Expedite appointment of regular principals: Delhi University to 32 colleges

NEW DELHI: The Delhi University on Thursday asked 32 colleges under it to expedite the appointment of regular principals, officials said. In a letter, it also asked these colleges to keep on hold the appointment on teaching and non-teaching posts till the time the principals are appointed. At present, these 32 colleges of Delhi University do not have regular principals, officials informed.

"There are a total of 32 colleges where there are no regular principals. We have asked these colleges to expedite the process for appointing the principals," said Balaram Pani, DU's Dean of Colleges.

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In the letter to Colleges' governing bodies, the assistant registrar said appointment of teaching and non-teaching posts should not be allowed either on contract, ad hoc or regular basis till a regular principal is appointed. It was conveyed to colleges to take expeditious action in convening the meeting of the selection committee for appointing a regular principal of the college.

"In the meantime, keep a hold on matters about the appointment of teaching and non-teaching posts on contract, ad hoc, guest and regular basis," the letter added. The varsity also said that if any action is taken in filling up the teaching and non-teaching posts, it will be treated null and void.