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January 2017

West Bengal Government College Teachers’ Association

West Bengal Government College Teachers’ Association

Period President General Secretary

1968—1974 Late Achintya Kumar Mukherjee Late Ajit Kumar Mukherjee

1975—1976 Late Jyotirmay Ghosh Manoranjan Thakur

1977—1978 Late Nirmalendu Roy Late Pabitrananda Thakur

1979—1980 Late Sunil Kumar Mukherjee Pijush Kanti Das

1981—1984 Late Bimalendu Bikas Sinha Manik Bal

1985—1988 Late Rabindra Nath Das Late Ashis Ranjan Guha

1989—1990 Sibaji Dasgupta Manik Lal Bal

1991—1992 Manik Lal Bal Late Pabitrananda Thakur

1993—1994 Sibaji Dasgupta Nilagrib Deb Roy

1995—1996 Amarnath Banerjee Late Ashis Ranjan Guha

1997—1998 Sibnath Chatterjee Late Ashis Ranjan Guha

1999—2000 Late Arun Kumar Chaudhuri Subrata Lahiri

2001—2002 Mallika Banerjee Subrata Lahiri

2003—2004 Nina Nandi Debaprasad Banerjee

2005—2006 Krishna Bhattacharjee Harendranath Bhattacharya

2007—2008 Md. Samsul Alam Harendranath Bhattacharya

2009—May ’10 Harendranath Bhattacharya Syamal Kumar Basak

May ’10—Dec ’10 Swapan Bhattacharyya Debasish Sarkar (Officiating GS)

2011—2012 Swapan Bhattacharyya Debasish Sarkar

2013—2014 Shyamal Kumar Chakraborty Debasish Sarkar

2015—2016 Debasish Sarkar Anindya Sengupta

2017—2018 Biswajit Bhowmik Debasish Sarkar

West Bengal Government College Teachers’ Association210 Bepin Behari Ganguly Street, Kolkata - 700012

2 WBGCTA NEWS LETTER, JANUARY 2017

CONTENTS

Organisation

Executive Committee .............................................................3

Reports on the Meetings

Executive Committee ......................................................... 4-5

General Council .................................................................6-16

Election Notice .........................................................................17

Correspondence................................................................... 18-62

Media Reflection ................................................................. 63-75

Order Issued ...................................................................... 76-116

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Executive Committee : 2017-2018

PresidentBiswajit Bhowmik

Vice PresidentAnindya Sengupta

Bandana ChakrabortySajal Kumar Maiti

General SecretaryDebasish Sarkar

Joint SecretaryAsit Biswas

Chhandam ChakrabortyPratap Kumar SenSudipta Mullick

TreasurerRupa Banerjee

Executive Members

Arpita BhattacharyaBiswajit Mukherjee

Daisy MajumderIndrajit Bhattacharya

Irani SilKiran Kumar Sen

Manjari GhoshMrinal Kanti Sarkar

Ritankar MukherjeeSaikat KhamuraiSampa Mitra SannyalSanjoy ChattopadhyaySouvik MitraSubhalakshmi DasguptaSubhash BhattSulagna Chakraborty

Tapasree Das


A Report on the Meetings of the Executive Committeeheld since the 44th Annual Conference, 2016

Meeting I : 16.02.2016

President’s Report

The President reported that in a meeting on 14.2.16, WBCUTA has decided to hold a conventionto protest against the unjustified arrest of Kanhaiya Kumar, JNSU President and other students ofthe premier University on the allegations of sedition. He urged the house to take a decision onwhether WGCTA would participate in the Convention.

The President also expressed the feeling of the House in protesting unambiguously theundemocratic and authoritarian display of raw power by the Govt. of India in the incident thattook place at JNU. He voiced the need to take an appropriate resolution subject to confirmationby the GC protesting against the incident.

The President also reported on the demand raised at the floor of the last Annual Conferencein presence of the MIC, Dr.Partha Chatterjee regarding the demand for change in status ofPresidency University from a unitary university to affiliating mode. WBGCTA demands revival ofPresidency College to its former glory as a Govt. College while retaining the Presidency Universityas a classified University affiliating all Govt. Colleges across the state. The University for MedicalSciences may be taken as a model for such a transformation of the Presidency University.

Resolutions

1. The house resolved to participate in the Convention to be held on 18.2.2016 and ensurelarge turnout of the members

2. Resolved to write letters to the Hon’ble CM and MIC proposing the change of status ofPresidency University

3. Resolved to make the next round of visit to all the 64 Govt. College units in March with anew leaflet recording the latest AIFUCTO programmes and other issues.

4. Resolved to prepare the draft of the leaflet at the earliest to be confirmed by the GC.

Meeting II : 20.08.2016Condolence was expressed at the sudden demise of the Ex-President of WBGCTA prof. Shibnath

Chatterjee. The President, the General Secretary and several senior members reminiscenced theextraordinary merit and amiable personality of prof. Chatterjee. The President applauded the


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skill late prof. Chatterjee in achieving a fine balance between his extraordinary career and thewider public life. He was a man with great depth and enormous talent. The GS remembered thestrong attachment that prof. Chatterjee always felt for the Association. His eagerness to help andupgrade the juniors was exemplary.

The Proposals

1. The EC is meeting on the 50th Foundation Day of WBGCTA. The Golden Jubilee celebrationswill begin with distribution of leaflet to all members of the service apprising them aboutthe past glory and present relevance of WBGCTA. The new members of the service arespecially to be addressed by the leaflet.

2. Poster with the spirit of One Service; One association will soon be ready to be displayedat all Govt. Colleges. Effort will be taken to make the Poster as attractive as possiblesimultaneously maintaining the rich tradition of WBGCTA.

3. Efforts should be made to accommodate as many as new teachers possible to be includedin the EC to be elected for 2017-18.

4. Efforts should be made by the EC to expedite the Election process and form the GC andEC for the years 2017-18 latest by the end of October.

5. An extended meeting of the EC be called after the Puja vacations.6. All Teachers and IQACs of the Colleges meet to evolve a consensus on the demands to be

placed to PRC. The unresolved issues of the 6th PRC also be discussed and resolved.7. The Association jointly place their demands with WBCUTA at the regional meeting of the

PRC.

Resolutions

It is resolved to extended moral support to the All India Strike called by the AITUC on 2.9.16at the call of AIFUCTO. Posters and leaflets will be displayed at all Government Colleges to extendthe support of WBGCTA to the struggles of the toiling people of the country. It is also resolvedthat while the posters will be sent physically to all colleges, the leaflet will be sent by e-mail andcollege units may print as many copy as needed at the cost of the Association.


A Report on the Minutes of the General Council Meetingheld since the 44th Annual Conference 2016

Meeting I : 24.03.2016The meeting began with expressing condolences and observation of one minute silence for

the sad demise of Sri Dhruva Pal, retired Librarian and one of our past leaders, and of Sri TapanPal, Associate Professor of Statistics, Bidhannagar College.

The GS reported on the movement programmes in which the association participated in therecent past:

1. The WBGCTA actively participated in protest programme launched jointly with theWBCUTA, where all major teachers’ organisations and Associations of non-teaching staffsof eight state universities staged sit-in demonstrations before their respective universitiesall across the state, on 11th February, 2016. It was in protest against suspension ofautonomy in all universities with the demand to conduct at the earliest, long held-upelections to the university senate, syndicate and the courts. Later, delegations from thedharna manch set out to meet the vice-chancellors to submit memoranda with our charterof demands. Members of our Association were part of these delegations.

2. The WBGCTA, along with other teacher organisations of the state, held a joint conventionat Darbhanga Hall, University of Calcutta, on 18.02.2016 in protest against attempts byGovernment of India to gag freethinking and all form of dissent, which culminated in thearrest of Jawaharlal Nehru Students Union President Kanhaiya Kumar on charges ofsedition and suicide of Rohit Vemula, a Dalit research scholar at the Central University ofHyderabad, for protesting against various social evils, economic injustice, castediscrimination and state-sponsored brand of Nationalism. The convention was addressedby renowned academics and public intellectuals including Prof. Prabhat Patnaik of JNU,who deliberated at length on the discourse of nationalism in the Indian context. A protestnote from Prof. Sukanta Chaudhuri, Emeritus Professor of Jadavpur University, was readout. Other speakers from different teachers’ organisations and cultural forums expressedconcern at the ominous authoritarian proclivities and rabid intolerance of the IndianGovernment, and dwelt on the need for strengthening the forces of resistance to preservethe democratic fabric of the country.

The GS also informed the house that lately the state government appears to have takencognizance of the long standing demand of WBGCTA for a State University affiliating all Governmentcolleges of the state and halt the gradual disintegration of the WBES by taking away one Collegeafter another and turning them into Unitary Universities. The consequence of such misadventureswas all too evident from the precipitous decline of standards in transformed Presidency University,


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it was pointed out. A written proposal could be submitted to the state Government for revivingPresidency as a government college that would need only minor modification of the relevantgazette notification and subsequently bring within Presidency University’s fold, all governmentcolleges of the state. Presidency University thus reformed, will surely regain its pride of placeamong other universities of the state.

The President expounded on the activities of the Association in the last five years and expressedhis dismay at the degradation and sheer opportunism of a sizeable section of our members whoswitched allegiance immediately after the change of government on 20/5/2011. Unfortunately,to a section of teachers, the legitimacy of the Association came to be perceived in terms ofappropriating to oneself a favourable posting flouting all norms and oblivious of difficulties offellow colleagues. It is also unfortunate that WBGCTA came to be identified with a particularpolitical party. Any collective exercise necessarily has a Leftist orientation since it always revolvesaround issues of deprivation, exploitation and marginalisation. A teachers’ organisation by thistoken cannot help being on the political Left, as they always need to raise their voice againstsocial and economic disparities and injustices, whether in academia or outside. Naturally, suchorganisations have members who subscribe to different political ideologies assembled underone umbrella for collective bargaining and protest against injustice and discrimination. Therefore,to view such a service association of most learned members of the society as an appendage ofany political party would be a gross oversimplification.

Unfortunately, a breakaway group that calls itself an association tries to sustain itself onharassing and tormenting teachers who refuse to embrace opportunism and become theirmembers. Let it be noted that our Association will firmly resist and seek redress against anyinjustice of its members.

The WBGCTA in the last five years succeeded in retaining its relevance by persistently raisingall relevant issues on service matters and higher education despite depleted numerical strength.That the government appears to take our observations on academic and service matters seriouslyis no mean achievement on our part. This became possible by the sheer merit of our studiedobservations, argument and logical demands on various issues. It is our resolve that the Associationwill continue to protest against all anarchy in the field of education whether in the state or in thecountry. It is the preparedness of the Association that matters. The President re-iterated that thelast five years has offered a golden opportunity for the Association in re-assessing and learningfrom our past mistakes and embarking on future movement programmes with renewed vigourand confidence.

Regarding service matters the President shared with the house the following:1. The Association has placed its proposal to the government to revive Presidency College

and affiliate all Government Colleges to a single dedicated State University, citing othersuch examples in the state. The decision was taken at the EC meeting. Though we placedour proposal to the MIC, we could not submit the same to the CM. We also could nothold the Press meet on the issue due to the impending assembly elections.

2. Letters have been sent to the DPI, the Higher Education Secretary and the MIC regardingrationalisation of staff pattern in all new Govt. Degree Colleges.

3. Though we thank the Government for the Order granting benefit for in-service M.Phil/


Ph.D toward CAS, we had to point out that the Order is silent about the incrementsmentioned in UGC Regulations and State G.O. This issue needs to be taken up immediatelyafter the state elections.

4. The Government has lost the case at the Hon’ble Calcutta High Court involving CASpromotion in 9/10 years for in-service Ph.D./M.Phil holders. The Government has alsolost the case in SAT and Hon’ble Calcutta High Court regarding the issue of Past Servicebenefit. In both the cases the opinion of the Association, that was communicated to theGovernment repeatedly, stands vindicated. The Government now has to comply with thecourt orders. It was proposed that a token subscription be collected to support the teacherswho have fought the legal battle, the benefit of which would extend to all teachers in theservice.

5. The unresolved issues of inclusion of librarians in the WBES cadre and payment of 15% ofarrears of revised pay still due, was pointed out.

6. The panel for Principal of government degree colleges declared by the PSC floutingqualification norms advertised stands cancelled after departmental investigations on thebasis of our submission to the government. Our observations in this regard expressedearlier at a Press meet stands vindicated.

7. Our Association actively participated at the National Executive Committee meet ofAIFUCTO and its Dharna at New Delhi on 14.3.2016. The charter of demands amongothers, seek to scrap API, roll back the OP/RC date and constitute the UGC Pay ReviewCommittee. There was a breakthrough of sorts as the Minister-of-State, MHRD, met theAIFUCTO leadership after the Dharna and later the Minister-in-Charge, MHRD also metthe leadership and showed a positive attitude on constituting a UGC Pay ReviewCommittee.

8. It is resolved to collect Rs. 200/- from each member for struggle fund to be contributedto the AIFUCTO.

9. A document needs to be prepared immediately to be submitted to the AIFUCTO towardsframing the Alternative Education Policy for the country.

Meeting II : 05.06.2016The minutes of the GC meeting held on 24.03.16 was confirmed.At the outset, the President asked its members to fix up a date for the next meeting. It was

unanimously decided that the next G.C meeting would be held on 10th July, 2016.The secretary in his report proposed to change the auditor of the organization for the current

financial year for some practical problems. The house accepted the proposal and entrusted himfull power in this regard.

The Secretary reported about the participation of WBGCTA at the dharna before UGC office,New Delhi, at the call of AIFUCTO, FEDCUTA AND DUTA, on 6 June, where thousands of teachersgathered braving extreme heat to demand withdrawal of 3rd Amendment of UGC Regulationsalong with scrapping of API & formation of Pay Review Committee. Prof. Ved Prakash, the UGCChairman invited AIFUCTO, DUTA and some other university teachers’ associations for an extensivediscussion on API.

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The Secretary also informed the members that the next National Executive Council meetingof the AIFUCTO would be held on 26 June at Dehra Dun preceded by a National Seminar on ‘NewEducation Policy: Issues & Concerns’ on the previous day, 25 June, 2016.

The President said that after the Assembly Election a new cabinet was formed. So, we shouldformally give a letter to the MIC Higher Education, requesting him for an appointment to discusssome of our service related problems and pending issues.

The President emphasized the urgency of membership drive and requested the members ofcollege units to embark immediately on collecting subscriptions from members. A good numberof teachers have been newly appointed in our service. They should be mobilized to becomemembers of the WBGCTA.

The meeting ended with a vote of thanks.

Meeting III : 03.07.2016The Meeting began with condolence expressed for those who died in various terrorist attacks

all over the world and also for the victims of political violence in the country and abroad.The Minutes of the last GC meeting held on 5.6.16 was confirmed after brief discussion.

Report of the General Secretary

The GS reported on the AIFUCTO NEC meeting held at Dehra Dun on 25.06.2016. The issue ofNew Education Policy was the major concern at the meeting. AIFUCTO leadership has come toknow that the Government of India is not comfortable with the Policy. The Chairman of theconstituted Committee wanted the Draft of the Policy to be made public for the stakeholders, toexpress their opinions and place suggestions. Though the policy was not officially published yet asignificant part of the document has come out in the public domain. Part of the document exposedshow that the Policy is grossly against the interest of the teachers and public-funded education inthe country. AIFUCTO has sought immediate discussion on the issue and has appealed to itsaffiliates to express their opinions on the New Education Policy that will eventually result in anAlternative Education Policy that would be placed before the Government for consideration.

The New Education Policy also seeks to impose uniform syllabus in higher education andconstitute one central Education cadre all across the country – which obviously militates againstthe democratic ethos and diversity of the country. The house shared the concern of the AIFUCTOand resolved to participate with all out effort in all movements against attempts at centralization,elitism, commercialization and commoditization of Higher Education in India.

In this connection, the GS recalled the meeting that AIFUCTO had with the UGC chairman on06.06.16.

The GS also informed that the UGC Pay Review Committee has already been constituted on09.06.2016. The AIFUCTO leadership has appealed to leading academics and teacher leaders, toplace their suggestions to the Pay Review Committee. The GS reminded the members thatimplementation of Pay Review Committee recommendations has never been easy and thus themembers should be prepared for a long struggle ahead.

The GS also reported the AIFUCTO resolution to observe 14.07.16 as Demand Day in all Unitsand the “March to Parliament” Movement Programme on 05.08.16.


Report of the President

AIFUCTO and All India IssuesThe President expressed great pleasure at the huge turnout of members at the meeting,

especially from the new Colleges. The President introduced some of the new teachers presentand addressed the house on the importance of AIFUCTO movement programmes especially forthe awareness of new members of the Service.

The President proposed, subject to the approval of the House, that a one-day seminar beorganized to discuss form a opinion on the New Education Policy. He proposed inviting eminentscholars and educationists be invited to speak in the seminar.

The President reminded the house of the struggle that AIFUCTO had to launch during 1998for constitution of UGC Pay Review Committee. Teachers had to go to the extent of courtingarrest to make their voices heard. This time though, the struggle has become more intense.Protest march, hunger strike, courting arrest and every kind of agitation had to be launchedbefore the UGC Pay Review Committee (under the chairmanship of Prof. V. S. Chauhan) couldfinally be constituted. It is the achievement of AIFUCTO that the Committee constituted in 2016has been ordered to make their recommendations in reference to Central Pay Commissionrecommendations.

The President observed that the publication of the third amendment of UGC Regulations,2010, at the time of constitution of UGC Pay Review Committee is alarming. It is a preamble tothe unachievable standards that the new UGC notification is trying to implement. Any Pay ReviewCommittee decides the direction of the higher education in the country for the next ten years.Publication of the Gazette notification is a bad omen for the higher education in the country.However, the notification could not be implemented due to the strong protests jointly launchedby AIFUCTO and FEDCUTA on the streets of New Delhi.

The Association has decided that the members will observe the Demand Day on 14.7.16 bydisplaying demands on the posters and wear badges to sensitize the teachers irrespective ofAssociation affiliation, about the burning problems being faced by higher education in the country.

The president expressed the decision of the central leadership to begin their next round ofvisit to all the colleges to sensitize the members of WBES about the all India issues in highereducation today.

State issues

The President reported that a meeting with the MIC and the representatives of WBGCTA isexpected shortly.

In the emergency meeting with the MIC the President has raised the matter of exclusion ofthe UGC/AICTE staff from the Interim Relief beneficiary list. The modification is soon to be issued.

The necessity of issuing Government order to place the librarians in the WBES cadre wasonce again raised in the meeting. A decision is expected in the near future.

The President informed the house about the GO of the CS branch issued on 24.6.2016proposing uniform syllabus in the entire state and introduction of CBCS being tagged with RUSAguidelines.

The President also informed the house about the prompt action that was been taken to

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prevent the Principal Secretary from issuing any fresh CAS guidelines in keeping with thenotifications of new UGC amendments.

Organizational Matters

The house was also informed that a new set of transfer orders are soon expected. Attemptshave been made to restrict the inconvenience of the members keeping in mind their sufferingslast year. In spite of all attempts, if some members are driven to severe and unjustifiedinconvenience, all out effort would be made to minimize their sufferings.

With the transformation of Sanskrit College to a University, the office of the Association hasto shift. Efforts are being made to shift the Office to a suitable location before the Association isasked by the University officials to vacate the space.

Meeting IV : 14.08.2016Condolence was expressed at the death of Prof. Ranajit Sarkar who had retired from Bidhan

Nagar College some years back and also for all those who died in natural calamities and terroristattack throughout the world.

GS Report

The GS made the members aware of the major challenges faced by the teachers in HigherEducation throughout the country. The major concerns at present are the Pay Review Committeeset up by the UGC, the new API regime as well as the National Education Policy (NEP). The AIFUCTOis keeping itself updated on all issues and keep voicing its concerns and suggestions at every step.The movement programme of AIFUCTO is always launched in a calibrated manner. The teachersshould be prepared for such movements till all the issues are resolved in favour of teachers inHigher Education of the Country.

There was a tendency for the new NEP to restrict role of the stake holders in Higher Educationand overshadow it with corporate interference. With whatever information is available in themedia, it can be understood that the NEP is aiming at compromising democracy and discussion inHigher Education and trying to promote commercialisation and privatisation of Higher Education.The AIFUCTO has decided meanwhile, to submit an alternative NEP to the GOI for considerationwithin 16.08.2018.

The AIFUCTO leadership had met the authorities of the UGC to demand Pay Review Committee,scrapping of API and CBCS. The AIFUCTO has also organised a Dharna at New Delhi with affiliatesfrom in and around Delhi on 09.06.2016 to demand speedy resolution of all pending issues.

The GS congratulated the AIFUCTO leadership for organising a massive March to Parliamenton 05.08.2016, to demand speedy resolution of all pending issues. The March was attended bylarge number of teachers from AIFUCTO affiliates all over the country. As many as six MPs fromdifferent political parties attended the meeting to extend their full support and cooperation forthe demands and concerns of the teachers all over the country. The AIFUCTO leadership deservehigh praise for tackling the high degree of heterogeneity in political belief amongst teachers ofthe country and turning it into one unambiguous voice.

Following the March to Parliament, the MHRD met the AIFUCTO leadership on the eveningof 05.08.2016. The meeting was held in an amicable environment. The MIC told the AIFUCTO


leadership that in future, the opinion of AIFUCTO would be considered in all seriousness beforetaking any decision over policy matters pertaining to Higher Education in the country.

At the NEC meeting held on 06.08.2016 concerns were expressed by the AIFUCTO leadershipthat in spite of the cordial meeting with the MHRD, the government could follow its own agenda.Teachers need to be prepared for any eventuality and adoption of movement programmes mayagain become necessary.

The NEC also decided to extend support to the All India Strike called by the central tradeunions on 02.09.2016. It was also resolved to protest against all anti-teacher moves by thegovernment by taking mass casual leave on the occasion of International Teachers’’ Day on05.10.2016.

The GS informed the house about the terms and conditions of the Seventh Pay ReviewCommittee. The Committee decided to meet all the regional stakeholders before submitting itsfinal recommendations. The AIFUCTO leadership expressed great concern over the fact that barringteachers in the UGC scale, no service in India is denied time-bound promotion. It is only in case ofteachers that promotion is tied to a stringent and unrealistic API regime. The other concern thatwas expressed at the meeting was whether all State Governments will implement the new PRCrecommendations, even after the recommendations are approved by the MHRD and the UGC. Inthat case teachers may again have to take to the streets.


AIFUCTO and NEPThe President reported that the MHRD has informed in a meeting with the media on

13.08.2016 at Hyderabad that the last date for submitting suggestions on the NEP has beenextended to 13.09.2016. The NEP was also taken up for discussion in the Rajya Sabha.Unfortunately, the NEP has become a site for contest between two opposite philosophies:Democracy verses Centralisation and Corporatisation. Given the degree of heterogeneity all overthe country, it is always difficult to arrive at a consensus. The NEP should aim to ensure universalaccess, equality and excellence — and excellence cannot be achieved without ensuring free accessand equality. Our members ought to be well versed in different reports, policy documents and allmajor issues on higher education. The President also praised the efforts of the AIFUCTO leadershipto enlist support of MPs from all political parties, for the cause of the teachers.

Organisational Matters

The President sincerely thanked the MIC, Higher Education, Govt. of West Bengal, Dr ParthaChatterjee, for taking personal interest to ensure that the WBGCTA be provided an office spacein a College in central Kolkata. The favour was not easy to come and would not have been possiblewithout the sustained efforts and protracted struggle of the Association for the betterment ofgovernment colleges and its service conditions during the period 2011 to 2016. The House wasreminded of several efforts taken earlier to compel us to vacate our existing office including thatof a letter written by a former Principal and EC member of the Association to the Government,seeking to remove the WBGCTA office from Sanskrit College. The Association had to silentlyovercome all such attacks. The day the VC took charge of Sanskrit college transformed intouniversity, he promptly wrote to the government to make us vacate our office space. The

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Association was forced to apply to the appropriate authorities for an alternative office space. Theletter submitted on 16th July to the Hon’ble MIC, on this issue was read out. Within a few days ofplacing the request, the Govt. sent an order to the Principal of Goenka College to provide asuitable space for WBGCTA office in the College premises. The whole episode only underlines thestrength and resilience of the WBGCTA.

The house was informed about the meeting of the MIC with our representatives. The discussionwas focused on resolving past service issue, office space for the Association, inclusion of librariansin WBES cadre, M.Phil/Ph.D. increment, New Govt. Colleges in Kolkata, Howrah and South 24-Parganas and all district headquarters where there are no Govt. Colleges. The demand for staffquarters and proper infrastructure at new and distant Govt. Colleges was also emphatically raised.The other demands that were raised were filing up of all vacancies in the Engineering and GeneralDegree Colleges, modernisation of libraries in the Govt. Colleges, implementation of e-governancein Govt. College offices, a state-of-the-art auditorium at the Hastings Campus , the remaining15% arrear disbursal and the Interim Relief issue. The MIC was thanked for restoring order in thesystem of transfer, an issue that caused unlimited tension among teachers in the last two years.The MIC gave a patient hearing to all our demands. The meeting lasted for over an hour.

The President cautioned its members to avoid such irresponsible and retrogressive steps asclaiming that the WBGCTA was in a position to manage transfers of all members to favourablecolleges. There was simply no ground for complacence at present with the fond belief thatmembers would no longer be threatened with unpleasant postings. Eternal vigilance is a smallprice to be paid for success in the long and arduous struggle ahead.

Resolutions

1. The Election Schedule of WBGCTA for 2017-2018 was proposed. The house empoweredthe EC to make changes in the schedule if necessary. It was resolved to exert all-out effortby all members to successfully complete the election process during the months of Octoberand November, 2016.

