Jamia Milia Islamia (JMI) has suspended a Middle School Physical Education teacher for allegedly association in fundraising from the students of the school for the earthquake-effected people of Turkey, according to a press release issued by the universitys Public Relations Office on Tuesday.Jamia suspends its school teacher for fundraising for Turkey earthquakeThe teacher has been identified as Haris ul Haq.The fundraising was done without approval or prior permission of the competent authority in violation of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, it stated.According to the police, a complaint was lodged against Haris ul Haq by the university at Jamia Nagar Police Station on July 31 for cheating, criminal breach of trust and criminal misappropriation.Money siphoned off for personal gainsIn the complaint, it was alleged that Haris ul Haq siphoned off ₹1.40 lakh in the garb of collecting money by misrepresenting for affected people of Turkey earthquake.Further, it is also alleged that the money was collected by deceiving the students under a false pretext and the entire money had been siphoned off for personal gains.On August 04, this fraud case was placed before the Executive Council (EC) of the university in its meeting. The EC vide resolution number 11 has resolved that disciplinary action may be initiated against Haris ul Haq as per rules, the release stated.Proper actions to be taken: ECThe EC also asked the university to take appropriate action for the recovery of money or funds and pursue criminal complaints as per provisions of law.Moreover, there have been several complaints of misbehaviour, negligent attitude towards duty and insubordination against Haris ul Haq. He was earlier suspended in 2010 for misconduct, the press release added.
