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Tribhuvan University professors repay $820,000 after study leave scandal
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Tribhuvan University professors repay $820,000 after study leave scandal

From OnlineKhabar English · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Tribhuvan University (TU) has recovered Rs. 110 million from 44 professors who misused study leave and failed to return to work.
  • An investigation found 398 professors misused study leave, leading to significant financial losses for the university.
  • TU is continuing efforts to recover funds and take disciplinary action against those who still owe money.

Tribhuvan University (TU) has successfully recovered Rs. 110 million from 44 professors who took study leave and subsequently failed to return to their duties. This recovery follows a significant scandal where the university reportedly suffered losses exceeding Rs. 2 billion due to professors misusing their study leave.

As of today, 44 individuals have made repayments, totalling Rs. 11 crore.

— Jeevan KafleCommittee coordinator, confirming the amount recovered from professors.

A TU investigation committee, led by Jeevan Kafle, identified 398 professors who had misused their study leave. Following a public notice demanding repayment, 44 individuals have so far returned a total of Rs. 11 crore (Rs. 110 million). "As of today, 44 individuals have made repayments, totalling Rs. 11 crore," stated committee coordinator Kafle.

TU has established a help desk to manage fund collection and communicate with professors who still need to repay their dues. According to Kafle, 61 professors have submitted applications for repayment. The university is urging those with outstanding amounts to come forward. Notably, even Members of Parliament from the Rastriya Swatantra Party and the Nepali Congress, who had taken study leave before entering politics, have made repayments. Assistant Professor Ananda Chand repaid Rs. 4.45 million, and Associate Professor Jagat Timilsina repaid Rs. 3.35 million.

We request those who still have outstanding amounts to come forward and contact us.

— Jeevan KafleCommittee coordinator, urging professors with outstanding dues to make repayments.

Under TU's Staff Service Regulations, professors on study leave exceeding three years are required to serve the university for a minimum of five years upon return. Failure to do so mandates repayment of all salaries and allowances received during the leave, plus 10% interest. The university is planning another public notice and further disciplinary actions for non-compliant individuals. The government has acknowledged the repayments as a positive step towards good governance and accountability in higher education.

Study leave is a special opportunity provided to supply universities with skilled, research-oriented, and inter

— Sasmit PokharelEducation and Sports Minister, commenting on the significance of study leave and the recent repayments.
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Originally published by OnlineKhabar English in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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