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Rajasthan Governor Removes Vice‑Chancellor After Probe Finds Recruitment Irregularities

A three‑member inquiry led by the Kota University vice‑chancellor found breaches of UGC norms, reservation rule violations and alleged favouritism, prompting the governor to order immediate disciplinary removal.

Overview

  • Raj Bhavan removed Prof. (Dr.) Devswaroop from his posts with immediate effect on Thursday after receiving the inquiry committee's report.
  • The probe was launched after an academic complaint and was carried out by a three‑member high‑level committee headed by Kota University VC Dr. Bhagwati Prasad Saraswat.
  • The committee examined recruitment files, interview assessment sheets and selection records and concluded that appointments had bypassed university rules and ignored UGC regulations.
  • The report flagged failures to follow legally mandated reservation procedures for SC, ST and differently‑abled candidates and said certain candidates were favoured in selections.
  • The governor issued the removal order in consultation with the state government and has placed interim charges at the two universities while further administrative or legal follow‑up is awaited.