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Multi-crore tender scam rocks Karnataka’s Rani Channamma University

A shocking complaint reveals how university officials allegedly colluded to rig contracts and siphon off public funds. Will the Lokayukta probe uncover deeper corruption?

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Multi-crore tender scam rocks Karnataka’s Rani Channamma University

An RTI activist has filed a complaint with the Lokayukta, accusing Rani Channamma University (RCU) of a multi-crore tender scam. The allegations involve senior officials conspiring with a private company to manipulate contracts and inflate costs for printing physical marks cards and degree certificates.

The complaint claims the university ignored a government directive to issue digital certificates via NAD/DigiLocker, instead opting for a costly and irregular process to procure the necessary materials.

The scam centres on the procurement of substandard Teslin paper, supplied at Rs 66 per unit—nearly double the market rate of Rs 35. The original tender, valued at Rs 5.18 crore, was allegedly inflated to Rs 7.18 crore before being awarded at Rs 6.44 crore. Investigators suspect nearly Rs 2 crore was siphoned off as bribes during the process.

The tender process itself violated the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement (KTPP) Act. Instead of using the mandatory Karnataka Public Procurement Portal (KPPP), officials reportedly conducted the bidding through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM). Inspection and quality verification reports were also allegedly tampered with to approve the inferior materials. The complaint names multiple senior officials, including the Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, former Registrar (Evaluation), and Finance Officer. It accuses them of colluding with a private vendor to manipulate tender conditions. Additionally, outsourcing examination-related work to external vendors defies a Karnataka High Court order, raising concerns over potential malpractice. The Lokayukta is expected to launch a full investigation into the allegations. If proven, the case could lead to serious legal and administrative repercussions for those involved.

The Lokayukta probe will determine whether the allegations of tender rigging and financial misconduct hold weight. If confirmed, the case could result in disciplinary action against university officials and changes to procurement procedures to ensure stricter compliance with transparency laws.

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