In a significant move aimed at improving the welfare of teaching and non-teaching staff, the Vice-Chancellor of Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) has issued a firm directive to all its affiliated colleges. The directive mandates the immediate implementation of the 7th Pay Commission recommendations for salary structures.
Vice-Chancellor's Clear Mandate on Salary Revisions
The directive came directly from GNDU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Jaspal Singh Sandhu. During a crucial meeting held on Monday with principals from the university's affiliated colleges, Prof. Sandhu emphasized the non-negotiable nature of this requirement. He instructed the college administrations to ensure that all their employees, including both teaching faculty and non-teaching staff, start receiving salaries as per the revised pay scales without any further delay.
This meeting was part of a broader gathering where principals were called to discuss various academic and administrative matters. However, the issue of staff remuneration took center stage, highlighting the university leadership's commitment to fair compensation.
Addressing Longstanding Demands and Ensuring Compliance
The implementation of the 7th Pay Commission has been a persistent demand from employees across educational institutions in India. By issuing this directive, the GNDU administration is taking a proactive step to standardize pay scales and improve the financial security of staff working in its affiliated colleges. Prof. Sandhu's instructions leave little room for ambiguity, putting the onus squarely on the college managements to comply.
The Vice-Chancellor's intervention is expected to have a wide-reaching impact, benefiting a large number of employees who have been awaiting the revised pay structure. It underscores the university's role in not just setting academic standards but also in enforcing equitable employment practices across its network of affiliated institutions.
Broader Implications for College Staff and Administration
This directive is likely to lead to significant financial adjustments for the affiliated colleges, which will now need to allocate funds for the increased salary expenditure. For the staff, it promises an enhancement in their monthly income and brings them at par with their counterparts in other government and aided institutions that have already adopted the 7th Pay Commission scales.
The move by Guru Nanak Dev University sets a strong precedent for other universities and their affiliated colleges in the region. It signals a shift towards greater accountability in ensuring that employees at privately managed institutions that are affiliated with public universities receive benefits mandated by national pay commissions. The university's firm stance is a clear message that affiliation comes with the responsibility of adhering to prescribed norms for employee welfare.
As the principals return to their respective colleges, the focus will now be on the swift execution of this order. The successful implementation will be closely watched by staff unions and educational bodies alike, marking a key development in the administration of higher education institutions in Punjab.
