The Association of University Teachers (AUT) has alleged that Periyar University Registrar (full additional charge) K. Thangavel had floated another private company in November last year, and following the recent PUTER Foundation controversy, his name has been removed from the company’s list of directors.
Last month, the Salem Karuppur police registered a case against Periyar University Vice-chancellor R. Jagannathan, Mr. Thangavel, and two others for floating a private company, PUTER Foundation, in their personal capacities and allegedly misappropriating funds. The Vice-Chancellor was arrested and released on bail, and the remaining three accused in the case were yet to be traced by police.
In a representation to the Higher Education Minister, the AUT alleged that Mr. Thangavel had floated another private company UPTECCON Forum in November 2023, and it was incorporated with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
