Karnal, March 31 -- The Union ministry of education has withdrawn the administrative and financial powers of National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kurukshetra director professor BV Ramana Reddy from immediate effect, an official order issued by the ministry's department of higher education said on Sunday.

As per the order, the government has also decided to form a three-member committee to review the work, progress and affairs of the institute as well as the leadership role of the director. According to the order, a copy of which is available with HT, the committee will submit its report in one month. However, the reason for the move wasn't mentioned.

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