Delhi University VC suspended

Delhi University Vice-Chancellor Prof Yogesh Tyagi has been placed under suspension on President's orders, ministry of education officials said on Wednesday.

Tyagi's suspension by the President comes amid heated power tussle between the university and the education ministry over recent decisions on crucial appointments taken by the VC and their compliance with varsity norms.

Orders issued by now-suspended varsity's VC Tyagi during his period of absence on the medical ground will be treated as null and void, officials told news agency PTI.

President Ram Nath Kovind, who is the Visitor of the university, had sent his approval for suspension of the VC on Tuesday.

"The president has given his assent for a probe into issues of misgovernance. The Union education ministry has raised questions about the governance of the varsity and the consent has been received. The ministry will now set up a committee that will probe the issues," said an education ministry official.

The high-voltage drama has been unfolding at Delhi University since Tuesday with two factions of the university supporting two registrars, two pro-vice chancellors, and two directors of South Campus.