A number of teachers from different departments of University of Delhi on Monday alleged that the administration is 'tampering' with their service conditions that has led to hurdles in their confirmation and erected barriers in taking up research work.
They further alleged that Vice Chancellor Yogesh K Tyagi was taking unsatisfactory decisions causing inconvenience to the teacher community.
"For over two years, around 70 teachers belonging to the department of African studies, commerce, social work, political science and cluster innovation centre have not received their confirmations," said Surendra Kumar, Assistant Professor in Department of History.
Two days ago, DU administration issued an online form for the protesting teachers, asking if they are applying for a new job.
"We don't understand why there should be a scrutiny after 2.5 years of service," said a woman assistant professor on condition of anonymity.
She also stated that if the move is not opposed, confirmation letters may be denied to teachers and lead to uncertainty.
According to Ordinance Eleven, Section 1-A of Delhi University - teachers shall be on probation for a period of a year and may further extend by not more than 12 months. The ordinance also states that a particular teacher should be communicated about his job if not being confirmed within 11 months of his/her appointment to the executive council.
The professor said, "Without confirmations, one can neither take up Ph.D. nor avail study leave for the same within the university. The teachers also cannot apply for leave, travel conveyance and other benefits."