TU Office Reopening Instantly as Per Supreme Court Order
Tribhuvan University Faces Ongoing Protests and Lockdown
Tribhuvan University (TU) continues to grapple with administrative issues, as the lockdown of key offices has paralyzed its operations for over a month. The lockdown, which began on Jestha 14, has affected the offices of the Vice-Chancellor, Rector, Registrar, and TU Service Commission.
The primary issue at hand is the recruitment of 10 Professors, 20 Associate Professors, and 100 Assistant Professors through a fast-track process. However, the eligibility criteria for these positions have sparked controversy, leading to protests by part-time professors.
To be eligible for fast-track positions, candidates must hold a PhD in the relevant research specialization, have published research articles in national or international peer-reviewed journals, and have published books in their respective subjects or registered original research or innovation.
The Central Struggle Committee of Part-Time Professors at TU has enforced the lockdown since Jestha 30, demanding the implementation of past agreements and the cancellation of the fast-track professor recruitment process. The committee argues that the process is legally flawed and unfair.
In a recent development, the Supreme Court has ordered the immediate reopening of the locked offices at TU. The order was issued in response to a writ petition filed by Advocate Mahesh Bhattarai. However, it's important to note that no confirmed recent Supreme Court order explicitly about reopening TU offices or part-time professor protests has been reported.
The ongoing protests by part-time professors generally arise from concerns about the fairness or transparency of recruitment procedures and delays in salary payments or appointments. TU, on the other hand, argues that these selection requirements ensure that only long-serving, capable, and research-oriented professionals are selected.
The recruitment process for the fast-track positions will be interview-based without a written examination. It's also worth mentioning that two NSU members involved in vandalism at TU were arrested but were released without prosecution.
The Supreme Court's interim order has been formally directed to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Nepal Police Headquarters, District Administration Office, and Kirtipur Police Circle. Despite the order, there is no clear indication that the lockdown at TU will end soon due to ongoing protests and vandalism.
The protesting parties demand the cancellation of the fast-track system and the inclusion of those seats in a unified public advertisement. As the situation unfolds, it's crucial to monitor updates from official sources to gain a clearer understanding of the current status.
- The lockdown at Tribhuvan University (TU), which commenced on Jestha 14, has been enforced by the Central Struggle Committee of Part-Time Professors, demanding the implementation of past agreements and the cancellation of the fast-track professor recruitment process.
- The ongoing protests by part-time professors are primarily due to concerns about the fairness or transparency of recruitment procedures and delays in salary payments or appointments.
- The recruitment process for the fast-track positions at TU will be interview-based without a written examination, aiming to select long-serving, capable, and research-oriented professionals.
- In a recent development, the Supreme Court ordered the immediate reopening of the locked offices at TU, but no confirmed recent Supreme Court order explicitly about reopening TU offices or part-time professor protests has been reported.
- It's crucial to monitor updates from official sources to gain a clearer understanding of the current status of the ongoing protests at TU, which involve issues concerning education-and-self-development, politics, and general-news.
- Two NSU members involved in vandalism at TU were arrested but were released without prosecution amidst the ongoing protests and lockdown at TU.
