Government Order on re-employment of principals, college librarians, physical education directors lauded
According to the Government Order No.178, issued on July 30, the Commissioner of Collegiate Education requested to allow the re-employment to principals, college librarians and physical education directors until the end of the academic year (May 31), among Joint Directors, Regional Joint Directors, for those whose services had been dispensed with through G.O. No. 192, issued on November 12, 2024, as these staff members were needed to undertake the work related to university examinations and admissions for the next academic year.
According to the 2024 G.O., principals (Grades I and II), librarians and physical education directors would retire on the last day of the month when they attained the age of superannuation. Conditional re-employment until the end of the academic year was offered only to the teaching staff.
The decision to re-allow employment of principals, librarians and physical education directors would help institutions to function without disruption in the academic year, said many academicians.
'This has been a long-standing demand of the TNGCTA, as retirement of senior staff in the middle of the academic year can stop the flow of work in educational institutions. Immediate replacement of principals, for example, is not possible, and no major decision will be taken by the person in-charge. Similarly, librarians are needed for verifying the stock of books in the institution, and the service of physical education directors' presence is essential to prepare students for the sports competitions usually held at the end of the academic year. We are happy that the Government has listened to the teachers' associations,' P. David Livingstone, TNGCTA State president, said in an official press release.
As per the new G.O., the re-employment of principals would be decided by the Director of Collegiate Education (DCE). In the case of librarians and physical education directors, the DCE's decision would be based on recommendations by the respective principals.
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