Several teachers' associations and academics have opposed the legislation, arguing that compulsory transfers could weaken the statutory autonomy of universities and disrupt institutions and department ...
The measure seeks to move teaching and non-teaching employees between universities, with the government citing the need to deploy experienced faculty at newer institutions.
The order permitting the applications enables the affected teachers to place their case on record when the special leave petition is heard. The matter is next listed for hearing in November, 2026.
The pleas challenged a 2023 panel's finding that appointments made before the 2020 judgment upholding the validity of the WB Madrasah Service Commission Act, 2008, were invalid.
