Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Hindu College Staff Association Seeks DU Takeover, Principal’s Removal
The staff group at Hindu College has asked the University of Delhi to take control of the college.
They also want the principal and the Governing Body chairman removed.
The group suggested creating a larger temporary Governing Body.
It said this would reduce the control of the college’s Trust and existing Governing Body.
The staff group believes the change could stop the college from being privatised.
Its demands were submitted in a memorandum.
Ratan Lal signed as president of the staff association.
Shankar Kumar signed as its secretary.
The Hindu College Staff Association asked the University of Delhi to take over the college.
The association demanded the removal of the principal and the Governing Body chairman.
It proposed forming an extended Governing Body during the proposed takeover.
The association said the move would free the college from its Trust and Governing Body.
It argued that the takeover would prevent further attempts at privatisation.
- Who
- The Hindu College Staff Association, represented by president Ratan Lal and secretary Shankar Kumar.
- What
- The association sought a University of Delhi takeover of Hindu College and demanded the removal of its principal and Governing Body chairman.
- When
- The date is not specified in the provided report.
- Where
- Hindu College, under the University of Delhi.
- Why
- The association said the takeover was needed to free the college from its Trust and Governing Body and prevent further privatisation attempts.
- Institution
- Hindu College
- University
- University of Delhi
- Request
- A University of Delhi takeover of Hindu College
- Additional demand
- Removal of the principal and Governing Body chairman
- Proposed interim arrangement
- Formation of an extended Governing Body
- Stated concern
- Further attempts at privatisation
- Memorandum signatories
- Ratan Lal and Shankar Kumar