2. It was resolved to hold a meeting of the EC on 20.8.2016, the Foundation Day of WBGCTAat the new office of the WBGCTA to discuss the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of theAssociation which falls in the year 2016-17. It was resolved to distribute a commemorativevolume with the history of our Association. At the same time, members will get to knowour new office premises and realize that ‘one service-one association’ should be ourdemand.

Meeting V : 20.11.2016The meeting began with observing one minute silence as condolence to the victims who died

in the Patna-Indore Express accident near Kanpur on 19.11.2016.The minutes of the last G.C. meeting was read out and confirmed by the house.The statutory notice for the 45th Annual Conference was placed and was approved by the

house. The decision on the date of the Conference was left to the EC depending on the availabilityand other exigencies regarding the venue.

The house congratulated the authorities, teachers, non-teaching staff and the students of


Maulana Azad College and Goenka College of Commerce and Business Administration for acquiring‘A’ grade in NAAC assessment.

The Tariff Structure of the Contract Form for the Conference Volume was placed in the house.It was suggested by the Treasurer that the tariff for quarter page advertisement be increasedfrom R.400/- to Rs.600/- to meet the increase in expenditure of the next conference. The houseapproved the proposal and decided that the tariff for other advertisements would remain thesame. It was also decided that the Contract Forms would be ready for distribution 28.11.2016with the hope that members will start submitting the advertisements by 4.12.2016.

The various sub-committees to organise and conduct the Conference were deliberated uponand resolved.

The house decided that the draft of the Annual Report for the 45th Annual Conference needbe ready by 08.01.2017. All members were requested by the President to send their inputsregarding the Report at the WBGCTA website for incorporation at the earliest. It was alsoannounced by the President that the Resolution of the 44th Conference would be mailed to asmany as members possible for their information as well as to incorporate their proposedresolutions that may be incorporated in the Resolutions. Once the Report and the Resolutionswere finalised it would be sent to the members in advance so that the exchange of ideas makethe business session of the Conference meaningful.

The President reported that plans were being made to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of theAssociation in 2016-17. Apart from publication of Booklet on the history and activities of theAssociation and distributing posters to commemorate the Golden Jubilee, it was also decided topublish a Commemorative Volume with interviews and articles from former Presidents and GeneralSecretaries of the Association. A committee with senior members will soon be formed to assignspecific duties to members to collect the materials for the publication. The President also wantedto explore the possibilities of making a documentary film about the journey of the Associationthe last 50 years.

GS Report

The GS urged the members to take the activities leading to the Annual Conference as anopportunity to come together, to strengthen the Organisation. He also lamented over the factthat it was the deficiencies in teachers’ unity that various agencies in the government are able tomake adverse remarks on teachers and get away with them. He strongly expressed the need fora strong organisation that was needed for movement programmes that become imminent in thewake of the implementation of the 7th Pay Review Committee recommendations. The GS reiteratedthe need of all members to participate in framing the Resolutions of the 45th Annual Conferenceto charge up the activities of the Association for the next year.

The GS reported that the next NEC meeting of the AIFUCTO is to be held on 7.12.2016 atGuwahati. The AIFUCTO has requested V. S. Chauhan, Chairman of the 7th PRC, to submit itsreport by 30.11.2016, so that the report can be discussed at the Annual Academic Conference ofthe AIFUCTO scheduled on 8 -9 December 2016 to be held at Guwahati. The AIFUCTO has rightlyobserved that the Report should be thoroughly discussed to resolve all anomalies before thefinal notification is issued as otherwise the implementation of the recommendations would beinordinately delayed. The AIFUCTO has also observed that all pending issues and anomalies of

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the 6th PRC should be resolved before the notification of the 7th PRC. The AIFUCTO has expressedstrong reservations against the unrealistic and self-defeating API that is tagged to the promotionof teachers. It has been rightly argued that there is no service cadre that are denied fixed numberof promotions over a time scale except the teachers in Higher Education. AIFUCTO stronglydemands a fixed number of promotions to all teachers over a time scale, though incentives shouldbe given to those who acquire additional qualifications during their teaching career. The AIFUCTOalso demanded an attractive Pay structure for the teachers to attract the best talents in teachingservices. The AIFUCTO and WBGCTA thanks the UGC for considering librarians at par with teachers.

The GS also reported the participation of WBGCTA at the meeting of stakeholders with theChairman of 7th PRC for the eastern region that was held at Jadavpur University in the last weekof October. The patient hearing given by the Chairman to all stake holders was appreciated.WBGCTA in its representation have pointed out the discrepancies in the 6th PRC and demandedthat such anomalies be avoided in future.

The GS made the members aware of the struggle that the teachers may face in therecommendations of the 7th PRC to be implemented at state level. Probably the next two yearsare going to be challenging times for the teachers and only strong and prepared organisation cantake up the challange.

The GS congratulated two of the members of the Association for being selected as Principalsin Government Colleges by the WBPSC. The selection of the deserving candidates for the posts isa moral victory for the Association as it had fought the injustice perpetrated by the WBPSC in therecent past in selecting candidates who did not meet the requirements as mentioned inadvertisements for the posts. The WBPSC was found to be partisan in taking such a step. Thestruggle undertaken by the Association in opposing the earlier step of the WBPSC now standsvindicated. The members who were selected for the posts were heartily cheered and congratulated.


The president detailed the anomalies of the 6th PRC implementation. He summarised theobservations made by the Association in the meeting with Chauhan Committee in recent past.The particular points that were made was that if API is introduced, it cannot be retrospective ineffect. The age of superannuation should be uniform for all teachers throughout the country thatranges from 56 to 70 years at present. Anomalies regarding M.Phil/Ph.D incentives should beimmediately resolved. Time scale promotion with five ensured promotions was proposed byWBGCTA to the Chauhan Committee. The representation of WBGCTA to the Chauhan Committeewould be uploaded on the website for all to read and discuss.

The President drew the attention of the members to the recent GOs that have been issuedfor extending M.Phil/Ph.D intrement benefit to the teachers. He observed that several anomaliesremain to be resolved in the GOs and urged the members to wait for some more time beforeimplementation of the GO.

The President also deliberated over the selection of Principal in recent past. He reiteratedthat the selection of two of our able and worthy members for the posts was a vindication of thelong struggle of the organisation in fighting the injustice perpetrated by WBPSC. The remindedthe members of the Press Conference held to address the issue of selection of candidates inviolation of the advertisement norms and letters written to the MIC on the issue. It is a fruit of


the struggle that the earlier panel was cancelled and fresh applications were invited and ultimatelyworthy candidates were selected out of which the selection of two of our members was onlyincidental. However, the President reminded the members who were selected for the posts thatif they ever make any attempt to oppress or discriminate between teachers, the Associationwould oppose their move as strongly as it has done against any principal who have misbehavedin the past.

The meeting ended with the two of the members selected for Principal post being asked toexpress their experience and feelings on their latest achievement.

Meeting VI : 30.12.16

Resolutions

The invitation letter issued by the Higher Education Department [No. 2186-Edn (A)/10M-118/16, dt. 16.12.2016] addressed to the President of the Association was read out, where allmembers of our Association have been invited to attend a state-level teachers’ convention on 7th

January, 2017 in Netaji Indoor Stadium at 3.00 pm. The meeting is to be addressed by the Hon’bleChief Minister, Government of West Bengal. After thorough discussion over the matter, it isresolved unanimously that members shall be requested to attend the meet.

The meeting resolves to hold the 45th Annual Conference of our Association on the 5th day ofFebruary, 2017 (Sunday), at the Indian Association for Cultivation of Science, Jadavpore, Kolkata700032. The respected Minister-in-Charge of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal, haskindly consented to be present at the conference. The formal letter of invitation for the Conferencewill shortly be sent to our distinguished guests, members and other invitees.

The statutory meeting of the General Council before our 45th Annual General Conferencewill be held on 08-01-2017. All college units were directed to submit their resolutions at themeeting.

Meeting VII : 08.01.2017

Resolutions

The General Secretary’s draft report for the ensuing annual conference was presented and itwas resolved to endorse the report after due deliberations, incorporating suggestions andmodifications.

The Draft Resolutions were placed at the meeting and after thorough discussion on thedifferent suggestions placed in the house it was resolved that the draft official resolutions beaccepted for the conference.

The result of elections of members of General Council, the Executive Committee includingOffice Bearers, the General Secretary and the President for 2017-2019, was read out by the ElectionCommission.

The report of the audited account for the year 2016 was presented by the Treasurer as alsothe proposed Annual Budget for 2017. After adequate discussion, it was resolved to accept theaudited account and the draft proposed budget for 2017.

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ELECTION COMMISSION : 2015-2016

Chairman : Sandip Kumar Pandit

Members : Arindam Datta, Manuela Pal, Shankhya Priya Guha

Election Notice – I

14.08.2016It is hereby notified that election to the posts of

General Secretary, members of College committees andfor General Council for 2016-17 will be held as per thefollowing schedule.

1. Publication of draft electoral roll :21.09.2016 (Wednesday)

2. Last date of correction, if any, in draft electoralroll :10.11. 2016 (Thursday), 7 p.m.

3. Publication of final electoral roll :11.11. 2016 (Friday)

4. Submission of nomination papers :15.11. 2016 to 18.11.2016(Tuesday-Friday) (5 p.m. to 7 p.m.)

5. Scrutiny of nomination paper :19.11. 2016 (Saturday) from 3 p.m.

6. Last date of withdrawal(to be made by the candidates in writing) :22.11. 2016 (Tuesday), 6 p.m.

7. Publication of final list of contesting candidates :22.11. 2016 (Tuesday), 7 p.m.

8. Last date of submission of application forcasting vote in central booth :22.11. 2016 (Tuesday),7:30 p.m.

9. Date of polling :29.11. 2016 (Tuesday) (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

10. Declaration of results :03.12.2016 (Saturday) at 5.00 p.m.

Election Notice – II

14.08.16Schedule of Executive Committee Election :—

It is hereby notified that the Election of themembers of the Executive Committee 2016-’17 will beheld as per the following schedule:-1. Publication of the Electoral Roll :

05.12.2016 (Monday) at 6:00 p.m.2. Submission of Nomination Papers :

07.12.2016 to 09.12.2016(Wednesday-Friday) from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

3. Scrutiny of Nomination Papers :10.12.2016 (Saturday) from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

4. Publication of List of Candidates after scrutiny :10.12.2016 (Saturday) at 6:00 p.m.

5. Withdrawal of nomination papers :10.12.2016 (Saturday) from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

6. Publication of final list of Contesting Candidates :10.12.2016 (Saturday) at 8:00 p.m.

7. Poll : 11.12.2016 (Sunday)from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

8. Publication of List of Elected Candidates :11.12.2016 (Sunday) at 5:00 p.m.

Dr. Manuela Pal will act as Returning Officer.

Sd/-Chairperson

Election CommissionWBGCTA


To 16 June 2016The Hon’ble Minister-in-charge of Higher EducationGovernment of West BengalBikash Bhaban, Salt Lake CityKolkata 700 091

Sub : Request for an office space for the WBGCTA

Sir,

You are aware that the Government Colleges in West Bengal have existed for about 200 yearssince the British period, and that the West Bengal Government College Teachers’ Association(WBGCTA) has been active in the interest of education and of the teachers of the West BengalEducation Service (WBES and WBSES) since 20 August 1967. The WBGCTA has been singularlyactive in the area of higher education, especially in the domain of Government Colleges in WestBengal for almost half a century, although a small group from the fold of WBGCTA had decided infavour of a separate existence since sometime in the 1980s.

The WBGCTA has been contributing significantly to the service of higher education not onlyin this state; it has played a very significant role in the national scene in education in India as amember-organisation of the All India Federation of University and College Teachers’ Organisation(AIFUCTO) and also it has been taking part in the international scenario in higher education as amember of the FISE, the world body for teachers in higher education.

Sir, you must have noticed from the numerous communications to you from the WBGCTAthat this organisation has been functioning with its office in one room of the Sankskrit College,now transformed to a University.

We understand that now, with the transformation of the Sanskrit College to Sanskrit University,even this small space, a room in particular, so far used by the WBGCTA as their registered officemight be required by the new University for expansionary purpose.

In view of this situation we look forward to your very kind intervention and arrangement, sothat the WBGCTA can shift its office to a suitable space under your jurisdiction. In this context wemay mention that the WBGCTA had, since its early days, functioned from a space in the GoenkaCollege of Commerce and Business Administration, Kolkata till 1996.

We would feel much privileged if you could arrange to place the office of the WBGCTA at theGoenka College of Commerce and Business Administration. Incidentally, another organisationfor the teachers of Government Colleges, as mentioned above, has been functioning from theGoenka College of Commerce and Business Administration itself.


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We are convinced that with a profound understanding about organisations in general, youwill realize the necessity of the space required by us, and will please initiate the process forGovernment permission to this effect.

With regards,

Yours faithfully,

(Debasish Sarkar)President

Government of West BengalEducation Directorate

Bikash Bhawan, Salt LakeKolkata -91

ED No.: 804/ 2016/240-AdmnDATE : 29 July 2016

ToThe Principal,Goenka College of Commerce and Business Administration210 Bepin Behari Ganguly Street Kolkata- 700012

Sub: Suitable space for West Bengal Government College Teachers Association (WBGCTA) atGoenka College of Commerce and Business Administration.

Ref: Letter from President, WBGCTA, Ref. nil dated 16.06.16.

With reference to above, you are requested to provide a suitable space for the office of theWBGCTA which is functioning at present at Sanskrit College, 1, Bankim Chatterjee Street, Kolkata- 700073 until further order.

Sd/-Director of Public Instruction

Education DirectorateGovernment of West Bengal

Copy forwarded for necessary action:1. P.S. to Minister-in-Charge, Government of West Bengal


2. P.S. to Principal Secretary, Government of West Bengal3. President, WBGCTA4. OIC, Sanskrit College

Director of Public InstructionEducation Directorate

Government of West Bengal

The Director of Public Instructions 22 August 2016Education DirectorateGovernment of West BengalBikash Bhaban, Salt LakeKolkata 700 091

Subject : Your letter No. ED No. 804/2016/240-Admn dated 29 July 2016

Sir,The members and the Executive Council of the West Bengal Government College Teachers’

Association are thankful to you for your Letter No ED No. 804/2016/240-Admn dated 29 July2016 regarding the allotment of an office space for the WBGCTA in the premises of Goenka Collegeof Commerce and Business Administration (GCCBA), Kolkata.

We like to place before you for your information that the WBGCTA has already completed theshifting of its office to the GCCBA premises after initiating a dialogue with the Principal, GCCBA,and through his help and cooperation in this matter.

‘The Officer-in-charge, Sanskrit College has also been informed accordingly about vacatingthe space used by the WBGCTA as its office.

We sincerely thank you once again for your kind action in this matter.

Yours sincerely,

(Debasish Sarkar)President, WBGCTA

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Dr. Debasish Bannerjee 22 August 2016PrincipalGoenka College of Commerce and Business Administration210 Bepin Behari Ganguly Street, Kolkata – 700 012

Subject : Shifting of the office of West Bengal Government College Teachers’ Associationin the premises of the Goenka College of Commerce and Business Administration, Kolkata.

Sir,At the outset the members and the Executive Council of the West Bengal Government College

Teachers’ Association (WBGCTA) wish to profusely thank you for your help and cooperation aboutshifting of its office space from Sanskrit College, Kolkata to your premises following the LetterNo. ED No. 804/2016/240-Admn dated 29 July 2016 issued for the purpose.

We feel overwhelmed about the way you have extended your wonderful help and for yourvery cordial conversations with us prior to the shifting and for your very prompt and supportiveofficial actions in this matter.

You are perhaps aware that the WBGCTA had worked from its office in the premises of GoenkaCollege of Commerce and Business Administration, Kolkata for a long time in the past also. As wehave begun to continue afresh from the same premises, we pledge all our support and cooperationto you in future, and look forward to working together in mutual official interest.

We once again convey to you our thanks and appreciation for your prompt and cordial actionin this matter.

Yours sincerely,


Copy to: Director of Public Instructions, Higher Education Directorate, Go WB

The Officer-in-charge 22 August 2016Sanskrit College1 Bankim Chatterjee Street, Kolkata – 700 073Kolkata

Subject : Actions taken with reference to theLetter No. ED No. 804/2016/240-Admn dated 29 July 2016

Sir,We wish to inform you that the West Bengal Government College Teachers’ Association has

completed the process of shifting its office from the Sanskrit College and University (erstwhile


Sanskrit College), to the premises of Goenka College of Commerce and Business Administration,Kolkata, in a prompt compliance of the ‘order’ as quoted above.

We very fondly remember that for the last two decades the office space at your premises hadhelped us to operate our activities very smoothly. During this period we have shared a cordialrelationship with you and your staff, and we are sure we shall remain mutually helpful andrespectful to each other in future as well.

Please note that the space so far used by the WBGCTA has now been completely vacated,and is now ready for your use.

Thanking you.

Yours sincerely,


Copy to: Director of Public Instructions, Higher Education Directorate, GoWB

To 10 August 2016Dr. Partha ChattopadhyayHon’ble Minister in ChargeDepartment of EducationGovernment of West BengalBikash Bhaban, Salt LakeKolkata-700 091.

Subject: Extending thanks and some issues for your attention

Sir,At the outset, we like to express our deepest gratitude and thankfulness for responding to

our request for an office space at the Goenka College of Commerce and BusinessAdministration. We are obliged for your very considered arrangements in this matter.

We are also grateful to you for resolving several issues regarding the Government Colleges.The matter of past-service benefit that had been withheld for several teachers in the recent pasthas ultimately been resolved through your very kind intervention.

However, several other issues noted below have remained unresolved to this date and deserveyour attention.

1. Librarians

You are aware that our association has been demanding for a long time that theLibrarians in Government Colleges be recognized as teachers. We are thankful to you for the

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initiative you have taken for which a partial breakthrough has been made in our long-standingdemand by declaration of Librarians as teachers vide the GO No. 348-Edn (CS)/IC-166L/2005,dated 24.04.2014. It seems only logical now to accord them with the status of cadre in WBES.

2. Increment of teachers with M.Phil / Ph.D. degree

We have repeatedly drawn the attention of the Government to end the deadlockthat persists in connection with the award of advance increments for teachers who have completedM.Phil / Ph.D. / LL.M. / M.Tech, with effect from 01-09-2008, as per UGC / AICTE regulations.We hope that the government will issue necessary order without any further delay.

Our specific demands are:● Teachers joining service with Ph.D. should be entitled to five non-compounded

increments, while those who are joining with M.Phil should be entitled to two non-compounded increments.

● Teachers who complete their Ph.D. while in service should be entitled to threenon-compounded increments while those who complete M.Phil while in service wouldbe entitled to one increment. We reiterate our demand and appeal to your kind office toissue necessary Government orders to implement the Ph.D./M.Phil. benefits as mentionedabove for all teachers in Government Colleges.

3. Ph.D. course work

Appropriate leave should be granted to teachers who go for the mandatory six-month Ph.D.course work. We hope the government will soon issue a clear, uniform order to this effect.

4. New Government Colleges

I. We express our thankfulness for the opening of several new Government Colleges in WestBengal at a time when the space for public-funded education is fast sinking in rest of India. Yet,there seems to be a scope to create a balance in the geographical distribution of newGovernment colleges in this state. Of the 25 new colleges established in the last five years 10have come up in one district of the state, whereas the districts like Howrah, Birbhum, Bankura,Murshidabad and Malda still lacks a Government college. Similarly in a large district likeBardhaman, Durgapur Government College established in early 1970s remains the singleGovernment College till date. Even for the South 24 Parganas there remains a scope to open newGovernment colleges in Behala, Sonarpur, Baruipur or Diamond Harbour.

It is desirable that a Government college be established in a District HQ or in a sub-divisionaltown ensuring an easy access to the college by all sections of concerned people and studentswith a larger number of feeder schools in its catchment area than in a small or a remote place.

II. Your kind attention is drawn to the fact that in some instances new Government collegeshave been established in areas so remote that a minimum facility for the accommodation ofteachers, staff and students are non-existence in nearby areas. We urge upon you to pleaseconsider about necessary construction of quarters for teachers and staff, and hostels for studentsin such areas at an early date.


III. We also request you to note an important aspect in the nomenclature of the newlyestablished Government colleges in recent times. The Government colleges have been traditionallynamed principally highlighting the place where it had been established (for example, DarjeelingGovernment College, Chandernagore College, Krisnagar Government College and so on), and invery rare cases such colleges have been named after persons of National or International Importance(such as Hooghly Mohsin College, A B N Seal College, Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy College, Dr, AP J Abdul Kalam College etc. We request you to please consider the above-noted aspect while namingthe newly established Government Colleges. It will be logical to state in this context that collegesnamed like ‘Government General Degree College, Keshiary’ or ‘Government General DegreeCollege, Kushmandi’ may create functional problems in official matters in future. We humbly suggestthat in such cases the newly established colleges be re-christened as ‘Keshiary Government GeneralDegree College’, ‘Kushmandi Government General Degree College, and so on.

5. Recruitment and Vacancies of Teaching Staff

We heartily thank the government for taking initiatives to fill the vacant posts in theGovernment Colleges. We also reiterate the fact that the Government College of Art and Craft, aunique institution in our service with a of National importance is still languishing with almosthalf of its 55 sanctioned posts lying vacant.

Regarding recruitment in Government Colleges our specific demands are as follows:a. In spite of many new teachers being recruited in Government Colleges in the past two

years, many posts are still lying vacant. The matter has become worse with the openingof science departments in the new Government Colleges. We demand that immediatesteps be taken to take a stock of all the posts lying vacant in all the Government Collegesand steps be taken to fill up the posts on an emergency basis.

b. The recruitment of librarians is also long overdue with 46 posts out of 68 existing postslying vacant. The need of the hour is not only to fill up the existing vacant posts oflibrarians but to create at least as many more post as the number of new Governmentcolleges that have been opened in the recent past. You may well realize, then, the needfor filling up the posts of librarians in both the old and new Government Colleges. Werequest you to take necessary steps to include the librarians in WBES cadre andimmediately advertise through WBPSC to fill up the vacant posts for librarian.

c. You are aware of the fact that the posts of Principals in 41 Government Colleges out of45 in total are lying vacant. We thank you for taking timely step to avoid irregularrecruitment to the posts of Principals in Government Colleges. It is our demand thatsteps be taken immediately to fill up the vacant posts of Principals in all the GovernmentColleges.

d. It is in your knowledge that with the transformation of Presidency College to a UnitaryUniversity, most of the Professor posts have been taken away from our service. TheGovernment Colleges with their nearly two hundred years of history has always had thetradition of existence Professor Posts in all subjects taught in these Colleges. The matterof recruitment of Professors in WBSES on the basis of appointing 50% throughDepartmental Promotion and 50% by Open interview is lying pending since 2006.

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Regarding this issue we demand:i. Immediate compensation of all the Professor posts that the service has lost due to the

creation of Presidency University.ii. Rationalisation of Professor posts in all subjects in the service keeping in mind the 1:9

ratio of Professor posts to those of Assistant Professor and Associate Professor in eachsubject.

iii. Framing of rules for the appointment of Professors in WBSES keeping with therecommendations of Chaddha Commisison and UGC Regulation 2010.

We also demand that immediate steps be taken to appoint Professors in WBSES after settlingthe above mentioned issues.

6. Recruitment of Non-Teaching Staff

The numbers of non-teaching staff in Government Colleges have been dwindling over a longtime. At present the number of non-teaching staff in Government Colleges is abysmally low.Teachers and students are at great inconvenience in the newly established Government Collegeswith only a skeletal staff. It is our sincere request to look into the matter and take immediatesteps to fill up all non teaching posts in all Government Colleges with suitably trained persons.

7. Modernisation of Library

The history of Government Colleges is more than 200 years old, and there are colleges whichhave enjoyed existence for 100 to 175 years. These colleges have a treasure

of rare and extraordinary collections whose value is difficult to measure. At the same time,all the colleges have been adding books regularly. To maintain a proper stock and to make suchhuge number of books useful for students and teachers the process of digitisation of books andperiodicals by way of computerised cataloguing is the most important need of the hour. Properpreservation of rare books by using modern methods is also an important task, and this can bedone by assigning the job to competent external agencies on a time-bound contractual basis.

Each college library may be allowed to avail of INFLIBNET and J-Stor facilities through properfunding.

8. E-Governance at the College level

All the official works at the office in all the colleges need to be brought under e-governance,and all the Departments in a college need to be connected to the Principal’s office by LAN. Thisapproach will ensure efficient functioning of the college office and of the departments for thedocumentation of student admission details, student results, proper maintenance of office recordsetc. This logistics must be uniform in all the colleges, and to achieve this end, a competent externalagency may be assigned the work of introducing the process of e-governance on a time-bound,contractual basis.

9. Auditorium at the education hub at Hastings House Campus, Alipore, Kolkata

There should be at least one modern auditorium in this campus to hold national andinternational seminars, symposia, workshops and conferences, invited special lectures, culturalprogrammes etc. in these institutions, for the cultivation and exchange of knowledge. Since it is


impossible to provide such facilities at every College due to space and resource constraints, theGovernment may take steps to construct one such air-conditioned, Wi-Fi enabled, centrally locatedauditorium with seating capacity of at least 3000, along with a modern guest house. The HastingsCampus, Kolkata, which now has a Girl’s school, Training and Physical Education College, Women’sdegree college could be an ideal location for the auditorium.

10. Non Payment of 15% Arrears

We note here with deep regret that even after ten years of implementation of the UGC SixthPay Review Committee, 15% of the arrears in pay and allowances arising out of the pay fromJanuary 2006 to March 2009 has not yet been disbursed to the teachers for reasons not known tous. We demand the arrears be paid to the teachers at the earliest.

