The lecturer, Jayavant, sought Bhardwaj's intervention seeking cancellation of his transfer from Chikmagalur to Bidar, Principal Secretary, Higher Education, Siddaiah told PTI.
He was placed under suspension on October 4 on the orders of the Governor, Siddaiah said.
Jayavant, Siddaiah said, had posted the letter on September 14, seeking cancellation of transfer for personal reasons.
The Governor's secretariat has directed the Karnataka Technical Education Department to initiate action against Jayavant for his act of indiscipline, Siddaiah said.