{
  "id": 16944790,
  "title": "TN Teachers Education University gets new Registrar-in-charge following allegation of irregularities by civilian group",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/tn-teachers-education-university-gets-new-registrar-in-charge",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T19:31:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/tn-teachers-education-university-gets-new-registrar-in-charge-following-allegation-of-irregularities-by-civilian-group/article71636045.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Higher Education Department in Tamil Nadu has appointed M. Kanmani, Dean of the Department of Educational Technology, as the new Registrar-in-charge at Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University (TNTEU). This appointment came after the removal of the previous Registrar, Dr. K. Rajasekaran, due to allegations of irregularities brought forth by the corruption watchdog group, Arappor Iyakkam. The new appointment was announced on October 26, following Dr. Rajasekaran's relieving on the same day. Arappor Iyakkam had previously accused the university of discrepancies in its affiliation inspection process during the 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years. The group demanded a thorough and transparent investigation into the alleged fraud, called for legal action against those involved, and urged the university to publish full details of faculty members working in affiliated colleges on its website. They also demanded the implementation of a monthly online Aadhaar-based biometric attendance system for faculty, the publication of Syndicate resolutions, and the prohibition of irregular classes. After obtaining official records under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, the group had highlighted issues such as physical inspections being conducted on the same day in multiple colleges located several kilometers apart, and individuals being listed as principals of multiple colleges simultaneously.",
  "summary": "Welcoming the move, M. Radhakrishnan of Arappor Iyakkam, in a statement, demanded a thorough and transparent investigation into the complaint and legal action against those involved in the “fraud”",
  "key_points": [
    "M. Kanmani appointed as new Registrar-in-charge at TNTEU.",
    "Appointed following Dr. K. Rajasekaran's removal due to irregularities.",
    "Allegations by Arappor Iyakkam regarding affiliation inspection discrepancies."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}