Archive · 24 Jul 2025
JNTU-A College Faces Faculty Dispute Despite High Court Order
Imagine a college where some teachers were told they couldn't teach anymore.
Even though a judge said they could come back, the college didn't let them.
These teachers had been working at the college since 2013.
Now, many students are worried because they don't have enough teachers for their classes.
The teachers are upset because they feel they are being treated unfairly, and they have even asked for help from higher authorities.
The college says they're following rules, but the teachers and students are still dealing with the problems.
JNTU-Anantapur's engineering college in Kalikiri is not allowing 30 adhoc faculty members to resume work despite a High Court order.
The college claims the faculty members refused to sign new agreement forms.
The faculty members initially sought legal recourse, and the High Court issued orders for their reinstatement.
The university initially didn't implement the court orders, leading to further action by the faculty, including approaching the National Commission for Scheduled Castes.
A circular was issued, but disagreements remain about the resumption date and the issue is still unresolved, affecting students.
- Who
- 30 adhoc faculty members, the JNTU-A administration, and the students.
- What
- JNTU-A constituent college is refusing to reinstate 30 faculty members despite a High Court order.
- When
- The issue started with the beginning of the new academic year on June 3, 2025, and the situation remains unresolved as of the article's publication date.
- Where
- JNTU-Anantapur's constituent engineering college at Kalikiri, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- The college cites the faculty's refusal to sign new agreement forms and the faculty claim the college is not following court orders.
Faculty Perspective
University Perspective
Reinstatement
Faculty Perspective
Faculty members seek reinstatement and claim discrimination.
University Perspective
University says faculty must follow procedures.
Fair Treatment
Faculty Perspective
Faculty feel they are being unfairly treated despite court orders.
University Perspective
The university believes it is operating within legal boundaries, issuing a circular and awaiting further court decisions.
- Affected Faculty
- 30
- College
- JNTU-Anantapur constituent engineering college, Kalikiri
- Court Involved
- AP High Court
- Court Order Date (Interim)
- June 20
- National Commission
- For Scheduled Castes involved
- Faculty joining report
- Dispute on the date