TISS PhD Scholars Asked to Vacate Hostels Over Unpaid Dues

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has asked PhD scholars from 2017, 2018, and 2019 batches to vacate their hostel rooms due to unpaid fees and overstaying beyond the allotted five-year period. The institute has cited financial liabilities of Rs 18.14 crore due to unpaid dues by numerous PhD scholars.

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has issued notices to PhD scholars from the 2017, 2018, and 2019 batches to vacate their hostel accommodations. The institute claims that these scholars have overstayed their allotted five-year period and collectively owe significant sums in unpaid semester fees, hostel charges, and dining hall dues.

TISS clarified that the eviction notices followed prior warnings to the students. The 2017 batch received six notices, the 2018 batch three notices, and the 2019 batch two notices. The institute emphasized its ongoing support for all students but highlighted that the overstay deprived new deserving scholars of hostel facilities.

The notice has led to allegations from students, particularly those affiliated with the Progressive Students Forum, of targeted action. The institute, already burdened with Rs 18.14 crore in unpaid fees, notes that many employed graduates have not fulfilled their financial obligations to TISS.