Pitches for regularisation, ACP, end to Inchargeism
STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: A delegation of All J&K +2 Lecturers’ Forum led by President, Pardeep Singh Rakwal and under the guidance and patronage of RS Salathia (Chairman of All J&K +2 Lecturers ‘ Forum) called on Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary J&K, at Civil Secretariat here on Tuesday.
The delegation comprised of Ghar Singh (General Secretary), Gh Nabi Malik (Legal Advisor), Kamal Lal (Chief Organizer), Ramesh Padroo (senior leader of the Forum), Bal Krishan Tickoo ( Sr leader) and others.
The delegation gave ceremonial welcome to the Chief Secretary who is the proud son of the soil, by presenting a bouquet on behalf of All J&K +2 Lecturers ‘ Forum.
The delegation besides presenting memorandum, had a detailed discussion with Dulloo on variety of issues being confronted by the officers of +2 cadre.
The issues that were raised by the Rakwal-led delegation include Regularisation of all incharge lecturers in one go by granting one-time exemption in permission, Grant of ACP, end to Inchargeism culture once for all, provision of Non- vocational status to Principals, Putting an end to harassment to lecturers by transferring them during Academic Session and keeping Transfer Window open for the full academic session, Provision of Interaction & Orientation Programmes for lecturers outside UT for an effective implementation of NEP 2020, Restoration of JKBOSE & SCERT Quota, etc.
On regularisation, ” the forum said that the department of School Education has unnecessarily raised the issue of permission from Administrative Department. The forum said that Permission Granting Powers have been delegated to Directors and even CEOs & ZEOs by Administrative Department itself from time to time.They added that I/C officers have been regularised till recently having permission of Directors .They further said that the elevated lecturers are supposed to be regularised within 6 months of their elevation but the department just repeatedly asks for formalities and then goes into deep slumber.The HRM section keeps on updating seniority lists and then no DPC is convened.The forum in the memorandum said that this is actually a ploy being adopted by the officers and officials of the Administrative Department SED for years together to stall the regularisation process under a deep conspiracy.I/C lecturers have retired and many left for heavenly abode without getting confirmed and their families are running from pillar to post to seek justice.” Who is responsible for this”, asked the forum.”What is the HRM Section in SED doing ?What is the Nodal Officer of HRM section doing? Instead of working for convening DPC to order regularisation, they are contemplating & conspiring to delay the process of regularisation. That is why the department has asked for Vigilance Clearance, APRs, Work Conduct and Integrity Certificate, five times in last three years” said the delegation.
The forum strongly advocated for grant of Assured Career Progression in favour of officers of +2 cadre to deliver justice to this class of officers.
The memorandum has also urged Chief Secretary to fill up all vacant posts of lecturers, Principals and CEOs.
Dulloo heard the delegation patiently and thanked the delegation for congratulating & welcoming him on his taking over as Chief Secretary of the UT.He went through the memorandum presented by the delegation of All J&K +2 Lecturers ‘ Forum keenly and assured the visiting delegation that he would look into the issues raised by the forum for their speedy disposal within shortest time frame.He himself put a note for Principal Secretary SED, Alok Kumar for taking appropriate action on the points raised by the Forum in the memorandum.
The meeting ended on a good note and the delegation requested for another meet with Dulloo as a follow up.
