DUTA Letter to VC reg. the UGC Regulations 2018 on the matter of inter-se seniority: 01.07.2021
Prof. P C Joshi
Vice-Chancellor (Acting)
University of Delhi
Delhi – 110007
1.7.2021
Sub: Regarding the UGC Regulations 2018 on the matter of inter-se seniority
Dear Prof. Joshi,
You must be in the receipt of the representation by some professors of the Department of Political Science regarding the violation of the seniority principle in the appointment of Head, Department of Political Science. The representation has also been forwarded to the DUTA. It is our observation that the current rules on seniority in DU have denied many teachers their rightful due and such persons have had to take recourse to legal means for redressal.
We wish to draw your attention to Clause 16.3 of the UGC Regulations 2018 which clearly lays down the rules regarding inter-se between direct recruited teachers and those promoted under CAS. It states as follows:
16.3 Inter-se seniority between the direct recruited and teachers promoted under CAS
The inter-se seniority of a direct recruit shall be determined with reference to the date of joining and for the teachers promoted under the CAS with reference to the date of eligibility as indicated in the recommendations of the selection committee of the respective candidates. The rules and regulations of the respective Central/State Government shall apply, for all other matters of seniority.
However, the University while adopting the UGC Regulations 2018 in the Executive Council of 1-2 July 2019 failed to adopt this Clause which would override past practices.
As you can see, the UGC Regulations 2018 settles the issue of Inter-se seniority with great clarity. It acknowledges the services of the teacher within the University while defining seniority. The Regulations are mandatory and it is beyond our comprehension as to why this was not adopted. This will resolve the issue of seniority and membership to various bodies and Headship on the principles of natural justice.
We urge you to adopt the Clause 16.3, UGC Regulations 2018 and make the necessary amendments to the Statutes and Ordinances of the University at the earliest so that issues can be settled on the basis date of eligibility and hence, length of service.
Yours sincerely,
Rajib Ray
President, DUTA
Rajinder Singh
Secretary, DUTA
cc: The Registrar
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