(i) Information regarding funds released, collected, expenditures and procedure used by the University

S.N.
Question
1.
Detailed Report and Receipts about the
Grants provide to the University by State
Government,
University
Grants
Commission,
Human
Resource
Development Ministry of State, Youth
Affairs and Sports Ministry of State and
other State and Central Government
Institutions in the past 3 financial years.
i.e. 1st April 2013 till date regarding:
a. Maintenance and Upkeep of the
University
b. Organization of Conferences and
Seminars
c. Organization of Inter University
Events, Competitions and festivals
d. Establishment
and
expenses
incurred regarding various Centres
of Excellence.
e. Expenses incurred on the visits of
Dignitaries and Officials from
such Institutions and Departments.
2.
Detailed Receipts and Reports of Annual
Expenses made towards the University in
the past 3 years i.e. from 1st April 2013
till date:
a. Construction work done like Lawn
Tennis Court, Basket Ball Court,
Football Ground, Badminton
Court and Volleyball Court.
b. Renovation, Fencing and Painting
of the University Infrastructure,
Multipurpose Hall and Housing
Infrastructure and the justification
for such regular and expensive
remodeling.
c. Equipment like Dustbins, Solar
Panels, LAN System, Internet
routers installed.
3.
Reports and Receipts of the Travelling
and Lodging Allowances given and
expenses incurred by the University on
the regular academic and other official
visits by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor

Answer
Information relating to 'a', 'b', 'c' &'d' may
be seen on the University website under
RTI Link. Expenses in respect of 'e' are
NIL.

Information may be seen on the University
website under RTI Link

Information may be seen on the University
website under RTI Link

Page 1 of 7

 4.

5.

6.

7.
8.

9.

and the University's accompanying
officials for the past 3 years i.e. from 1st
April 2013 till date.
Detailed Reports and Bills regarding the
maintenance and facilities provided to
the administration officials like AirCondition
Maintenance,
Stationary,
Internet Charges and details regarding the
Perquisites provided to the ViceChancellor, Registrar, Joint-Registrar,
Deputy-Registrars, Assistant Registrars
and Finance Officer. It is needless to
mention that these Perquisites shall be
pertaining to Traveling, Electricity,
Housing, Telephone, Internet and Office
Equipment and Furniture for the past 3
years i.e. from 1st April 2013 till date.
Details of Fees collected from Students
and its application, along with the
NRI/NRI Sponsored quota (identities
might be concealed, however numerical
figures must be released).
Detailed break-up of the head ‘Utility
Charge’ in the Fee Structure.

Basis of fee increment in the past 3 years.
i.e. 1st April 2013 till date.
Details Regarding the Procedure of
Selection and Allocation of Tenders and
Contracts along with the Quotations Filed
in this respect of:
a. Mess
b. Canteen
c. Swimming Pool
d. Tennis Court
e. Security
f. LAN/Wi-Fi System
Reports and Receipts regarding the funds
received for Decennium Celebration
initiated from 17th August 2016 for

Vice-Chancellor is provided furnished
accommodation and staff car. Registrar
and FO are provided only Staff car facility.
Other officials are not provided any
perquisite.

Information may be seen on the University
website under RTI Link.

Utility charges are levied from the students
to meet the requirement of partial funding
towards running expenditure i.e. electricity
charges, house tax, water tax, sewage
charges and maintenance of other facilities
of the University.
Increase in the maintenance cost of the
University.
Procedure adopted for selection of service
providers for mess services, operation of
swimming pool & security services was
competitive bidding. Selection of cafeteria
service provider was done on interview
basis. Service provider (M/s UPPCL) for
construction of tennis court was nominated
by the State Government, whereas
installation of wi-fi system was done by
BSNL under National Knowledge Network
Scheme.
No funds were received for this purpose.