11. Interim Relief

Precedence shows that before the implementation of the revised Pay Scale after thesubmission of the report by the Pay Review Committee and, finally, after due consideration bythe state government, all full-time college and University teachers/librarians drawing UGC /AICTEscales is always protected by an Interim Relief. We urge upon you to take necessary steps so thata corrigendum/addendum can be issued at an early date in order to extend the benefit of InterimRelief to all sections as mentioned above.

Thanking you,Yours truly, (Anindya Sengupta)

General Secretary

Prof. V. S. Chauhan 21 September 2016ChairmanUGC 7th Pay Review Committee,UGC, New Delhi - 110001

Sub: Submissions on the issue of pay revision and other related matters

Esteemed Sir,

Greetings from AIFUCTO.We are grateful to you for granting us opportunity to make our presentation on the issue of

Seventh Pay Commission, UGC Revised Pay Scales for teachers and other academic staff coveredunder the UGC Pay Scale. AIFUCTO is the sole Federation representing teachers’ organizations ofall the state universities, some Central University Teachers’ Associations, government collegesand non-government colleges teachers’ associations of the country and it voices the concerns ofmore than six lakh teachers, DPEs and librarians. The Federation has been playing a major role inthe improvement of status of teachers, maintenance of standards of higher education and thepolicies concerning education in general since its inception.

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TOR I

TO REVIEW THE IMLEMENTATION OF THE PREVIOUS DECISION OF GOVERNMENT/UGC UNDER THE SCHEME OF REVISION OF PAY SCALES APPROVED FOR UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGETEACHERS, LIBRARIANS, PHYSICAL EDUCATION PERSONNEL AND OTHER ACADEMIC STAFF INUNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES AND IN THE PROCESS TO EVALUATE THE EXTENT TO WHICH THEEARLIER RECOMMENDATIONS IN RELATION TO QUALIFICATIONS, SERVICE CONDITIONS, PAY

SCALES ETC. HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED:In the implementation, the scheme differs from state to state and at times between universities

and colleges and also between government and non-government colleges. Although theGovernment of India took undertakings from the different states while meeting the financialliability on account of pay revision to the extent of 80 per cent for the period 1.1.2006 to 31.3.2010,problems have been created in the actual implementation of pay scales. To cite a few cases ( a)Odisha increased the time period of 3 years at stage 3 for CAS to Associate professor to 5 years,b) even the limited positions of professors in colleges have not been created in Tamil Nadu, WestBengal, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan.

In Punjab and Chandigarh, positions have been created in government colleges only and notin non-government colleges.

Implementation of Career Advancement Scheme : Sixth UGC Pay revision in 2006 has runinto trouble in different states, primarily due to failure of the Government of India & UGC intaking right decisions on the important issue of appraisal of performance of teachers. Theregulations of 2010 are required to be implemented by each and every university and the state.But neither the pay scales nor regulations become operative in state universities and collegesimmediately after its notification by Government of India has not been appreciated by thegovernment. There is always a time lag between Government of India notification and itsoperationalization in the states. At times, state governments make some modifications or changesin the light of the prevailing situation in the state. Therefore, any appraisal system requires step-wise introduction and roll out. Despite acknowledging the concept in the Regulations of 2010,things have not moved smoothly. Similarly, the API has come under criticism from almost theentire academics and teachers. The second amendment of Regulations and the subsequent thirdamendment, which was supposed to address the problems, has created numerous problems.The fourth amendment has also failed to address the issue and has virtually brought CareerAdvancement Scheme to a halt. Therefore, now teachers are demanding that API should bescrapped.

We would like to make it clear at this stage that we are for an objective, transparent andverifiable appraisal system.

Regarding qualifications, these have been implemented throughout the country. However,there are certain areas of concern: a) it is obvious that any standards for the award of any degreecan be only prospective in nature and none of the clauses should have any retrospectiveapplication. The norms for award of M.Phil and Ph.D. degrees notified on 11 July 2009 createdproblems for those who acquired the degree prior to the notification or were already enrolled onthat date. The same category is facing problem in the award of research degree incentives alsobecause of the language of the notification of Government of India, dated 31 December 2008. It


would have been better to follow the policy followed on 19 September 1991 while introducingthe condition of NET and exemption for those who have already enrolled for M.Phill/Ph.D. b)Qualifications for the post of Director-Sports have also been interpreted differently by universitiesand states. While academic qualification and API norms are the same, distinctions have beenmade on the basis of designation like DPE, Assistant DPE, Assistant Professor, etc. The entirecategory of Physical Education personnel having the identical qualification and API should havebeen considered for the post. c) The enhancement of retirement age to 65 years was done in2007, keeping in mind the acute shortage of qualified faculty in the higher education system andthe expected growth in gross enrolment ratio resulting into requirement of more faculty. However,the step has achieved only limited target is evident from the fact that one of the terms of referenceof Arun Nigavekar Committee in 2015 was also addressing the same issue. Unfortunately, thestate governments did not appreciate the need for raising retirement age and refused to enhancethe retirement age but, at the same time, refusing to fill the existing vacancies. Only the states ofMadhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh Bihar, Jharkhand, Chattisgarh, Uttarakhand have enhanced theretirement age to 65 years, while some states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Arunachal Pradeshhave increased the retirement age to 62 years. Other states like Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana,Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan etc. continue with retirement age of 58 years in government collegesand 60 years in non-government colleges. In Kerala, the retirement age is only 56 years. InTamilnadu the retirement age for college teachers is 58 years & for university teachers it is 60.Theshortage of faculty has been very well highlighted in a subsequent report of the taskforce onfaculty shortage and design of performance appraisal system of UGC in 2011. The committeeestimated the existing strength of faculty in universities and colleges at 6,99,644 and estimated ashortage of 3,83,868 in 2008 and projected that the requirement of faculty by 2017 will be morethan 13,17,000. Since the number of regular faculty has gone down due to ban on recruitmentand other policies of the state government, the system seems to be working with less than 40 percent regular faculty and, thus, severely compromising the quality of higher education in the country.

There is an urgent need to ensure a uniform age of retirement of 65 years in all the states d)Service conditions in state universities and colleges have sharply deteriorated due tocontractualization, ad hoc appointment, payment of consolidated salary during probation, delayand denial of retirement benefits like gratuity and leave encashment, etc.

TOR II

SUGGESTIONS REGARDING REVISION OF PAY SCALES & RELATED ISSUES with reference toTOR (ii)

I. REVISION OF PAY STRUCTUREWith a view to attract talent to university and college teaching and the nature of the work

involved, previous Pay Review Committees gave slightly higher pay scales to university and collegeteachers vis-a-vis Central Services. For example, in Fifth Central Pay Scales, the minimum basic ofa lecturer were revised from Rs 2200 to Rs 8000 although the general multiplier was 3.25. Similarlyin Sixth Pay Commission Scales, a higher grade pay (GP) under the nomenclature of academicgrade pay (AGP) was given to university and college teachers. For example, at the entry point in

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Pay Band 3 (15600-39100), the initial grade pay for central government employees was 5400while for Assistant Professor, it was 6000. At the next stage, for central government employees,it was 6600 while for Assistant Professor it was 7000. And, at the next stage, for central governmentemployees, it was 7600 and for Assistant Professor it was 8000. Similarly, at the level of AssociateProfessor, that is in pay band 4 (37400-67000), the first two stages for central governmentemployees were at grade pay of 8700 and 8900, while the AGP for Associate Professor is 9000.The same approach needs to be carried forward. This will require creation of a separate higherlevel for assistant professor at stage 1, 2 and 3 than the level 10,11, 12 for central governmentemployees. While working out this level, correction of anomaly arising out of missing minimumpay at stage 2 and 3 of Assistant Professor should be kept in mind.

i. ASSITANT PROFESSORDuring the Pay Revision of 1996, the pay of a Lecturer was revised from Rs. 2,200/- to Rs.

8,000/- considering the nature of work a teacher undertakes, although a general multiplier of3.25 used for other employees. During 2006 Pay Revision also, considering the working conditions,higher Academic Grade Pays were given to the university & college teachers. In PB-3, they weregiven a higher AGP of Rs.6,000/- at the entry stage instead of Rs.5,400/- applicable for employees.I fact Prof. Chadda Committee recommended a grade pay of Rs.6600 for Assistant Professor atthe entry level, Rs.7200 for stage 2. In the 2006 pay revision the minimum pay for different GradePay were stipulated for employees as follows:-

Grade Pay Minimum Pay in PB

5400 156006600 187507600 21900

But similar minimum pay were not fixed for College Teachers. Hence, the College Teacherswhose AGPs are higher than the corresponding GPs applicable for employees, had to receivelesser pay than employees during each CAS.(The illustrations are given in the 2006 pay revisionanomaly)

ii. ASSOCIATE PROFESSORThe position of Associate Professor also suffered due to missing minimum pay in the pay

band vis-a-vis central government employees, which is illustrated through the following example.

In the 2006 pay revision, the Minimum Pay in PB and GP/AGP are as follows:

Government Employee Teacher

GP/AGP 8700 8900 9000

Minimum Pay in PB 37400 40200 37400

BP at the entry 46100 49100 46400


This anomaly has to be rectified by fixing the proportionate higher minimum pay in the PayBand before creating the new level in the Pay Matrix for Associate Professor.

Teachers were at higher AGP 9000 but no commensurate higher minimum pay in pay bandhas been given. Instead they were given the same minimum pay as for GP 8700. Because of non-fixation of commensurate higher minimum pay in Pay Band, the Associate Professors with AGP9000 had to get lesser pay than the employees whose GP is 8900/-. This anomaly has to berectified by fixing the proportionate higher minimum pay in the Pay Band before creating thenew level in the Pay Matrix for Associate Professor.

It may be noted that in the 1996 Pay Revision, the pay scale of Rs.12,000-420-18300 wasgiven after merging the scales of S-23, S-24 and S-25 that is Rs.12000-

375-18000, Rs.14,300-400-18300 and Rs.15100-400-18300. While S-23 has beenkept in Pay Band 3, the others S-24 and S-25 have been included under Pay Band 4. The parity

is not maintained. In other words the Lecturer (SG) /Reader categories in 1996 pattern shouldhave been placed in pay band 4 with a designation of Associate Professor. In fact, the Prof. Chadhacommittee recommended Associate Professor designation for these categories of teachers.

Hence it is requested that all those incumbent Assistant Professors who reached stage - 3, i’eAGP 8000 should be designated as Associate Professor instead of waiting for another 3 years toreach that designation. It is also requested that their pay should also be raised to the level of PayBand 4 before recommending appropriate level in the pay matrix during this pay revision.

iii. PROFESSORIn the last pay revision the minimum pay in PB for directly recruited Professor was fixed at Rs.

43000/- with the AGP of Rs. 10000/- But for CAS Professors the minimum was kept at Rs. 37400(minimum of PB-4) with AGP of RS. 10000/-. This dual emolument created a serious anomalybetween directly recruited Professors and CAS promoted Professors. During this pay revision theminimum pay in PB-4 should be raised to Rs. 43000/- for CAS promoted Professors also and payof the individual Teachers as on 1-1-2016 should be re-fixed accordingly. Then their pay should berevised fixing their pay in the respective cell in level 14.

More over all the incumbent Assistant Professors who have completed 3 years in the AGP of8000 should be designated as Professor along with the pay. All the incumbent Associate Professorsshould be re-designated as Professors along with the Professor’s pay and then their pay be revisedin the level applicable to Professors giving due weightage for the increments they have earned inAssociate Professorship in the Professor’s level.

A suitable designation should be devised to grant equivalent grade to senior teachers withoutPh.D. degree.

In the 2006 pay revision, there was a serious restriction on the number of Professor Posts inColleges. Each PG department was granted only one Professor. Only 10% of the Associate Professorswere given Professorship in the remaining UG departments. This unreasonable restriction greatlydemoralizes the qualified teachers who are seriously pursuing research. All the incumbentAssociate Professors who have completed 3 years as associate professor should be promoted tothe professor cadre. This is very relevant in view of very large number of project works beingcarried out in colleges and considering more number of Ph.D. holders, number of Ph.D. Scholarswho are pursuing their Ph.D. degree and the number of PhDs awarded in Colleges. There are lot

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of post-doctoral research works are also going on in colleges. This move will greatly help in retainingthe talent in colleges so that students from rural backgrounds and downtrodden will get benefittedand also the quality of teaching and research will be improved.

MINIMUM PAY IN PAY MATRICES FOR ASST. PROFESSOR, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR &PROFESSOR

(a) Assistant Professor- entry stage (stage-1)Keeping in view of the necessity of attracting talents &retaining them in the teaching profession

& considering the higher minimum qualifications & acquiring higher qualification meant that theteachers would enter the profession at an age older than those entering civil services, earliercommissions have consistently recommended higher pay for university & college teachers at allstages. They are needed to go for extra years in getting the eligibility for teaching jobs and nowadaysmany of the teachers are entering into regular services after serving several years as temporary,self financing, ad hoc. Contractual & part time teachers. Even there are plenty of cases where theteachers are being appointed at the age of 40 plus. In many cases more than 50 per cent of theirservice life is over before joining the regular services in universities & colleges. Hence in line withthe earlier PRC recommendations, taking into account the above said factors, the minimum payin the pay matrix applicable to the entry stage of Asst. professor should be fixed at not less thanRs.75000.

(b) Asst. Professor (stage 2)Taking into account the minimum pay for stage 1 of asst. Professor & the number of years

they spent in stage 1 the minimum pay in the ppay matrix applicable for stage 2 of Asst. Professorshould be fixed at not less than Rs.90000.

(c) Associate ProfessorIn the 2006 pay revision though the associate professors were granted th e AGP of rs.9000,

their pay in pay band was fixed at the minimum of pay band 4, i.e, Rs.37400. But in contrast theemployees with the GP of Rs.8900 were given the assured minimum of 40200.This has to berectified before fixation in the revised pay.The Associate professor AGP of Rs.9000 is higher thanGP Rs.8900 ( level 13A). Hence AIFUCTO demands that a separate pay matrix with a minimum ofnot less than Rs.140000 should be in place.

(d) ProfessorIn commensurate with higher AGP of Professors, a separate pay matrix with a minimum of

not less than 1,50,000 should be recommended.

(e) Senior ProfessorAll the eligible professors should be granted senior professorship without any restriction.

Those professors who put in certain number of years as Professor with requisite qualificationshould be granted professorship. The 6th pay cap of 10 % be discontinued.

The minimum pay of the senior professor in the new pay matrix should be fixed at not lessthan 1,90,000. Rationale for higher pay


i. Civil Servants get 5 assured promotions.ii. Teachers fall behind their counterparts in Civil services during the course of their service

life.iii. All the Civil servants are able to get all the assured promotions.iv. The higher minimum pay granted to civil servants in every promotional stage was

denied to the teachers.v. The teachers stagnate for several years in their service life.

Fitment factor (multiplier) for existing teachers in universities & colleges

As the DA percentage is 125 as on 1.1.2016,the existing pay plus DA works out to the factorof 2.25.It is widely accepted that the increase of 40 per cent would be reasonable considering thevarious economic factors including the inflationary trends. Hence it is only reasonable that theincrease in salary should be 40 per cent. Adding 40 per cent to the existing salary the fitmentfactor works out to 3.15 (2.25+0.9). Hence AIFUCTO strongly demands that the fitment factor forthe calculation of revised pay of all categories of teachers in the pay matrix should be fixed at3.15.

iv. DPEs & LIBRARIANsTotal parity not only in pay but also in allowances, CAS, incentive increments for Ph.D &

M.Phil, terminal benefits, Age of retirement etc. should be maintained on a par with teachers.The cadre of DPEs existed right from the beginning, although in some states like Madhya

Pradesh the designation used is Sports Officer. At that time, the subject of Physical Education wasnot offered as an elective subject at undergraduate level at most of the places. A Diploma ofPhysical Education (DPEd) was the qualification.

However, in post-1973 period, elective subject of Physical Education was introduced all overthe country. For financial concentrations, most of the states included the classroom teaching inthe job profile of a DPE. Thus, same person is discharging the duties of original job profile of DPEas well as that of Assistant Professor. The distinction between a position of an Assistant Professorof Physical Education and DPE virtually became non-existent. In some of the court judgments,imparting instructions in the playground or in classroom have been described as teaching. However,there continues to be confusion at times in their qualifications in the UGC regulations, theiracademic qualifications are identical, therefore their experience under any designation shouldbe counted in Career Advancement Scheme as well as Open Positions like Director-Sports, etc.

v. PRINCIPALThe principal level should be fixed at par with Professor along with Principal Allowances.vi. TUTORS / DEMONSTRATORSWhile prescribing the Pay Scales, the pay of Tutors/Demonstrators were given the Pay Scale

of 500-900, 1740-3000 and 5500-9000 in 1974,1986 and 1996 pay revisions respectively. But theabove category has been left out from 2006 revision leading to very heavy loss to the Tutors/Demonstrators category. There are large number of Tutors/Demonstrators still working in Odissa,Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu. Hence AIFUCTO requests the UGC

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Pay Review Committee to recommend an appropriate Scale commensurate with the Scalesrecommended in 1974, 1986 & 1996 pay revisions to maintain uniformity among different States.

vii. WEIGHTAGE FOR Ph.D. AND M.Phil.In the present system, the service weightage of one year and two years is given for M.Phil &

Ph.D. respectively only in Stage-1 of Assistant Professor. Those who acquire M.Phil/Ph.d in Stage-2 of Assistant Professor are not getting any service benefit for their M.Phil/Ph.D. This creates ananomaly between the teachers who possess the same qualification. They have to spend uniformly5 years in Stage-2 of Assistant Professor to move into Stage -3 eventhough they acquired M.Phil/Ph.D during Stage-2 of Assistant Professor. To rectify this anomaly the service weightage for M.Phil/Ph.D. may be given as and when they acquire degree irrespective of the Assistant ProfessorsStage in which they acquire the degree. Considering the efforts one puts in to do Ph.D & M.Phil,4 & 2 increments may be granted to those who acquire these degrees while in service. Incentiveincrement should be granted to M.Tech / LLM degree also.

Counting of past services

All past services should be counted for promotion, seniority and retirement benefits. In the1996 pay revision there was a categorical clause for counting of past services which read asfollows-” If the number of years required in a feeder cadre are less than those proposed above,thus entitling hardship to those who have completed more than the total number of years intheir entire service for eligibility in the cadre, should be placed in the next higher cadre afteradjusting the total number of years.”

But during 2006 pay revision the above said provision was left out which led to lot of hardshipto the experienced persons. Hence AIFUCTO demands that the above said class should berecommended to be included while issuing orders on pay revision.

While recommending the counting of past services, the unreasonable conditions of Minimumof one year duration, appointed on the recommendations of duly constituted selection committee& absorption in permanent posts in continuation with temporary services without any breakshould be scrapped. The past services should be counted if the incumbent processes the requiredminimum qualification.

Financial grants for teachers for performing their duties and up gradation of knowledgeFinancial assistance should be given to teachers for computer along with other peripherals &

24x7 internet accessibility for academic exercises and for interaction with students. The presentimportance of ICT requires active support from the Govt.

Differently abled persons’issueDespite many hurdles, the differently abled persons pursue higher studies,pass eligibility tests,

acquire higher degrees & get into the job with much difficulty.As the recruitment of blind &impaired hearing teachers now become more & more,it is our bounden duty that they should beadequately protected. Hence AIFUCTO demands that the PRC should recommend suitablemeasures to ensure their appointments and to protect them.


TEACHERS WORKING IN UNAIDED COLLEGES / COURSESThe unaided colleges are run without any regulations. Though the managements agree to

give UGC pay scales to teachers at the time of getting affiliation, very low salary is paid for teachers.Fess are not uniform in colleges. There are no proper service conditions like pay, allowances,leave, PF, security, terminal benefits etc., for teachers. Though the teachers are fully qualified,doing more work than they are expected to do and even after more than 30 years of the existenceof unaided college/courses, it is unfortunate that the state/central government have not takenany affirmative steps to regulate the unaided institutions. It is urged that the 7th UGC Pay ReviewCommittee should give concrete recommendations to ensure proper service conditions forteachers working in unaided institutions.

In many aided colleges, the number of teachers working in unaided courses outnumber theteachers working under aided pattern. But their service conditions are very poor. While framingguidelines to regulate self-financing institutions, steps should also be taken to ensure properservice conditions for the teachers working in unaided courses in aided institutions.

V. CONTRACTUAL AND GUEST/PART-TIME FACULTYProf. Chadha Committee itself expressed shock on the plight of fully qualified teachers working

as contractual teachers in regular vacancies. The committee noted that the salary of the contractualteachers is as low as Rs.3000/- per month and their take home salary is lesser than even that ofthe class IV employees working in the same institution. But the situation is not improved evenafter a decade of the Chadha committee report. The fully qualified contract teachers should bepaid not less than the salary of a regular teacher. A better service conditions be prescribed.

The Guest/part-time teachers are paid on hourly basis. Again Prof. Chadha committeeelaborated on the poor salary of the Guest/part-time teachers. But no positive affirmative stepshave been taken by the Government. The Government of India should take urgent steps to ensurereasonable salary and service conditions of these categories of teachers working in colleges anduniversities. The Guest/part-time teachers should be paid salary proportional to their work.

VI. OTHER ISSUES- During CAS promotions, there should not be any Selection. Only Screening System be

followed.- For Promotion to the post of Principal, the minimum requirement of 55% should not be

insisted upon for those who are already in the University system.- For language subjects the minimum requirement of 55% can be reduced to 50% for

appointments.- During the counting of past services the condition of “without break” should be waived.

Even the broken services should be counted for CAS. Similarly the condition of minimumone year for counting past services should also be dispensed with. Even less than oneyear service should be counted.

- Incentive increment should be granted to Ph.D. holders in the concerned/ allied/relevant/interdisciplinary subjects. The condition of concerned subject shall be removed.

- Similarly recruitment eligibility also be given to Ph.D. in concerned/allied/relevant/interdisciplinary subjects

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- The provision for counting total number of years during promotion should be given i.e.“if the number of years required in a feeder cadre are less than those stipulated thusentailing hardship to those who have completed more than the total number of years intheir entire service for eligibility in the cadre, may be placed in the next higher cadreafter adjusting the total number of years”- This provision should be incorporated.

- Time should be given to complete the requirement of Refresher Course/OrientationCourse.

- All those appointed after 1-1-2004 should also be made eligible for the defined pensionand must not be covered by the NPS.

- Annual increment shall be given at the rate of 5%.- Incentive increments granted should be kept separately to avoid merger. The merger of

incentive increment with the pay often leads to anomaly of Junior getting more paythan senior.Incentive increments should be considered for all terminal benefits.

- Transport allowance, Children Education allowance, Academic Allowance, Hill AreaAllowance, Remote Locality allowance shall be granted.

- Special duty allowance for Teachers serving in North Eastern Region including Sikkimand Ladakh should be granted.

- Medical Insurance, Group Insurance schemes should be devised and granted to teachers.- Study leave should be granted to the Teachers to pursue their research programmes.

Such period should be counted for increment, CAS, pensionary benefits etc.- Leave not due shall be granted to the teachers and the same can be adjusted against the

leave subsequently earned.- Sabbatical Leave/Academic leave may be granted to whole time teachers to write books

to pursue research.- Grievance redressal mechanism should be devised and installed in all Colleges/

Universities.- Incentive increments shall be awarded to post - doctoral research work- Three advance increments shall be awarded for NET/SET.

VII. PENSIONERS ISSUEThe JAC put forth the following before the UGC Pay Review Committee on Pensioners issue.• Presently there is a lot of discrepancy in the pension of the pre and post 2006 retirees in

spite of the fact that these pensioners have the same length of service and samequalification. To rectify this, weightage equivalent to the number of increments one hadearned in the existing scale should be given in the revised pay Matrix i’e OROP should beensured.

• In its judgment in D.S. Nakara and others Vs Union of India (AID 1983 SC130) the SupremeCourt held that a pension Scheme must provide that a pensioner would be able to livefree from want, with decency, independence and Self-respect and Standard equivalentat the pre-retirement level and also held that the pension is not an ex-gratia paymentbut payment for past services rendered. The Supreme Court Judgment in VasantGangaram Sathandan Vs State of Maharashtra & others ( 1996 10SSc 148) case also


reiterated the same. These judgments greatly support our demand for Defined PensionScheme for post 1-1-2004 appointees. The NPS will not serve the purpose. Hence NPSshould be scrapped. Defined Pension Scheme should be restored to post 1-1-2004appointees also.

• The Commutation period should be reduced from 15 years to 12 years. For a commutedamount of Rs.10000/- an employee gets a commutation amount of Rs.10 Lacs. But he/she repay an amount of 18 lacs in the course of 15 years, which is more than a BankLoan repayment. When the commutation factor was reduced in 2006, the commutationperiod has not been reduced.

• The Minimum Pension should be fixed at Rs.13,000/- ( 50% of Rs.26000/- as demandedby the Unions).

• The upper limit of Gratuity should be increased by Rs. 1 Lakh every year. The presentsystem of increasing it once in 10 years or 25% increase when DA rises by 50% (7th CPC)is detrimental to the employees, particularly for those who retire just before the raise.

• Additional pension of 15% should be granted every 5 years starting from the age of 65years subject to the maximum of 100%.

• Pension should be exempted from Income Tax since the ability to repay tax gets reducedas one gets older and older.

• Pensioners should be assured of cashless treatment in Hospitals near to their places ofliving. Further to meet the regular medical expenses, a fixed medical allowance ofRs.1000/ per month should be paid.

• Revision of pension should be based on length of service and not on the basis ofdesignation as the designation changes in every pay revision.

