MG University Syndicate triples sitting fee triggering protests
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Mahatma Gandhi University in Kerala has tripled the sitting fee for its Syndicate members to 3,000 rupees, sparking protests from employee organizations.
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- Mahatma Gandhi University has increased the sitting fee for its Syndicate members from 1,000 to 3,000 rupees.
- The decision was justified by the university as necessary due to the significant responsibilities and time commitments required of members.
- Left-wing employee groups have criticized the move, citing the university's ongoing financial difficulties and a backlog of pending administrative tasks.
- Protesters held a demonstration on campus to voice their opposition to the fee hike.
What to watch next
- Planned protest actions by the All Kerala Private College Teachers’ Association
- Resolution of the university's administrative and academic file backlog
- Public response from the university regarding the financial crisis concerns
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Joseph Abraham
president, MGUEA
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“Although four Syndicate meetings have been held within two months of the new syndicate assuming office, decisions have not been made on several files. For instance, out of the 236 items on the agenda of the meeting held in August, decisions were taken on only 70. No decisions are being taken on several administrative and academic files,”
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…several files requiring urgent action by the Syndicate remained pending. These included matters relating to the purchase of folders for distributing degree certificates to students and computers for office operations. “ Although four Syndicate meetings have been held within two months of the new syndicate assuming office, decisions have not been made on several files. For instance, out of the 236 items on the agenda of the meeting held in August, decisions were taken on only 70. No decisions are being taken on several administrative and academic files, ” said Joseph Abraham, president, MGUEA. The union staged a protest march on the university campus on Saturday against the hike. Hundreds of employees, including women, took part in the march from the Pareeksha Bhavan…
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