COIMBATORE: A petition from students of Bharathiar University on Wednesday alleges that staff members of the university are using its buses for personal use. Vice-chancellor of the university A Ganapathi confirmed that one such incident came to his notice on Wednesday and that the university will initiate an inquiry against those responsible.Ganapathi said, "While we have not received any complaint so far, we have been asked by media persons about the issue. It is not right to allow use of university buses for personal use and we will hold an enquiry into this matter at the earliest. Action will be taken accordingly."Operation of university buses is managed by the public relations officer's office, he said.According to the petition, a section officer of the varsity S Selvaraju used the university's bus with the registration number TN 38 BC 1146 to ferry people to the ear-piercing ceremony of his granddaughter at Karamadai on November 8.The petition provides three pictures showing members of Selvaraju's family and friends commuting on the bus on November 8.The students also alleged that many times the university buses are not operational and they are forced to use public transport. However, the university officials denied these claims.Besides, the students said there were irregularities in the operation of varsity buses. "The first 10 rows of each bus are allocated for teachers and staff members." They alleged that each staff member occupies a seat and do not allow students to sit next to them if the seats behind the 10 rows are filled.The students alleged that many buses of the varsity do not have the required permission from the regional transport department.University officials denied these allegations and said, "Our buses have all the necessary permissions and documents and are operated as per the regulations prescribed by the transport department."

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