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The Association of University Teachers (AUT) Tamil Nadu is demanding the recovery of ₹1.13 crore due to illegal re-employment practices at Periyar University. The AUT alleges the university administration has repeatedly violated its own rules regarding the re-employment of teachers after retirement, resulting in financial losses and unfair treatment of faculty. They cite specific cases where re-employment was granted in violation of university statutes, costing the public exchequer money, and other cases where eligible teachers were denied re-employment. The AUT criticizes the Department of Higher Education for inaction despite evidence of these violations and calls for the reinstatement of a teacher who was allegedly unfairly terminated for raising concerns about these practices. They are urging for investigation, disciplinary action, and a reversal of the improper re-employment decisions.

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Periyar University Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Illegal Re-Employment Practices

Salem, December 25, 2025 – The Association of University Teachers (AUT) Tamil Nadu is calling for a thorough investigation into alleged illegal re-employment practices at Periyar University and the recovery of ₹1.13 crore in misused funds. The AUT claims that the university administration has been flouting its own regulations, leading to financial losses and unfair treatment of faculty members.

According to the AUT, the university’s statutes clearly state that teachers retiring before July are not eligible for re-employment, as the academic year begins on July 1st. However, the association alleges that several professors have been granted re-employment in violation of this rule, resulting in a significant drain on public funds.

“The Department of Higher Education has continuously shown indifference despite the receipt of an interim inquiry report. We demand they revoke the syndicate approval given for re-employment,” stated K. Raja, General Secretary of AUT Tamil Nadu.

The AUT highlighted specific instances, including the re-employment of P. Kumaradhas (Physics), Anbazhagan (Geology), and Selvaraj (Mathematics), and also cited the recent re-employment of V.R. Palanivelu (Management) for nine months, despite his June 2025 retirement, which is projected to cost the university an additional ₹26.67 lakh. In contrast, other professors, such as Muthusamy (Mathematics), were denied re-employment despite their eligibility.

The association also alleges that K. Premkumar, the former general secretary of the Periyar University Teachers’ Association (PUTA), was unfairly suspended and terminated from his position after raising concerns about these violations. The AUT is demanding his reinstatement, particularly given his recent acquittal in a related criminal case.

“The current administration placed the list of teachers Nandakumar, Venkatachalam, Radhakrishnan, and Vaithianathan, who are retiring during the academic year 2025-2026 for re-employment. However, S. Velayuthan, who is to retire on June 30, has been omitted from the list. This is a clear indication of the apathy and indifference of the administration.” stated Raja.

The AUT is urging the Department of Higher Education to launch an independent inquiry into the alleged irregularities, take disciplinary action against those responsible, and reverse the improper re-employment decisions. The controversy is raising serious questions about the governance and financial management of Periyar University.

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