Major Exposure of Illegal Extortion in the Name of Student Admissions at BN College; Allegations of Overcharging Rs 7,000 to Rs 8,000, TMBU DSW and Proctor Conduct Surprise Raid and Investigation on VC's Orders
Bhagalpur, Office Correspondent: A serious case of arbitrariness and large-scale illegal extortion during student admission procedures has surfaced at BN College, affiliated with the prestigious Tilka Man Bhagalpur University (TMBU) in Silk City Bhagalpur. The college administration is accused of charging students an excess amount ranging from Rs 7,000 to Rs 8,000 over and above the prescribed fees. This sensational revelation has triggered a stir within the university administration. Viewing the gravity of the matter, upon strict directives from TMBU's Vice-Chancellor, the university's DSW (Dean of Student Welfare) and Proctor reached the college along with their teams to conduct a thorough probe.
What Is the Complete Matter? How Did the Illegal Extortion Come to Light?
According to reports, admission processes for various courses are currently underway across university colleges:
Protest by Students and Organizations: When students arriving to secure admission at BN College checked the receipts of the fees collected from them, they were stunned. The college administration was charging an amount significantly higher than the officially fixed fee. Angered by this high-handedness, students and various student unions escalated complaints directly to the university headquarters.
Excess Collection Ranging from Rs 7,000 to Rs 8,000: Initial investigations revealed that general category and other students were being overcharged by Rs 7,000 to Rs 8,000 under various heads. For economically weaker and middle-class students, coughing up such a heavy sum proved extremely difficult, sparking intense outrage among the student body.
Vice-Chancellor's Stern Stance: DSW and Proctor Conduct Raid
Catching wind of the matter, the Vice-Chancellor of Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University took it with utmost seriousness and ordered immediate action:
Surprise Inspection of College Campus: Complying with the VC's directives, TMBU's DSW and Proctor made a surprise visit to the BN College campus. This sudden inspection created panic and chaos among the college administration and staff.
Scrutiny of Documents and Receipts: Both top university officials conducted sudden checks of the college's admission counters, cash counters, and relevant offices. They requisitioned and meticulously examined files detailing fee structures, bank account particulars, and receipts issued to students over the past few days.
Several Irregularities Uncovered During the Investigation
During the preliminary probe, officials stumbled upon several grave flaws and irregularities in the working style of the college administration:
Staff Unable to Provide Clear Answers: When officials questioned college staff and responsible personnel regarding the excess fees collected during the inspection, they failed to offer any satisfactory explanations.
Recording Student Statements: Officials interacted directly with numerous students present on the spot to listen to their grievances, gathering evidence and receipts related to the illegal extortion. Students informed officials that they were being forcibly coerced into paying more than the standard fee.
University Administration Warning: Strict Action Against the Guilty
Concluding their investigative drive, the university's DSW and Proctor issued clear-cut warnings to the media and college management:
Report to Be Submitted to VC: Officials stated that they would compile and immediately submit this comprehensive investigation report to the Vice-Chancellor. Based on the report, strict disciplinary and legal actions will be initiated against college staff or managers found culpable.
Demand for Refunding Excess Amounts: Student organizations have demanded that the college administration immediately refund the extra money extorted from students with interest, failing which a massive agitation will be launched at the university level.
This case of illegal extortion amounting to Rs 7,000 to Rs 8,000 in the name of admissions at Bhagalpur's BN College has emerged as a grave concern within academic circles. This prompt action executed by the DSW and Proctor on the Vice-Chancellor's orders has clarified that the university administration holds a strict stance against corruption and the exploitation of students. The outcome of this inquiry will determine how tightly the noose is tightened around those practicing such arbitrariness in colleges moving forward.
