GU sexual harassment case: Varsity panel fails to meet deadline again 17 May 2009, 0419 hrs IST, TNN
PANAJI: The prevention of sexual harassment committee of the Goa University did not submit its report in the case against a head of department at the varsity even on the extended deadline granted to it of May 15. Goa University registrar, M M Sangodkar, informed that the head of the department had sent a letter to the committee stating that he has been recovering from a severe backache at the Goa Medical College. "He was to depose before the committee on May 14 which he could not. Therefore, I do not think the committee will be able to submit the report," Sangodkar said. He pointed out that the date on which the report will be submitted is uncertain in view of the circumstances. When questioned on the genuinity of the HoD's illness, Sangodkar said that the university had confirmed his claims. The prevention of the sexual harassment committee had failed to submit its report at the prescribed time of April 30. The committee was granted time up to May 15 after it stated to university officials that they required more time to speak to those involved in the case. The sexual harassment charges were filed by students of the university against the HoD late March following which he was asked to go on leave. The decision came after parents of some students raised doubts about the fairness of the examination and evaluations procedure in view of the charges against the HoD by seven of the department's enrolment of 16 students. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/4540838.cms
