Cancellation of appointment of Principals in Kendriya Vidyalayas

for Ministry of Human Resource Development | Date - 14-12-2004


Lok Sabha

340 Principals were appointed on deputation basis during the period from 2000-01 to 2003-04. Out of these, 140 Principals were appointed on regular basis later on. 5 posts of such Principals fell vacant on account of repatriations, death, VRS etc. Since, these regular appointment of Principals were in violation of Recruitment Rules and constitutional provisions vis-à-vis persons belonging to reserved/general categories who could not get the opportunity to compete for the post of Principal, appointment of remaining 135 Principals still working on regular basis, was cancelled on 18th November 2004 and were asked to report to their substantial posts in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan. Besides, out of remaining 200 Principals, 13 Principals sought repatriation on their own and remaining 187 Principals working on deputation were ordered repatriation to their substantive posts/parent departments vide KVS’s order dated 18th November 2004.

Vice-Principal/Senior most Teacher will look after the work of the School in the absence of Principal so that functioning of the school is not affected. Action has been initiated to fill up these vacancies.

This information was given by Shri Arjun singh, Minister of Human Resource Development in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
(Release ID :5647)

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