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New Indian Express
08-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Delhi University faculty slams periodic review, retirement policy
NEW DELHI: Senior faculty members at Delhi University have voiced strong opposition to a proposed policy mandating periodic review and compulsory retirement of university employees, arguing that it undermines the institution's autonomy and targets senior staff unfairly. At a meeting held on Monday by a committee constituted by DU's Executive Council (EC), Dr Mithuraaj Dhusiya submitted a detailed note challenging the applicability of the Department of Personnel and Training's (DoPT) Office Memorandum dated June 27, 2024. Dhusiya contended that the policy has no legal basis in Central Universities like DU, which operate under UGC-approved ordinances. Citing the Allahabad High Court's ruling in Dr Suchitra Mitra vs Union of India, he emphasised that professors at central universities are not government servants and do not hold civil posts under the Union, making the Central Civil Services (CCS) rules inapplicable. 'The Professors of the University are neither members of a service nor do they hold a civil post under the Union,' the court had ruled, reaffirming that such rules do not apply to central universities. He also referred to a 2018 statement by former HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar, clarifying that universities with their own ordinances are not obligated to adopt CCS rules. Raising concerns over the policy's intent, Dhusiya argued that it disproportionately targets employees above 50 years of age while sparing junior staff. Terming it 'arbitrary' and a 'witch-hunt,' he accused the administration of attempting to replace permanent staff with temporary or contractual hires. 'This notification is an unmitigated disaster,' he wrote, adding that it threatens to institutionalize contractual employment across the board. The committee is yet to take a final call, with the next round of discussions scheduled for July 10.
Hindustan Times
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
DU panel meets to conduct periodic review of employees under CCS
Delhi University's (DU) Executive Council (EC), in their May 23 meeting, had decided to constitute a committee to conduct periodic review of employees under Central Civil Services (CCS) Fundamental Rules (FR) 56 (j), as per a notification by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), ministry of personnel, public grievances and pensions, Government of India. DU panel meets to conduct periodic review of employees under CCS The committee had its first meeting on Monday and is set to reconvene on July 10, amid severe criticism from DU professors. 'This notification pertains to the central government employees who are governed by CCS. Since the University employees are not governed by CCS, it cannot be applied in the University of Delhi. The said DoPT notification of periodic review has not even been forwarded by the nodal agencies like the Ministry of Education or the University Grants Commission (UGC),' said Rudrashish Chakraborty, associate professor of English, Kirori Mal College. The CCS (CCA) rules, 1965, also known as the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) rules, govern the disciplinary proceedings and appeal processes for 'civil servants in India'. These rules outline the procedures for penalties and handling appeals against those penalties, besides also addressing issues like suspension, inquiries and the rights of government employees during disciplinary actions, thus ensuring fairness and transparency during those proceedings. Teachers expressed concern over the university administration's haste to implement the same, and pointed out that DU had been established by an Act of Parliament and it has the autonomy to decide on the professional ethics of its employees. 'Hence adopting the CCS rules of periodic review for University employees not only over-rides the authority of the EC but also undermines the autonomy of the University,' several professors pointed out. Chakraborty added, 'The notification stipulates periodic review only for employees attaining 50 years of age or above, implying that only the senior employees or officers are subject to review. This barrier based on age defies logic and is an attempt to vitiate the professional space of the workplace.' Mithuraaj Dhusiya, an elected EC member, in his note of concern submitted to the committee, mentioned, 'It is pertinent to mention here that the University of Delhi has refused to adopt pro-employee notifications of the Central Government including the revised NPS (New Pension Scheme) 2021…the inordinate haste by the University administration to adopt the DoPT notification….without the required approval of MoE and UGC exposes its anti-employee character and suggests its malafide intention to create an atmosphere of fear and intimidation for the University employees.'
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
HC junks FAIIMS plea for recognition
Cuttack: Orissa High Court has dismissed a petition filed by the Faculty Association of AIIMS Bhubaneswar (FAIIMS), which had sought to quash an order by the executive director of the institute that treated the association as unrecognised and to restore its status as a recognised service association under the Central Civil Services (Recognition of Service Associations) Rules, 1993. In a sharply worded judgment dated June 20 and uploaded on June 24, Justice S K Panigrahi held that FAIIMS was never formally recognised under the CCS (RSA) Rules. The court observed that while the executive director's March 15, 2024, order attempting to "derecognise" FAIIMS lacked jurisdiction, it was legally inconsequential since the association never possessed recognition in the first place. "One cannot lose what one never legally possessed," the court stated, underlining that the fundamental right under Article 19(1)(c) to form associations remains intact for FAIIMS members but does not include the right to automatic govt recognition. The court directed FAIIMS to submit a fresh application to the central govt with the required documents, such as its Memorandum of Association and bye-laws, and instructed the govt to process the application within a month of submission. Justice Panigrahi criticised both parties for their procedural lapses, stating, "This episode highlights a curious disregard for the applicable legal framework." He added that FAIIMS had been functioning informally since 2014 without ever seeking statutory recognition, while the executive director attempted to revoke a status that had never been officially granted. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo "Institutional habit is not a substitute for statutory recognition," the judge remarked, calling the situation a "bureaucratic pantomime. " He stressed that institutions like AIIMS, known for academic excellence and public service, must adhere to legal procedures and cannot afford to operate in a "regulatory fog." Justice Panigrahi concluded with a sharp reminder: "Good intentions do not cure procedural invalidity...a basic acquaintance with the law is not an aspirational standard, it is the bare minimum."
