Reacting to the ACAUT allegation that it had concealed 25 posts from NPSC, the State Council of Educational Research & Training (SCERT) on Wednesday issued a clarification and also appealed to those involved, not to sensationalize issues without clarifying the facts from the department.
SCERT director Vipralhou Kesiezie clarified that the regularization of the 25 lecturers/asst. professors was carried out “after following all existing norms and procedures” as laid down by the state government.
First, SCERT director said the P&AR department vide its memorandum dated 23.08.2007 sanctioned the regularization of the services of Contract employees who have completed more than three years of continuous service against sanctioned posts.
The director said since 25 lecturers/asstt. professors had put on more than five years of continuous service, the department moved for the regularization of the services considering that the officers had gained enough experiences required for their profession.
Secondly, he said the SCERT had obtained necessary clearance and permissions from all departments and committee as required for the procedure for regularization of the contract employees.
Vipralhou said the NPSC accorded its clearance on October 21, 2014 while clearance from the P&AR department (vigilance branch) was obtained on June 12, 2014 and July 14, 2014.
In pursuance to the approval received from all the departments concerned, SCERT director said the screening test was held November 19, 2014 with representatives from P&AR department and the finance department as members.
Basing on the performance of the candidates, he said recommendation for regularization of their services was put up to the screening committee under the chairmanship of chief secretary with members from P&AR department, justice & law department, finance department and administrative department.
Director said committee accorded its approval of regularization of lecturers/asstt. professors on January 5, 2015 and the government vide notification dated 1.06.2015 notified the regularization of the lecturers/asstt. Professors, which had the approval of the cabinet.
Vipralhou said all relevant papers/letters mentioned above were available with the department and could be obtained through proper channel.
Thirdly, referring to home department, AR (O&M) branch office memorandum dated 19.11.1975, SCERT director said it clearly stated the period served under contract appointment “will count for increment, leave, pension and other service benefit” except seniority.
Hence, he said the service benefits made to the regularized lecturers/asstt. professors had not in any way given them undue service benefits.
Therefore, the SCERT has further appealed to all concerned not to “strongly surmise” and sensationalize issues without proper inquiry.