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Punjab Government Seeks Modification of Supreme Court Order, Allows 1,158 Assistant Professors and Librarians to Continue

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The Punjab education minister, Harjot Singh Bains, has stated that the state government has moved the Supreme Court seeking a modification of its order that quashed the appointment of 1,158 assistant professors and librarians in government degree colleges. The minister requested the apex court to allow these assistant professors and librarians to continue for the time being in the interest of students. The Supreme Court had cancelled the appointments, citing "total arbitrariness" in their selection, which was carried out in violation of University Grants Commission (UGC) norms.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Punjab government has moved the Supreme Court seeking modification of its order that quashed the appointment of 1,158 assistant professors and librarians in government degree colleges.
  • The minister requested the apex court to allow these assistant professors and librarians to continue for the time being in the interest of students.
  • The Supreme Court had cancelled the appointments citing "total arbitrariness" in their selection, which was carried out in violation of University Grants Commission (UGC) norms.
  • The state government was directed to initiate the recruitment process afresh as per the 2018 UGC regulations.
  • The recruitment process was started in October 2021 with a public notice inviting online applications for the posts.
  • The Punjab government is also exploring all other legal possible remedies.

Statistics:

  • 1,158 assistant professors and librarians had their appointments quashed by the Supreme Court.
  • The appointments were cancelled due to "total arbitrariness" in their selection, which was carried out in violation of University Grants Commission (UGC) norms.
  • The recruitment process was initiated in October 2021.
  • The Supreme Court directed the state government to initiate the recruitment process afresh as per the 2018 UGC regulations.

Sources:

  • "Punjab government moves SC, seeks modification of court order on appointments of 1158 assistant professors, librarians." (HT Digital Content Services, Hindustan Times)

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