Pauri District Magistrate Chandra Shekhar Bhatt has assumed the charge of Principal, GB Pant Engineering College Ghurdori (Pauri) on the order of the State Government. This is the fourth time in the 25 years’ history of the engineering college that the DM has been given the charge of the Principal. The Principal in-charge of the, Ghurdori-based GB Pant Engineering College Dr Y Singh, who had assumed the charge in January was later sacked by the State Government, acting on the inquiry report filed by the DM on the complaints of president, Joint Employees’ Association. Several corruption charges were levelled against him.
After assuming the charge, Bhatt inspected the college on Wednesday and instructed all the teachers and the employees to perform their duties with full devotion and create the healthy academic atmosphere of the institution. He said the main emphasis should be given in teaching and discipline. Bhatt has ordered to seize the office of the registrar and deputy registrar.
Bharat Singh, president Joint Employees’ Association of the engineering college. assured the DM that they would extend full cooperation to him in running the institution in the right manner. He further said they would raise issue of corruption once it comes to their knowledge.
Notably, the association submitted a 20-point draft complaints to Governor KK Paul during the President’s Rule against the financial irregularities, illegal appointment, purchasing items sans tender and the like. Pauri DM was asked to conduct an inquiry. Action followed after the report was submitted.