Question : APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPALS AND LECTURERS IN DELHI UNIVERSITY



(a) whether the amendment proposed by the Delhi University in the ordinance pertaining to appointment of Principals and Lecturers have not been found in accordance with the recommendations of the University Grants Commission;

(b) if so, the details of the proposed amendment;

(c) whether these have been reviewed in the light of the objections raised; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (PROF. RITA VERMA)

(a) to (d) The Executive Council of University of Delhi, at its meeting held on 8.7.2002, had passed amendments to the Ordinances of the University relating to constitution of Selection Committee for Lecturers and Principals in the colleges of the University. On examination of these amendments it was observed that they were not in conformity with the UGC Regulations on composition of Selection Committees. The Visitor has, therefore, suspended the operation of these amendments.