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Udaipur: Udaipur: In a major administrative shake-up highlighting systemic oversight failures, Mohanlal Sukhadia University (MLSU) has officially ordered a comprehensive mlsu guest house theft audit to probe the disappearance of institutional assets worth Rs 12 lakh. Despite operating under 24-hour closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance across 15 cameras and maintaining a 18-member permanent staff contingent, high-value procurement items purchased between 2014 and 2026 vanished into thin air, prompting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kailash Daga to intervene directly.
⚡ Quick Highlights: MLSU Guest House Theft: 12 Lakh Missing, Special Audit Ordered
The recent revelations surrounding Mohanlal Sukhadia University (MLSU) have sent shockwaves through academic circles in southern Rajasthan. What began as a routine stock verification has snowballed into a major institutional scandal, exposing systemic failures in inventory management. Items worth approximately Rs 12 lakh, procured for the university guest house since its establishment in 2014, have systematically disappeared. What makes this case extraordinary is that the losses occurred despite the facility being guarded by 18 resident employees and monitored continuously by 15 high-definition CCTV cameras. As academic preparations continue across the city—including events such as the Udaipur Fide Chess Tournament—the university administration finds itself cornered by allegations of administrative apathy.
Investigators note that while physical assets are completely missing from the premises, all corresponding purchase invoices and store ledger entries remain securely filed in the accounts department. This glaring contradiction rules out accidental loss or natural damage, pointing directly toward premeditated internal collusion. For over a decade, successive inquiry committees skirted around the core issue, acknowledging that items were missing but conveniently omitting findings on individual accountability. Instead of penalizing the culprits, past committees merely recommended external audits, effectively shelving accountability until now. (Also read: Udaipur Fide Chess Tournament: Vaibhav's Inspiring Journey and 5th Round Joint Lead | उदयपुर इंटरनेशनल शतरंज टूर्नामेंट).
“The presence of original bills in store ledgers alongside missing physical inventory proves deep-seated internal connivance. A special audit is imperative to recover state funds.” — Senior MLSU Administrative Official

A detailed breakdown of the administrative leadership, financial custodianship, and operational oversight associated with the disputed guest house inventories at Mohanlal Sukhadia University.
| Category | Administrative Period / Phase | Key Officials Involved | Current Status / Audit Finding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Procurement Era | 2014 Onwards (Initial Setup) | Prof. I.V. Trivedi, Prof. J.P. Sharma, Prof. America Singh (VCs) | Original bills verified in store ledger; items missing. |
| Finance Control | 2014 – 2026 Tenure Lapses | Kumudni, S.L. Chaudhary, Jagmohan Singh, D.N. Puroshi, et al. (FCs) | Ledger documentation exists, physical stock absent. |
| Incharge Management | 2014 – 2026 Operations | Prof. Ashok Singh, Dr. Rakeshwar Purohit, Prof. Hanuman Prasad | Denied knowledge of theft during previous committee probes. |
| Surveillance Setup | Active Monitoring Phase | 18 Stationed Staff & 15 CCTV Cameras | Failed to flag asset removal under high-security cover. |
| Current Intervention | October 2026 Audit Phase | Prof. Kailash Daga (Current Vice-Chancellor) | Special financial audit launched to fix accountability and recover costs. |
The scope of the special audit encompasses the administrative tenures of three former Vice-Chancellors: Prof. I.V. Trivedi, Prof. J.P. Sharma, and Prof. America Singh. Furthermore, the financial records managed by seven successive Finance Controllers—including Kumudni, S.L. Chaudhary, Jagmohan Singh, D.N. Purोहित, Girish Kachhara, Suresh Kumar, and Bhupesh—are being scrutinized line by line. Between 2014 and 2026, three designated guest house in-charges—Prof. Ashok Singh, Dr. Rakeshwar Purohit, and Prof. Hanuman Prasad—managed day-to-day operations. Interestingly, all three in-charges formally denied any knowledge of the theft when questioned by earlier inquiry panels, shifting the burden onto paper-pushing bureaucratic delays.
As cultural events like the upcoming Udaipur Townhall Diwali Mela draw citizens into festive preparations, university employees and student bodies are demanding strict penal action. The ongoing special audit by the state office is expected to scrutinize not only the guest house inventory but also open Pandora’s boxes across other administrative wings of MLSU where similar inventory discrepancies are suspected to exist.
