This has reference to the government order to cancel the appointment of lecturers in Kerala University. The order is to cancel the appointments that were made after the government amended university rules in September 2013 to give the benefit of reservation to all categories. Accordingly, 11 lecturers will have to be dismissed. The higher education secretary has written to KU vice-chancellor, asking him to inform the government after cancelling the appointments.
This action shows how Thuglakian the proceedings are. The appointments were done according to the rules that existed prior to the September 2013 amendment. Applications for the posts were invited much before September 2013. The appointed teachers have almost completed nearly one-and-a-half years of service. Asking to dismiss them based on an order originated after the start of their recruitment process seems ridiculous.
As the university is a statutory body, the secretary can only suggest reconsideration of appointments. Being the appointing authority, it is up to the university to take action. Any unauthorised external intervention, even from the government, is out of the ordinary.
Besides, the majority of the appointed teachers joined the university departments after relinquishing their posts in government and affiliated colleges. In addition, the action will invite a series of judicial predicaments.
KA Solaman
The Hindu Business Line published on 6-5-15
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