Open Appeal

Open Appeal to All Indian Academicians
To Whom It May Concern

I am an alumnus of Indian Institute of Information Technology,
Allahabad (IIIT A). I'd like to draw your attention to the recent
developments in my alma-mater.

On March 28 a student of BTech program died in an unfortunate incident
while boarding bus from Naini hostel, a hostel for first year students
being run on lease, about 40 Km from the main campus.

This hostel has been leased and is being maintained by institute since
its inception in 1999. During earlier days there was a genuine need to
rent such an accommodation, however in recent times lots of buildings
have come up in the main campus itself and there is no need for
director to continue the lease.

Dr. Tiwari (Director IIIT A) has leased out the hostel from a
particular business family. The same family also manages the
transportation and mess facilities. Against all norms and procedure
two unqualified individuals from the same family have been given
important posts in the Institute.

Apparently director continues to misuse his position and harm the
institute of great repute. He has put lives of his student at risk and
it was an accident that was waiting to happen.

Recently our respected professor, Dr. U.S. Tiwary was also asked to
leave IIIT for raising his voice against irregularities in running the
institute. Details of which can be found at link below :

http://www.scribd.com/doc/24993983/An-Appeal-from-IIITA-professor-Must-Read

Further details about the incident are available at following blog :

http://iiitaprotest.blogspot.com/
http://bit.ly/gNGvlz


I, on behalf of IIIT A alumni and present students urge you to take
serious view of the matter and help us stop further degradation of the
institute.

Kind Regards