Archive · 3 Jun 2025
DU Faculty Upset Over Mandatory Summer Break Duties
Imagine teachers at Delhi University are like you when you have summer break.
They get time off from June to July.
But, the university made a new rule saying teachers might have to come back to work during their break for things like checking papers.
The teachers are not happy because they need time to relax and work on their own studies.
They think this new rule is unfair because it doesn't give them time off.
They feel it's disrespectful to their work.
Some teachers are even asking for extra time off or money if they have to work during the break.
Delhi University (DU) issued a circular allowing faculty to be summoned for duty during summer break.
The notification covers duties like admissions, examinations, evaluations, and administrative work.
Faculty members express discontent, saying it undermines their vacation and research time.
The notification doesn't mention compensation or compensatory leave for the recalled faculty.
Teachers are considering writing to the vice-chancellor to demand compensatory leave.
- Who
- Delhi University faculty and the administration are involved.
- What
- A circular allowing DU faculty to be called for duty during summer break has triggered discontent.
- When
- The circular was issued on May 30, regarding the summer break.
- Where
- Delhi University.
- Why
- Faculty members are concerned about the lack of rest, research time, and compensation.
DU Faculty
DU Administration
Mandatory Duties During Summer Break
DU Faculty
The circular undermines the idea of a vacation and erodes their entitlement to rest and research time.
DU Administration
Faculty can be called for duty during vacation.
Compensation for Duties
DU Faculty
Demand for compensatory earned leave if services are effectively non-vacational.
DU Administration
No mention of compensation is necessary for recalled faculty.
- Summer Break Dates (UG)
- June 1 to July 20
- Summer Break Dates (2nd Sem)
- June 29 to July 20
- Issued Circular Date
- May 30
- Involved Parties
- Delhi University (DU) faculty, administration