The Ministry of Education has asked Tezpur University Vice-Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh to go on leave pending an inquiry into allegations of financial irregularities, ecological destruction, and administrative issues. This action follows nearly three months of protests by students and faculty, who marked 100 days of agitation with a hunger strike. A three-member panel will investigate the claims and submit its report within three months. The ministry has also appointed a Pro Vice-Chancellor to ensure academic stability during this period.