Appointment of Goa University Librarian is illegal

[Mayank Amonkar]

To

The Librarians,

 

Sub: Appointment of Goa University Librarian through misrepresentation of facts and

apparently through fraud and use of forged documents regarding his qualification and

experience.

 

Dear Library colleagues,

I have learnt through information under R TI that the person holding the position of the Librarian

in Goa University is not qualified to be appointed for the post of Librarian. From the information

given to me under the RTI Act it appears that he has obtained the position through misrepresentation of facts and apparently through fraud and use of forged documents regarding his qualification and experience.

 

Recent R.T.I. reveals that Dr. Gopakumar V. was appointed in the year 1989 (with B. Sc., B. Lib. Sc.) as a Common Pool of Librarians for Kerala state but not an UGC Librarian for Kerala state or all India UGC level. (Please see enclosed (Annexure I).bearing No. DAG (Admn)/C.CellIRTI-236/2013-14/598 dated 09/10/2013. And (.Annexure Ia). No. 25829/A3/89/H.Edn dated 11.9.89 certified Xerox copy of Dr. Gopakumar's original appointment records collected through RTI from Indian Audit and Accounts Department Office of the Accountant General (A&E), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Government.

(Common pool is a independent criteria adopted by Kerala government to appoint all the government officials for Kerala state and it is applicable only for Kerala. It has no concern with UGC or any other state of India.)

 

Gopakumar's initial appointment is apparently on par with the Municipality Librarian or University Junior Library Assistant or Assistant Librarian in Central Library and UGC affiliated colleges in Goa. But not a LIBRARIAN of UGC affiliated Colleges as per UGC Rules and Regulation adopted by UGC at all India level including Kerala.

 

Minimum compulsory qualification required for the post of librarian in colleges in India as per UGC is Master's Degree in relevant subject with 55% marks and NET/SET or PhD in relevant subject at the time of appointment.

 

It is applicable from IVth, Vth & VIth Pay UGC Commission that is from 1986 till date at all India level.

 

Goa University R. T.I. reveals that Gopakumar is appointed as per 5^th pay UGC commission  and cleared his M.Lib. Sc. in the year 2004 but has not cleared NET/SET or PhD at that point in time as also at the time of Interview at Goa University and therefore as per UGC V Pay Commission he is not eligible for the post of UGC College University Librarian till time of Interview at Goa University.

           

Further recent RTI collected from Mangalore University bearing No.MU/GENIRTI/2013- 14/G4 Dated 30/11/2013 reveals that Gopakumar’s PhD. is not valid for academic purpose as it is not fulfilling the UGC Regulation 2009 and therefore he is not qualified for College Librarian, University Deputy librarian or University Librarian or asst. professor at University/college Level (See annexure IV)

 

So the question is - How he is appointed as a Librarian of Goa University Library without essential qualifications, Publications and Experience. And engaged in library Science academic study.

 

Goa University (Screening Committee) has apparently not verified his document properly from initial stage, that is, original appointing authority as well as qualification, experience and publication in detail. It surprises me that looking at the documents (received by me under RTI) when an ordinary person like me can see that he is not qualified how come the Selecting Authorities of Goa University have failed to note it.

 

Further RT.I. reveals that he brought Service Certificate from University College, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala stating that Dr. Gopakumar V., Librarian (UGC) has joined in Kerala Government Service on the f.n. of 12/10/1989 till 03/03/2009 (for 19 years and 05 months). (See annexure Ill) However when the said college is not the original appointing authority, but the Kerala government, and when Dr. Gopakumar worked in additional other four more colleges, the question arises as to how a Principal of University College, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala could issue an experience certificate for 19 years and 05 months. This all things where not checked by screening committee.