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Important update for UPS subscribers! Central government employees under Unified Pension Scheme eligible for OPS retirement, death gratuity benefits
The Ministry of Finance issued a notification in January, introducing UPS as an alternative under NPS. (AI image) Cheer for UPS subscribers: Central government employees opting for the Unified Pension Scheme or UPS will now be entitled to retirement and death gratuity benefits that were previously available under the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh confirmed that central government staff under UPS will receive retirement and death gratuity benefits, according to the Central Civil Services (Payment of Gratuity under National Pension System ) Rules, 2021. The minister acknowledged this decision addresses a significant request from government workers, ensuring equality in retirement benefits across schemes. The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW), operating under the Personnel Ministry, issued a directive on Wednesday regarding options for OPS benefits in cases of service-related deaths or discharge due to invalidation or disability for central government servants under the Unified Pension Scheme. Also Read | ITR filing FY 2024-25: Do you need to file your income tax return if TDS has been deducted? Explained "The order gives an employee the option to revert to OPS in case of death in service. It is progressive in nature and addresses the clarifications being sought by employees," DoPPW Secretary V Srinivas told PTI. UPS retirement and death gratuity benefits explained The All India NPS Employees Federation's President, Manjeet Singh Patel, expressed enthusiasm about the order, describing it as a significant and necessary government initiative. According to Patel, incorporating death-cum-retirement gratuity into UPS will eliminate employees' uncertainties. He noted that including OPS benefits for employees who face death or disability during service under UPS represents fair treatment. "Therefore, a lot of employees will opt for the UPS now," Patel said. The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare introduced the Central Civil Services (Implementation of National Pension System) Rules, 2021, addressing service matters for central government staff under NPS. Rule 10 within these regulations provides central government employees under NPS (National Pension System) the choice between NPS benefits or the Old Pension Scheme if they face death during service or discharge due to invalidation or disablement. "UPS has been notified as an option under the NPS. Therefore, it has been decided that the central government civil employees who opt for UPS under the NPS shall also be eligible for option for availing benefits under UPS or the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 or the CSS (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 2023 in the event of death of the government servant during service or his discharge on the ground of invalidation or disablement," the order said. The Ministry of Finance issued a notification on January 24, introducing UPS as an alternative under NPS for central government civil service recruits, effective from April 1, 2025. The notification provides central government employees under NPS a single opportunity to opt for UPS. According to the order, central government employees choosing UPS under the National Pension System must submit Form 1 when joining service. This form allows them to select benefits either under UPS or CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, or CCS (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 2023, applicable in cases of death, disability discharge, or invalidity retirement. "Existing government servants, who have opted for the Unified Pension Scheme under the National Pension System, shall also exercise such option as soon as possible after the notification of these clarifications," it said. The order, distributed to all central government departments, stipulates that if a government servant dies whilst serving, their final option before death remains binding, without the family having the right to alter it. Additionally, DoPPW released a separate order on Wednesday, confirming that central government staff under UPS qualify for retirement and death gratuity benefits as per the Central Civil Service (Payment of Gratuity under National Pension System) Rules, 2021. DoPPW Secretary Srinivas explained that this directive "brings parity between the NPS and UPS pensioners and they will be eligible for Rs 25 lakh gratuity also". Also Read | Big e-Aadhaar revamp on the cards! No more photocopies of Aadhaar card required, updation to become easy; check top steps Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
The Hindu
24-04-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Some youth from North Karnataka clear UPSC examination
Focused smart work is the way to success in the UPSC examination, some of the successful candidates from North Karnataka districts say. Rahul Yaranteli, an IT engineer from Muddebihal in Vijayapura district, has cleared the UPSC examination with an all-India rank of 462. He has cleared the examination in his sixth attempt. He got the idea of joining the Central Civil Services when he was a student of the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Almatti. He later joined MUJ College in Bengaluru for his BE in Computer Science. He said that the Civil Services examination has a typical examination system where you choose a particular subject and general studies. 'There are two written tests and a personality test. You have to study thoroughly and learn to answer the wide variety of questions that arise from them. This needs special focus and smart work,' he said. Studying mathematics, logic and computer science has helped him. His father Channappa Yaranteli is a schoolteacher and his mother Sumitra is a home-maker. Mahesh Madiwalar of Honnalli in Vijayapura district studied MBBS from Hassan government college. His father Revanasiddappa Madiwalar is a farmer. His mother Yamunabai is a home-maker. He completed pre-university from Morarji Desai Residential School. He is serving as a medical officer in Madikeshwar village in Vijayapura district. He said that he developed the spirit of competition when he prepared for various entrance examinations. He says that his world view changed when he joined the medical college. 'Five years of intense study of medicine makes you learn academic discipline. This is what helped me clear these examinations,' he said. 'I realised I can help a larger number of people by being a part of the Civil Services than by practising medicine,' he said. Hanumanthappa Nandi of Kodliwad village near Yaragatti has cleared the examination in his eighth attempt. He has got the 910th rank that will enable him to join the Railway services. However, he is not happy. He plans to give it another shot as he wants to get a rank under 500. The mechanical engineer belongs to one of the Scheduled Tribes communities. He is the first graduate from his family. His family owns two acres of land and his younger brother is a sheep farmer.
