Former Anna University VC sentenced to 5 yrs RI

Image
Press Trust of India Coimbatore
Last Updated : Nov 05 2016 | 5:13 PM IST
Former Vice-Chancellor of Anna University R Radhakrishnan was today sentenced to five years rigorous imprisonment by a vigilance court here over irregularities in purchasing furniture and also accumulating assets disproportionate to his known sources of income.
When the case came up today before the vigilance court, the special judge sentenced Radhakrishnan to five years RI. He was also slapped with a fine of Rs 1.10 lakh.
The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti Corruption had registered a case against Radhakrishnan for reportedly taking commission for purchasing furniture in 2008 and 2009 and also for possessing assets worth Rs 1.37 crore in his name and that of his wife.
Radhakrishnan, who was suspended from his post, was arrested in August and lodged in the Central Jail here.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Nov 05 2016 | 5:13 PM IST

Next Story