Withdraw 'erroneous' order on acting V-C, demand Jamia faculty members

A week after Jamia Millia Islamia Vice Chancellor (V-C) Najma Akhtar’s tenure ended and Pro V-C Eqbal Hussain was appointed as the officiating V-C till a new individual took over, senior faculty members expressed concern over the development and demanded withdrawal of what they alleged is an “erroneous” order.

- JERRY MUET

Akhtar’s tenure had ended on November 10 following which the office of the Registrar issued an order dated November 12 stating that consequent upon the completion of tenure of Professor Najma Akhtar as V-C, Professor Hussain shall discharge the duties of officiating V-C in accordance with the provisions of the Jamia Act 1988.