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Hindu College Staff Body Backs Members Amid Show-Cause Dispute
The Hindu College Staff Association is supporting teachers who received show-cause notices.
A show-cause notice asks people to explain their actions before further disciplinary steps are considered.
The association said three of its members were targeted after it raised concerns about college admissions.
It alleged that some departments admitted too many students and that proper procedures may not have been followed.
The principal said Delhi University made the allocations and that she only approved them.
The college Governing Body said Ratan Lal made statements that harmed the college’s reputation.
It also said P K Vijayan used offensive descriptions of other teachers.
The staff association said it would provide legal help and would not accept punitive action.
It also removed the principal and vice-principal from its membership and authorised its leaders to decide what to do next.
The Hindu College Staff Association condemned show-cause notices issued to three members, including president Ratan Lal.
The notices followed HCSA allegations of over-admissions and procedural irregularities in extracurricular and sports-category admissions.
Principal Anju Srivastava rejected the allegations, saying Delhi University made the allocations and she only gave final approvals.
The Governing Body accused Lal of discrediting the college and P K Vijayan of using derogatory descriptions of colleagues.
The HCSA pledged legal aid, rejected punitive action, removed the principal and vice-principal from membership, and authorised further steps.
- Who
- The Hindu College Staff Association, the college Governing Body, Principal Anju Srivastava, Vice-Principal Reena Jain, Ratan Lal, and P K Vijayan.
- What
- The HCSA condemned show-cause notices issued to three members and pledged legal aid and further action.
- Where
- Hindu College in New Delhi.
- When
- The HCSA passed its resolution on September 24; the notices were dated September 8 and reportedly reached professors on Wednesday.
- Why
- The notices followed a dispute over alleged admissions irregularities and statements made by faculty members.
Staff Association’s Position
College Governing Body and Administration’s Position
Admission procedures
Staff Association’s Position
The HCSA alleged over-admissions in selected departments, irregularities, and the bypassing of statutory bodies.
College Governing Body and Administration’s Position
Principal Anju Srivastava rejected the allegations, saying Delhi University made the allocations and she had no role beyond final approvals.
Purpose of the notices
Staff Association’s Position
The HCSA described the notices as an attempt to strip the association and its executive of their identity and legitimacy, and said it would not accept punitive or disciplinary action.
College Governing Body and Administration’s Position
The Governing Body and principal said the notices gave the faculty members an opportunity to explain themselves before any further action, with responses due within seven working days.
Faculty statements
Staff Association’s Position
The association defended Lal’s concerns and said Vijayan had expressed sincere regret for possibly hurting colleagues’ sentiments.
College Governing Body and Administration’s Position
The Governing Body alleged that Lal’s statements brought the college into disrepute and that Vijayan’s email contained derogatory and offensive descriptions of fellow faculty members.
Key facts
- Association
- Hindu College Staff Association (HCSA)
- Members targeted
- Three HCSA members received notices, including president Ratan Lal; P K Vijayan was also named in the reported proceedings.
- Admissions dispute
- The allegations concerned over-admissions and possible procedural violations in extracurricular activities and sports admissions.
- Notice deadline
- Recipients were directed to submit explanations within seven working days of receiving the notices.
- Principal’s response
- Anju Srivastava said Delhi University made the allocations and that she only gave final approvals.
- Governing Body allegations
- The Governing Body said Lal discredited the college and Vijayan used derogatory and offensive characterisations of faculty members.
- HCSA response
- The association promised legal aid, rejected punitive or disciplinary action, removed the principal and vice-principal from membership, and authorised its executive to decide next steps.
Quotes
Anju Srivastava
Principal of Hindu College
“The show-cause notices are simply a chance to open the door for discussion and, as per the rules, they are expected to submit their explanations within seven days of receipt of the notice.”
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“The decision to send the show-cause notices was taken by the Governing Body, following which the staff association had its emergency meeting today.”
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