Burla: The authorities of Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT) in Odisha’s Burla have suspended an Associate Professor over alleged poor attendance.
Associate Professor Jayaprakash Parmguru of the Department of Humanities is also accused of showing up drunk to work.
According to the suspension letter, he was coming to the office in an intoxicated state, not taking classes and sleeping in the classroom in an inebriated state. Though Parmguru will not be allowed to take classes during the suspension period, he has been directed to come to the Department every day, except on holidays, and register his attendance twice a day using biometrics.
He will also not be allowed to go on leave without the permission of the Vice Chancellor, Deepak Kumar Sahu.
Sources said that some female colleagues had lodged complaint against him for coming to the Department in an inebriated state, leading to an internal investigation to ascertain the veracity of the claims. The suspension would remain in effect till the completion of the inquiry. “We are committed to a thorough and fair investigation to ensure the integrity of our academic environment,” a representative from the VSSUT institution told the media.