TOR III

WAYS & MEANS FOR ATTRACTING AND RETAINING TALENTED PERSONS IN TEACHINGPROFESSION, FURTHERANCE OF RESEARCH IN THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, CAREERADVANCEMENT IN TEACHING AND EQUIVALENT POSITINS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE QUALITYOF HIGHER EDUCATION (TOR III): It is a well acknowledged fact that the quality of higher educationdetermines the destiny of a nation. Without more and better higher education, a developingcountry will find it increasingly difficult to benefit from the global knowledge-based economy. Asknowledge becomes more important, so does higher education. Countries need to educate moreof the young people to higher standards. The quality of knowledge generated within highereducation institutions and its availability to wider economy is increasingly critical to nationalcompetitiveness. This, in turn, will depend upon quality and talent of the faculty. Attracting talentto teaching profession has been the concern of every Pay Review Committee as talented youth ismore attracted towards high salary pay packages of the corporate world and administrativeservices for status and power. Opting for teaching profession is not the priorised option of theyouth today. Previous two decades have created serious problems on this issue, particularly instate universities and colleges. A number of states, in complete violation of minimum standardsprescribed by the UGC relating to different aspects to ensure quality of higher education, havetaken decisions that are seriously impairing the quality of higher education. A number of states

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have imposed ban on recruitment of teachers. Continued ban on recruitment of teaching positionsgoes as a message to the talented youth to look for a career elsewhere. One example that is ofstate of Punjab will be enough to underscore the point. In government colleges of Punjab therehas not been any cadre review during the last 25 years and out of the existing sanctioned strengthof 1800-plus, only 600 teachers are working on regular basis. New government colleges are addedwithout creating additional positions and the system is being managed through guest facultyteachers who are paid only partly by government and a part of the meagre salary is being paid bythe parents. In government aided colleges, a ban on recruitment on the positions determined onthe student enrolment of 1991 was imposed in July 2005 and was lifted in 2014 only after thecourt orders in the public interest litigation. There also the ban continues for the positions fallingvacant after 31 March 2013. Teachers are again being recruited on consolidated salary of Rs21,600 on a contract of three years. The government of Punjab, through an amendment of civilservice rules, is offering a consolidated salary of Rs 15,600 during two years of probation. GuruNanak Dev University, Amritsar, recently advertised the teaching positions with this salary and ithas been stayed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Punjabi University, Patiala, has alsoadvertised positions on the same salary. There has not been any cadre review in the last 35 years.Similar is the position in Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and many other states. The UGC gives ahigher scholarship to JRF or SRF than the salary being offered to regular teachers, especiallyduring probation. To attract the talent, it is imperative that the UGC prescribed pay scales bemade legal right of each and every teacher working in the university system across all theinstitutions, including private universities. A speedy grievance redressal machinery at the levelof the university/state/UGC should be created. Any less payment should be recognized as a‘deferred salary’ recoverable through an appropriate mechanism. In case of unaided institutions,it has been observed that institutions to comply with the conditions of affiliation with theuniversity on paper show that full UGC pay scales and allowances are being paid, while actuallya share of the salary is taken back through various means by the employers. It needs to beincluded in the category of economic offences as it generates unaccounted money. There shouldbe harsh punishment to check such malpractices.

The UGC regulations 2010 attempted to increase the research output from the our universitysystem. Regulation of 11 July 2009 while prescribing the norms for maintenance of quality ofresearch treated universities and colleges on almost the same footing. Since the qualification ofthe university and college teachers are the same, the only difference is regarding facilities. However,numerous universities have been blocking research in colleges by creating artificial barriers andhurdles and not bothering about the UGC regulations. Example, GNDU, Amritsar, does not allowcollege teachers to be research supervisors. It is an acknowledged fact that India produces halfthe number of Ph.Ds in USA. It is also an important fact that in this regard, in 2002, position ofIndia was not too far apart from China. However, by 2007 China surged rapidly and almost nowrivalling USA. India needs to expand in production of research degrees as well as work to competewith other developing economies. The regulations should ensure that research work is encouragedin colleges and UGC should make budgetary provision to incentivize research. The recent decisionof the UGC to allow only regular teachers to be research supervisors is a regressive step as itexcludes the pool of research supervisors who are working in re-employed capacity or retired


teachers who are willing to continue research in post-retirement period. In the past, eminentteachers continued to be research supervisors many years after retirement. Such regulationsneed to be amended.

TOR IV

In our opinion, for the furtherance and improvement in the quality of research in the universitysystem, we need to look at two aspects. The Research Scholars, leading to the award of doctoratedegree and the research By the Faculty on the on-going basis. It is imperative for the long-termsustainable growth of Indian economy that the system should improve in both the areas. TheGovernment of India documents acknowledge that with this large population, India producesonly half the number of PhDs in USA, whereas our immediate neighbour China, our number wasalmost same in 2002, but by 2007, China doubled its production of PhD degrees. Thus, it isacknowledge that India needs to expand its production of research degrees to compete withother economies. The concern is quality of research at PhD level. The UGC regulations regardingminimum standards for award of MPhil/PhD degree, dated 11 July 2009, was a step in this direction.However, realistically speaking it only adopted the regulations prevailing at that time in DelhiUniversity and in JNU. The change essentially related to entrance test, course work of at least onesemester and research publications during PhD. This cannot be considered as a major improvementin doctoral research at this level. In fact, some of the universities have been doing better evenbefore this notification. However, other provisions do regulate the process of award of degree. Ifthese regulations are complied by in universities and research centres in colleges then the researchoutput should almost be the same in all the universities. However, this does not seem to be so.And it also indicates that the quality of research depends upon many other factors. However, thisensures certain minimum norms also. The existing faculty in universities is not in a positionmore research students, having exhausted the limit under these norms. The quantitative increasecan take place only by involving college faculty as per these norms. Since the rest of the processis under the supervision of university, there should not be any hesitation in involving collegefaculty without compromising the quality. Nevertheless, there should not be any unjustifiableresistance to this expansion.

The other aspect is the research by the faculty with or without funding by the agency concernedor industry. The expenditure by industry on R&D in India is one of the lowest. It indicates lack ofinterest of the industry to engage with universities for long-time research. The mismatch in effortand expectation may be an area requiring attention. Therefore, we are still far away from thepoint where industry and universities collaborate in the field of research as it happens in thedeveloped countries. Thus, the dependence upon funds from the government for research isinevitable. One area which can be explored is spending by corporate sector under CSR. So farIndian corporate sector is willing to spend CSR funds on primary education, primary health,environment, etc. It may be worthwhile to persuade big public sector corporates to focus onresearch for CSR spending. As far as directly engaging with the industry is concerned, universitieshave to establish their credentials to win the trust of industry for engaging in commerciallyviable research.

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TOR V

It is observed that the use of IT is increasing in the entire higher education system withoutany incentivisation scheme. With the rapid advancement of technology, the increase in use oftechnology in education will take place in normal course. What needs to be ensured is regularfaculty and prescribed student teacher ratio.

TOR VI

To look into the cases of anomalies, if any, in the matter of pay structure and/or careeradvancement opportunities for any categories of academic staff, consequent on revision of payscales based on the recommendations of the preceding Pay Review Committee and to suggestremedial measures.

As a matter of routine, after implementation of every pay scale an anomaly committee isappointed to address the anomalies which are noticed during the course of implementation ofthe revised pay scales. Addressing the anomalies has been very appropriately carried out in allthe pay revisions of Central Government employees. However, the same has not happened underthe UGC Pay Scales in the previous two pay scale revisions. Something that should have happenedas a matter of routine has not happened despite our repeated representations and similarrepresentations from the Federation of Central University teachers’ associations (FEDCUTA). Wewould like to draw your attention to ‘clause n’ of ‘point number 8’ of MHRD notification dated31 December 2008 which concerns the anomalies of the last PRC. It stated that “anomalies andunimplemented recommendations of the last Pay Review Committee, if any, shall be examinedby the University Grants Commission in consultation with the Ministry of Human ResourceDevelopment”. Unfortunately, this exercise has not been completed till date. UGC did appoint ananomalies committee which examined all the issues and had a detailed interaction with us on theissue. To the best of your knowledge, the recommendations of the committee were examinedand approved by UGC and sent to MHRD for necessary approval, which is stull awaited. We aresure that you will agree with us that these anomalies identified and agreed upon by UGC shouldbe implemented without any further delay. In fact, these anomalies should be removed beforerecommending the pay scales under the Seventh Pay Commission otherwise these anomaliesmay further create more anomalies in the implementation of the new pay scales. It will beappropriate for the PRC to address the anomalies which remain even after the implementationof previous anomalies committee. In fact, the anomalies of Fifth Pay Commission and Sixth PayCommission are yet to be fully addressed and needs urgent attention.

a) Anomaly in 1996 Pay Revision (Fifth Pay Revision)The Fifth Pay Revision was implemented from 1-1-96. But the revised CAs was implemented

only from 27-7-1998, the date of issuance of notification. In the earlier 1986 Scheme one canreach the LSG only after 16 years of service. In the 1996 scheme the requirement of no of yearsfor Readers Grade/ Lecturer Selection Grade (LSG) is reduced to 11 years. But this benefit wasgiven only from 27-7-98 and not from 1-1-96. Due to this a serious anomaly arose.

The teachers who reach LSG in the 1986 scheme spending 16 years before 1-1-96 were giventhe benefit of fixation of Rs 14940 in the 12000-18300 scale when they complete five years from


the date of LSG. In effect, at the completion of 21 years one can reach the scale of 14940. Thosewho attain LSG between 1-1-96 and 27-7-98 after spending full 16 years as per the same Schemeare not able to get Rs 14,940/- due to the mention of 1-1-96 as cut-off date. In other words thosewho attain LSG between 1-1-96 and 27-7-98 got Rs.14940/- after spending (16+7) 23 years. Thosewho attain LSG after 27-7-98 can reach the pay of Rs.14940/- when they complete (11+7) 18years. Hence the middle category neither got the benefit of Rs 14,940/- fixation after completing5 years in LSG nor he reduced number of years to attain LSG as per 1996 scheme.

Further those teachers who were granted Lecturer(SG) / Reader on 27-7-1998 as per thethen existing formula had to spend more number of years to reach Rs.14,940/-stage whencompared to those who attain Lecturer(SG)/Reader after 27-7-1998. In total, four differentformulas had been used to fix Rs.14,940/-

To rectify this anomaly the effective date of revised CAS should be advanced to 1-1-96 asintended at the time of issuance of original notifications on 27-7-1998 and 6-11-98. It should benoted that the clarifications issued much later on 24th March 1999 only created this anomaly.

It is unfortunate that this anomaly is not rectified even after the specific direction of MHRDto UGC to formulate necessary procedures to rectify the same in consultation with MHRD.

b) Para 7.8.0 of the UGC Regulations of 2000 has not been implemented uniformly throughoutthe country and has created an anomaly in the pay scale of those who completed the requisitenumber of years of service between 1.1.1996 to 27.7. 1998 and those who completed it on orafter 27.7.1998. Failure to count feeder scale service has created an anomaly in many states, forexample Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh.

ANOMALIES OF THE 6th PAY REVISION (2006)

I i. Anomaly due to no assured minimum in Pay Band at AGP 7000 and AGP 8000A serious anomaly arose as no assured minimum in the Pay Band at AGP 7000 and AGP 8000

was prescribed. It is noteworthy that under the Sixth Pay Commission for Central governmentEmployees for similar movements under CAS some minimum was prescribed. However, this aspectwas missed by the UGC PRC under the Sixth Pay

Commission. As a result, a teacher who was ahead in terms of pay as compared to agovernment employee on 31.12. 2005 fell behind on the revision of pay scales on 1.1.2006. TheAnomaly is being explained with the help of an example:

Teacher A Teacher B Government EmployeeFirst Promotion 28-12-2005 02-01-2006 02-01-2006

Basic Pay 27-12-05 9100 9100 910028-12-05 10000 9100 91001-01-06 1.86x9100 + 1.86x10000 + 1.86x9100+

7000=25600 6000= 22930 5400 = 2233002-01-06 25600 22930+690+1000 18750+6600+670

=24620 =26020

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Teacher A was ahead of Government employee on 1-1-2006 but fell behind the next daywhen the Government employee was promoted (although AGP 7000 is higher than GP 6600)

Teacher B was at the same level as the Government employee before Pay Revision and aheadon pay revision (since AGP 6000 is higher than GP 5400) but fell behind after promotion.

Similar is the case with AGP 8000 also.

ii. Anomaly in the case of Associate Professors

Government Employee Teacher

GP/AGP 8700 8900 9000Minimum Pay in PB 37400 40200 37400BP at the entry 46100 49100 46400

Teachers were at higher AGP 9000 but no commensurate higher minimum pay in Pay Band.Instead they were given the same minimum pay as for GP 8700. If this anomaly is not rectified,teachers may be downgraded to GP 8700 (i.e. level 13 in the Pay matrix of VII CPC)

iii. Dual emoluments for Professors at AGP 10000.

Government Employees Professors

GP/AGP 10000 10000 10000(Direct Recruitment) (Promoted)

Minimum Pay in PB 43000 43000 Not given

In the case of promoted Professors, the assured minimum pay of Rs.43000/- in PB is notgiven.

II. The Ph.D. incentive increments were granted only from 1-9-2008. Due to this, those whogot Ph.D. between 1-1-2006 and 31-8-2008 were given the incentive increments only from 1-9-2008. There is a huge loss for those who were awarded Ph.D. during this period. Moreover, thosewho were awarded Ph.D. in 2006 were getting lower benefit than who were awarded in 2007 &2008 because the quantum of increments were calculated on the basis of the pay at the time ofaward and arithmetically added to the pay in 1-9-2008.

III. Incentive for Pre-2006 M.Phil & Ph.D.Several Pre-2006 M.Phil and Ph.D holders who have not received any incentive increments in

the 1996 pay revision are denied the incentive increment even in the 2006 pay revision. In 2006pay revision, there is a provision for one incentive increment for M.Phil acquired after 1-1-2006while in service. Similarly 3 increments are given for Ph.D. acquired while in service. Hence thosepre-2006 M.Phil and Ph.D. holders, who have not availed any incentive benefit during 1996scheme shall be granted one and three increments respectively on a par with post-2006 degreeholders.

In the case of DPEs and Librarians there is no provision for the incentive increments foracquiring M.Phil and Ph.D. in 1996 Scheme and they could not get the same. But for those whoacquire after 2006 got the incentive increments. This is a serious anomaly. Hence all the pre-


2006 M.Phil and Ph.D. Holders shall be given one and three increments respectively in the 2006scheme.

IV. Anomaly of Junior getting more pay than seniors due to incentive increments.In the MHRD Scheme dt. 31-12-2008, the benefit of three increments is given to teachers

who acquire Ph.D. while in service. Those Associate Professors who are awarded Ph.D. after1.1.2006 got three increments in the scale of pay of 37400-67000. At the same time, those pre-2006 Ph.D. holders who:

a. have not availed any incentive for their Ph.D. in the existing scheme at the time of awardb. have availed Ph.D. incentive and subsequently merged during the fixation of

Rs.14940/-c. have availed Ph.D. incentive and continue to get at the time of moving into Associate

Professor in PB-4 were fixed at the minimum of the PB of 37400-67000. Even thoseteachers getting bunching benefits are also fixed at a lower pay than their juniorswho acquire Ph.D. after 1-1-2006.

The following illustrations are provided for the perusal

ILLUSTRATION 1

Year of Appointment Date of Reader/LSG Revised Pay as on 1-1-20061984- Ph.D 1997 37400+ 1 Bunching1986-Ph.D 27-7-1998 37400+ 1 Bunching1988-Ph.D 27-7-1998 37400+ 1 Bunching1990-Ph.D 1999 374001992-Ph.D 2001 374001992-M.Phil 2002 37400

If the 1992-M.Phil holder gets Ph.D. after 1-1-2006, his pay on acquiring Ph.D. will be fixed atRs.37400/- plus three increments. This pay wii be higher than all those Ph.D. holders appointedsince 1984 with Ph.D. i.e. A teacher appointed 8 years later (1984/1992) and awarded Ph.D. 22years later (1984/2006) will be getting the same pay.

ILLUSTRATION 2

Particulars Teacher X Teacher YYear of appointment October 1988 1980Qualification M.Phil M.PhilLSG 1998 1995Acquired Ph.D (Teacher Y) ____ 1999 and availed two

Increments14940 Fixation (Y) ____ 14940 fixed in the year

2000. During whichthe Pre revised Pay as on 1-1-2006 14940 17040Revised Pay on 1-1-2006 37400+ 37400+

1 Bunching 3 Bunching

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If teacher X acquires Ph.D. in 2006, his pay will be raised by three increments which wii behigher than the pay of Teacher Y appointed 8 years earlier and got Ph.D 7 years earlier.

ILLUSTRATION 3

Particulars Teacher X Teacher Y Teacher ZYear of appointment 1980 1980 1980Qualification M.Phil M.Phil M.PhilLSG 1995 1995 1995Acquired Ph.D.(X) 1997and ____ ____

Availed 2 increments14940 Fixation 2000 in which Ph. D.

omcre,emts ,erged 2000 2000Acquired Ph.D.(Y) ____ 2002 ____Pay as on 1-1-2006 17040 17040 17040Revised Pay on 1-1-2006 37400 + 37400+ 37400+

3 Bunchings 4 Bunchings 3 Bunchings

If teacher Z acquires Ph.D after 1-1-2006 his pay will be raised to 37400 + 3 Bunching and 3incentive increments. The Pay of Z will be more than X and Y. To rectify this anomaly, 3 incrementsto teacher X and 2 increments to Teacher Y (after adjusting 1 bunching benefit he got for his 2Ph.D. are to be sanctioned).

The above illustrations clearly explains the existstance of anomaly due to Ph.D. increments.To rectify this anomaly , a clause be introduced granting three advance increments for all thosePh.D. holders after fixing their pay in PB-4 irrespective of whether they have availed the incentivebenefits earlier or not. A Provision can be made to adjust one bunching benefit, if obtained, fortheir two Ph.D. increments in the 1996-Acheme.

To support this demand, we bring to the notice that in the 1996 Scheme, two advanceincrements were granted for those Lecturers with Ph.D. when they move into Reader. At thattime UGC further clarified that the two advance increments at the time of Readership can beavailed even by those who were benefited by four incentive increments a the entry level.Introduction of similar clause alone can rectify this anomaly.

ENHANCED RESEARCH DEGREE INCREMENTS WITH EFFECT FROM 1.1.2006 under the PayScale notification of Government of India dated 31.12.2008 has been made effective with effectfrom 1.9.2008. this creates an anomaly that the teacher who joined on 31 August 2008 withPh.D. gets four increments and a teacher who joined on 1.9.2008 with Ph.D. gets five increments.Does a junior start on a higher pay as compared to the senior? Similar anomaly occurs in the caseof M.Phil degree holder and those who acquire research degree during service.

ANOMALY REGARDED NON-COMPOUNDED INCREMENTSIt is understandable that under Sixth CPC, the rate of increment is given as 3 per cent instead

of a particular amount due to the structure of the pay scales. This 3 per cent is calculated oncompounded basis as it is based on the previous basic. Research degree increments which are o


be given at a single point of time were declared as non-compounded advance increments. Thereis no problem with this. However, some states created a problem by keeping these incrementsoutside the basic pay. Unless these are treated as part of the basic pay, it will not be possible tocalculate a revised basic pay in the pay matrix. Therefore, this needs an urgent solution. Thetwo states in our knowledge are Punjab and UT of Chandigarh.

ANOMALY IN IMPLEMENTATION OF RESEARCH DEGREE INCENTIVES Under paragraph 7 ofMHRD notification dated 31.12.2008.

The research degree incentives under this paragraph have created serious anomalies for awrong linkage to the process of course work, registration, evaluation, etc. Prior to the notificationdated 11.7.2009, which laid down the minimum standards for the award of M.Phil/Ph.D, thecourse work was not compulsory for the enrolment for these degrees in colleges & universitiesexcept DU,JNU & few others. These regulations after process of adoption by the universitiesbecame effective in almost all the universities in 2010. It is irrational to apply any of theseregulations retrospectively for any purpose whether exemption from NET or incentive incrementsand create an artificial classification of pre-July 2009 and post-2009 Ph.D. degrees. The problemcould have been solved had the regulations of 11 July 2009 made a provision that all thosewho have enrolled prior to the notification are deemed to have met the standards notified on11 July 2009.

Similar problem exists for the cadre of other academic staff, namely librarians and DPEs also.

To conclude, we summarize our submissions and requests as given below:

TOR I (Summary)

a) Implementation of the Sixth UGC Pay Scale is only partial in number of ways, like in mostcases, the benefit has not reached properly to teachers working on unaided posts and in unaidedcolleges (which in part of the country are know as self-financed colleges). While the Governmentof India was willing to provide 80per cent fund as per the scheme, some of the states, to escapetheir own liability of 20 per cent, did not do the needful.

b) Implementation of the Career Advancement Scheme has faced many problems, particularlydue to API, including the 4th Amendment, which has failed to address retrospective nature of theappraisal.

c) No alternative to the scheme of senior professor with AGP of Rs 12,000 was given.d) Some states have created the position of Professor in colleges, while in some other these

have not been createde) Relaxation for date of completion of OC/RC has not been adopted universally byall the states and in numerous cases, the college principals do not grant permission to attend

these courses on the ground of shortage of staff.e) Regulations for award for MPhil and PhD degrees dated 11 July 2009 have created

problems for those who have acquired the degree before the date of notification or were alreadyenrolled on that date. The 4th Amendment is only a partial solution as it has failed to relate withproblems arising out of the language of MHRD notification, dated 31 December 2008. Anappropriate amendment of 11 July 2009 can only provide a solution.

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f) Implementation of research degree incentives finds no uniformity across the countrydespite an undertaking by each and every state in implementing it in total. For example, Punjaband UT are treating research degree incentives outside the basic pay, which will create seriousanomaly in the implementation of the new pay scales. The clarifications issued by the UGC havenot been followed by all the states. In some of the states, research degree increments are beingdenied on the ground of exemption from NET while the issue was settled in 1991 itself andagain clarified by UGC in July 2003. Similarly, the provision in 1996 Pay Scales of two incrementswhile moving to Readers Scale has been denied in some of the states despite a ruling by theSupreme Court on the issue.

g) Qualification for the post of Director-Sports has been interpreted differently and in anarbitrary fashion. All the personnel from the discipline of Sports and Physical Education irrespectiveof the designation should be considered eligible.

h) In case of Colleges of Education, too many changes in the qualification without makingany transitory provision (in the spirit of 19 September 1991 notification) has been creatingproblems for the candidates. For example, UGC Regulation 2010 had prescribed under regulation4.4.7(ii) qualification as Masters Degree with 50 per cent marks and MEd with at least 55 per centmarks as MEd is the relevant Masters Degree for teaching of the subject of Education. However,suddenly NCT (NCT notification of July 2014) changes the qualification for Masters Degree alsofrom 50 to 55 per cent, making many candidates ineligible after they had qualified the degree,NET and acquired PhD, jeopardising their careers. It is earnestly requested that no qualificationshall be changed abruptly and there should always be a transitory provision for those who areabout to complete their relevant degree. Anyone who is already working in the system and is anapproved teacher by the university shall be allowed to move within the university system withoutapplying the new conditions. The transitory provisions of September 1991 should also be a partof the regulation.

i) Enhancement of retirement age has not been implemented by many states. The serviceconditions within the higher education system should be identical.

j) Regulation 13.1 of UGC Regulations 2010, despite being mandatory in nature, has beenignored by universities, government and colleges. Despite the fact that MHRD, through a DOletter, dated 18 April 2006, had highlighted that “in the absence of regular teachers, gooduniversities and colleges are irreversibly sliding back to med iocrity and worse”. Regulation 13.1should be enforced without any compromise.

TOR II (Summary)

1) The approach of previous Pay Review Committees of granting higher AGP/grades vis-a-vis Central Service needs to carry forward which requires creation of separate higherlevels for assistant professors at stage 1,2, and 3 than the level 10,11, and 12 applicableto Central Government Employees.

2) On the pattern of 1986 Pay Scales, along with research degree incentives, service benefitequivalent to the number of increments should be given. The service benefits should beavailable irrespective of the stage at which the incumbent is working at the time ofacquiring degree.


3) A new level also needs to be created for associate professor keeping in mind the factthat AGP of Rs 9000 is higher than the Central Government Employees whose GP is Rs8900.

4) There should not be any distinction in the pay of a professor under CAS scheme anddirectly recruited professor, and those who on account of this anomaly got lower pay,their pay should be stepped up before revising their pay.

5) A new level of professors be created after 8 years of service to prevent stagnation.

6) On similar terms and conditions, promotion to college teachers to the post of professorsbe made personal on pattern of university teachers.

7) The equivalent academic cadre of DPs and librarians are required to acquire identicaland sometimes more qualifications in comparison to assistant professors. Therefore,they should be given complete parity in all respects.

8) The principal level should be fixed at par with professor, with special allowance foradministrative duty.

9) Tutors/demonstrators shall be given an appropriate scale keeping in mind the Pay Scalesof 1973, 1986 and 1996, as they suffered in 2006 due to absence of appropriaterecommendation.

TOR III (Summary)

Attracting talent to teaching profession has been the concern of every PRC. Previous twodecades have created serious problems on this issue in state universities and colleges. Regulatoryauthority has completely failed to implement its mandate for maintaining standards in the systemseriously impairing the quality of education. Ban on recruitment, ad hoc, contractual, guest facultyappointments with low salary, no salary during vacation, have played havoc with the entire highereducation system. All mandatory minimum standards have been violated with impunity. Thecondition of service in unaided colleges and also private universities are completely at variancefrom UGC regulations. Those who dream of being teachers and enter the profession after someyears feel trapped and humiliated. Denial of basic service conditions on account of leave rules,maternity leave, etc., in addition to salary is a matter of serious concern. The Supreme Court inthe case of Hargurpratap Singh and other versus State of Punjab (SLP 8745 of2003) had laiddown the law that a part-time teacher must be paid minimum basic salary. However, a largenumber of full-time teachers are denied even basic salary. Under the circumstances, every talentedperson is shying away from the profession. This is bound to create serious issues for the societyparticularly the next generation and sustainable economic development.

