Question : APPOINTMENTS IN ASSAM UNIVERSITY



(a) whether there is any resentment regarding permanent and casual appointments in Assam University, Silchar;

(b) If so, the details thereof;

(c) whether any complaints or memorandum have been received on such appointments;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE FOR HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(DR. D. PURANDESWARI)

(a) to (d) : According to the information furnished by Assam University,there is no resentment regarding appointments made by the University. However, some complaints of irregularities in appointment of teaching and non-teaching staff in the University have been received from certain quarters, wherein allegations of non-fulfilment of eligibility conditions, lack of requisite experience, nepotism, etc. have been levelled.

(e): The matter is being examined in consultation with University Grants Commission.