Assam University to take legal action against fake email ids created on HOD, teachers' names

Assam University is exploring legal action as per “IT act” against some perpetrator who allegedly created fake email IDs using university HOD’s/Teacher’s Identity, a notice released on 10th July said.

“It has been reported by a number of Head of the Departments / Teachers of the University that fake email IDs have been created using their identity by unknown persons. We apprehended that said email ids may be used for malicious and pernicious purpose.”

Signed by the University registrar, PK Nath, the notice added “All concerned are requested to be cautious in responding to such emails and may ascertain the genuinity of the same before replying.”

The notice noted that University administration has taken the matter very seriously and shall explore legal action as per relevant provisions of IT act.