DUTA PRESS RELEASE: 26 JULY 2014

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Record no.: 8305
Type: Press release
Published: 26 July 2014
From: DUTA
Categories: DUTA
Press Release
Link: https://duta.live/2014/07/26/duta-press-release-26-july-2014/
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DUTA Condemns VC for Illegally Reinstating Suspended BRAC Principal; demands CBI Inquiry

In its Emergency Meeting to take stock of latest developments in the issue of justice for deceased BR Ambedkar College employee Pavitra Bharadwaj, the DUTA has strongly condemned the DU Vice Chancellor for revoking the suspension of the main accused, principal G K Arora, in an underhand and unauthorized manner. It observed a candle-light Protest between 5 pm and 7 pm in the evening against the criminal nexus between the BRAC Principal and the DU VC, which has shocked the University Community which demanding justice for Pavitra Bharadwaj.

In its 7 July 2014 Order, the Delhi High Court had expressly required all material related to petitions on GK Arora's suspension to be placed before the Governing Body of BR Ambedkar College. Further, the Governing Body was asked to deliberate on the status of his suspension within six weeks of the date of issue of Order. However, without convening a meeting of the Governing Body, its chairman recommended revoking the suspension and VC promptly put his stamp of approval on the revocation on the same day. This shocking violation of procedure and contempt of the High Court is yet another instance of the indefensible methods through which the VC has continually sought to subvert processes of justice in the University.

The DUTA has demanded an immediate restoration of status quo with regard to principal G K Arora's suspension. In this regard, the DUTA will bring all the facts to light by addressing a Press Conference next week. It will also take a delegation to the Lieutenant Governor to apprise him of the violation and demand his intervention.

The DUTA also demands a comprehensive CBI inquiry into all the facts related to the several complaints of sexual harassment and mental torture that have been made against principal Arora from time to time, by Pavitra Bharadwaj. In this regard, it will approach the Home Ministry for intervention.

NANDITA NARAIN
President, DUTA

HARISH KHANNA
Secretary, DUTA

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Delhi University Teachers’ Association. "DUTA PRESS RELEASE: 26 JULY 2014." 26 July 2014. https://duta.live/2014/07/26/duta-press-release-26-july-2014/.