“We have initiated a thorough financial review. No official or in-charge who served during the 12-year window will be spared if financial negligence or complicity is established.” — MLSU Special Audit Committee Member
मोहनलाल सुखाड़िया विश्वविद्यालय (सुविवि) के गेस्ट हाउस से पिछले 12 वर्षों के दौरान करीब 12 लाख रुपये का सामान गायब होने का गंभीर मामला सामने आया है। इस संबंध में कुलगुरु प्रो. कैलाश डागा के निर्देश पर अब एक उच्च स्तरीय स्पेशल ऑडिट (विशेष अंकेक्षण) शुरू कर दी गई है। यह घोटाला तब और भी चौंकाने वाला हो जाता है जब यह तथ्य सामने आता है कि गेस्ट हाउस की सुरक्षा के लिए वहां 15 सीसीटीवी कैमरे 24 घंटे काम कर रहे थे और मौके पर 18 कर्मचारी हमेशा मौजूद रहते थे। इसके बावजूद विश्वविद्यालय की संपत्ति का इस तरह गायब होना अंदरूनी मिलीभगत की ओर सीधा इशारा करता है।
जांच में यह भी खुलासा हुआ है कि वर्ष 2014 से लेकर अब तक इस गेस्ट हाउस के लिए की गई खरीदारी के तमाम बिल और लेजर रिकॉर्ड स्टोर में पूरी तरह सुरक्षित दर्ज हैं, लेकिन भौतिक रूप से सामान गायब है। इससे पहले बनी जांच कमेटियों ने यह तो माना कि सामान चोरी हुआ है, लेकिन अपनी खाल बचाने के लिए किसी भी जिम्मेदार अधिकारी या कर्मचारी का नाम अपनी रिपोर्ट में स्पष्ट नहीं किया। इसके विपरीत, उन्होंने केवल ऑडिट कराने की सिफारिश कर मामले को ठंडे बस्ते में डालने का प्रयास किया था।
इस पूरे प्रकरण के दायरे में विश्वविद्यालय के 3 पूर्व कुलगुरु—प्रो. आईवी त्रिवेदी, प्रो. जेपी शर्मा और प्रो. अमेरिका सिंह—के अलावा 7 वित्त नियंत्रक और 3 इंचार्ज (प्रो. अशोक सिंह, डॉ. राकेश्वर पुरोहित व प्रो. हनुमान प्रसाद) आ चुके हैं। हालांकि शुरुआती पूछताछ में इंचार्ज अधिकारियों ने सामान चोरी होने से इनकार किया है, लेकिन अब स्पेशल ऑडिट शुरू होने से अन्य विभागों में भी हड़कंप मच गया है। विश्वविद्यालय प्रशासन का मानना है कि इस जांच से अन्य वित्तीय अनियमितताओं की परतें भी खुलेंगी और दोषियों से वसूली की कार्रवाई सुनिश्चित की जाएगी। (Also read: Dominant India Women Target Clean Sweep in Final ODI Against Zimbabwe Tour).
“गेस्ट हाउस में सीसीटीवी और कर्मचारियों की मौजूदगी के बावजूद सामान गायब होना गंभीर लापरवाही है। स्पेशल ऑडिट के जरिए दोषियों की जवाबदेही तय की जाएगी।” — विश्वविद्यालय प्रशासनिक सूत्र
Items valued at approximately Rs 12 lakh, procured since 2014, have gone missing from the Mohanlal Sukhadia University guest house.
The guest house was equipped with 15 active CCTV cameras and 18 resident staff members, yet procedural lapses and internal collusion allowed assets to be removed systematically over 12 years.
इस मामले में पूर्व कुलगुरु प्रो. आईवी त्रिवेदी, प्रो. जेपी शर्मा और प्रो. अमेरिका सिंह के कार्यकालों में हुई खरीद और वित्तीय रिकॉर्ड की विशेष जांच की जा रही है।
हाँ, गेस्ट हाउस के लिए खरीदे गए सामान के सभी बिल और स्टोर लेजर रिकॉर्ड वित्त नियंत्रक कार्यालय में पूरी तरह दर्ज हैं, लेकिन भौतिक रूप से सामान गायब पाया गया है।
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