Shillong, Nov 6: NEHU Vice Chancellor Prabha Shankar Shukla has ruled out the removal of registrar and deputy registrar by stating that it was upto the Centre to take the decision.
Addressing a press conference at the Shillong Press Club on Wednesday, he also stressed that through talks, all the issues can be resolved.
Questions on removal of Registrar, Deputy Registrar (Academics), Officer on Special Duty (Director, College Development Council) and Guest House In-charge.
Response:”The removal of the Registrar, Deputy Registrar (Academics), cannot be executed based on unilateral decisions or personal discretion. These officials, including the Registrar and Deputy Registrar, were appointed following a thorough screening process and formal interviews. Their roles and continuity in service are governed by due processes, not by arbitrary decisions from any single authority, including the Vice-Chancellor. As has been reported in the media, associations such as NEHUTA, NEHUNSA, and NEHUSU have already brought their concerns to the government, including the President of India. If the government suspects any irregularities, it may consider forming an inquiry committee to examine the matter. However, as of now, there has been no communication from the Ministry or the President’s office to Vice-Chancellor’s office indicating such an action.
It’s important to note that the termination of a government employee’s service cannot occur without valid and substantial reasons. If there are indeed concerns or reasons for any such action, the process would begin with an inquiry, not an immediate termination.
Regarding the roles of the OSD (Director, College Development Council), I had approached many professors to consider taking the post, however no one gave their consent. I am still willing to appoint any Professor who is ready to work as the Director of College Development Council and as for Guest House Incharge, NEHU currently faces a shortage of non- teaching staff.
Advertisements for non-teaching staff
Advertisements for the non-teaching staff positions have already been issued, and although the National Testing Agency (NTA) has declined to conduct the non-teaching recruitment exams, we have proceeded with tendering for alternative agencies. Multiple agencies have shown interest, and once the Registrar’s office reopens (currently closed due to protests), these files will move forward. When the recruitment process is successfully completed, the role of Guest House In-charge will naturally conclude and new Guest House In-charge will be appointed”.
Pro-Vice-Chancellor in both campuses of NEHU
Response: “I would like to inform you that the University has formally written to the Ministry for further clarification on this matter and is awaiting their response. I will write to Ministry again and if there is no response within December 2024, I will appoint two Pro-Vice-Chancellors for Shillong and Tura Campuses from local community only”.