Page 2 of 7

 duration of 55 days.
Annual Reports of the University for past Annual reports may be seen in the
3 financial years i.e. from 1st April 2013
University Library.
till date.
(ii) Fund Allocation and Procedure regarding activities related to welfare of students of
the University:
S.N.
Question
Answer
1.
All Circulars and Notices issued by the Circulars relating to funding for student
State
and
Central
Government activities are always marked to the
Institutions and received by the Chairman of the concerned committee as a
University shall be released in the public routine matter.
domain i.e. University Website/Hostel
Notice Board within 2 working days and
such circulars shall show equivalent
reflection upon the committee budgets.
2.
Detailed Reports regarding the funds Information may be seen on the University
allocated to various Student Committees website under RTI Link
for the past 3 years i.e. from 1st April
2013 till date.
3.
Written explanation pertaining to the Decision on the fund allocation to
procedure and criterion employed while academic activities (which includes
deciding the financial requirements of the allocation to different committees) is taken
various Student Committees and other by the Financial Committee within the
activities related to Student welfare.
limits of the available financial resources.
While taking the decision on fund
allocation, recommendations of the
respective
committees
about
their
requirements are given due consideration.
4.
Detailed Receipts of Expenditure and The University does not receive any
source of Funds received for all activities earmarked fund for student welfare.
related to Student Welfare against their However, based on the availability of
respective allocated budget, particularly funds, the University provides financial
for the following:
support to needy and deserving students to
a. Students
attending
the enable them participate in specific
International Conferences and academic
activities
which
include
Seminars.
participation in International Moots, Sports
b. Students
attending
National activities, subject to fulfillment of
Conferences and Seminars.
conditions laid down in the University
Regulations.
5.
Written and Detailed Explanation The University administration does not
justifying the refusal to grant the budgets have knowledge of such case.
proposed by the committees from the
next Academic Year.
6.
Explanation and details regarding the Unused grants are returned to the funding
10.

Page 3 of 7

 appropriation of unused budget.

7.

8.

agencies as per the conditions of their
sanction.
It is of utmost pertinence that such
explanations
and
justification
be
furnished in writing unreservedly as norm
from this instance forward and any
budget related grievance resolved in an
expeditious and transparent manner under
the observation and advisement of the
Committee Chairperson.
It is demanded that from the next University rules do not permit for such an
academic year the Student Committee action. Process of reimbursement of travel
mechanism be modified in the following expenses of students will be streamlined.
manner:
a. Individual bank accounts shall be
opened under the name of
respective Student Committees
and the allocated funds be
transferred in these accounts.
b. The
budget
of
Student
Committees for their respective
welfare
activities
shall
be
proposed and approved at the start
of the academic year and the funds
be transferred in the respective
committee bank accounts.
c. These accounts shall be managed
and accessed by the Committee
Chairperson.
d. The Finance Officer shall have the
control to scrutinize these
accounts either quarterly or biannually in the academic year.
e. No reductions shall be made in the
account balance once the proposed
budget has been approved.
f. Furthermore, on suggestion of the
Committee
Chairperson
and
approval of the Finance Officer
the sanctioned budgets may be
augmented during the academic
year.
g. Reimbursement
for
travel
expenses
incurred
by
the
Page 4 of 7

 participating students in various
inter-university
and
national
events
be
sanctioned
and
subsequently remitted within one
week with the approval of the
Committee Chairperson only.
h. Any discussion, clarification and
modification
regarding
this
proposed mechanism shall be
done only with the consultation of
the Committee Chairperson and
Office Bearers.
(iii) Action taken regarding various Pledges and Promises made by the University
Authorities
S.N.
Question
Answer
1.
Details regarding the arrangement of Exchange of students and faculty members
Memorandum of Understanding entered could not take place due to financial
with all Foreign Institutions and the reasons.
follow-up action taken regarding Student
Exchange Programmes, Summer Schools
and Faculty Exchange Programmes.
2.

Particulars regarding the construction of Work order has been issued to M/s UP
promised Gymnasium.
Rajkeeya Nirman Nigam Ltd. vide letter
no. 02-17(i)/NLULko/Admin-C-48/2016
dated 03.01.2017.
3.
Particulars regarding the autonomy and Auditorium has been taken over from LDA
use of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar by the University. Preparation of necessary
Auditorium.
modalities for operation of the same is
under way.
4.
Written assurance that details of any Maintenance of hostels, student facilities is
further construction and purchase relation done only on the written requests of the
to Student Welfare shall be released in hostel wardens, respective committee.
the public domain i.e. University
Website/Hostel Notice Boards.
(iv) Student, Faculty and University Personnel grievances:
S.N.
Question
Answer
1.
Reports on decisions taken in the Minutes of the EC, AC& FC relating to the
following Council Meetings.
year 2016 are uploaded on the University
a. General Council
website may be seen under RTI link. No
b. Executive Council
meeting of the GC could be convened till
c. Academic Council
date.
d. Finance Committee
2.
Details regarding the Internet Charges No charges for these services have been
Page 5 of 7

