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DUTA Protests Memo Against Delhi University Faculty
The Delhi University Teachers' Association (DUTA) is protesting against a memo issued to 34 faculty members for being absent during the first one-and-a-half hours of the new academic session.
The memo asks for detailed explanations and warns of disciplinary action.
DUTA says the memo is unfair and humiliating, especially since it was issued on Guru Purnima, a day to honor teachers.
They want the memo withdrawn and are protesting until it is.
The university administration has not yet responded to their demands.
DUTA protested against a memo issued to 34 faculty members for their absence during the first one-and-a-half hours of the new academic session.
The memo asked for detailed explanations by 5 pm the same day and warned of disciplinary action for non-compliance.
DUTA called the memo arbitrary, stigmatic, and coercive, violating the dignity of teachers and principles of natural justice.
The protest was held on Guru Purnima, which DUTA found deeply ironic and unfortunate.
DUTA demanded the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of the memo and urged the administration to uphold the dignity of teachers.
- Who
- Delhi University Teachers' Association (DUTA) and Delhi University Administration
- What
- Protest against a memo issued to 34 faculty members for their absence during the first one-and-a-half hours of the new academic session
- Where
- Faculty of Technology, Delhi University
- When
- Wednesday, 2026-07-16
- Why
- DUTA alleges the memo is arbitrary, stigmatic, and coercive, violating the dignity of teachers and principles of natural justice.
Delhi University Teachers' Association (DUTA)
Delhi University Administration
Nature of the Memo
Delhi University Teachers' Association (DUTA)
The memo is arbitrary, stigmatic, and coercive, violating the dignity of teachers and principles of natural justice.
Delhi University Administration
The memo is a necessary measure to ensure attendance and accountability on an important academic day.
Response to the Memo
Delhi University Teachers' Association (DUTA)
DUTA demands immediate and unconditional withdrawal of the memo and urges the administration to uphold the dignity of teachers.
Delhi University Administration
The administration has not yet withdrawn the memo and has not provided any assurance to DUTA.
Key facts
- Date of Protest
- Wednesday, 2026-07-16
- Number of Faculty Affected
- 34
- Time of Absence
- 9 am to 10.30 am on the first day of the 2026-27 academic session
- Deadline for Explanation
- 5 pm on the same day
- Possible Consequences
- Disciplinary action under the relevant provisions of the University of Delhi rules and regulations
- Occasion of Memo Issuance
- Guru Purnima
Quotes
V. S. Negi
President of the Delhi University Teachers' Association
“"It is deeply ironic and unfortunate that on the sacred occasion of Guru Purnima, when the nation celebrates and honours its teachers, the University of Delhi chose to subject its own faculty members to humiliation through a coercive and stigmatic memorandum."”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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