1) It is imperative that UGC prescribed pay scales be made legal right of each and everyteacher working in the university system across all institutions including privateuniversities.

2) All ad hoc, contractual, part-time teachers should get salary for the period of vacationas a matter of right. Any break including extended break due to examination or admission

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activity should be considered as notional break only and shall not be the basis for denialof any legitimate dues.

3) All ad hoc and contractual teachers shall be allowed to continue in the new academicsession till the appointment of the regular faculty without any fresh interview unlessand until the work is unsatisfactory.

4) Any less payment should be recognized as a ‘deferred salary’ recoverable through anappropriate mechanism. In case of unaided institutions it has been observed thatinstitutions to comply with the conditions of affiliation with the university on papershow that full UGC pay scales and allowances are being paid , while actually a share ofthe salary is taken back through various means by the employers. It needs to be includedin the category of the economic offences as it generates unaccounted money. Thereshould be harsh punishment to check such malpractices.

5) It is important that to attract talent reasonable remuneration and working conditionsmust be ensured. UGC pay scales should be the minimum salary in the profession and alegal right and any deviation should be firmly dealt with.

A very important point needs to be mentioned here that for uniform implementation ofrevised UGC scales of pay in all the states simultaneously, the GOI must provide 100 % financialassistance of the additional expenditure to all the states for ten years.

Thanking you,

Yours trulyProf. Kesab Bhattacharya Prof. Arun KumarPresident, AIFUCTO General Secretary, AIFUCTO

The Chairman 23 September 20167th UGC Pay Review CommitteeUGC, New Delhi 110001

SUBMISSION BEFORE PAY REVIEW COMMITTEE OF UGC

Respected Sir,Greetings from West Bengal Government College Teachers Association.On behalf of over 3000 teachers serving in 68 Government colleges in West Bengal, we take

this opportunity to put forward our views with regard to pay Scales and service conditions ofteachers working in colleges and universities. We request you to incorporate the same to makethe profession more attractive for best talents of the nation and to redress the anomalies stemmingfrom previous recommendations.

Following are our observations on the terms of reference as shortlisted by the PRC:

Terms of Reference 1 to 6.

1. To review the implementation of the previous decision of the Government/UGC under thescheme of Revision of Pay Scales approved for University and College Teachers, Librarians, Physical


Education Personnel and other academic staff in Universities and Colleges, and in the process, toevaluate the extent to which the earlier recommendations in relation to qualifications, serviceconditions and pay-scales etc. have been implemented.

There was inordinate delay and differential/partial implementation of the revised pay scaleand other benefits accruing from 1.1.2006. Uniform, time-bound and simultaneousimplementation of recommended age of superannuation, benefits for Ph.D/M.Phil, completeremoval of all anomalies carried over from previous regulations, withdrawal of retrospectiveapplication of PBAS (API) promotion scheme, extension of dates for refresher courses/orientationprogrammes up to December 2016, need to be ensured throughout the country. There exists agreat disparity in payment of arrears in the different states. There must be a clear mandate to allthe states that all arrears arising out of previous pay revision be dispensed forthwith.

2. To examine the present structure of emoluments and conditions of service of Universityand College Teachers, Librarians, Physical Education Personnel and other academic staff inUniversities and Colleges and to suggest revision in the structure, taking into account the minimumqualifications, career advancement opportunities, and total packet of benefits available to them(such as superannuation benefits, medical, housing facilities, etc.).

Insistence on unrealistic cut-off scores in API for career advancement has been a cause formuch damage, heart-burning and ridicule among academia. API including its subsequentamendments ought to be scrapped forthwith with retrospective effect, as it has failed to fulfill itspurpose. The parity between teachers, librarians and DPEs need to be maintained. Whilewelcoming the recent decisions of the UGC on amendment of Ph.D. regulations, we feel thatnewly introduced clauses like open viva-voce would be self-defeating and therefore be withdrawn.While ensuring equitable pension for all categories of teachers, the PRC should addresssuperannuation benefits and other pensioners’ issues and include these in its recommendations.

3. To make recommendations on the ways and means for attracting and retaining talentedpersons in the teaching profession, as well as for furtherance of research in the University Systemand also for their career advancement in teaching and equivalent positions in order to improvethe quality of higher education.

Emoluments and service conditions of teachers must be attractive enough to wean prospectiveteachers away from greener pastures. This is essential to transform our country in to a knowledgesociety on a par with the developed world. It is teachers who create bureaucrats, scientists,industrialists and corporate leaders. Filling up of huge number of vacant posts and creation ofnew posts must be accorded top priority in the report, without which talk of inclusive qualityeducation and attainment of 30% GER by 2020-21 would be empty talk. The PRC should alsoensure justice to lakhs of adhoc/contractual/guest/part-time/self-financing teachers who carry ahuge burden of work load for a pittance and without any service security. This injustice should beaddressed for attracting and retaining talent in academia. Higher financial assistance to states isneeded to implement revised pay-scale.

4. To make recommendations on the ways and means for the furtherance and improvementin the quality of research in the university system as well as ways to encourage engagement withindustry for their research requirements.

Stress should be laid on creation and improvement of infrastructure and increased financial

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assistance made available to post-graduate departments in colleges, to sustain them in the longrun. Modern science laboratories need a number of costly sophisticated instruments some ofwhich has to be imported. A separate corpus of recurrent fund should be created for P.G.departments in colleges (also universities) for purchase of expensive instruments and their annualmaintenance. As most colleges run one or more science P.G. departments, financial assistancefor creation of a centralised Instrumentation Room in each such college would be immenselyhelpful for researchers. Increased assistance for central, fully digitized and networked state-of-the-art libraries is indispensable for research today.

5. To make recommendations on ways and means to improve quality of teaching andencouraging/incentivizing the use of Information Technology in teaching.

Improvement of teaching quality depends on a number of factors including quality of teachers,their continuous contact with students, regular touch with the frontiers of knowledge in theirdisciplines, engagement in research, and contact with their peer group in the country and abroad.For all these, development of infrastructure in colleges, internship in reputed research laboratories,IT and other industry, different companies, academic exchange programme between departments,encouragement of collaborative research, participation in consortia and other global initiatives/programmes should be encouraged in a time-bound and phased manner, but should not be linkedwith career advancement. Updating of knowledge and classroom teaching should be given primacyabove all others.

6. To look into the cases of anomalies, if any, in the matter of pay structure and/or careeradvancement opportunities for any categories of academic staff, consequent on revision of payscales based on the recommendations of the preceding Pay Review Committee and to suggestremedial measures.

We demand that all Ph.D. holders/registered candidates who fulfill the statutory conditionsin force prior to 2009 notification and submitted their thesis subsequently should be declaredeligible for appointment. The stepping-up benefit should be structured in the PRC report so thatjuniors do not enjoy higher pay than seniors. Pay protection must be clearly mandated to ensuremobility between institutions. Teachers appointed/transferred to government colleges that areaffiliated to newly constructed state universities should be allowed to join OP/RC.A higher scaleneed to be introduced between Stage II & III Assistant Professor in the 2010 regulation, to removethe disparity with Group A central services.

Our submission for incorporation in PRC 2016:

In keeping with our previous experiences in implementation and our expectations from thePRC we present the following for incorporation into the report:

1. There were huge disparities in the degree and manner of implementation of previousawards which stemmed from the 80% and 5 year benchmarking the UGC is following since long.A recurrence can be avoided if and only the UGC recommends 100% implementation for full 10years.

2. The benchmarking for CAS through API has been a major disincentive for the teachers. It isa fact that the student teacher ratio in our country is far below the desired level and the numberof vacant post is alarmingly high. Contribution of a teacher under these circumstances can hardly


be measured though API . We demand that the API should be scrapped altogether and paramountimportance of teaching is in no way compromised.

3. PRC s in 1986 (Rastogi Committee) and 2006 ( Mehrotra Committee) underscored therigours faced by a college or University teacher in attaining requisite qualifications and thus lateentry in teaching is rather a rule than an exception. It has been seen that the average age of anentrant in this profession is around mid-thirties. In both V th and VI th UGC Pay awards this wasrecognized with Pay bands higher than other services like Indian Administrative Services wherethere is no emphasis on scaling the academic spirals. We expect that comparable differencesneed to exist in this PRC too so that best talents in the country are attracted to teaching.

4. The age of superannuation should be 65 and it should be made mandatory for the statesto implement it irrespective of nature of the institution.

5. There were too many amendments to the 2006 UGC pay award. This led the states to delayits implementation and in several cases faulty or unintended implementation. We urge that thereport should be unambiguous as far as practicable.

6. The provision for incentive for the candidates with Ph.D at entry level should be extendedto the candidates who have cared to join after submission of thesis but before the actual award.This can be done retrospectively after the actual award. In no case these candidates should getany raw deal under comparable circumstances.

7. Limit of Gratuity is a matter of huge discontent among teachers serving at various institutionsin state and center. The PRC should categorically set uniform limits of gratuity for all category ofincumbents under reference .

8. In recommending a new UGC Pay Award, the PRC should take into account the anomaliesthat date back to UGC Pay Revision 1986. The teachers who had completed 5 years in the thenscale of Rs.3700-5700 had their pay fixed at Rs.14,940/- in the revised scale of Rs.12,000-18,300as per the regulations 1996. However this benefit was not extended to any teacher who hadcompleted equivalent tenure post-fixation after 27/07/1998 in the same scale as Reader or SeniorLecturer (SG). This difference was magnified manifold when fixations were done in currentRegulations of 2006. The same is carried forward when a teacher retires. This has resulted inmajor discontentment of senior teachers still in service and should be redressed inrecommendations to be made now.

9. In all PRC reports till date, the Librarians were recognized as incumbents of equivalentcadre as that of the teachers. We urge to uphold this in letter and spirit and treat the Librarians asincumbents of same cadre while recommending the new pay awards.

10. Attainment of higher qualifications while in service through FIP was a flagship programeof UGC since 1973 but never it was very structured. The scope could be availed by a selected fewas the provisions were never made part of the PRC. There should be clear cut guidelines mentioningscope, eligibility, tenure and allowances under FIP in the recommendations to be made. In otherwords it should be more structured than ever before.

Debasish Sarkar Anindya SenguptaPresident, WBGCTA General Secretary

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Smt. Mamata Banerjee 7 January,2017Hon’ble Chief MinisterGovernment of West BengalNabanna, Howrah

Subject: Challenges and prospects of Government Colleges in West Bengal

Respected Madam,

On behalf of the West Bengal Government College Teachers’ Association we express my sinceregratitude to the Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal for inviting us tothe Teachers’ Convention to be graced by your august presence 0n 7 th January, 2017 at theNetaji Indoor Stadium, Kolkata.

We take this opportunity to humbly place before you some observations and probable stepstowards improvement of the Government Colleges in West Bengal as discussed at the GeneralCouncil meeting of our organisation held on 30th December, 2016. We strongly believe that aserious consideration of these aspects might help to create a road-map to further enhance thequality of education in the Government Colleges and pave the way to West Bengal becoming apotential education hub in the very near future.

At the outset, it may not be out of place to state that unlike in other states of India, GovernmentColleges in West Bengal continue to retain their traditional excellence.

They are the pride among similar institutions in the state and the nation. Historically,government colleges offer inclusive, public-funded education for all segments of society

and that in itself is one of the key elements around which we can realise the dream of impartingeducation for the masses in the country.

I) The New Government Colleges: Challenges and Suggestions

The State Government deserves high praise for opening up of as many as 29 new GovernmentGeneral Degree Colleges and 2 Government Engineering Colleges in last five years. However,there are infrastructural problems which need to be sorted out in a concerted and time-boundmanner so that these new Institutions can serve the society better.

The following tasks need immediate attention:a) Communication and transport facilities to many of these new Government Colleges

remain poor. The Government is urged to take immediate steps to coordinate amongvarious Departments to lay out good road transport system and extend transport facilitiesfrom the nearby railway stations and bus stops up to the gates of these colleges.

b) New subjects, especially laboratory-based science subjects have been introduced in thesecolleges. To accommodate these new Departments, it is essential to have adequatenumber of class rooms and laboratories to run the Institutions optimally.

c) The New Colleges are in great need of hostels separately for girls and boys toaccommodate students coming from far-flung areas.


Also, for the new Colleges located in remote areas, construction of adequate staff quartersfor the teachers and non-teaching staff is essential.

d) For all the newly constructed colleges creation of both teaching and non-teaching posts(Group ‘B’, ‘C’ and ‘D’) in balance with the number of sanctioned posts in the alreadyestablished colleges and filling them up is the most pressing need.

Provision of proper library facilities to the students and teachers and appointmentof Librarians to all of these new colleges are urgently needed.

Again, with the increasing importance of computer and associated systems in e-governance, the recruitment policy of Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ staff in future should bedesigned by giving preference to candidates with a good knowledge in computerapplications.

e) There seems to be a scope to create a balance in the geographical distribution of newGovernment colleges in this state. It is essential that a Government college is establishedin a District HQ or in a sub-divisional town ensuring an easy access to the college andhaving reasonable number of feeder schools in its catchment area.

Of the 29 new colleges established in the last five years 10 have come up in a particulardistrict of the state, whereas the districts like Howrah, Birbhum, Bankura, Murshidabadand Malda still lack the existence of a Government college. Even for the South 24 Parganasdistrict there remains a scope to open new Government colleges in Behala, Sonarpur,Baruipur or Diamond Harbour.

II) Old Government Colleges: Challenges and their Solutions

a) Most of the old Government Colleges are housed in heritage buildings that are an integralpart of not only the history of the state but also of the whole country. Many of thesebuildings are in immediate need of attention for repair and facelift. The Government isrequested to take immediate steps to take suggestions from concerned agencies andtake up repair work of these buildings.The hostel buildings of these old Govt. Colleges also need immediate repair work.

b) Though the government deserves high praise for appointing as many as nearly 1100teachers through WBPSC in the last two years, most of the teachers quite understandablyhad to be appointed in the New Colleges. Many posts in the old Colleges are still lyingvacant. Vacancy is increasing with retirement of existing teachers. Steps shouldimmediately be taken to initiate the process of filling up such vacant posts to ensurecontinued quality education in these reputed centres of excellence.

c) The colleges become critically understaffed. Government should take immediate stepsto recruit Group B, C, D staff in these Colleges for smooth running. Further, good computerskills should be made an essential qualification for appointment to these clerical posts inthe Colleges for smooth and efficient running of the offices.

d) The libraries of most of the Old Govt. Colleges are treasure house of books and otherdocuments. Modernisation of such libraries has to be taken up on war footing. If necessary,external agencies may be hired temporarily to digitise catalogues of these libraries.

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E-books, journals and comprehensive net-working across all government college librariesand subscription to INFLIBNET are a must.

Steps should be taken to connect the libraries of all government colleges through acommon server so that teachers and students of one college can use the resources ofother libraries.

e) Steps should be taken to introduce digitisation of Government-college offices to enhancespeed, efficiency and transparency.

III) General issues pertaining to both New and Old Government Colleges:

a) For a long time, a large number of West Bengal Senior Educational Service cadre postsin various Govt. Colleges are lying vacant. Immediate steps should be taken to fill upthese posts both through departmental promotions along with direct recruitment.

b) Librarians: More than two-third of the existing posts of Librarians are lying vacant in theold colleges for a long time. As a result, the system of cataloguing of a huge number ofbooks purchased every year, and the use of these books by the students and teachershave been greatly affected, beating the very purpose of the existence of a college library.

The process of fresh appointment of Librarians has been affected due to the followingreason. The Government has decided to bring the Librarians under ‘teaching’ category,and appropriate GO has already been issued. This entire process is now pending for theapproval of the Home (Par) and Finance Departments, as a GO is necessary to theeffect that the Librarians are brought in the WBES cadre. The Higher EducationDepartment has already moved the concerned file, but without consent from the Home(Par) and Finance Departments, filling up of posts of Librarians through fresh recruitmenthas not yet been possible. The concerned process may be expedited so that steps forrecruitment of Librarians through advertisement by the PSC, West Bengal may be takenat the earliest in the interest of colleges.

c) Mordernisation of the libraries: The history of Government Colleges is more than 200years old, and there are colleges which have enjoyed existence for 100 to 175 years.These colleges have a treasure of rare and valuable books whose value is difficult tomeasure. At the same time, all the colleges have been adding books regularly. To maintaina proper stock and to make such huge number of books useful for students and teachersthe process of digitisation of books and periodicals by way of computerised cataloguingis the most important need of the hour. The proper preservation of rare books by usingmodern methods is also an important task, and this can be done by outsourcing the jobon a time-bound contractual basis.

Each college library may be allowed to avail of INFLIBNET and J-Stor facilities throughproper funding.

Moreover, there is a need for Computer laboratories, proper Canteens, well-equippedgymnasia and playground in all the government colleges.

d) e-Governance:At the College level: All the official work in all the colleges need to be brought under e-


governance, and all the Departments in a college need to be connected to the Principal’soffice by LAN. This approach will ensure efficient functioning of the college office and ofthe Departments for the documentation of student admission details, student results,proper maintenance of office records, annual budget, communication with theSecretariat, Directorate, University and other important offices etc. The logistics mustbe uniform in all the colleges, and to achieve this, a competent agency may be assignedthe work of introducing the process of e-governance through a time-bound, contractualbasis.

At the Secretariat and the Directorate: The ever-increasing volume of work and papersat the Secretariat and the Directorate is resulting in space-crunch, and an inordinatedelay in dealing with important matters. An introduction of e-governance at these twolevels will not only ensure a speedy and transparent progress in the functioning, it willbe both time-saving and cost-effective too. This process will not only benefit theGovernment colleges alone, but the entire gamut of education system involving all thenon-government colleges and universities in the state if they are brought under thesystem.

The help of competent, front-running expert agencies can be availed of to achievethis end.

IV) Auditorium in the name of Swami Vivekananda at the education hub in Hastings HouseCampus, Alipore, Kolkata

It is necessary that in the age of globalisation of knowledge, there should be modern state ofthe art auditoriums to hold state level, national and international seminars, invited special lectures,cultural programmes, symposia and conferences in these Institutions, for cultivation and exchangeof knowledge. Since it is impossible to provide such facilities at every College due to space andresource constraints, the Government may take steps to construct one such air-conditioned, Wi-Fi enabled auditorium with seating capacity of at least 3000, along with a modern guest house.The Hastings Campus, Kolkata, which now has all the appearances of an up-coming educationalhub with a Girl’s school, Training and Physical Education College, Women’s degree college, all inthe same campus, could be an ideal location for the auditorium. It goes without saying, that onlya large modern conference room can do justice to this potential educational hub, something allof us should be justifiably proud of.

Madam, in spite of your hectic schedule we like to have a meeting with you at yourconvenience, to share these issues in details for the betterment of the Government Colleges inour State.

Thanking you,

Yours truly,

(Debasish Sarkar) (Anindya Sengupta)President General Secretary

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To 9 January 2017Dr. Partha ChattopadhyayHon’ble Minister in ChargeDepartment of Higher EducationGovernment of West BengalBikash Bhaban, Salt LakeKolkata-700 091

Sub: Gratitude for Extending the Superannuation Age of Teachers to 62 Years

Sir,We heartily welcome the announcement made by Smt. Mamata Bandyopadhyay, Hon’ble

Chief Minister of West Bengal, for the teachers in the Colleges and Universities of the State at theTeachers’ Convention held by the Higher Education Department, Govt. of West Bengal on 7.1.2017.We take the opportunity to sincerely express our gratitude to Smt. Mamata Bandyopadhyay,Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal.

In this regard, we would like to draw your kind attention to the issue of extending the age ofsuperannuation of teachers to 62 years. As the announcement was made by the Hon’ble ChiefMinister on 7.1.2017, to uphold the spirit of the announcement, issuance of necessary G.O. within31.01.2017 to this effect has become an imperative as several teachers are going to retire inJanuary 2017.

Thanking you,Faithfully yours,

Anindya SenguptaGeneral Secretary


Friends,To our great dismay and anguish we have been witness to

yet another transformation of a Government College (afterPresidency and David Hare Training College) being converted toa University.

The casualty this time is Sanskrit College, a 192 year oldcollege from the West Bengal Education Service which has beentransformed into a Unitary University with the passing of SanskritCollege and University Bill on 17.12.2015 in the West BengalLegislative Assembly. The experience of transforming Presidency College intoa University, on the specious plea of the need for modernization has not been a verypleasant one. The Presidency University remains a constant matter of embarrassment to theGovernment. At the time of transformation of the Presidency College to a Unitary University, wehad expressed our apprehensions repeatedly that this conversion could ultimately lead to dilutionof academic standards. As primary stake holders, we place certain observations on the issue ofthe newly envisioned ‘Sanskrit University’.

Sanskrit College started its academic journey way back in 1824 with two distinct aims ofpreserving the ancient knowledge of India and at the same time spreading modern knowledgeamongst the masses. Sanskrit College has simultaneously been the centre of learning Sanskrit intraditional mode (TOL) as well as in modern methodology, since its inception. In spite of manychallenges, the College has contributed significantly to the cause of education in the state andthe country. Stalwarts like Pandit Mahesh Chandra Nyayratna Bhattacharya and Pandit IswarChandra Vidyasagar pioneered educational reforms from this College. Scholars like HaraprasadSastri, Gourinath Sastri, Surendranath Dasgupta, Madhusudan Gupta, Bimal Krishna Motilat leavesus with a rich heritage. The library is a treasure trove with over 20 000 rare manuscripts, over twolakh books and 5000 journals. The College also houses the ‘Haraprasad Shastri Museum’ whichhas many valuable historical artefacts and documents on display. Over this long period of timethe college has continued to flourish as a Government College affiliated to the University ofCalcutta.

We have series of meetings with Dr. Partha Chatterjee, Hon’ble Minister in Charge, Departmentof Higher Education, Government of West Bengal in this issue and we have submitted our viewson two occasions, first on 18 March, 2015 and then on 16 June, 2015 on the need for retainingthe present status of Sanskrit College with all its erstwhile glory and heritage, as an undergraduateaffiliated degree college. On 13 May, 2015, we had the opportunity to meet Dr. Nrisimha PrasadBhaduri, Chairman of the Commission constituted for this purpose, for a prolonged and threadbarediscussion on the problems and prospect relating to this heritage institution. On the basis of our


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discussions and our understanding on the subject, we have submitted our three-fold proposal foryour kind consideration which are as follows:

I. First of all, the veritable treasure trove that constitutes the library of this institutionwith over 20 000 rare manuscripts, over two lakh books and 5000 journals, is crying outfor suitable preservation at an appropriate library, such as at The Asiatic Society/Nationalor State Archives /National Library/ State Central Library. We would urge upon theGovernment to initiate and carry out this shift immediately and on a war-footing, to amore spacious and suitable site.

II. Establishment of Autonomous an Board/Council at the School Level in the TOL system:We humbly pointed out to Dr. Bhaduri, we cannot view Sanskrit College in isolation butinstead, as an indivisible and integral part of all Government Colleges attached to theWBES, whose overall development has always been our primary concern .However, inorder that TOLs all across the state can regain their lost glory and continue to serve thecause of education it has become imperative to establish a separate autonomous board/council to affiliate all TOLs all over the state for quality assurance at the secondary andhigher secondary levels. The twin objectives of the college in imparting Sanskrit studiesin the traditional mould {TOL} along with the spread of modern knowle<|§fe, waspioneered by none other than Pandit Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar himself.

III. Let Sanskrit education flourish with an independently created affiliating state universityin the name of Sanskrit University as in few other states in the country, but withoutextinguishing the world-renowned Sanskrit College - a torchbearer of Bengal Renaissance.

Our representation clearly shows that as a responsible Association we are not averse toexploring all opportunities for building new Institutions of Higher Learning. However, we humblyreiterate our deep concern and resentment against converting any government college into aUnitary University. We strongly demand the retention of Sanskrit College as an affiliatedGovernment Degree College with all its pristine glory.

After we received the information of the Bill being tabled in the Assembly, we held a PressConference at the Association Office on 16.12.2015 to make the public aware of the dangers ofthe move. We thank the media for giving wide coverage to our opinions.

On 17.12.15, the day the Bill was tabled in the Assembly, a delegation from the associationwent to the Assembly to meet leaders of various political parties. Shyamal Chakraborty, formerpresident of the association, Debasish Sakar, the president, Anindya Sengupta, General Secretaryand Chandam Charaborty, Joint Secretary, were the members of the delegation. The delegationmet the Minister-in-Charge, Dr. Partha Chatterjee, the leader of the Opposition Dr. SurjyakantaMisra, Leader of the INC Legislative Party Md. Sohrab and Leader of the BJP Legislative Party SriSamik Bhattacharya and expressed the observations of the Association regarding the Bill bothverbally as well as in writing. The delegation was also witness to the proceedings in the Assemblyfor the whole day as the Bill was tabled and passed. You will be happy to know that leaders of allopposition parties in the State Assembly articulated in their deliberations the views expressed bythe Association thereby registering our views in the Assembly proceedings. The leaders from allpolitical parties in the Opposition requested the House to send the Bill to Select Committee forfurther discussions before being retabled and passed in the Assembly. However, the MIC Higher


Long Live Teachers’ Unity

Education, Dr. Partha Chatterjee requested the members of the House to pass the Bill withoutreferring to the Select Committee but kept open the opportunities to make necessary changes inthe Act if the new University faced any hurdles while functioning in future.

