Surcharge

(1) Whenever the State Government receives any complaint regarding loss, waste or misapplication of any money or property of the University, or the State Government itself deems it appropriate, it may direct a special audit of the University by the Director, Local Fund Audit, Uttarakhand or any officer subordinate to him. (2) Upon receipt of the special audit report, the State Government, after issuing a notice to the officer of the University whose neglect or conduct contributed to the loss, waste or misapplication referred to in sub-section (1), shall require him to explain his actions within the time fixed by the State Government in this behalf. (3) After considering the audit report and the response of the officer referred to in sub-section (2), the State Government may arrive at an appropriate decision in this behalf. (4) If the State Government is of the opinion that the officer should be held liable for the payment of the surcharge determined by the State Government, then the surcharge shall be recovered as arrears of land revenue or in such other manner as may be directed by the State Government.