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Karnataka Governor orders action on KSHEC vice-chairman
The Hindu··6 Sept
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot directed Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayaraddi to act against KSHEC Vice-Chairman S.R. Niranjana over alleged financial irregularities and misuse of public funds. Complaints cited reimbursements from council funds, including refreshment bills worth Rs 34,350 in June and July 2024. Gehlot asked Rayaraddi to look into the matter personally and take necessary action at the earliest.
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What It Means For You
- KSHEC reimbursements under review could affect how council funds are spent.
- Governor Gehlot asked the minister to act against Vice-Chairman S.R. Niranjana.
- Complaints allege personal expenses were claimed from council accounts.
What's Happening
- Gehlot wrote to Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayaraddi on Saturday.
- Documents came via RTI requests from a complainant to Lok Bhavan.
- Bills included a Bengaluru club and supermarket refreshment claims.
Alleged Bill Amounts
- Refreshment bills reimbursed in June and July 2024 totalled Rs 34,350.
- The Governor said financial irregularities must be viewed seriously.
- KSHEC was set up as a collective of government, universities and experts.
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