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3. The petitioner, while working as an Associate Professor, is promoted to the cadre of Professor on 23.03.2023, with retrospective effect from 28.05.2021. The petitioner is wanting to become the Chairman of the Department of Studies (Botany) in the University. It is his contention that in the Department of the University, for Headship of the Department of Studies, every University follows an Ordinance, and the notification issued pursuant to the Ordinance. In terms of the said notification, in all Departments established and maintained by the University, every Professor and Associate Professor with three years service and requisite API score, shall by rotation, according to seniority, act as a Chairman of the Department for a period of two years.

Amended Ordinance:

(1) In respect of the Departments established and maintained by the University, every Professor and Associate Professor with 3 years of service and requisite API scores required to be eligible for the post of Professor (As per UGC Regulations from time-time) shall by rotation according to seniority, act as Chairperson of the department for a period of 2 years.

NC: 2025:KHC-D:1668 (2) When a question arises regarding the appointment of Associate Professor as Chairperson of the department his/her API score shall be evaluated by the scrutiny committee as done in the case of recruitment/Promotions.

(3) In any Department, if there are no Professors every Associate Professor shall by rotation according to Seniority shall act as the Chairperson of the Department for a period of 2 years irrespective of his/her API Scores.