Singh asking him to vacate the 'Type-5' bungalow at the Delhi University's North Campus' Cavalry Lines was sent by the varsity last week.
Even after three years of his retirement from the Delhi University, Pondicherry University Vice Chancellor Gurmeet Singh continues to occupy the official accommodation allotted to him by his former employer with ₹23 lakh pending in dues, according to official documents.
However, Mr. Singh claimed that initially, the delay to vacate the accommodation at the Delhi University (DU) North Campus was due to Covid-induced lockdowns, and then later due to incorrect calculation of dues by the varsity as well as paucity of time at his end.
He also accused the varsity of treating him unfairly and holding ₹50 lakh of his retirement funds.
The latest notice to Mr. Singh asking him to vacate the 'Type-5' bungalow at the Delhi University's North Campus' Cavalry Lines was sent by the varsity last week.
The DU in its ninth notice to Mr. Singh since his retirement also said if the property is not vacated, actions such as "disconnection of electricity and water connection" to the bungalow would be taken.
"Neither you have vacated the university accommodation nor you have cleared outstanding dues towards damage charges applicable at the rate of 50 times the normal license fees plus water charges. Government of India rules don't permit stay after retirement beyond six months," said the DU notice to Mr. Singh.
"On the contrary, you have overstayed for a period of over 2 years and 9 months without even paying the penal rent. This has been viewed seriously by the university authorities," it said.
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