The much-hyped mega concert by AR Rahman on Nagpur University land on Sunday ended up being a disaster. Senior academicians, though, are continuing to question the organizers and NU top brass over how the land was handed over very cheaply for a commercial programme.
Senate member Mahendra Nimbarte demanded a thorough enquiry into the affair, and strict action not only against the organizers but also NU officials who lobbied to give the land for a commercial event at a meagre price. "Who gave this right to the organizers?" asked a furious Nimbarte, "Were NU bosses sleeping?"
He criticized the NU administration for charging just Rs 50,000 while the organizers sold a single ticket for Rs 25,000 and reaped huge profits. "What a shame that land that could have earned rent in crores was given at a pittance under political pressure. When Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is charging Rs 2 per sq ft, why is NU indulging in charity?"
He said the losses should be recovered from NU officials, including the finance and accounts officer (FAO), who allegedly recommended the event. "I will file a complaint against such irregularities with the chancellor's office. NU land is meant for educational activities and not for this," he added.
Nagpur University Teachers Association ( NUTA) chairman Eknath Kathale too was upset with the demolition of the wall. "It's highly unfortunate they misused our land. The power lies with vice chancellor Vilas Sapkal and the registrar, and they should take immediate action," he said.
Pointing out that a wall had been demolished by the organizers, DNC principal Baban Taywade said any damage to NU property was unacceptable. "NU should demand compensation from organizers," he said.
Senate member Bharat Meghe said, "NU charged just Rs 50,000 as rent and even the damaged wall cannot be constructed with that. The organizers should rebuild the wall," he said.
Senate member Mohan Bajpayee also said the organizers should have taken prior permission to demolish the wall. "Now, they should compensate the varsity. The VC should take immediate action, and take care that NU land is not given for such commercial events," he said.
Expectedly, NU PRO office declined to comment on anything while registrar Mahesh Yenkie refused to pick up calls.
Senate member Mahendra Nimbarte demanded a thorough enquiry into the affair, and strict action not only against the organizers but also NU officials who lobbied to give the land for a commercial event at a meagre price. "Who gave this right to the organizers?" asked a furious Nimbarte, "Were NU bosses sleeping?"
He criticized the NU administration for charging just Rs 50,000 while the organizers sold a single ticket for Rs 25,000 and reaped huge profits. "What a shame that land that could have earned rent in crores was given at a pittance under political pressure. When Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is charging Rs 2 per sq ft, why is NU indulging in charity?"
He said the losses should be recovered from NU officials, including the finance and accounts officer (FAO), who allegedly recommended the event. "I will file a complaint against such irregularities with the chancellor's office. NU land is meant for educational activities and not for this," he added.
Nagpur University Teachers Association ( NUTA) chairman Eknath Kathale too was upset with the demolition of the wall. "It's highly unfortunate they misused our land. The power lies with vice chancellor Vilas Sapkal and the registrar, and they should take immediate action," he said.
Pointing out that a wall had been demolished by the organizers, DNC principal Baban Taywade said any damage to NU property was unacceptable. "NU should demand compensation from organizers," he said.
Senate member Bharat Meghe said, "NU charged just Rs 50,000 as rent and even the damaged wall cannot be constructed with that. The organizers should rebuild the wall," he said.
Senate member Mohan Bajpayee also said the organizers should have taken prior permission to demolish the wall. "Now, they should compensate the varsity. The VC should take immediate action, and take care that NU land is not given for such commercial events," he said.
Expectedly, NU PRO office declined to comment on anything while registrar Mahesh Yenkie refused to pick up calls.
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