Illegal Guest Faculty Appointments in Kakatiya University
Action should be taken against the Pharmacy Principal and Dean
Bharath news warangal
Illegal appointments in guest faculty recruitment have once again surfaced at Kakatiya University, a renowned institution known as the second-largest university in the state. Similar irregularities had previously been reported during the tenure of former Vice-Chancellor Prof. Thatikonda Ramesh. Student unions have expressed their distress that such practices are recurring. The discrepancies in the recent guest faculty appointments came to light only after considerable delay. PG, Ph.D., and PDF students met KU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Pratap Reddy and Registrar Prof. Ramachandram, demanding cancellation of the appointments. They stated that the recruitment lacked transparency at every stage.
Appointments Made Without an Official Notification:
According to university regulations, guest faculty appointments require prior approval from the Vice-Chancellor and Registrar, followed by the release of an official notification by the College of Pharmaceutical Sciences. However, no such notification was issued or displayed on the college notice board, the university website, or in any newspaper. Teachers and former students allege that, bypassing all rules, the administration assigned workload to individuals of their choosing, thereby engaging in illegal practices.
Closed-Door Selection Process Sparks Outrage:
Questions have been raised regarding how candidates applied when no notification was issued and how interviews were conducted without a formal call for applications. Student and faculty association leaders argued that there is no clarity on whether interviews even took place. They accused the administration of secretly selecting candidates within closed rooms and issuing appointment orders without transparency. They demanded immediate disciplinary action against the KU College of Pharmacy Principal and Dean for their involvement in these irregularities.
Selections Finalised in Advance?
Information has emerged suggesting that the names of certain candidates were finalised even before the selection process supposedly began. These same names later appeared in the final appointment list, indicating predetermined selections. In the representation submitted to the Vice-Chancellor and Registrar, students asserted that appointments were made without considering merit, favoured personal preferences, and possibly involved financial transactions. They warned that such malpractices undermine the integrity and reputation of the university.
Demands for Accountability and Transparency:
Students and alumni emphasised that the illegal appointments carried out in the College of Pharmaceutical Sciences have severely damaged the university’s reputation. They urged the administration to immediately take action against the Principal and Dean responsible for the irregularities. They also insisted on the formation of an inquiry committee to thoroughly investigate the entire recruitment process, including whether required procedures such as notification, eligibility verification, application calls, and selection minutes were properly followed. Their appeal stressed the necessity of cancelling the illegal appointments and ensuring that, in the future, all recruitment processes are conducted only through open and public notifications.
