Gauhati University Denies Claims Against VC, Initiates Legal Steps
Officials point to CAG oversight under the Gauhati University Act to defend financial governance.
Overview
- In statements issued on October 10–11, the university called the allegations against its administration and Vice Chancellor false, malicious, and politically motivated.
- Registrar Dr. Utpal Sarma said the institution operates with complete transparency and that decisions follow due diligence within statutory norms.
- University accounts are audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, with spending limited to an approved annual budget.
- Budget proposals receive scrutiny from the Finance Committee, the Executive Council, and the University Court before approval.
- Procurement uses GeM, the Assam Tender Portal, and university rate contracts, while construction and high-value projects follow construction committee recommendations and open e-tenders on the Assam e-Procurement Portal.