http://www.hindu.com/2007/10/02/stories/2007100257150400.htm
New Delhi DU seeks details of SC/ST appointments in colleges Parul Sharma "No compromise on Constitutional obligation" "Not enough candidates from SC/ST categories" NEW DELHI: The Dean of Colleges at Delhi University has written to all the colleges asking them to send a copy of their post-based roster for appointment of teaching and non-teaching positions. He has also requested them to follow the guidelines with regard to ad hoc appointments against Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe vacancies. In a letter to all the Principals dated September 5, Nayanjot Lahiri wrote: "A copy of your post-based roster for appointment of teaching and non-teaching positions is required by my office. This is because Delhi University from time to time has to answer questions from and meet the chairpersons of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes as also answer parliamentary questions." "It is my request to you to follow the guidelines relating to ad hoc appointments against SC/ST vacancies in your college. Against such reserved posts, it is essential to appoint SC/ST candidates only. I hope there will be no compromise on this Constitutional obligation," said the letter. Similarly, Prof. Lahiri had written a letter on September 6 to the heads of all departments seeking their cooperation in preparation of ad hoc panels of candidates against SC/ST vacancies in colleges. "The University is conscious of the Constitutional obligations regarding appointment of SC/ST teachers. This is the law of the land and it has to be observed. As soon as I took over in September, the Vice-Chancellor asked me to do this on a priority basis. Different colleges have been sending their rosters. Once I get all of them, then I will analyse and examine all the data," said Prof. Lahiri. The Dean also said that a mechanism could be worked out whereby the panel for ad hoc teachers against SC/ST vacancies can be put on the University website. Some of the Principals have admitted that since there are "not enough" candidates from the reserved categories, they are "forced" to appoint those from the general ones.
