Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena is considering the formation of a committee to investigate alleged financial irregularities in 12 Delhi University colleges funded by the city government. The Delhi University Principals' Association (DUPA) submitted a memorandum highlighting concerns, including financial irregularities. This follows Delhi Education Minister Atishi's letter to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, raising issues of irregularities and procedural lapses involving public funds. The LG assured a delegation that he would explore the committee option to find a timely solution. The Delhi government's proposal to disaffiliate these colleges from Delhi University has sparked controversy, with stakeholders expressing concerns about potential privatization and affordability for economically weaker sections. The Delhi government's proposal to disaffiliate these colleges from Delhi University has led to controversy. Members of the Delhi University's Academic Council and the Indian National Teachers Congress (INTEC) have also submitted a memorandum, urging an urgent meeting to discuss the flagged irregularities. INTEC has condemned the Delhi government's proposal, expressing concerns about insufficient grants leading to financial crises in these colleges.

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