Even after the Bill was passed in the StateLegislative Assembly our effort to retain SanskritCollege as a Govt. Degree College hasremained unabated. The Association calledan emergency General Council meetingon 19.12.2015 to decide upon thefuture course of action to be takenregarding the issue. It was resolvedin the meeting to reiterate ourdemand for the retention ofSanskrit College as a Govt. DegreeCollege and fervently appeal to HisExcellency Sri Kesharinath Tripathi,The Governor of West Bengal, SmtMamata Bandyopadhyay, Hon’bleChief Minister, Govt, of West Bengalas well as Dr. Partha Chatterjee,Hon’ble MIC, Higher EducationDepartment, Govt, of West Bengalrequesting their personal interventionto make necessary amendments in theBill/Act to retain Sanskrit College as aGovt. Degree College affiliated to theNew Sanskrit University and preventthe 192 years of heritage of SanskritCollege from disappearing into the abyss of history.

Friends, we appeal to you to actively extend your support and strengthen the collective voiceof all members of the WBES against any attempt to compromise the prestige of our more thantwo centuries old service cadre. Let us unite under one umbrella to register our strong resentmentand protest against any attempt to convert Government College into a Unitary University as ourexperience has reinforced our long held belief that such conversion^ lead only to dilution ofacademic standards.

(Debasish Sarkar) (Anindya Sengupta)President General Secretary

Published by Anindya Sengupta, General Secretary on behalf of West Bengal Government College Teachers’Association, 1, Bankim Chatterjee Street, Kolkata 700073 and Printed by him at Arunima Printing Works81, Simla Street, Kolkata - 700006

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Government of West BengalHigher Eudcation Department(C. S. Branch) Bikash Bhaban

Salt Lake, Kolkata-700091

Subject : Adoption of self-attestation in lieu of attestation by Gazetted Officer

NOTIFICATION

NO. 1064-Edn (CS)/10M-82/2014 Dated, Kolkata, 29th December, 2014

In reference to the above mentioned subject, the Governor is hereby pleased to declare thatthe following documents will be accepted in all higher education institutions/ establishmentsunder the aegis of this Department, on the basis of self-attestation, and shall no longer requireattestation by a Gazetted Officer:-

1. Photo copies of Mark Sheets and Pass Certificates of examination such as Class X, XII,B.A., B.Sc, B.E., B.Tech., B.C.A., B.B.A., etc.;

2. Photo copies of School/ College-leaving certificate;3. Photo copies of Migration Certificate;4. Photo copies of SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B Certificates issued by the Competent Authority;5. Photo copies of Birth Registration Certificate issued by the Gram Panchayat/ Municipality/

Municipal Corporation;6. Photo copies of Voter’s Identity Card, Adhar Card as proof of permanent address, domicile

status, etc.

The Notification shall take effect at once.

By order of the Governor,Sd/-

Vivek KumarPrincipal Secretary


ORDER ISSUED 77

Government of West BengalHigher Education Department (Technical Branch)

Bikash Bhaban, Salt LakeKolkata-700091

No. 526 -Edn (T)/ 10M- 02/13 Dated, Kolkata, 10th December 2015

ORDER

The State Government, for sometime past, has been receiving appeals, from GovernmentApproved Part Time Teachers (PTTs) in Government Engineering and Technology colleges of theState for enhancement of their remuneration. After careful consideration of all aspects of thematter and taking into account inflationary trends and the financial position of the StateGovernment, the State Government has decided to enhance their remuneration while alsoenhancing their workload. Accordingly, in modification of the Govt, order no. 668-Edn (T)-4A-04/10(Part-l), dated. 29.12.2010 specifying the remuneration and workload from GovernmentApproved Part Time Teachers (PTTs) in Government Engineering and Technology colleges (exceptSuperannuated Teachers working as PTTs), the undersigned is directed by the order of the Governorto specify the following:

For Government Approved Part Time Teachers (PTTs):• The remuneration of the Government Approved Part Time Teachers(PTTs) will be

enhanced by 25% over their existing remuneration,• The present provision of 5% increase of remuneration every 3(three) years will continue,• The workload of Government Approved Part Time Teachers (PTTs) will be enhanced by

50% over their existing workload and will include works related to University and collegeexaminations.

This will take effect from 01.01.2016.

This order issues with the concurrence of the Finance Department (Gr.P2), Government ofWest Bengal vide their U.O.0501/2015-2016, dated.10.12.2015.

By order of the Governor,

Sd/-Special Secretary

to the Govt. of West Bengal


Government of West BengalDepartment of Higher Education

Appointment BranchBikash Bhawan, Salt Lake

Kolakta-91

ORDER

No. 2586-Edn(A)/ 10M-20/10 Dated, Kolkata, 11th December, 2015

The State Government, for sometime past, has been receiving appeals from Government-approved Part Time Teachers in the colleges of the State for enhancement of their remuneration.After careful consideration of all aspects of the matter and taking into account the inflationarytrends and also the State Government’s financial position, the State Government has decided toenhance their remuneration while also enhancing their workload. Accordingly, in modification ofthe Government order No. 926-Edn(A) dated 21.9.2010 specifying the remuneration and workloadof Government-approved Part Time Teachers in Government colleges (except SuperannuatedTeachers working as PTTs), the undersigned is directed by the order of the Governor to specifythe following:

For Government-approved Part-time teachers:i) The remuneration of Government-approved Part Time Teachers will be enhanced by

25% over their existing remuneration.ii) The present provision of 5% increase of remuneration every 3 (three) years will continue.iii) The work load of Government-approved Part Time Teachers will be enhanced by 50%

over their existing workload and will include works related to University and collegeexamination.

This will take effect from 01.01.2016This order issues with the concurrence of the Finance Department, Govt. of West Bengal vide

their U.O. No. 0501/2015-2016 of Group-P 2 dated 10.12.2015.


A. Sengupta Joint Secretary

Higher Education DepartmentGovt. of West Bengal

No. 2586-Edn(A)/ 10M-20/10 Dated, Kolkata, 11th December, 2015

Copy forwarded for information and necessary action to:-1) The Principal Accountant General (A & E), West Bengal, Treasury Buildings, Kolkata-

700001.

ORDER ISSUED 79

2) The Finance Department, Group-P2, West Bengal.3) The Director of Treasuries & Accounts, 4, Lyons Range, Kolkata-700001.4) The Director of Public Instruction, West Bengal.5) The Principal / Officer-in-charge,6) Guard File.

Deputy Secretaryto the Govt. of West Bengal

Government of West BengalHigher Education Department

(Integrated Law Cell)Bikash Bhaban, Salt Lake

Kolkata-700091

No. 08-ILC/OM-131L/15 Dated, Kolkata, 13th January, 2016

MEMORANDUM

Consequent upon issuance of Finance Department Memo No. 5560-F (P) dated 17.07.2015and No. 5780-F (P) dated 29.07.2015 regarding extension of benefit of Child Care Leave (CCL) fora period of 2 (two) years, i.e. 730 days to the regular female employees of Government-aidedColleges, State-aided Universities and other Statutory Bodies coming under the administrativejurisdiction of this Department, the issuance of a guidelines in this regard granting the actualbenefit to such female employees and laying down the terms and conditions for the said leave,has been under active consideration of this Department for sometime past.

After careful consideration of the matter, the Governor is hereby pleased to extend the benefitof Child Care Leave (CCL) for a maximum period of 2 (two) years, i.e. 730 days to the regularwhole-time permanent female teaching and non-teaching employees of Government-aidedColleges, State-aided Universities and the regular/ permanent female employees of the WestBengal State Council of Higher Education, West Bengal College Service Commission and the WestBengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board subject to the following terms and conditions:-

(i) The Child Care Leave (CCL) will be admissible for a maximum period of 2 (two) years, i.e.730 days during the entire period of service for taking care of up to 2 (two) children upto 18 years of age, whether for rearing or to look after any of their needs likeexaminations, sickness etc.

(ii) During the period of such leave, the female employee concerned shall be paid leavesalary equal to the pay drawn immediately before proceeding on leave.

(iii) CCL may not be granted in more than 3 (three) spells in a calendar year.(iv) CCL may not be granted for less than 15 days in a spell.


(v) Child Care Leave (CCL) shall not be debited against the leave account.(vi) It may be combined with leave of the kind due and admissible.(vii) Child Care Leave (CCL) should not ordinarily be granted during the probation period

except in case of certain extreme situation where the leave sanctioning authority is fullysatisfied about the need of Child Care Leave to the probationer. It may also be ensuredthat the period for which such leave is sanctioned during probation is minimal.

(viii) Other terms and conditions as applicable to sanctioning Earned Leave shall be applicablein the matter of sanctioning Child Care Leave.

(ix) An account for the purpose shall have to be maintained under proper attestation by theleave sanctioning authority.

(x) While granting Child Care Leave, the leave sanctioning authority should ensure that notmore than one employee (teachers or non-teaching) of a particular department/ faculty/office is granted such leave during the same time, so as to ensure there is no disruptionor disturbance in the conduct of duties/ service.

(xi) A separate roster at the beginning of the year is to be maintained by the sanctioningauthority. At the time of sanctioning the leave, the classes assigned to the incumbentconcerned should not suffer.

2. The Universities concerned and the West Bengal State Council of Higher Education, WestBengal College Service Commission and the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board arehereby advised to amend their relevant Statutes/ Regulations/ Ordinances/ rules/ by-laws etc, inthis regard in due course.


M. RaySecretary

Higher Education Department

Government of West Bengal,Department of Higher Education

Bikash Bhavan, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700091

ORDER

No. 195-Edn(CS)/4A-06/16 Dated, Kolkata, 19th February, 2016

With reference to the earlier orders No.(s). 1139-Edn (CS)/ 4A-01/2014 dt. 10.12.2015 &2586-Edn(A)/10M-20/10 dt. 11.12.2015 the undersigned is directed by the order of the Governorto specify the following provisions regarding slab change benefits of Govt-approved PTTs engaged

ORDER ISSUED 81

in Govt./ Govt. aided & erstwhile sponsored colleges (except superannuated teachers working asPTTs):

01.01.2016- 30.9.2016

Revised Slab \ Remuneration

Above 4 & below 10 years Rs. 14175 Rs.14175Above 10 years Rs.17719 Rs.19491

(17719+10% of 17719)

On or after 01.10.2016

Revised Slab Remuneration

Above 4 & below 10 years Rs. 14884 Rs. 14884Above 10 years Rs.18605 Rs.20466

(18605+10% of 18605)

This will take effect from 01.01.2016.

By the order of the Governor,

Sd/-Secretary

Higher Education DepartmentGovernment of West Bengal

No. 195(6)-Edn/(CS)4A-06/16 Dated 19.02.2016

Copy forwarded for information and necessary action to ;1. The Principal Accountant General (A & E), West Bengal, Treasury Buildings, Kol-7000012. The Finance Department, Group-P2, West Bengal.3. The Director of Treasuries & Accounts, 4, Lyons Range, Kol-7000014. The Director of Public Instruction, West Bengal.5. The Principal/ Officer-in-charge/ Teacher-in-charge6. Guard File

Sd/-Secretary

Higher Education DepartmentGovernment of West Bengal


Government of West BengalEducation Directorate Floor,

Bikash Bhavan, Salt LakeKolkata-91

Memo No: ED-049/2016/OM-38L/2016 Dated, Kolkata, 3rd March 2016

In partial modification of this Director’s Memos No.ED-103 dated 18.02.2013 and ED-104dated 18.02.2013, it is hereby notified that column 4 and 6 of the above mentioned memos maybe substituted and read as follows:

4. Service length requirement for promotion under CAS: a. Assistant Professor Stage 1 toStage 2:

i. An Assistant Professor with completed service of four years, possessing Ph D Degree inthe relevant discipline.

ii. Possessing M. Phil. Degree or post graduate degree in professional courses approved bythe relevant statutory body, such as LL.M/ M. Tech etc. after completion of five years ofservice as Assistant Professor.

iii. Without Ph.D./ M. Phil and Master Degree in the relevant Professional course, onlyafter completion of six years of service as Assistant Professor.

iv. In respect to a(i) and a(ii) above, it is clarified that an Assistant Professor who completesPh.D. or M.Phl Degree within 4 or 5 years from the date of his/her appointment shallalso be eligible for moving from the AGP of Rs. 6000/- to AGP of Rs.7000/- aftercompletion of 4 and 5 years of his/her service respectively. Further, if the incumbentacquires Ph.D/M.Phil after completion of 4 years of service/ 5 years of service and before6 years of service respectively, he/ she shall be eligible to move for Stage II (AGP Rs.7000/-) from the date of award of Ph.D/M.Phil Degree subject to the fulfillment of otherconditions stipulated in UGC Regulations.

b. Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Stage 3:Completed 5 (five) years of service in Stage 2 subject to meeting API based PBASrequirement.

c. Assistant Professor Stage 3 to Stage 4:Completed 3 (three) years of service in Stage 3 subject to meeting API based PBASrequirement,

6. On Orientation Programme (OP)/ Refresher Courses (RC): Minimum requirement:a. For Stage 1 to Stage 2: One O.C. and one R.C.b. For Stage 2 to Stage 3: One R.C. or equivalent course for a duration of not less than

two weeksc. For Stage 3 to Stage 4: One R.C. or equiv course for a duration of not less than one

week(Dr. N. C. Saha)

Director of Public InstructionGovernment of West Bengal

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Government of West BengalHigher Education DepartmentC. S. Branch, Bikash BhavanSalt Lake, Kolkata - 700 091

No. 399-Edn(CS)/4A-30/l5 Dated, Kolkata, 4th May 2016

From Shri A.N, Sardar,Joint Secretary to the Government of West Bengal.

To The Director of Public Instruction,West Bengal, Bikash Bhavan, Salt Lake, Kolkata - 700 091.

Sub : Payment of Gratuity of Rs. 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh) only to each approved Part TimeTeach ers (PTT’s) & Contractual Whole Time Teachers (CWTT’s) on Non-Government Collegeswho retired on superannuation after rendering 10 years of continuous and and satisfactory service.

Referring to the subject cited above, the undersigned is directs to state that part-time teachersand contractual whole-time teachers on non-government colleges, in West Bengal, who retiredon superannuation after attaining the age of 60 years and after rendering at least 1Q yea: ofcontinuous and satisfactory service, are entitled to get gratuity amounting to Rs. 1.00 lakh (Rupeesone lakh) only each as per Order No. 751-Edn(CS), dt. 21.09.2010.

Hencej, the undersigned is directed to approve the payment of gratuity of 1.00 lakh( Rupeesone lakh) only to the abovementionod pa: time teachers and contractual whole-time teacherspayable under the Heat ID07-Payment of Gratuity to Part Time Teacher (PTT) and ContractualWhole Time Teacher (CWTT) of State Aided Non-Government Colleges” with detailed head“04-Pension/Gratuities” Sub-ordinate to “2071 Pension & Other Retirement Benefits-01-Civil-104-Gratuities-NP-. Non-Plan” under’ Demand No. 10 vide Finance Department’s Memo No.552— F. B., dt. 11.08.2014.

The undersigned is further directed to say that the Principal/ Teacher-in-Charge of the Collegewill draw the gratuity amount of Rs. 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh) only from the concerned Treasuryor Pay & Accounts Office and disburse the same to the incumbents.



Bikash Bhavan, Salt LakeKolkata-700 091

No. ED-700 / 2016 Dated, Kolkata, 31st May 2016

From: DPI, WB

To : All the Principal/OIC of Govt. Colleges of West Bengal

Sub : Seeking data regarding vacancies created in Govt. Colleges under WBESsince 31.12.2013 due to retirement or Resignation/Permanent Release of teachers

In inviting the captioned subject-matter above, I am to request you to kindly send theinformation within seven working days in the format mentioned below. It may further be notedthat the soft copy of the information stated above should be sent to the e-mail of Additional DPI(Administration) [[email protected]]

Date of Subject Previously occupied by Cause of vacancy (RetirementVacancy (Name) or Resignation/

Permanentrelease)*

* Details of all retirement/resignation are to be given in the above format, even if anypost is subsequently filled up due to transfer from any other college.

Please treat this letter as extremely urgent. [Professor (Dr.)Nimai Chandra Saha]

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Integrated law CellBikash Bhavan, Bidhannagar

Kolkata - 91

No 143 - ILC/OM-15L/2016 Dated, Kolkata, 14th June 2016

MEMORANDUM

RECRUITMENT RULES FOR THE OFFICERSIN THE WEST BENGAL UNIVERSITY OF TEACHERS TRAINING. EDUCATION

PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION

Pursuant upon the establishment by The West Bengal University of Teachers’ Training,Education Planning and Administration Act, 2014, the State Government, taking into account thelocal conditions, has decided to prescribe the following qualifications and eligibility criteria forrecruitment to the posts of various Officers in the University

1. Registrar

Scale of Pay : Pay Band - Rs 37,400/- — 67,000/- with a Grade Pay of Rs. 10,000/-

(a) Essential Qualification:

[i] Uniformly good academic record with a Master’s Degree with minimum 55% marksor it’s equivalent grade in the point scale wherever a grading system is followed.

[ii] At least 15 years’ of experience as Sr. Lecturer/ Reader/ Assistant Professor in theAGP of Rs. 7000/- and above or with 8 years of service in the AGP of RS. 8000/- andabove including as Associate Professor along with experience in educationaladministration in Academic Institutions like University, or in an institute of higherlearning of which 5 [five] years must be in a University or in an Institute of PostGraduate Study.

orComparable experience in research establishment and other Institutions of highereducation.

or15 [Fifteen) years of administrative experience, of which 8 years shall be as DeputyRegistrar or an equivalent post.Age not less than 40 years. Relaxable in the case of exceptionally qualified candidate.

(b) Desirable Qualification:

[i] A Doctorate Degree or published research work of merit.or


High level of administrative experience in a Government or Quasi Governmentorganization or a good background in administration and management in seniorposition.

or[ii] Having at least 3 years administrative experience in the field of Teacher Education

or in University level in the equivalent post[iii] Candidate should have sound knowledge about the courses, curriculum of Teacher

Education,

2. Finance Officer

Scale of Pay: Pay Band - Rs. 37,4 00/ - 67,000/ with a Grade Pay of Rs 10 000/-

a. Essential Qualification

[i] Uniformly good academic record with a Master’s Degree in Commerce/Financewith minimum 55% marks or its equivalent grade in the point scale wherever agrading system is followed,

[ii] Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant or equivalent professional qualification.or

Master’s Degree in Business Administration with specialization in Finance.]iii] 15 [fifteen) years of working experience in management of finance in a Government/

University or Institute of Higher Learning/Commercial Establishment of which 5years must be in higher administrative post involving supervision, control, planningand administration.

[iv] Age not less than 40 vears Relaxable in case of exceptionally qualified candidates.

CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS

Scale of Pay Pay Band - Rs 37,400/ - 67.000/- with a Grade Pay of Rs, 10,000/-

[a] Essential Qualification

[i] Uniformly good academic record with a Master’s Degree with minimum 55% marksor its equivalent grade in the point scale wherever a grading system is followed.

[ii] At least 15 years’ of experience as Sr. Lecturer/ Reader/ Assistant Professor in theAGP of Rs 7000/- and above or with 8 year’s of service in the AGP of RS 8000/- andabove including as Associate Professor along with experience in educationaladministration in Academic Institutions like University, or in an institute of higherlearning of which 5 (five) years must be in a University or in an Institute of PostGraduate Study,

orComparable experience in research establishments and other institutions of higherlearning

or

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15 [Fifteen) years administrative experience, of which 8 years shall be as DeputyRegistrar oi equivalent

[iii] Age not less than 40 years. Relaxable in the case of exceptionally qualified candidate.

(b) Desirable Qualification

[i] A Doctorate Degree or published research work of meritor

High level of administrative experience in a Government or Quasi Governmentorganisation or a good background in administration and management in seniorposition.

[ii] For the Post of Controller of Examination, it is essential to have experience inconduction of examinations either in institution of higher learning or in ServiceCommissions.

[iii] Candidate should have sound knowledge about the courses, curriculum of TeacherEducation.

4. DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL OF STUDIES

Scale of Pay: Pay Band - Rs. 37,400/- - 67,000/- with a Grade Pay of Rs. 10,000/-(a) EssentialQualification

[i] Uniformly good academic record with a Master’s Degree with minimum 55% marksor its equivalent grade in the point scale wherever a grading system is followed.

[ii] An eminent scholar with Ph.D qualification(s) in the concerned/allied/relevantdiscipline and published work of high quality, actively engaged in research withevidence of published work with a minimum of 10 publications as books and/orresearch/policy papers.

[iii] A minimum of ten years of teaching/service experience in University/College/Directorate of Education/NCERT/SCERT and/or experience in research at theUniversity/National level Institution/industries, including experience of guidingcandidates for research at doctoral level.

[iv] Contribution to educational innovation, design of new curricula and courses, andtechnology - mediated teaching learning process.

[v] An outstanding professional, with established reputation in the relevant field, whohas made significant contributions to the knowledge in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, to be substantiated by credentials.

orTwo years of field work comprising teaching at the School level.

[vi] Age not less than 40 years. Relaxable in the case of exceptionally qualified candidate.

(b) Desirable Qualification:

[i] Having at least 3 years administrative experience in a Government or QuasiGovernment organization or a good background in administrative and managementin the field of Teacher Education.


[ii] Candidate should have sound knowledge about the courses, curriculum of TeacherEducation.

RESERVATION

The State Government norms regarding reservation [SC - 22%; ST - 6%; OBC; (i) 10% forCategory - A, (ii) 7% for Category - B; and Differently-abled Categories- 3%] as amended time totime should be followed.

Sd/-Vivek Kumar

Principal Secretary


Appointment BranchBikash Bhavan, Salt Lake

Kolkata -700091.

Nb. 1166 -Edn(A)/10M- 34/16 Dated, Kolkata,15th June 2016

From : The Joint Secretary to the Government of West Bengal

To : The Director of Public Instruction, Government of West Bengal

Sub : Introduction of New Courses in the new Government Colleges during 16-17, col

Urdersigned is directed to refer to the subject mentioned above and to say that in addition tothe retired College / University teachers, the Principals / Officer-in-Charges may engage the servingCollege / University teachers from the nearby Govt. Colleges / Govt, -aided Colleges / Universitiesif necessary in order to ensure smooth running of the new as well as the existing courses in theirleges as was directed vide this office letter No. 1613-Edn (A), dated 30.7.2015 (copy enclosed).

Joint Secretaryto the Govt. of West Bengal

No. 166/1(29)-Edn(A)/10M-34/16 Date: 15.6.2016

Copy forwarded for information and necessary action to the Principal / Officer-in-Charge,College (29 new Govt. Colleges)


ORDER ISSUED 89


Appointment Branch, Bikash BhavanSalt Lake, Kolkata - 700 091

No. 1185 - Edn(A)/10M-34/16 Dated, Kolkata, 17th June 2016

NOTIFICATION

Sub : Engagement of Guest Lecturers Government Colleges of West Bengal:revision of honorarium/remuneration

In continuation of earlier G.O.s No. 833 Edn(A)/4A-18/03 dt. 24.8.2004 & 1613-Edn(A)/10M-117/15 dt. 30.7.2015 the undersigned has been directed to state that the rate of honorarium/remuneration in respect of engagement of retired University/College teachers as Guest Lecturersfor Government colleges of the State of West Bengal has been increased from@ Rs. 150/-(Onehundred fifty) to Rs. 300/-(Three hundred) only per lecture/period for taking classes, subject to arevised ceiling from Rs. 2000/- (Two thousand) to Rs. 5000/-(Five thousand) only per person permonth.

In no case, fresh candidates shall be allowed to be engaged as Guest Lecturers. Guest Lecturerswill be paid on “per class/lecturer” basis and shall not be offered any consolidated amount onmonthly or other basis.

This will take effect from the issuance of this Government Order.



Appointment Branch, Bikash BhavanSalt Lake, Kolkata -700091

No. 1186 - Edn(A)/10M-34/16 Dated, Kolkata, 17th June 2016

From : The Joint Secretary to the Government of West Bengal.

To : The Director of Public Instruction, West Bengal

Sub : Engagement of Guest Lecturers in newly establishedGovernment General Degree Colleges of West Bengal.

Sir,The undersigned is directed to refer to the subject mentioned above and to say that the

Governor is pleased to allow the Principals / Officers-in-Charge of the 29 (Twenty-nine) newly


established Government General Degree Colleges of West Bengal, mentioned below, to engageGuest Lecturers on purely temporary basis as and when needed until such time as regular teachersare posted.

Such Guest Lecturers only be engaged only from among retired University / College Teachersor serving University / College Teachers as per time suitable to both the sides.

In no case, fresh candidates shall be allowed to be engaged as Guest Lecturers. Guest Lecturerswill be paid on “per class/lecturer” basis and shall not be offered any consolidated amount onmonthly or other basis.

Name of the 29 (Twenty-nine) Government General Degree Colleges are:-1 Banarhat Kartik Oraon Govt. General Degree College2 Govt. General Degree College at Singur3 Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Govt College, New Town, Kolkata4 P R Thakur Govt. General Degree College at Thakurnagar, Gaighata5 Girls’ Wing Jhargram Raj College6 Lalgarh Govt. General Degree College7 Salboni Govt. General Degree College8 Nayagram Pandit Raghunath Murmu Govt. College9 Govt. General Degree College at Mejia10 Govt. General Degree College at Ranibandh11 Govt. General Degree College at Mongalkote12 Govt. General Degree College at Kalna-I13 Government General Degree College, Hili14 Government General Degree College, Kushmandi15 Govt. General Degree College at Pedong16 Govt. General Degree College at Gorubathan17 Govt. General Degree College, Muragachha18 Govt. General Degree College, Tehatta19 Govt. General Degree College, Kaliganj20 Govt. General Degree College, Chapra21 Govt. General Degree College, Dantan-II22 Govt. General Degree College, Keshiary23 Govt. General Degree College, Gopiballavpur - II24 Govt. General Degree College, Mohanpur25 Govt. General Degree College, Kharagpur-II26 Shahid Matangini Hazra Govt. General Degree College for Women, Tamluk27 Govt. General Degree College, Manbazar - II28 Sister Nibedita Govt. General Degree College for Girls’ at Hastings House, Alipore29 Govt. Girls’ Genaral Degree College at Ekbalpur, Kolkata

Joint Secretaryto the Govt. of West Bengal.