 3.

and cost of Wi/Fi and LAN System and
Routers installed and the charges so
levied on the students and collected from
the University Personnel.
Explanation in writing regarding the
continued interruption and grossly
unsatisfactory internet connection in the
campus and absolute indifferent and
obtuse attitude adopted by the person in
charge of this. It is needless to mention
that such justification must be weighed
against fees paid by the students. It is
demanded that this problem be resolved
with utmost expeditiousness.

levied on the Students or University
employees. Detail about cost of installation
of Wi-fi, LAN & Routers may be seen on
the University website under RTI link.
1Gbps internet bandwidth is being
subscribed by the University from BSNL
under National Knowledge Network
scheme. Apart from this 8Mbps back-up
line from Swift Mail is also being
subscribed additionally which is dedicated
to the Library and academic purposes.
Distribution network within campus has
been recently upgraded on 10G managed
network as recommended by the expert
committee consisting of experts from IIT
& IIM. Network services are perfectly in
lines with other premier educational
institutions. However, in case of major
breakdowns at service provider level,
services get affected which is not unusual.
The library timings depend on pattern of
usage by students. If justified by the usage
pattern Library can be made 24 hours. On
the request of the students recently the
library timings have been extended till
12.00 midnight.
There is no scope for arbitrariness in award
of marks for attendance. In case, there is
any specific grievance in this matter the
aggrieved student can approach Online
Student Grievance Redressal Committee.

4.

Satisfactory explanation regarding library
timings not being 24/7.

5.

Explanation to the arbitrary regulation
regarding marks being awarded for
attendance and subsequent debarment
where the university makes room for a
reality where one may not be debarred yet
fails to secure any mark related to
attendance.
Clearance of reimbursement backlog Student reimbursements are routinely
within 10 days.
cleared on priority basis; however, in case
of incomplete submission of claim on part
of students/committees it gets delayed
sometimes. Students are expected to bring
to the notice of the Chairman of the
respective committee, cases of any undue
delay. The Chairman of the concerned
committee will speak to the concerned
officer and get the needful done.
Explanation regarding the hostel fees of The same utility charges are being paid by

6.

7.

Page 6 of 7

 girls insofar as girls occupying I hostel as
opposed to boys occupying 2 while
paying equal fees and no deliberation or
planning ever taking place regarding the
expansion of Girls Hostel or devising any
alternative housing project.

all the students. There is no distinction
based on gender. However, due to the
reason that girls' hostel is only one and
boys hostel are two, girls are required to
share rooms on double sharing basis for
first four years as against the boys who are
allotted double sharing room only in the
first year. Administration is sensitive to
this issue and is planning the extension of
girls' hostel whenever funds will be made
available by the government.
8.
Details of the past three years regarding Details may be obtained from the office of
visiting faculty on the requests made by the Head of the Department.
incumbent faculty members to organize
practical relations workshops headed by
practicing
Lawyers
and
other
professionals.
9.
Detailed report of past three years in Security
and
sanitation
services
writing regarding the payment of security (Housekeeping) are outsourced to the
guards and janitorial staff salaries.
service providers. Payment details made to
the service provider may be seen on the
University website under RTI link.
10. Details of past three Years regarding the Details may be seen at University website
Allowance reserved for the Dispensary under RTI link.
and Medical Expenses incurred thereof.
11. Details of past three years regarding Details may be seen at University website
expenses incurred for procurement of under RTI link.
new book in the library and maintaining
the subscription of online journals.
(v) Reinstatement of Student Welfare Committee:
Student welfare committee already exists in the University which was notified earlier vide
office memorandum No.: 804-16/NLULko/Admin-C-20/2016 date: 16 July, 2016. This is
further reconstituted vide office memorandum No.: 85-17/NLULko/Admin-C-20/2016 date:
27 January, 2017.

Page 7 of 7