10 Jawaharlal Nehru University Professors asked to Submit CVs, Varsity Cites Rules

NEW DELHI: Former Jawaharlal Nehru University Vice-Chancellor Asis Datta along with 10 other emeritus professors have been asked by the Jawaharlal Nehru University administration to submit their CVs for review of their work, with the varsity saying it is only following its ordinance “in letter and spirit” in the appointment of emeritus professors. The decision was at the receiving end of criticism after a report emerged claiming that eminent historian and Padma Bhushan awardee Romila Thapar was also among those asked by the varsity to submit her Curriculum Vitae so that it can consider if she can continue as professor emeriti at JNU. However, according to Rule 32 (g) of JNU’s Academic Rules and Regulations, updated in March 2019, “once appointed, the Executive Council (EC) as an appointing authority, will review the continuation or otherwise for each existing emeritus professor after attainment of her/his age of 75 years by considering her/his health status, willingness, availability, university needs etc. so that more positions will be available to other potential candidates.” (IANS)

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