The Madras University Teachers’ Association (MUTA) has defended S. Gowri, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Madras, against the backdrop of allegations levelled by the Professors’ Forum of Madras University (PFMU), which had addressed a petition to Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.
MUTA on Tuesday contended that the allegations were “ill-founded” and “baseless”. According to it, the “excellent performance” of Prof. Gowri was evident from the university recently obtaining the highest grade of A++ from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council under his leadership.
Denying that he undermined the Academic Council, the Senate and the Syndicate, MUTA general secretary C. Murugan said it was an “insinuation” against IAS officers, who are part of these bodies.
