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Faculty members from Tamil Nadu Anna University constituent colleges, including 78 from the Tiruchi BIT Campus, participated in a black badge protest organized by the Tamil Nadu Anna University Teachers’ Association (TNAUTA) to highlight long-standing, unresolved grievances. TNAUTA is protesting the lack of uniformity, fairness, and transparency in the university administration’s decisions, particularly regarding Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) promotions, equal benefits, retirement benefits, and other staff-related issues. The association is demanding better representation and resolution of pending concerns.

News Article:

Tamil Nadu Anna University Faculty Stage Black Badge Protest Over Unresolved Grievances

Tiruchi, December 5, 2025 – Over 200 faculty members across Tamil Nadu Anna University’s constituent colleges participated in a black badge protest today, organized by the Tamil Nadu Anna University Teachers’ Association (TNAUTA), to draw attention to unresolved grievances. The protest affected colleges in Tiruchi, Kancheepuram, Arni, Coimbatore, Tindivanam, Villupuram, Panruti, Thirukkuvalai, Pattukottai, Dindigul, and Madurai.

According to TNAUTA President R. Prabakaran, the University administration in Chennai has consistently ignored the “reasonable claims and rightful benefits” of faculty members at constituent colleges. He cited a lack of uniformity, fairness, and transparency in decision-making, leading to a backlog of unresolved issues.

Key demands from TNAUTA include:

  • Expediting Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) promotions pending since 2009.
  • Extending equal benefits to constituent college faculty members, equivalent to those at the Chennai campus.
  • Ensuring retirement benefits are settled within one month.
  • Granting Festival Advance as per Tamil Nadu Government norms.
  • Completing the staff absorption process.
  • Implementing the rotation of deans and department heads.
  • Publishing updated Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) statements with interest details on the university website.
  • Appointing a TNAUTA nominee to the Syndicate to ensure fair representation of constituent colleges.

The association hopes that this demonstration will prompt the University administration to address these concerns and work towards a more equitable and transparent system.

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