Delay in Promotions: GMCH 32 Chandigarh Faculty Call for Action
Chandigarh: Amid the ongoing delay in implementing central recruitment and promotion rules, the Faculty Association of Government Medical College and Hospital GMCH, Sector 32, recently held a general body meeting.
Despite Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s announcement in March 2022 that the Central Civil Service Rules would be applied to all employees under the Chandigarh Administration, including GMCH faculty, nearly three years have passed with no action taken to enforce these new rules.
During the recent meeting, this issue was brought to the forefront, where Faculty members of the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, expressed their growing discontent. The recruitment and promotional rules for the teaching faculty were officially notified in the Gazette and were meant to take effect from April 1, 2022. However, faculty members are still waiting for these crucial changes, which has led to significant professional stagnation.
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In response to this ongoing issue, the Faculty Welfare Body has resolved to give the Chandigarh Administration until March 10, 2025, to take concrete action towards implementing the new rules. If no progress is made by this deadline, the body has warned that they will consider further measures to push for the implementation of the new rules. Prof. Dalal added that they remain committed to advocating for the rights and career progression of their members and will take all necessary steps to resolve the issue.
Although several central rules have already been implemented—such as the retirement age increase from 62 to 65, adjustments to the pay structure, and a reduction in casual leave—the much-anticipated changes to recruitment and promotions have not materialized. This has not only led to professional stagnation but has also delayed new recruitments, resulting in multiple litigations across various departments.