(a) whether U.G.C. propose to stop further intake of students and more teachers in the Colleges of Delhi University;
(b) whether the U.G.C. is contemplating to exercise sole
power in the appointment of Members of Governing Bodies of
Constituent Colleges or in the constitution of such bodies;
(c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
(d) the extent to which it is likely to affect the autonomy of colleges?
MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. MURLI MANOHAR JOSHI)
(a) to (d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION
NO. 324 FOR 20.3.2001 REGARDING INTAKE OF STUDENTS AND
TEACHERS IN DELHI UNIVERSITY ASKED BY SHRI SHRINIWAS PATIL
(a) There is no proposal to stop further intake of students
and appointment of more teachers in the colleges of Delhi
University. However, the University Grants Commission has
decided that any change in the intake capacity of students
and faculty strength in the Delhi colleges funded by the UGC
should have prior approval of the Delhi University and the
Commission.
(b), (c) and (d): The matter is still under consideration of the UGC.