After the principal of St Stephen’s College Valson Thampu revoked the suspension of their administrative officer (AO) Subha Kumar Dash, the governing body of the college on Friday again suspended him on the basis of the same allegations.
Dash, was suspended last week by St Stephen’s Principal Valson Thampu for engaging in “gross misconduct” and sending derogatory and defamatory SMSs to the administration and to the college community under the influence of alcohol. Dash had moved Delhi High Court challenging the earlier suspension order and accusing Thampu of trying to convert him to Christianity. He had also sought an injunction against any action by the GB. But High Court yesterday dismissed the plea after Thampu revoked the suspension on Wednesday.
“The GB decided to suspend Dash again and has proposed an independent inquiry into the matter which will be constituted by the chairman. The committee formed will not have any of the governing body members,” said a GB member. The meeting on Friday was attended by 12 of the 18 GB members. While the principal recused himself from the meeting, Dash was not summoned. Dash, however, said he has not received any communication regarding him the fresh suspension order.