Chapter X TEACHERS AND OTHER STAFF

Appointment of Teachers.—

1. (1) The appointment of teachers in a Private University shall be made in accordance with the qualifications prescribed by the University Grants Commission and statutory bodies of the University.
2. (2) The selection of teachers shall be made by a duly constituted Selection Committee.
3. (3) The Selection Committee for the appointment of Professor and Associate Professor shall consist of—
   • (a) the Vice-Chancellor-Chairperson;
   • (b) Administrative Secretary, Higher Education Department ;
   • (c) the Dean of the concerned Faculty or School;
   • (d) the Head of the concerned Department;
   • (e) two extemal subject experts nominated by the Vice-Chancellor from the panel approved by the Academic Council.
4. (4) The selection of Assistant Professor shall be made by a Committee consisting of the Vice-Chancellor or his nominee, the Head of Department, and two subject experts.
5. (5) No teacher shall be appointed unless he possesses the minimum qualifications prescribed by the UGC or the relevant statutory council.

Terms and Conditions of Service.—

1. (1) The pay, allowances, and other conditions of service of teachers shall be in conformity with the norms of the University Grants Commission.
2. (2) The pay scales of teachers shall not be less than that prescribed by the University Grants Commission.
3. (3) Every teacher shall be entitled to leave, pension or retirement benefits, and other allowances as prescribed by the Statutes.
4. (4) Any dispute arising between a Private University and any of the employee appointed substantively, shall be referred to the Vice-Chancellor who shall decide the dispute after affording an opportunity to the employee within three months from the date of its reference.
5. (5) The aggrieved employee may file an appeal against the decision of the Vice Chancellor to the Chancellor. The decision of the Chancellor in such an appeal shall be final.
6. (6) Any dispute in respect of any employee engaged temporarily or on ad-hoc or part-time or casual basis shall be heard and decided finally by the Head of the Department concerned.

Employees Provident Fund and Pensions.— A Private University may constitute for the benefit of its employees such pension or welfare schemes or provident fund or provide such insurance schemes as it may deem fit in such manner and subject to such conditions as may be decided by the Executive Council.