DUTA Letter to VC, 03.06.2018

To

Professor Yogesh Tyagi

Vice Chancellor

University of Delhi

Delhi 110007

3 June 2018

Subject: Appeal to resolve long pending issues of teachers

Dear Professor Tyagi,

Teachers of Delhi University have received an email from the Dean, Examinations on the evening of 1 June. It quotes EC resolutions that list duties of teachers and also reminds teachers of the Code of Professional Ethics. The DUTA expresses its dismay over issuance of such a letter. We had expected the democratic way of opening dialogue and making efforts to resolve issues across the table. We had expected the DU administration to find constructive ways of pursuading teachers rather than using coercion.

The DUTA is fighting against the 5 March UGC Notification. It is an attack on the Constitutional mandate of Reservation, that will lead to a substantial reduction in the number of reserved posts. It has simultaneously brought the appointment process, which had barely begun, to a halt. You are also aware that in DU, which runs on the shoulder of over 4000 ad-hoc teachers, this Notice will lead to a crisis as soon the University reopens. Since 2013, teachers have been appointed against the 200 point Roster based on the College/University as a unit. Any change will lead to mass displacement of ad-hoc teachers. Loss of jobs and vacation salary will increase their hardships manifold. Teachers need to be assured that status-quo will be maintained.

The fact that the teachers have stayed away from evaluation work shows their unhappiness and anger at the ways in which their working and service conditions are being attacked. Can a University retain talent if it does not find ways of making teachers permanent, give time bound promotions and pension? The teachers of this premier university are not asking for the moon. They want their due. Teachers in Departments and Colleges have been stagnating for the past ten years. It is indeed commendable that they have continued to perform their duties despite the fact that the University has ignored their career advancement completely. Teachers are asking for a resolution of these problems in a time-bound manner.

Students' interests have always remained central to the DUTA movements. The DUTA has fought against anti-education and anti-people policies, in the interest of students, teachers and the disadvantaged sections of society. The DUTA, as a responsible body of teachers, has never failed its students.

We appeal to you once again to meet a delegation of the DUTA. We seek early resolution of issues which the University is in a position to solve.We hope that the University will take steps that will instill faith in teachers and inspire them to continue to deliver to best of their ability.

With regards,