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Hosamani has been sent back to the chemistry department for teaching assignment, the V-C said. Syndicate member Pallavi Vastrad will be the chairperson of the committee. Dharwad: Karnatak University has constituted a four-member committee to inquire into the charges of harassment and plagiarism against professor Kallappa Hosamani whose appointment as registrar was withdrawn by the government on February 1.The decision to constitute the committee as per rules was taken at a syndicate meeting on Monday. Other members are professor Pancharatna Katti, dean, faculty of science and technology, professor Vishwanath, dean faculty of law and professor Mahadevappa Karidurganavar, head of the department of chemistry.Vice-chancellor Pramod Gai said that further action will be taken based on the committee’s report. The constitution of the inquiry committee was necessitated following direction from the department of higher education to the vice-chancellor.After withdrawing Hosamani’s appointment, the government appointed professor Vijayalaxmi Amminabhavi as the acting registrar.The undersecretary to the higher education department told the V-C to conduct an inquiry into the charges against Hosamani and keep him under suspension pending investigation..