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- The Karnataka state government requested 250 crore rupees from Visvesvaraya Technological University to fund development projects at University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering.
- The university administration declined the request to protect its funds.
- These funds originated from a tax refund issued after a 2014 income tax investigation.
- Visvesvaraya Technological University aims to use interest from its 500 crore rupee fixed deposit to ensure financial independence from government grants.
- The dispute highlights a tension between state government funding priorities and institutional financial autonomy.
What to watch next
- Whether the state government takes further action to secure the requested funds
- How Visvesvaraya Technological University manages its fixed deposit interest for future expenses
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Named India · University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering · Visvesvaraya Technological University · Income Tax Department · Karnataka State Government · Shalini Rajneesh · Vidyashankar
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