Hon’ble Commissioner _ANANDI RAMALINGAM O R D E R

1. The Appellant filed an RTI application dated 22.04.2024 seeking information on the following points:

1) I am writing to seek clarification on the interpretation of the terms 'with Ph.D.'

and 'possessing Ph.D.' in the promotion criteria outlined by the UGC regulations. Specifically, I would like clarification on whether these qualifications are required at the time of initial appointment as Assistant Librarian/College Librarian or if they encompass individuals who have been awarded a Ph.D. after their initial appointment, irrespective of their initial qualifications.

2) I am seeking clarification regarding the promotion eligibility for individuals who pursued a Ph.D. after appointment and were awarded the degree after a specific period. Specifically, I would like to understand whether individuals appointed without a Ph.D. but who subsequently obtained the qualification during their service are entitled to retroactive promotion from the dat