ORDER ISSUED 91


Appointment BranchBikash Bhavan, Salt Lake

Kolkata-700091

No 1220 (A) 10M-44/16 Dated, Kolkata, 22nd June 2016

From : Joint Secretary to the Government of West Bengal

To : Director of Public Instruction, West Bengal

Subject : Setting up virtual classrooms in State-aided Universitiesand Government Colleges in West Bengal

Sir,Knowledge is freely available today through the internet. New educational material, which

can be accessed from the World Wide Web, is changing the nature of education and educationmethodologies. To remain in the forefront of the knowledge society, it is critical that ITeS beharnessed in the State’s higher education space so that the students are equipped with the latestknowledge and are competitive on the national as well as global scale.

With a view to brining the virtual world and its multiplier advantages to the higher educationsector, it has been decided to introduce virtual classrooms in phases, starting with the State-aided Universities and Government colleges first. A virtual class room is envisaged to be an existingclassroom or a lecture theatre where a high-end desk top computer, a heavy duty projector,audio system, high speed datalink / wifi, etc. are to be installed to enable presentation of audiovisual education material, live streaming of lectures or discussions etc.

To start with, two virtual classrooms are envisaged to be set up in each of the State-aidedUniversities and Government Colleges. To ensure standard hardware specifications and consideringthe remote locations of most of the Government Colleges, the above mentioned hardware willbe supplied centrally. The State-aided Universities may procure the items on their own.

It is envisaged that the virtual classrooms, in the first phase, will be operational by the end ofNovember 2016; at the latest. The State-aided Universities and Government colleges in the Stateare to be requested to take advance necessary action in the matter.

Your faithfullySd/-

Joint Secretary


No 1220/1 (65) (A) 10M-44/16 Date : 22.06.2016

Copy forwarded for information to Principal/OIC, ................................. Govt. Colleges

Sd/-Joint Secretary


6th Floor, Bikash BhavanSalt Lake, Kolkata - 700091

No. 533-Edn/CS/10M-04/2015 Dated, Kolkata,24th June 2016

ORDER

The State Government has been advised by the West Bengal State Council of Higher Educationon the need to revise and update the syllabus and course curriculum at the UG and PG levels,keeping in view, inter alia, the State’s vision to establish itself as a Higher Education Hub. TheCouncil, which is the State’s apex planning body for the higher education sector, in its meetingheld on 13 June 2016 unanimously resolved that there was a need to undertake syllabus reformand revision at the earliest, in the larger interest of the students and the State. Some of thepressing reasons for undertaking syllabus revision and reform are:-

(i) In order to move towards the adoption and implementation of the Choice Based CreditSystem at the UG level in the State’s higher education institutions (as per the UGCGuidelines and Instructional Template for Facilitating Implementation of Choice BasedCredit System vide D.O. no. SECY (HE)/2014/139980 dated the 28th November,2014 ofthe Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development,Department of Higher Education and D.O. No. 1-12/2015 (CM) dated the 22nd December,2015 of the Chairman, University Grants Commission), semesterization of curricula,standardization of examinations and credit system, restructuring of syllabi and modulesand identification of core courses, elective courses and foundation courses among theState’s higher education institutions, among other things, become necessary;

(ii) In order to improve the performance of the State’s students in national competitiveexaminations, including the National Eligibility Test conducted by the UGC, and toestablish its credentials as a Higher Education Hub, the curricula and syllabi at the UGand PG levels need to be revised/ updated befitting the best institutions in the country;

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(iii) With a view to paving the way for conducting a common entrance test for PG- levelcourses in the State for enabling students to transcend regional/ geographical barriersand to get admission to any higher education institution in the State purely on the basisof merit, a level playing field ought to be created for students of all universities, forwhich syllabi reform, especially at the UG level, is a critical element;

(iv) In order to improve the employability quotient of pass-outs from West Bengal’s highereducation system, it is important that students are offered the very latest education interms of course content and learning;

(v) In order to dynamically match the demands of a rapidly-changing global economy andknowledge-scape, a thorough review and overhaul of the curricula and syllabi in theState’s higher education institutions becomes unavoidable.

2. Now, therefore, the Governor has desired that a high-level Committee of eminentAcademicians be constituted by the West Bengal State Council of Higher Education to undertake,in close consultation and collaboration with the Universities concerned, a revision of the syllabus/curricula / course content (starting with the UG level) and prepare a template of revised syllabusfor each subject (taking up the sciences first), keeping in mind the best practices/ latest syllabusof the country’s top higher education institutions. For this, research and consultancy supportmay be obtained as required.

3.It is envisaged that a Draft Report be prepared by the West Bengal State Council of HigherEducation within a period of three months. Thereafter, in consultation with the State-aidedUniversities, and other stake holders, the Draft Report will be refined and the Final Report will beplaced before the full Council latest by the end of November, 2016. Once the Final Report isaccepted by the Council, it shall be forwarded to the State-aided Universities for being placedbefore the Universities’ institutional mechanisms for deliberation and adoption in terms of theirStatutes and official procedures.

The West Bengal State Council of Higher Education shall provide secretarial assistance andlogistics and financial support to the Committee.


Vivek KumarPrincipal Secretary




Technical BranchBikash Bhavan. Salt Lake, Kolkata – 700091

Phone: 033-2321-2550, 033-2337-6564, 033-2321-1212e-mail:- [email protected]

No. 476 - Edn (T) -10M-50/16 Dated, Kolkata, the 5th July 2016

NOTIFICATION

All India Council for Technical Education has recommended the setting up of a verifiable systemfor Academic Performance Index (API) related information which is necessary for implementationof Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) for the teachers and non-teaching staff of TechnicalInstitutions in West Bengal. Such information has to be documented and collated by InternalQuality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the Government Engineering & Technology Colleges.

To maintain parity in the evaluation of API among the Technical colleges of the State it hasbeen decided to form IQACs in the Government Engineering & Technology Colleges.

After careful consideration of the matter the Governor has been pleased to constitute IQACin line with UGC Regulation, 2010 in the Government Engineering & Technology Colleges in theState. The composition and functions of IQAC will be as follows:

Composition

(a) Principal — Chairperson(b) Five senior teachers and one senior administrative official — Member(c) Two external experts on Quality Management/ Industry/ Local community — Member(d) Director / Co-ordinator — Member Secretary.

Functions

The members at (b) and (c) above shall be nominated by the Principal of the College inconsultation with the academic body / committee of the college. The tenure of such nominatedmembers shall be for a period of two years. The IQAC shall meet at least once in a quarter. Thequorum of the meeting shall be two- third of the total number of members. The agenda, minutesand Action Taken Reports are to be documented with official signatures and maintainedelectronically in a retrievable format.

By order of the GovernorSd/- Special Secretary

to the Government of West Bengal

No. 476/1(13) - Edn (T) -10M-50/16 Dated, Kolkata, the 5th July 2016

Copy forwarded for information and necessary action to:-1. The Secretary, Higher Education Department. Bikash Bhavan, Kolkata- 700 091.2. The Joint Secretary, (Appointment Br), Higher Education Department. Kol-700 091.

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3. Sr. P.A. to the Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department.4. The Director, Directorate of Technical Education, West Bengal. Bikash Bhavan,

Kol-700 091.5. The Principal /Officer-in- Charge, Government College of Engg. & Leather Technology,

Kolkata.6. The Principal / Officer- in - Charge, Government College of Engg. & Ceramic Technology,

Kolkata.7. The Principal / Officer- in - Charge, Government College of Engg. & Textile Technology,

Serampore.8. The Principal/Officer-in -Charge, Government College of Engg. & Textile Technology,

Berhampore.9. The Principal / Officer- in - Charge, Kalyani Government Engg. College, Kalyani, Nadia.10. The Principal / Officer- in - Charge, Jalpaiguri Government Engg. College, Jalpaiguri.11. The Principal / Officer- in - Charge, Purulia Government Engineering College, Purulia.12. The Principal / Officer- in - Charge, Cooch Behar Government Engineering College,

Deputy Secretaryto the Government of West Bengal


Chancellor’s SecretariatBikash Bhawan, 6th floor, Salt Lake

Kolkata: 700091

No: 520-Edn(U)/SAN-02/16 Dated, Kolkata, 08th July 2016NOTIFICATION

In terms of section 58 (2) of the Sanskrit College and University. West Bengal Act. 2015, theUniversity Council is hereby constituted with the following:

A. Ex-Officio Members:

i. The Chancellor;ii. The Vice-Chancellor;iii. The Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department or his nominee not below the

rank of Joint Secretary, Higher Education Department;iv. The Principal Secretary, Finance Department or his nominee not below the rank of Joint

Secretary to the Government of West Bengal;v. The Chairman, West Bengal State Council of Higher Education or his nominee;vi. President, West Bengal Board of Secondary Education;vii. President, West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education;


B. Nominated Members:

1. Prof. Anuradha Lohia, Vice-Chancellor, Presidency University2. Prof. Gopalchandra Misra, Vice-Chancellor, University of Gaur Banga3. Prof. Nrisingha Prasad Bhaduri, eminent Sanskrit Scholar and Chairman, Governing Board,

Netaji Institute for Asian Studies4. Prof. Amit Bhattacharya, Department of Comparative Literature, University of Calcutta5. Swami Tattwavidananda. Adwaita Ashram, Ramakrishna Mission, Entally6. Prof. Subodh Sarkar. eminent Litterateur7. Prof. Soma Bandyopadhyay, Registrar, University of Calcutta8. Prof. Upal Sen, Officer-in-Charge, Sanskrit College. Kolkata9. Prof. Mou Dasgupta, Department of Sanskrit, University of Calcutta10. Prof. Didhiti Biswas, Department of Sanskrit, University of Calcutta11. Dr. Rajendra Prasad Mishra. Professor & Head, Department of Sanskrit, Himachal Pradesh

University. Shimla- 512. Prof. Krishna Kant Sharma, Acharya, Kashi Hindu Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi, Resident of

B-33/33-16, Rohit Nagar, Nadia, Varanasi- 221005This Notification will take immediate effect.

By order of the ChancellorSecretary to the Chancellor

The Sanskrit College & University,West Bengal &

Principal Secretaryto the Govt, of West Bengal

No: 520 /l (l)-Edn(U)/SAN-02/16 Dated, Kolkata, 08th July 2016

Copy forwarded for information and necessary action to:-

The Vice Chancellor. The Sanskrit College and University. West Bengal,

For Secretary lo the ChancellorThe Sanskrit College

& University, West Bengal

No: 520 12 (19)-Edn(U)/SAN-02/16 Dated, Kolkata, 08th July 2016

Copy forwarded for information to -1. Prof. Anuradha Lohia, Vice-Chancellor, Presidency University2. Prof. Gopalchandra Misra. Vice-Chancellor, University of Gaur Banga3. Prof. Nrisingha Prasad Bhaduri. eminent Sanskrit Scholar, University of Calcutta and

Chairman, Governing Board, Netaji Institute for Asian Studies4. Prof. Amit Bhattacharya, Department of Comparative Literature, University of Calcutta5. Swami Tattwavidananda, Adwaita Ashram, Ramakrishna Mission. Entally6. Prof. Subodh Sarkar, eminent Litterateur

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7. Prof. Soma Bandyopadhyay, Registrar, University of Calcutta8. Prof. Upal Sen, WBES, Officer-in-Charge, Sanskrit College, Kolkata9. Prof. Mou Dasgupta, Department of Sanskrit, University of Calcutta10. Prof. Didhiti Biswas, Department of Sanskrit, University of Calcutta11. Dr. Rajendra Prasad Mishra, Professor & Head. Department of Sanskrit, Himachal Pradesh

University, Shimla- 512. Prof. Krishna Kant Sharma, Acharya, Kashi Hindu Vishwavidyalaya. Varanasi. Resident of

B-33/33-16, Rohit Nagar, Nadia, Varanasi- 22100513. President, West Bengal Board of Secondary Education14. President. West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education15. OSD & ex-officio Special Secretary to the Governor of West Bengal, Raj Bhavan16. Member-Secretary, West Bengal State Council of Higher Education for information of

the Chairman, WBSCHE17. Private Secretary to the Minister-in-Charge, Higher Education Department

For Secretary to the Chancellor The Sanskrit College & University, West Bengal18. Sr. P.A. to the Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department19. Sr. P. A. to the Principal Secretary, Finance Department, Nabanna, Howrah

Government of West BengalHigher Education Department,

C.S. Branch Bikash BhavanSalt Lake, Kolkata 700091

Memo No. : 599-Edn (CS)/4A-37/2015 Dated, Kolkata, 19th July 2016

ORDER

Sub : Grand of Adhoc Bouns to the Govt. approved part time Teacher (PTTs. exceptingsuperannuated Full-time teacher serving as PTTs) and Contractual Whole Time Teachers (CWTTs)of the Govt. General Degree Colleges, Govt.-added Colleges including erstwhile sponsored Non-Govt. educational Instituted for year 2015–16.

The undersigned is directed to state that in terms of Memorandum No. 3141-F (P-2), dated13.6. 2016 issued by the Finance Department, Audit Branch, Govt. of West Bengal, the Governmentapproved Part Time Teachers (PTTs, excepting Superannuated Full-time Teachers serving asPTTs) and Contractual Whole Time Teachers (CWTTs) of the Government General Degree Colleges,Government-aided Colleges including erstwhile sponsored Non-Government EducationalInstitutions, who are not covered by any of the productivity linked bonus scheme and whoserevised emoluments did not exceed Rs. 25,000/- per month as on 31st March, 2016 will be entitledto Ad-hoc Bonus for the accounting year 2015-16 at the rate of Rs. 3,400/- per head. The uppereligibility ceiling of Rs.25,000/- per month as on 31st March, 2016 will be applicable irrespective


of whether the emoluments are drawn in the pre-revised or revised scale of pay on fixed/consolidated contract pay.

The employees whose revised emoluments on 31.3.2016 exceeded Rs.25, 000/- p.m. butwere less than Rs. 25.000/- p.m. during the year 2015-16 for at least for six months, i.e. the saidemoluments exceeded the eligibility ceiling of Rs. 25,000/- p.m. on account of drawal of incrementafter remaining less than Rs. 25,000/- p.m. for at least six months during 2015-16, will be entitledto Ad-hoc Bonus of Rs. 3,400/- per head under this referred order.

The employees who were in the service on 31.3.2016 and rendered at least six monthscontinuous service during the year 2015-16 will be eligible for payment of Ad-hoc Bonus underthis order according to this formula :

Emoluments as on 31.3.2016 × Eligibility period in numbers of months12

= The amount of Ad-hoc Bonus, subject to the maximum amount of Rs. 3,400/- only.

The eligibility period being taken in terms of number of months of service (rounded off to thenearest number of months) ranging from six months to a full year. A fraction of 15 days or moreshould be counted as one month.

The charge of this account shall be debitable to the detailed head, “Ad-hoc Bonus” under therespective minor and sub-heads subordinate to the major head, 2202-General education in thebudget for the year 2015-16.

This is issued with the approval of the Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department,Govt. of West Bengal.

The Accountant General, West Bengal, The Pay & Accounts Officer, Kolkata, Pay & Accountsoffice and the Director of Treasury & Accounts, W.B. and others concerned are being informed.

Sd/- M. RoySecretary

to the Govt. of West BengalHigher Education Department

Memo No. : 599/l(14)-Edn (CS)/4A-37/2015 Dated, Kolkata, 19th July 2016

Copy forwarded for information and necessary action to:1. Accountant General (A&E), West Bengal, Treasury Building, Kolkata-7000012. Principal Accountant General (Audit), West Bengal, Treasury Building, Kolkata-7000013. Director of Treasury & Accounts, WB, 3 &.4 Lyons Range, with the request to inform all

the Treasuries under his jurisdiction keeping in view of time constraint due to ensuingfestivals.

4. Pay & Accounts Officer, Kolkata Pay & Accounts Office-1, 81/2/2/ Phears Lane, Kolkata700073

5. Pay & Accounts Officer, Kolkata Pay & Accounts Office-II, Hyde Lane, Kolkata7000736. Pay &. Accounts Officer, Kolkata Pay & Accounts Office-Ill, IB Market, 1st floor, Sector-Ill,

IB Block, Kolkata-700106

ORDER ISSUED 99

7. Finance (Audit) Department, Govt. of West Bengal8. Finance (Budget) Department, Govt. of West Bengal9. P.S. to Hon’ble M.I.C., H.E. Department, Govt. of West Bengal10. Director of Public Instruction, Govt. of West Bengal, Bikash Bhawan Kolkata-70009111. Addl. Director of Public Instruction (Admn), Govt. of West Bengal, Bikash Bhawan, Kolkata-

70009112. Jt. Director of Public Instruction (PPS), Govt. of West Bengal, Bikash Bhawan Kolkata-

70009113. Jt. Director of Public Instruction (NGC), Govt. of West Bengal, Bikash Bhawan Kolkata-

70009114. Guard File

Sd/- M. RoySecretary

to the Govt. of West Bengal,Higher Education Department

Memo No.599/2-Edn (CS)/4A-37/2015 Dated, Kolkata, 19th July 2016

Copy forwarded to Sri S. Basuroy, Joint Secretary (IT) with the request to arrange for uploadingthis order into this Department’s website at the earliest convenience.

Secretaryto the Govt. of West Bengal


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C.G. Branch Bikash BhavanSalt Lake Kolkata -700091.

No. : 180 -Edn(CG)/EH/CG/4C-47/2013 Dated, Kolkata, 14th September, 2016

From : Shri P.K. MahapatraDeputy Secretary to the Govt. of West Bengal.

To : The Director of Public InstructionGovernment of West Bengal.

Sub: Administrative approval towards setting up Virtual Class Rooms in 56 Govt. Colleges.

The Undersigned is directed by order of the Governor to say that the Governor has beenpleased to accord administrative approval of Rs.3,36,00,000/-(Rupees three crore thirty six lakh)


only for setting up of two Virtual Class Rooms (at the rate of not exceeding Rs. Three Lakh pervirtual class room) in each of the 56 Govt. Colleges as shown in annexure-A during the currentfinancial year 2016-17.

The charge for the aforesaid purpose will be met from the provision under the Head of Account“13-2202-03-103-SP-004-50-00-V” during the current financial year 2016-17.

The Director of Public Instruction, West Bengal is hereby authorized to sub-allot the fund, tobe allotted to him in due course, for the above purpose to the concerned colleges for subsequentdrawal & disbursement of the fund.

The college authorities are to be directed to take immediate necessary action to procure theequipments as per financial norms within the approved amount as shown in annexure-A as perthe hardware items with minimum specification shown in annexure-B.

Since this is a high priority item, which had found mention in the Hon’ble Finance Minister’sBudget Speech, college authorities are to be directed to ensure that the virtual class rooms aremade operational latest by the end of November, 2016.

This order issues with the concurrence of the Financial Advisor, Education vide his U.O. No.408-FA/Education, dated 06.09.2016 in cancellation of this Department’s earlier G.O. No. 146-Edn(CG)/4C-47/2013, dated 18.07.2016.

All concerned are being informed.

Yours faithfully,Sd/-

Deputy Secretaryto the Govt. of West Bengal

No. 180/1 (6) -Edn(CG)/EH/CG/4C-47/2013 Dated, Kolkata, the 14th September, 2016

Copy forwarded for information & necessary action to:-

1. The Principal Accountant General (A&E), West Bengal, Treasury Buildings, Kolkata-700001.

2. The Principal Accountant General (G&SSA), West Bengal, Treasury Buildings, 2, Govt.Place West Kolkata-700001.

3. The Financial Advisor, Education, Bikash Bhavan, 8lh floor, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700091.4. Budget Branch of this Department.5. Office copy.6. Guard file

Sd/-Deputy Secretary

to the Govt. of West Bengal

ORDER ISSUED 101

Annexure-A

Government CollegeSl. No District College Amount in Rs

1 Burdwan Durgapur Govt. College Rs. 6,00,000/-2 Burdwan Govt. College of Education, Burdwan Rs. 6,00,000 /-3 Coochbehar Acharya Brajendra Nath Seal College Rs. 56,00,000/-4 Coochbehar Govt. College of Physical Education

for Women, Dinhata Rs. 6,00,000 I-5 Darjeeling Darjeeling Govt. College Rs. 6,00.000 /-6 Darjeeling Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy College, Siliguri Rs. 6,00,000 /-7 Hooghly Hooghly Mohsin College Rs. 6,00,000/-8 Hooghly Govt. Training College, Hooghly Rs. 6,00,000 /-9 Hooghly Institute of Education for Women, Hooghly,

Chandernagore Rs. 6.00,000/-10 Hooghly Chandannagar College Rs. 6,00,000/-11 Hooghly Govt. College of Physical Education, Hooghly Rs. 6,00,000/-12 Kolkata Maulana Azad College Rs. 6,00.000/-13 Kolkata Lady Brabourne College Rs. 6.00.000/-14 Kolkata Bethune College Rs. 6,00,000/-15 Kolkata Goenka College of Commerce and

Business Administration Rs. 6,00,000/-16 Kolkata Govt. College of Art & Craft Rs. 6,00.000I-17 Kolkata Institute of Education for Women,

Hastings House Rs. 6,00,000/-18 Kolkata Institute of Physical Education for Women,

Hastings House Rs. 6,00.000/-19 Malda Govt. Teachers’ Training College, Maldah Rs. 6,00,000/-20 Nadia Krishnaagar Govt. College Rs. 6,00,000/-21 North 24 Pgs Barasat Govt. College Rs. 6,00,000 /-22 North 24 Pgs Bidhannagar Govt. College Rs. 6,00,000/-23 North 24 Pgs Taki Govt. College Rs. 6,00.000 /-24 North 24 Pgs Govt. College of Education, Banipur Rs. 6,00,000 /-25 North 24 Pgs Post Graduate College of Physical Education,

Banipur Rs. 6,00,000/-26 Paschim Medinipur Jhargram Raj College Rs. 6,00,000/-27 Purba Medinipur Haldia Government College Rs. 6,00,000/-


28 Jalpaiguri Banarhat Kartik Oraon Hindi Govt. Rs. 6,00,000/-General Degree College

29 Hooghly Govt. General Degree College at Singur Rs. 6,00,000/-30 North 24 Pgs Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam Govt. College at Rs. 6,00,000/-

New Town, Rajarhat31 North 24 Pgs P R Thakur Govt. College, Gaighata Rs. 6,00,000/-32 Paschim Medinipur Girls’ Wing Jhargram Raj College Rs. 6,00,000/-33 Paschim Medinipur Lalgarh Govt. General Degree College Rs. 6,00,000/-34 Paschim Medinipur Salboni Govt, General Degree College Rs. 6,00.000/-35 Paschim Medinipur Nayagram Pandit Raghunath Rs. 6,00,000/-

Murmu Govt. College36 Bankura Govt. General Degree College at Mejia Rs. 6,00,000/-37 Bankura Govt. General Degree College at Ranibandh Rs. 6,00.000/-38 Burdwan Govt. General Degree College at Mongalkote Rs. 6,00,000/-39 Burdwan Govt. General Degree College at Kalna-I Rs. 6,00,000/-40 Dakshin Dinajpur Government General Degree College, Hili Rs. 6,00,000/-41 Dakshin Dinajpur Government General Degree College,

Kushmandi Rs. 6,00,000/-42 Darjeeling Govt. General Degree College at Pedong Rs. 6,00,000/-43 Darjeeling Govt. General Degree College at Gorubathan Rs. 6.00,000/-44 Nadia Govt. General Degree College, Muragachha Rs. 6,00.000/-45 Nadia Govt. General Degree College, Tehatta Rs. 6,00,000/-46 Nadia Govt. General Degree College, Kaliganj Rs. 6,00,000/-47 Nadia Govt. Genera! Degree College, Chapra Rs. 6.00,000/-48 Paschim Medinipur Govt. General Degree College. Dantan-ll Rs. 6,00,000/-49 Paschim Medinipur Govt. Genera! Degree College, Keshiary Rs. 6,00.000/-50 Paschim Medinipur Govt. General Degree College, Gopiballavpur-11Rs. 6,00,000/-51 Paschim Medinipur Govt. General Degree College, Mohanpur Rs. 6,00,000/-52 Paschim Medinipur Govt. General Degree College, Kharagpur-II Rs. 6,00,000/-53 Purba Medinipur Shahid Matangini Hazra Govt. General

Degree College for Women, Tamluk Rs. 6,00,000/-54 Purulia Govt. General Degree College, Manbazar- 11 Rs. 6.00,000/-55 South 24 Pgs Govt. General Degree College for Girls’

at Alipore, Hastings House Rs. 6,00,000/-56 South 24 Pgs Govt. Girls’ General Degree College

at Ekbalpur, Kolkata Rs. 6,00,000/-

TOTAL Rs. 3,36,00,000/-

ORDER ISSUED 103


Virtual ClassroomIllustrative Hardware Items and Minimum Specifications

1. Desktop computer of latest configurationIntel Q85 chipset / Intel core-i5 4570 or higher processor / Intel HD graphics 4600/ 500 GB

7.2K rpm, SATA 6.0 Gb/s SMART IV HDD / Microtower Form factor /4 GB DDR-3 RAM /Gigabit LAN/ DVD writer / Windows 8.1 professional / HD Realtek audio with internal speaker / pre-bootdiagnostic at bios level by OEM only /18.5 inch LED TFT monitor OR EQUIVALENT SPECIFICATIONS.The product can be of any reputed and established brand with reliable after-sales service. 3 yearonsite warranty. 600 VA UPS with 10-15 minutes power back up.

