The Ministry of Education (MoE) has ordered Tezpur University Vice-Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh to go on leave and directed an enquiry panel to probe several allegations against him, according to officials.
The university has been witnessing protests since mid-September against irregularities allegedly committed by Mr. Singh. The protesters held a 24-hour hunger strike on Monday ( December 29, 2025) on the completion of 100 days of their agitation.
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“A three-member enquiry panel has been set up to probe all matters related to the ongoing situation in Tezpur University, including allegations levelled against the Vice-Chancellor. The VC shall recuse himself from all duties and proceed on leave immediately and shall remain on leave till completion of the enquiry,” a senior MoE official said.
The enquiry panel has been asked to submit its report within a maximum of three months.