 

Further recent RT.I. information reveals that (this recent RTI is acquired from University College, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala dated   13/09/2013 Dr. Gopakumar V. was included under UGC only on 11/08/2000 circular No. HIGHER EDUCATION (A) DEPARTMENT G.O. (Rt) NO. 2039/2000/H. Edn. Dated Thiruvananthapuram, 30-11-2000. Read G.O. (Ms) 130/2000/H. Edn. Dated 11-8-2000. (Order Names Serial No. 10  Sri. Gopakumar V. as indicated in the Circular of Kerala Government. This copy has been furnished by the PlO of the University College, Palayam)

 

And again as per HIGHER EDUCATION (A) DEPARTMENT G.O. (P) No. 396/2010H.Edn. Dated, Tbiruvananthapuram: 17/12/2010 Read:- G.O. (Rt.) No. 15/20091H.Edn dated: 2.01.2009 [Order names serial No. 39 as indicated in the Circular attached.] Dr. V. Gopakumar advised by PSC vide RAC (3) 4643/87/GW dated 02/08/1989 and granted UGC scheme w.e.f. 1.6.1999 (on the basis of B.Sc.Lib) as per G.O. (MS) No. 130/20001H.Edn dated 11.8.2000 and was relieved from Common Pool on appointment as a University Librarian, Goa University as per G/O.(Rt)103/20101H.Edn dated: 13.01.2010. (See annexure II)

 

Surprisingly Principal of University College, Palayam, Thiru ananthapuram, Kerala issues 19 years and 05 months experience as a UGC librarian and again through RTI same college says that he has given UGC status for Kerala state on B. Lib. Sc. Qualification in the year 30.11.2000. (See annexure III & II)

 

Botb the above circular from Kerala government and University College proves that he submitted fake service certificate issued by University College Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala stating that Dr. Gopakumar V., librarian (UGC) has joined in Kerala government service on the f. n. 12/10/1989 till 03/03/2009. (for 19 years and 05 months). This is a apparently clear case of Misrepresentation of facts.

 

Above circular proves that he has been relieved from Common Pool to UGC on 11/8/2000 as per Kerala rule after his selection by Goa University and whereas he was not appointed as a UGC Librarian from 12/10/1989 which he has claimed at the time of selection under Goa University using the letter or certificate issued by the Principal of University College, Palayam.

 

Further, even if this is the practice followed in Kerala and is accepted in Kerala by the Government there, the Kerala Government rule is not applicable to Goa University as Goa University is functioning as per UGC rules.

 

Further both the Kerala Government circulars prove that V Gopakumar has only 10 years of experience as per (Kerala Govt. UGC Rules) and hence does not satisfy the essential requirement of Goa University (18 years experience as per UGC V pay Commission Rules,Delhi) to be appointed as the Librarian.  And yet he has been given the post of Librarian which is equivalent the post of Professor which is totally illegal and against law according to my belief and understanding.

 

After Going through all documents collected from different channels through RTI it is clear that Librarian of Goa University:

 

a.         Does not possess the minimum Experience as per UGC regulation.

b.         Does not possess the minimum Qualification as per UGG regulation.

c.         Does not possess the minimum Publication as per UGG regulation.

d.         PhD. is not valid for academic purpose as it is not fulfilling the UGC Regulation

             2009 and no NET/SET as per UGC regulation.

e.         obtained the position through misrepresentation of facts and apparently through

             fraud and use of forged documents regards his qualification and experience

 

Hence, this matter must be examined thoroughly and a independent committee must be formed by the University and UGC to inquire into this apparently illegal appointment which in my opinion must be immediately cancelled and punished the party as per law.

Hoping for immediate action

[Dr. Badan Barman]

I personally dont know Dr. Gopakumar V.. But after going through your documents here are my observations-

1. Dr. Gopakumar V. got his Ph.D. in the year 2008 and UGC Ph.D. regulation 2009 came into effect from 1st June, 2009.

2. Dr. Gopakumar B got the UGC Scale on 1/6/1999, and UGC Rules for minimum qualification and eligibility criteria came into force from the year 2010.

Kindly note that both the above UGC circulars cannot be applied for retrospective dates.

[Dr A Vijayakumar]

All your findings are correct and UGC doesnot given any order that a Librarian who appoint as a University Librarian with 18 years experience with UGC Scale. If it is applicable no librarian can apply this post

[Mayank Amonkar]

Please read the matter carefully.