2. Short / Ultra short throw projectorSuitable for day light conditions in large lecture theatre and for a picture size of at least 8 feet

by 6 feet/ DLP Technology or Laser / LED technology / 3000 ANSI Lumens /XGA / SmartECOpower saving technology / 10000 hours long lamp life / Throw ratio 0.61 / Blu Ray Full HD 3Dsupport / Mobile playback through wireless from Android, i-phone, etc / contrast ratio 13000:1ultra sharp or above. Warranty: 1000 lamp hours or 1 year whichever is earlier. The product canbe of any reputed/ established brand with onsite warranty and reliable after-sales service.

3. Wall mount adjustable bracket (extendable up to 4 ft.) for projector, with sufficient loadbearing capacity

4. Wall-mounted white interactive board (not less than 6 foot X 4 foot) fully integrated withthe hardware system to record/ save hand-written data in the computer’s HDD.

5. High-speed Wi-Fi for PC6.Public Address/ Sound system suitable for the size of the virual classroom/ lecture theatre,

with one lapel/collar mike for the teacher and one cordless microphone.7.Camera of suitable resolution (with digital zoom function) for video conferencing / recording

lectures, along with software platform/application license (as applicable) with capability of multi-point video and audio interaction (subject to availability of sufficient bandwidth), with recordingfacility, for recording lecture/ class room interactions.

8. Procurement of the hardware equipment shall be made as per State Government’s FinancialRules. For obtaining the price quotation through DGS&D or tender or placing order directly on aState Government undertaking (as per relevant G.O.s), etc., the quoted price should preferablybe on turnkey basis, i.e. it should include delivery, installation and commissioning of the virtualclassroom.

NOTEThe Above Specifications Are Illustrative Only.The Objective Is To Procure High Quality And Durable/ Long Lasting Hardware.Own Budget/ Funds Permitting, The College Authorities Are Welcome To Procure Items Of HigherSpecifications Than Those Given Above.


Government of West BengalBikash Bhawan, Salt Lake

Kolkata - 700091

Memo No. : ED-891/2016 Dated, Kolkata, 16th September 2016

From: The Director of Public Instruction,Education Directorate, Government of West Bengal,Bikash Bhavan, Salt Lake, Kolkata - 700091

To: Principal/OIC of all Government Colleges of West Bengal

Sub: Implementation of G.O No. 180-Edn(CG)/EH/CG/4C-47/2013dated 14th September, 2016 related to purchase of equipments for virtual classrooms

With reference to the above mentioned G.O (attached herewith) the Principal/Officer-in Chargeof 56 Government Colleges (list attached herewith) are requested to take immediate action forthe implementation of G.O. No. 180-Edn(CG)/EH/CG/4C-47/2013 dated 14th September, 2016 .Allotment of fund will follow soon.

This may be treated as extremely urgent.

for Director of Public InstructionEnd: As stated above

Memo No. ED-891/(3)/2016 Dated: 16.09.2016

1. P.S. to Hon’ble MIC, H.E Dept., Govt. Of West Bengal, Bikash Bhavan, Salt Lake, Kolkata -700091

2. P.A. to Principal Secretary, H.E. Dept., Govt. Of West Bengal, Bikash Bhavan, Salt Lake,Kolkata - 700091

3. Guard File

ORDER ISSUED 105


College Sponsored BranchBikash Bhavan, 6th Floor,

Salt Lake, Kolkata - 91

No. : 1016(20)-Edn(CS)/10M-80/2016 Dated, Kolkata, 04th November 2016

From : The Secretary to the Government of West Bengal

To : The Vice-Chancellor,..................................(All)

Sub : Applicability of the terms and conditions in regards to University Grants Commission(Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil/Ph.D Degree) Regulations, 2016

Ref. UGC Notification vide No. F.l-2/2009(EC/PS) V (1) Vol. II on 05.05.2016Sir,

The State Government has received representations/complaints from different collegeteachers regarding non-availability of the scope to act as Research Supervisor at college level forguiding M.Phil/Ph.D scholar leading to award of M.Phil/Ph.D Degree respectively.

After careful consideration of the UGC Regulations referred to above, it is clear that the saidfacility/authority is not limited to University teachers only but is also open to the teachers fromthe affiliated colleges to act as Research Supervisor independently for Ph.D and M.Phil studentsfollowing the provisions laid down in the above mentioned UGC Regulations.

Necessary action may kindly be taken in this regard.


Secretary

No. 1016/l(7)-Edn(CS)/10M-80/2016 Date: 04.11.2016Copy forwarded for information to the:-1. Director of Public Instruction, West Bengal, Bikash Bhavan, Salt Lake, Kol-91.2. Joint Secretary, University Branch, Higher Education Department.3. Joint Secretary, Appointment Branch, Higher Education Department.4. Joint Secretary, College Sponsored Branch, Higher Education Department.5. Joint Secretary, IT Cell, Higher Education Department.6. P. S. to Minister-in-Charge, Higher Education Department.7. Sr. P.A. to Pr. Secretary, Higher Education Department.

Sd/-Secretary



6th Floor, Bikash BhavanSalt Lake, Kolkata-700091

MEMORANDUM

No. 892-Edn(U)/lU-79/13 Dated, the 4th Day of November, 2016

Whereas the issue of grant of incentives for Ph.D /M.Phil and other higher qualifications likeLL.M, M.Tech etc. Degree, recognized by the relevant statutory body/council, was under activeconsideration of the State Government;

And whereas the State Government has, after due deliberation, come to a view that in orderto attract and retain the best talent in the teaching profession, incentives such as advanceincrements for acquiring Ph.D./ M. Phil and other higher qualifications, shall be awarded to theUniversity and College teachers, College librarians and librarians as specified below:

Whereas the University Grants Commission, New Delhi, hereinafter called UGC, had notifiedon 30.06.2010, its Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and OthersAcademic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance of Standard inHigher Education, 2010, hereinafter called UGC Regulations 2010;

And whereas the Higher Education Department, Govt, of West Bengal vide its Order no. 1196Edn(A) dated 31.012.2012, No. 920-Edn(CS) dated 31.12.2012 and No. 1197(28)-Edn(U) dated31.12.2012 adopted the guidelines prescribed by the UGC for the Appointment, Promotionincluding Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) of the Teachers, Librarians, Physical Instructors ofthe State Aided Universities. Government Colleges and Non-Government Aided Colleges in thestate and extended all the benefits of UGC Regulations 2010 except the incentives for Ph.D/M.Phil and other higher qualifications;

And whereas the incentives for Ph.D/ M.Phil and other qualifications as per Regulation 9.0 ofthe UGC Regulations, 2010 was so far not granted to the teachers, librarians, physical instructorsof the State aided Universities, Government Colleges and Government aided Colleges in the State;

Now, the Governor is pleased to pass the following orders for the grant of incentives to theteachers, librarians, and physical instructors of the State aided Universities, Government Collegesand Government aided Colleges:

1. Teachers who have entered into service with Ph.D / M.Phil and other higher qualificationin their relevant subject between 01.01.2006 and 31.08.2008 and the teachers whohave acquired Ph.D., M.Phil and other higher qualifications while in service during01.01.2006 to 31.08.2008 shall be awarded advance increments in their initial scale ofpay at the entry or lower scale of pay on the day of award of Ph.D/ M.Phil and otherhigher qualifications as follows:a) Four and two non-compounded advance increments shall be admissible to those

who hold Ph.D and M.Phil Degree, respectively, at the time of recruitment asAssistant Professor (Stage-I) (erstwhile Lecturer). Candidates with D. Litt./ D. Sc.shall be given benefit on par with Ph.D and M. Litt on par with M.Phil.

ORDER ISSUED 107

b) Two non-compounded advance increment shall be admissible to those teachersCollege Librarians / Assistant Librarians who have acquired Ph.D Degree while inservice.

c) Teachers, who had joined with M. Phil Degree and subsequently acquired Ph.DDegree within two years of his /her joining, shall be entitled to one advanceincrement.

2. Teachers who have entered into service on and after 01.09.2008 with Ph.D/ M. Phil andother higher qualifications in his/her relevant subject shall be awarded advanceincrements in their initial Scale of Pay at the entry or Lower Scale of Pay on the day ofaward of Ph.D/ M.Phil and other higher qualifications in the following manner:a) Five non-compounded advance increments at the entry level of recruitment as

Assistant Professor (Stage-I) /College Librarian /Assistant Librarian possessing Ph. DDegree;

b) Three non-compounded advance increments from the day of award of Ph.D Degreeto those who have acquired Ph.D Degree while in service;

c) Two non-compounded advance increments at the entry level of recruitment forpossessing post-graduate Degree in a professional course such as LL.M./ M.Techetc. recognized by the relevant statutory body / council;

d) Those who acquire M. Phil / LL.M / M. Tech etc. degree, recognized by the relevantstatutory bodies/ councils while in service shall be entitled to one advanceincrement.

3. For the present, the above Order shall not apply to individuals in the pay band of 37400-67000 +9000 AGP for acquiring Ph.D/M.Phil etc. while in service, since a clarificationfrom UGC is essential. Upon receipt of UGC’s clarification necessary instruction for thiscategory shall be issued from this end.

4. This Memorandum is being issued with the concurrence of the Finance Department,Govt, of West Bengal vide its UO No: Group P1/2016-2017/0238 dated 29.09.2016.

By Order of the Governor,

Sd/- M. RaySecretary to the Government of West Bengal




Bikash Bhavan, Salt Lake CityKolkata-700091

Memo No. : 986-ED/2016 Dated, 24th November, 2016

In order to implement Memorandum No. 892-End(U)/lU-79/13 dated 04.11.2016 andCorrigendum No. 896-End(U)/lU-79/13 dated 08.11.2016, regarding grant of incentives for Ph.D/MPhil and other higher qualifications(OHQ) to the teachers, following procedure is to be followedby the incumbent and the college:

1. For Govt. Aided / Sponsored Colleges :A proposal along with following documents is to be submitted to the Director of Public

Instruction, Govt, of West Bengal.(a) First Pay Fixation memo;(b) Revised Fixation memos regarding revision of Pay Scale and CAS;(c) Non-Drawal Certificate from the Principal/TIC;(d) Non-Drawal Certificate from Principal/TIC of all previous colleges, in case of change

of College;(e) Certificate of Ph.D/M.Phil Degree and OHQ(\vhichever is applicable) and Provisional

Certificate from the Appropriate Authority of Ph.D/M.Phil Degree and OHQ awardingUniversity mentioning date of award of Ph.D/M.Phil Degree and /OHQ, in case thedate of award is not mentioned in the Certificate of Ph.D/M.Phil Degree and OHQ;

(f) Relevance Certificate from the Ph.D/M.Phil Degree awarding University, in case thePh.D/M.Phil Degree is not in the core subject of the incumbent in which initialappointment was given;

(g) Resolution of Governing Body (GB) recommending grant of incentives in favour ofthe incumbent. Resolution of GB by Circulation will not be entertained;

(h) Proposed fixation taking due incentives into consideration.

2. For Government Colleges:(a) Appointment Letter;(b) Joining Report;(c) Fixation, Revised Fixation memos regarding revision of Pay Scale and CAS, if any;(d) Non-Drawal Certificate from the Principai/OlC/Office;(e) Non-Drawal Certificate from Principal/OlC/DDO of all previous Colleges/Offices, in

case of change of College;(f) Certificate of Ph.D/M.Phil Degree/OHQ (whichever is applicable), and Provisional

Certificate from the Appropriate Authority of Ph.D/M.Phil Degree and OHQ awardingUniversity, mentioning date of award of Ph.D/M.Phil Degree and /OHQ, in case thedate of award is not mentioned in the Ph.D/M.Phil Degree and OHQ Certificate;

ORDER ISSUED 109

(g) Relevance Certificate from the Ph.D/M.Phil Degree awarding University, in case thePh.D/M.Phil Degree is not in the core subject/discipline of the incumbent in whichhis/her initial appointment was given.

3. Whom to apply:(a) In case of Govt. Aided / Sponsored Colleges:

The Principal/TIC will forward the application of the incumbent alongwith alldocuments mentioned under clause 1, above to the Director of Public Instructionfor re-fixation and re-fixation may be made by the Office of Director of PublicInstruction, West Bengal considering the proposal and eligibility of the incumbents.

(b) In case of Govt. Colleges:The incumbents will submit the prayer to the Principal/OlC of the College alongwith all documents mentioned under clause 2 above, and the Principal/OIC willprocess the claim of the teachers and re-fixation may be made following theireligibility.

4. Other Higher Qualification (OHQ) means and includes:LL.M (Master of Laws), M. Tech (Master of Technology), M. Arch(Master of Architect),M.E (Master of Engineering), M.V.Sc. (Master of Veterinary Science), M. D (Doctor ofMedicine).

5. Illustrations for fixation:Advance increments, on acquiring Ph.D/M.Phil Degree and OHQ shall be calculated onnon-compounded basis but will be merged with the Basic Pay (Pay in the Pay Band+AGP)For Example:(a) If a candidate is appointed as an Assistant Professor during 01.01.2006 to 31.08.2008

in the service with Ph.D/ M.Phil Degree, the calculation of 4/2 non-compoundedincrements admissible to him/her may be guided by si. no.(i) below.

(b) If a candidate has been awarded Ph.D Degree during 01.01.2006 to 31.08.2008while in service after three years of his/her joining the service as Assistant Professorand serving with three annual increments on the day of award of Ph.D Degree, thecalculation of 2 non-compounded increments admissible to him/her may be guidedby si. no.(ii) below.

(c) If a candidate is appointed as an Assistant Professor on and after 01.09.2008 in thePay Band of Rs. 15600-39100+AGP of Rs. 6000/- with Ph.D Degree, the calculationof 5 non-compounded increments admissible to him/her may be guided by si. no.(Hi) below.

(d) If a candidate has been awarded PhD Degree while in service after three years ofhis/her joining the service as Assistant Professor and serving with three annualincrements on the day of award of Ph.D Degree, the calculation of 3 non-compounded increments admissible to him/her may be guided by si. no.(iv) below:

(e) If a candidate is appointed as an Assistant Professor in the Pay Band of Rs. 15600-39100+AGP of Rs. 6000/-with M.Phil Degree or Other higher qualifications such as


LL.M./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.E./M.V.Sc. and M.D. Degree, the calculation of 2 non-compounded increments admissible to him/her may be guided by si. no. (v) below.

(f) If a candidate has been awarded M.Phil Degree or Other higher qualifications suchas LL.M./M. Tech./M.Arch./ M.E./M.V.Sc. and M.D Degree after three years of his/her joining the service and serving with three annual increments on the day ofaward of degree of M.Phil and OHQ, the calculation of 1 non-compounded incrementadmissible to him/her may be guided by si. no. (vi) below.

Sl. Degree Pay in the Academic Basic No. of Increments @ 3% Total BasicNo Pay Band Grade Pay Pay (i.e. Rs. 648 R/O to = 1+6+AGP

(PB) (AGP) Rs. 650 in cass ofentry level) of Basic

Pay Admissible

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Incumbent joined with or acquired Ph.D/M.Phil Degreeduring 01.01.2006 to 31.08.2008

1. Ph.D 15600 6000 21600 4×3% of Col.5= 15600+2600+AGP(Entry Level) 6484 X 650 = 2600

M.Phil 15600 6000 21600 2X3% of Col.5=(Entry Level) 6482 X 650 = 1300 15600+1300 +AGP

2. Ph.D(In Service) 15910 6000 22420 2X3% of Col.5=672.6 15600+1360 +AGP2 X 680 = 1360

Incumbent joined with or acquiredPh.D/M.Phil Degree on and after 01.09.2008

3. PhD (Entry Level) 15600 6000 21600 5X3% of Col.5=648 15600+3250 +AGP5 X 650 = 3250

4. Ph. D(In Service) 18020 6000 24020 3X3% of Col.5-720.8 18020+2190 +AGP3 X 730 = 2190

5. M. Phil/ LL.M/ 15600 6000 21600 2X3%ofCol.5=648 15600+1300 - AGPM.Tech etc.

(Entry Level) 2 X 650= 1300

6. M.Phil/LL.M/ 18020 6000 24020 1 X 3% of Col.5=720.8 15600+730 +AGPM.Tech etc. 1 X 730 = 730(In Service)

Allowances like DA etc. as per State Govt, norms and annual increment shall also be admissible inaddition to these non compounded advance increments.

Sd/-Jayasri Raychaudhuri

Director of Public InstructionGovt. of West Bengal

ORDER ISSUED 111

Memo No. 986- ED-1(12)/2016 Dated : 24th November, 2016

Copy forwarded for information and necessary action to:1. Addl. Director of Public Instructions, Govt, of West Bengal, 8th Floor, Bikash Bhavan,

Salt Lake, Kolkata-700091.2. Joint/Deputy Director of Public Instructions, Govt, of West Bengal. Education Directorate,

8th Floor, Bikash Bhavan, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700091.3. Joint Secretary, Appointment Branch, Higher Education Department, 6th Floor, Bikash

Bhavan, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700091.4. Joint Secretary, CS Branch. Higher Education Department, 6th Floor, Bikash Bhavan, Salt

Lake, Kolkata-700091.5. Nodal Officer, HCCMC, Higher Education Department, Integrated Law Cell, 8th Floor,

Bikash Bhavan, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700091.6. All Deputy Directors, of Public Instructions, Govt, of West Bengal, Education Directorate,

8th Floor, Bikash Bhavan, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700091.7. Principal8. P.S, Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department, 6th Floor. Bikash Bhavan, Salt

Lake, Kolkata-700091.9. P.S, Secretary, Higher Education Department. 6th Floor. Bikash Bhavan, Salt Lake, Kolkata-

700091.10. Integrated Law Cell, Education Directorate, 8th Floor, Bikash Bhavan, Salt Lake, Kolkata-

700091.11. Web-in-charge, Higher Education Department, 6th Floor, Bikash Bhavan, Salt Lake,

Kolkata-700091.12. Guard File

Sd/-For Director of Public Instruction

Govt, of West Bengal



University BranchBikash Bhavan, Salt Lake, Kolkata -700 091

No: 1019(20)-Edn(U)/EH/lU -53/99 (Pt. 1) Dated, Kolkata, 07th December 2016

From : The Joint SecretaryHigher Education Department Government of West Bengal

To: The Registrar, ....................................................................... University

Sub : Regarding Paternity-cum-Child Care Leave inr/o regular male employees of all State aided Universities.

Sir,I am directed to state that the benefit of Paternity-cum-Child Care Leave for a maximum

period of 30 days has been extended to the regular male employees of the educational institutions,establishments, organization, entities etc. with less than 2 (two) surviving children, vide FinanceDepartment No. 1100-F (P), dt. 25.02.2016 in the following manner.

i) Such leave may be availed of during child birth and upto the age of 18 years of the child.ii) During such leave he will be paid leave salary equal to the pay drawn immediately before

proceeding on leave.iii) Such leave can be combined with leave of any other kind.iv) This will not be debited against the leave account.

Accordingly, the said benefit of Paternity-cum-Child Care Leave may also be made availableto the regular male employees with less than 2 (two) surviving children of all State aidedUniversities under the administrative control of this Department.

Of course, the interest of the institution shall be kept in view while deciding grant of suchleave, its duration, number of spells, etc.

This order issues in concurrence with the Finance Department Memo No. 1100-F(P), dt25.02.2016.

Necessary amendments in the Statutes of the respective University may be made accordingly.

Yours faithfully,Sd/- Joint Secretary

No: 1019(20)/l{9)-Edn{U)/EH/lU -53/99 (Pt. 1) Date: 07.12.2016

Copy forwarded for information and necessary action to:-1) The Vice-Chancellor, ................................................. University2) The Vice-Chairman, West Bengal State Council of Higher Education.

ORDER ISSUED 113

3) Secretary, of this Department.4) The Director Public Instructions, Govt, of West Bengal.5) Financial Advisor of this Department.6) Joint Secretary, Finance Deptt. (Audit), Govt, of West Bengal.7) Private Secretary to the Hon’ble M.I.C. of this Department.8) Sr. P.S. to the Principal Secretary of this Department.9) Computer cell of this Deptt. for updating on the Departmental Website.

Joint Secretary


Bikash Bhavan, Salt Lake CityKolkata-700091

Memo No. : ED-1009/2016/ED-985/16 Dated, the 15th December, 2016

In partial modification of Memo No.986-ED/2016 dated 24.11.2016 issued in terms of G.O.No.892-Edn(U) dated 04.11.2016 read with G.O. No. 896-Edn(U) dated 08.11.16, the table providedwith clause-5, illustrations for fixation, as for example, is modified and shall be read as follows :

SI. Degree Pay in AGP Basic No. of Admissible Total Total Remarks,No. the Pay Pay total Increment advance, Basic if any

Band (3+4) advance @3% on increments Pay(PB) increments the admissible (5+8)

admissible Basic (6 X7)Pay (Cpl.No 5)R/0

to next 10

Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 . 9 10

Incumbent joined with or acquired Ph.D / M.Phil during 01.01.2006 to 31.08.2008 as stated in the G.O.

(i)Ph. D.15600 6000 21600 4 (Four)648/- i.e. 650/- 2600/- 24200/-(Entrylevel)

M. Phil.(Entry level) 15600 6000 21600 2 (Two) 648/- i.e. 650/- 1300/- 22900/-


SI. Degree Pay in AGP Basic No. of Admissible Total Total Remarks,No. the Pay Pay total Increment advance, Basic if any

Band (3+4) advance @3% on increments Pay(PB) increments the admissible (5+8)

admissible Basic (6 X7)Pay (Cpl.No 5)R/0

to next 10

Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 . 9 10

Ph. D.(In service) 15910 6000 21910 2 (Two) 657.3/- i.e. 660/- 1320/- 23230/-

Incumbent joined with or acquired Ph.D / M.Phil / OHQ on and after 01.09.2008 as stated in the G.O.

(iii) Ph. D.(Entry level) 15600 6000 21600 5 (Five) 648/- i.e. 650/- 3250/- 24850/-

(iv) Ph. D.(In service) 18020 6000 24020 3 (Three) 720.6/- i.e. 720/- 2160/- 26180/-

(v) M.Phil/ LL.MM.Tech. etc.(Entry level) 15600 6000 21600 2 (Two) 648/- i.e. 650/- 1300/- 22900/-

(vi) M.Phil/ LL.MM.Tech. etc.(In service) 18020 6000 24020 1 (One) 720.6/- i.e. 720/- 720/- 24740/-

N.B.: Allowances like D.A. etc. as per State Govt, norms and annual increment shall also beadmissible in these non-compounded advance increments.

Sd/- A. Sengupta Director of Public Instruction (In-Charge)

Government of West Bengal

Memo No. ED-1009/l(!2)/2016/ED-98yi6 Dated, the 15th December, 2016

Copy forwarded for information and necessary action to :1. Addl. Director of Public Instructions, Govt, of West Bengal, 8th Floor, Bikash Bhavan,

Salt lake, Kolkata-91.2 ..................................................................Joint/Deputy Director of Public Instructions,

Govt, of West Bengal, Education Directorate, 8th Floor, Bikash Bhavan, Salt Lake, Kolkata-91.

3. Joint Secretary, Appointment Branch, Higher Education Department, 6lh Floor, BikashBhavan, Salt Lake, Kolkata-91.

ORDER ISSUED 115

4. Joint Secretary, CS Branch, Higher Education Department, 6th Floor, Bikash Bhavan,Salt Lake, Kolkata-91.

5. Nodal Officer, HCCMC, Higher Education Department, Integrated Law Cell, 8th Floor,Bikash Bhavan, Salt Lake, Kolkata-91.

6. All Deputy Directors, of Public Instructions, Govt, of West Bengal, Education Directorate,8th Floor, Bikash Bhavan, Salt Lake. Kolkata-91.

7. Principal.............................................................................................................................8. P.S, Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department, 6th Floor, Bikash Bhavan, Salt

Lake, Kolkata-91.9. P. S. Secretary, Higher Education Department, 6th Floor, Bikash Bhavan, Salt Lake,

Kolkata-91.10. Integrated Law Cell, Education Directorate, 8th Floor, Bikash Bhavan, Salt Lake,

Kolkata-91.11. Web-in-charge, Higher Education Department, 6th Floor, Bikash Bhavan, Salt Lake,

Kolkata-91.12. Guard File.

For Director of Public InstructionGovt. of West Bengal


Appointment BranchBikash Bhawan, Salt Lake

Kolkata-91

No. : 2186-Edn(A)/10M-118/16 Dated, Kolkata, 16th December 2016

To Debasish Sarkar, President

To Anindya Sengupta, General Secretary

West Bengal Govt. College Teachers’ Association210, Bepin Behari Ganguly Street, Kolkata 700012

Subject : Teachers’ Convention to be held on 7th January, 2017at 3.00 PM in the Netaji Indoor Stadium, Kolkata.

Sir,This is to inform you that a State-level Teachers* Convention will be held on 7th January, 2017

at 2 PM in the Netaji Indoor Stadium, Kolkata.


Hon’ble Chief Minister has graciously consented to address the said convention.The convention will provide a platform for deliberation on the major challenges and

opportunities before the State’s education system and possible strategies to actualize the commongoal of establishing West Bengal as a Higher Education Hub.

To disseminate the State Government’s vision among all the stakeholders, and elicit theircooperation in the common enterprise of actualizing that vision, maximum participation of College& University teachers (regular, part-time and contractual whole time teachers included) is desirable.

On behalf of the Higher Education Department I cordially invite you to kindly participate inthe State-level Teachers’ Convention along with the members of your Association.


Joint Secretary

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