Apni Law Staff asked 1 year ago
As a lecturer in Computer Applications at a polytechnic college in Madhya Pradesh, I was appointed in 2008 under the 2004 recruitment rules. My salary was fixed at ₹15,600 – ₹39,100 with an Academic Grade Pay (AGP) of ₹6,000 during the sixth pay revision.
Recently, my principal issued an order reducing my AGP to ₹5,400, citing a clarification from the AICTE’s January 2016 Gazette (referring to their 2010 guidelines). This change supposedly applies to science and humanities subjects, but my branch, Computer Applications, is a technical degree. There’s no other postgraduate degree available in Computer Applications.
Apni Law Staff answered 1 year ago
The principal’s order reducing your AGP appears to be incorrect. AICTE guidelines apply to technical branches, and Computer Applications, being a technical degree, is unlikely to be affected by their 2010 guidelines, particularly if your appointment predates them. You should consult with your union or a legal professional to challenge the reduction and seek reinstatement of your original AGP.
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