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Issue
- Dr. Harvinder Popli case judgment relevant for petitioner’s selection to the post of Professor.
- The issue pertains to the petitioner’s selection to the post of Professor.
- University Grants Commission guidelines 2018 conditions are referenced, emphasizing a good academic record and a Ph.D. degree requirement.
- The Competent Authority granted petitioner ten days to file a substantive reply to the show cause notice.
- The Authority directed to consider the reply holistically, taking into account petitioner’s previous employment with the University.
- The verification process of petitioner’s credentials is highlighted as a crucial aspect to be considered by the Authority.
Analysis
- Professor recruitment rule for eligibility outlined in clause (iii) of University Grants Commission Guidelines, 2018.
- Two options for eligibility as a Professor: A. Eminent scholar with Ph.D. degree, published high-quality work, actively engaged in research, minimum 10 publications, and a total research score of at least 120. Must have ten years of teaching experience or research experience at university level. B. Outstanding professional with established reputation and significant contributions in the relevant field.
- Criteria for eligibility include Ph.D. degree, high-quality published work, research engagement, minimum publications, and total research score.
- Teaching experience and successful guidance of doctoral candidates also considered for eligibility as a Professor.
- Emphasis on the importance of research, publications, teaching experience, and contributions to the field for eligibility as a Professor.
- The words ‘and/or’ are used even for the post of professor.
- The rationale in Dr. Harvinder Popli case applies mutatis mutandis to the present case.
Decision
- The issues in the present writ petition are similar to previous cases.
- Directions given in previous judgements will be applicable to the present petitioners.
- The petitioner is granted protection to seek redressal for her grievances.
Case Title: RAJIV KUMAR Vs. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI THROUGH LIEUTINANT GOVERNOR & ORS. (2024:DHC:4626)
Case Number: W.P.(C)-8392/2024