It is clearly mention in the UGC Rules for minimum qualification and eligibility criteria came into force form Vth and VIth pay commission says that minimum experience for University Librarian with 18 years experience with UGC status and it is accepted by all UGC affiliated Universities and systematic appointments are carried on in all other Universities.

[Mayank Amonkar]

@Badan Barman

As per your observation No. 1 -  Dr. Gopakumar V. got his Ph. D. in the year 2008 but Mangalore University awarder of doctorate clearly said in his RTI that his doctorate is not valid for any academic purpose including librarian of University as per UGC Regulation 2009. For detail please see Annexure IV.

As per your observation No. 2 -  Dr. Gopakumar V. granted only UGC Scale for monitory benefits within Kerala in the year 1999  but not UGC Status for Librarian  at all India level.  Please see Annexure II and attachment of Mohamed sager T. K.

Another thing is you  have  missed  is that he has  cleared  his M.LIB SC in the year 2004 and joined Goa university as a University Librarian in the year 2010 without UGC Status. As it is clearly mentioned in the circular attached byMohamed sager T. K.,  that Gopakumar was given only UGC scale and not UGC status.

[Dr Intekhab Alam Siddiqui]

Dear Sir,

1. As per the UGC Regulation 2010 for University Librarian, Ph.D. is desirable only.

2. Please specify, what was the valid qualification for the post of College Librarian in 1989 as per UGC Norms.

3. If he is not qualified for the post of University Librarian, then he was also not qualified the post of college librarian? what is your opinion? How the Govt. college appointed him without full qualification applicable at that time?

4. When the NET in Library Science started? and if joined as a college librarian before starting NET in Library Science, then he is exempted for ever.

[Mohamed Sageer T. K.]

Hi

I think in every states there are college librarians both UGC and Non-UGC (in different grades). In Kerala almost all the first grade college libraries have fully qualified UGC librarians. But there are a large number of Colleges lacks  College Librarians as prescribed by the UGC. Taking into acount the situation in college libraries in 2008 the Govt.of Kerala  introduced UGC scale in College libraries as a super numerary post relaxing the UGC qualification but the Govt. categorically cleared that it is the UGC sclae only and no other  benefit will be granted under a UGC Scheme. As we know UGC scale and UGC scheme are different. The UGC propose UGC scheme on the basis of certain qualification all over India. Those person who benefited the relaxation of UGC qualification in the state of Kerala as per the order cited above cannot claim for any UGC posts.  Further the UGC very clearly devised the qualifications for College Librarian/ Assistat University Librarian, Deputy Librarian and University Librarian. The there is no question arises that who should be a College Librarian and who should be a University Librarian.

Mohamed Sageer. T.K.

 

[Mayank Amonkar]

@ Intekhab Alam Siddiqui

As you mentioned you have got it right he is noteven  eligible to become  college librarian,  forget university librarian

As per your observation No.2 the valid qualification for the post of College Librarian in 1989 as per UGC Norms is M.LIB. with 55% and Net passed. Where as Gopakumar V. is appointed as a common pool librarian with B.LIB., B.sc. for Kerala state.

As per your observation No.3 -  Dr. Gopakumar V. is  appointed as librarian grade I under the COMMON POOL  of librarians for Kerala state only but not as per UGC regulation or UGC librarian at all India level. Please see attachment Annexure I and till date he has never given UGG status by Kerala Government.

As per your observation No. 4 -  Dr. Gopakumar V. join the  library service in Kerala state as a COMMON POOL Librarian in the year  1989 with qualification B.sc., B.Lib.  and how come it is possible that B.lib. Sc. Can appear for NET/SET . where as he has completed his M.Lib. Sc. In the year 2004 and completed his Doctorate in the year 2008,

Join Goa University as a UGC University Librarian without UGC status in the year 2010 (Interview was held in the year 2009)

NET started in the year 1988 and minimum requirement for the NET examination in the year 1988 till date is M.Lib with 55% .

