Tribhuvan University Recovers Rs 165m From Staff Breaching Study Leave

Tribhuvan University has recovered approximately Rs 165 million (Rs 16.50 crore) from faculty members and administrative personnel who failed to return to their posts after completing official study leave, according to university records released on Monday.

State-run daily Gorkhapatra reported that the sum was reclaimed from 75 resolved cases by the Employee Administration Division under the Office of the Registrar. The aggressive recovery drive targets teaching and non-teaching staff who either did not resume their university duties following their study leave or failed to serve the mandatory tenure agreed upon prior to their departure.

According to a report by Clickmandu, the country's oldest and largest university is recouping all salaries, allowances, and related financial benefits disbursed throughout the leave periods. In addition, the administration is levying interest and statutory penalties as prescribed by university regulations against staff members who breached their employment contracts.

The scope of the audit is widening as the university prepares to recover further outstanding funds. Nepal Views reported that administrative officials are examining personnel files and compiling balance sheets for a broader pool of non-compliant employees. Preliminary accounting of verified records indicates that pending claims in additional cases amount to roughly Rs 215 million (Rs 21.50 crore).

Tribhuvan University is currently reviewing the individual dossiers of employees who have established contact to determine their liabilities, Nepal Watch reported. University administrators confirmed that proceedings to recover dues from these individuals remain underway and will be enforced rigorously across all academic departments.

In a public notice, the university instructed all educators and staff members who breached their study leave terms to contact the Registrar's Office by mid-January 2027 (Poush-end 2083 BS). As reported by Nepal Views, Clickmandu, and Nepal Watch, the administration has also provided an official email address to enable affected personnel to submit documentation and arrange financial settlements remotely.

Officials warned that individuals who fail to respond before the deadline will face legal prosecution. Tribhuvan University emphasized that legal proceedings will be launched based on the formal bond commitments (kabulyatnama) signed by employees before their leaves were approved, alongside relevant university regulations governing professional conduct and administrative accountability.