Mysuru, May 28 -- Even as the over a century old University of Mysore (UoM) is facing a severe financial crunch, a city Advocate said that he has filed a complaint with the Lokayukta accusing the UoM authorities of grave irregularities in the procurement of furniture and CCTV cameras for the University.

Addressing a press meet here recently, Advocate G.N. Karthik said that the UoM invited tenders on Mar. 14, 2024 for purchase of furniture and CCTV cameras for its School of Engineering, following which Sheetal Products, Open Systems and Engineering, Arvind Interiors, Childhood Play and Life Link Associates submitted tenders, quoting their rates.

When the tenders were opened, it was found that Life Link Associates was the lowest bidder, w...