[Dr Intekhab Alam Siddiqui]

[MANOHARAN PILLAI.P.M]

Sir,

I know Dr. Gopakumar V is qualified for the post. 

[Mayank Amonkar]

please read properly. don't make childish remarks. all the documents (evidences) are given.

i think you are also riding in same boat.

[Dr Intekhab Alam Siddiqui]

-         Sir, your efforts to collect the information under RTI are laudable and our views on the matter are personal. Ultimately you have to go to the High Court for final decision.

-         The Guidelines framed by the UGC are not applicable to States unless approved by the State Government.

-         In Maharashtra, MLib or NET/ SET was not compulsory for college librarians before Sept. 1991.

[Nisha Mohan]

Dear Mayank Please see my attachment for your detail

Dear Mayank Amonkar,

1. From last five days I have accesed  your  attached documents with letter of complain thouraly in detail and accordingly I have gone through all the Kerala Government circulars and UGC Circulars (through       I-net from 1986 till date)  which are quoted in complain letter. You are Highly appriciated for collecting this wonderfull laurel truthfull information.
2. As per UGC rules for college librarian recruitment in the year 1986 (Circular aquire through I-net) is M. Lib. Sc. with 55% whereas Gopakumar is appointed in the year 1989 with B.Sc., B.Lib. Sc. as a COMMON POOL librarian for kerala state Libraries.
3. As per my knowlege Experience Certificate (19 years and 05 months as a UGC college Librarian)  Submitted by Gopakumar is completely fake and froud, Gopakumar worked in five colleges form 1989 to 2009 and  at finale stage,  he worked  09 month in 5th College that is University college palayam and same collge is issuing Certificate for all other colleges, it is completely wrong.
4. As per HIGHER EDUCATION (A) DEPARTMENT G.O. (P) NO. 396/2010H. Edn dated Thiruvananthpuram: 17/12/2010 Read:- G.O. (Rt.) No.15/2009/H.Edn. dated 2.01.2009 (Order Names serial No. 39 as indicated in the circular) Dr. V. Gopakumar advised by PSC vide RAC (3) 4643/87GW dated 02/08/1989 and granted UGC scheme w.e.f. 1.6.1999 (on the basis of B.sc., B.Lib.sc.) as per G.O. (MS) No. 130/2000/H.Edn dated 11.8.2000 and was relieved from COMMON POOL on appointment as a University Librarian. Goa University as per G/O.(Rt)103/2010/H.Edn dated 13.01.2010. (Circular available on I-Net)
5. This above circular and circular attched by Mohamad Sageer T.K. clears that Gopakuamar has given UGC scheme in the year 1999 for monitary benefits but not UGC Status at all India UGC level and he relieved from common pool after selection as a Librarian In Goa University. (Releived on 13.01.2010).
6. According to the SUPREME COURT instruction to UGC and all UGC affiliated Universities and colleges that at the day of Interview (for work in Interview) or last day of submission of application, application should be with full demanded valied qualification and no further documents should accepted from any candidate.
7. Whereas on the day of Interview Gopakumar is entertained (and selected as University Librarian) by Goa University as Dr. Gopakumar without PH. D. and without required qualification, experience and publication with fake and froud certifiacte. It is wonderful Understanding between Goa University and Gopakumar.
8. SUGGESTION:  After going through all documents and with my 32 years experience as reputed institution Librarian with GOD FEAR I am saying that Gopakumar is 100% wrong and selected through froud and fake documents; therefore I am suggesting that , Please file IMMEDIATELY F.I.R. AT CLOSEST POLICE STATION against Dr. Gopakumar, V. and Principal, University College, Palayam. After that immediatly go to Goa High court, 101% you will get success and culprit will punished and fine. (PLEASE NOTE THAT IN THIS REGARDS ALL RELATED CIRCULARS ARE FREELY AVAILABLE ON SITE OF  HIGHER EDUCATION (A) DEPARTMENT, KERALA)