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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Gujarat University denies Congress's claim of handing Rs 500 crore land to pvt entity
Ahmedabad: A political row erupted on Thursday after Gujarat Congress alleged that Gujarat University gave away prime land worth over Rs 500 crore to a private entity to run a rifle club. University authorities, however, denied the allegation and stated that the Dronacharya Rifle Club is operated entirely by the university and not given to any private party. GPCC working president Indravijaysinh Gohil said, "The university gave 10,000 square yards of land free to the Dronacharya Rifle Club, which is being run by syndicate member Ashish Amin. He is part of the committee that allocates land and has benefitted personally from the project." Congress leaders claimed the original tender mandated the club to develop its own world-class infrastructure and facilities like hotel stays, sports hostels, meals for delegates, and cover electricity, security, and housekeeping costs. "But the terms were altered so that the entire construction and maintenance cost is borne by the university. This is public money being used to fund a private luxury club," Gohil added. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad He further said, "With membership fees starting at Rs 5 lakh and going up to Rs 15 lakh for institutions, it is clear that this club is not meant for ordinary students. This is exactly what we warned would happen after the Common Act was introduced." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is this legal? Access all TV channels without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo In response, GU vice-chancellor Neerja Gupta said, "The university has not handed over any sports infrastructure — be it tennis, badminton, rifle shooting, or swimming — to any private club or association. All sports facilities remain under the university's control." She added, "We floated three rounds of tenders, but no handover of management or operation has been done." Former syndicate members, alumni, and students have now announced a "Save Gujarat University" campaign and said legal action will be pursued to protect university land and assets. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
25-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Common University Act: Direct transfer of faculty member to Gujarat University raises eyebrows
Ahmedabad: With the implementation of the Common University Act in Gujarat, the process of reassigning faculty members across various state universities, including Gujarat University (GU), has begun. Recently, a professor from Sardar Patel University (SPU) was directly transferred to the School of Commerce at GU to fill a vacant position. Sources indicate that more faculty members are now lobbying to secure transfers to preferred universities. The Common Act was introduced to bring uniformity across all state universities and includes provisions for staff and faculty transfers between institutions. Until now, these provisions were largely unimplemented. However, this recent transfer marks one of the first direct uses of the act. Insiders claim the transfer was made through a direct govt order, without following the usual procedure of inviting applications or mutual consent between institutions. Typically, such vacancies would be addressed by seeking formal requests or proposals for mutual transfers. However, no such process was followed in this case. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad Former officials argue that while the act is meant to benefit genuinely deserving staff, those with strong govt influence are exploiting it to secure desirable positions. Although the act states that transfers require mutual agreement and govt approval, the state can bypass these steps and issue direct orders if it so desires. More such transfers are expected soon, as lobbying intensifies among professors aiming to shift to GU and other prominent institutions.
