A platform of state university teachers’ association on Tuesday alleged that the absence of full-term vice-chancellors in 11 state-aided universities has triggered an academic and administrative stalemate on those campuses. The platform said the appointment of full-term vice chancellors was pending in 11 universities, including West Bengal State University, Barasat, North Bengal University and Netaji Subhas Open University. They alleged that this is a violation of the democratic rights of university employees. In the name of regulating the service book of the retiring employees, the department is depriving the superannuating employees of their rights, they alleged. So long as the service book is okay, we will not withhold the gratuity,” the official said.

Source: The Telegraph January 07, 2026 00:51 UTC