Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Feb 27: All Jammu and Kashmir College Contractual Association today protested against the Government for its failure to draft a job policy for them.
Scores of lecturers assembled at the Press Enclave here and demanded framing of “comprehensive job policy” in their favor. The protestors were holding placards and raised slogans in favor of their demands.
They accused Government of deceiving them with fake promises over the last two decades. “For the last twenty years we have been deceived by the Government with false promises of regularization and framing comprehensive job policy in our favor,” Mohammad Iqbal Mir, a protesting lecturer said.
The protestors alleged that the Government was violating the court orders by tampering with the nature of their services. “High Court gave us interim relief in the form of status quo. But our college principals are not honoring High Court and are committing contempt of court on various fronts. They continuously change the nature of our services. We do not know whether we are need-based, guest faulty or academic arrangements. Who are we?” another teacher asked.
They said lack of job security has taken a toll on their families. “Most of us have crossed the standard age limit and have been serving on meager salaries for the last several years. Where will we go? We need job security. We are without salaries for the last eight years. Our families are suffering,” Fida Hassan, another lecturer said, adding they request authorities to look into the matter.
Meanwhile, the teachers threatened to intensify protests if their demands are not fulfilled.
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