DUTA Press Release 23.7.2015

DUTA CONDEMNS UNHOLY SCRAMBLE FOR FILLING UP TOP POSTS
BEFORE OFFICIAL DEADLINE

Ever since the University administration has reportedly received a letter from the UGC that no appointments should be made after 28.7.2015 that is the date after which only three months will be left before the term of  the current Vice Chancellor, Prof Dinesh Singh, ends, there seems to an unseemly scramble for filling up of important administrative and academic positions before that deadline.

The DUTA fails to understand why these positions that have been lying vacant for years must now be filled up in a matter of days by violating all procedures and norms such as notice period to candidates and proper screening of their antecedents and qualifications.

In particular,we have come to know from reliable sources that a candidate who is strongly backed by the University administration for the post of Controller of Examinations had been officially indicted by a Proctorial Committee for malpractices while conducting the SOL examination in its centre at Crescent School, Gita Colony, in 2007/8, and was subsequently debarred from conducting examinations for SOL. The records for this would be available in the Proctor’s Office as well as the Examination Branch. Pending investigation into this serious aspect of this candidate’s record, the interview for the  post of Controller of Examinations, slated to be held on 25th July, should be cancelled. Needless to say, the appointment of a person with a flawed record to this sensitive post could play havoc with the integrity of the Examination system.

The DUTA condemns the unethical hurry displayed by the team of the current VC –  himself under Visitorial Enquiry and Show Cause Notice for serious irregularities and scams –  to fill up the top administrative and academic posts just days before the official deadline. We appeal to the Visitor to step in to stop this continued vandalism of this premier University.