The district Administration has taken strong exception to the stand of College Teachers Association (CTA) on the competence of ADC to take cognizance of college teachers found on unauthorized absence.
In a statement, the spokesperson of the district administration termed a statement of CTA as unwarranted, unlawful and devoid of merits, terming it as undue trade-unionism to cover unauthorized absenteeism, and an uncalled for interference in established Single Line Administration.
“The CTA, in its press note, had termed that Additional Deputy Commissioner is not competent to take cognizance of college teachers found on unauthorized absence, on the false ground of pay scales a point which is far from reality and establishes legal procedure as well as government orders in this regard as well as inherent powers of the officers,” the spokesperson said.
The administration termed the stand of CTA as “unlawful and contrary to the laid down rule position, adding that such unionism will not hamper the executive action.”
“The Single Line Administration established under the government order, wherein powers of major heads of departments have been vested in the District Development Commissioner and the day to day functional and administrative control of all departments vests in him. The scheme was further strengthened vide another government order and disciplinary/administrative powers, including that of suspension of officers of Grade-I vests in the DDC, irrespective of any pay scales as claimed by CTA. There is no exception or immunity to the staff of the Government Degree Colleges,” the statement said.
“Additional Deputy Commissioner, in his inherent capacity, or capacity as District Vigilance Officer or deputed by DDC, is well within his powers to inspect attendance in any Government Degree College. He is vested with powers of District Magistrate under RPC,” the district administration asserted further.
Meanwhile, it said that the explanation of 6 officials found on unauthorized absence has been sought and in case of failure to furnish same, further action shall be initiated.