The AAP Government has sought proposals from its various departments by November 15 regarding regularisation of contractual employees. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, however, indicated that if lieutenant-Governor Najeeb Jung doesn't give his nod to the Government's proposals, he will move the Supreme Court as there is an apex court's order on regularisation of contractual employees. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting on Saturday. This would also help to regularise contractual guest teachers.
“Delhi Cabinet had last year decided to make a policy to regularise contractual employees of all departments. To begin with, Education Department had prepared a proposal in this regard and it was sent to the lieutenant-Governor for his nod. However, the l-G has not given his approval so far,” he said.
Instead of getting proposals from different departments in a series, “we have directed all departments to send their proposals by November 15 so that Government will take decision on all proposals together,” he added. Chief Secretary K K Sharma has been directed to monitor the progress on various departments' proposals.
The Aam Aadmi Party had promised to regularise all contractual employees if it was voted to power. The Delhi Chief Minister said there was Uma Devi judgement of the Supreme Court according to which specified some conditions for regularisation of the contractual employees.
“As per the judgement, there should be open exam for this practice. Besides, relaxations can be given on experience and age while regularising contractual employees. We had sent guest teachers' proposal to l-G but he has sent back it. He had objected to experience relaxation. Officials made it clear that those who are seeking regularisation would have to clear test by Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board. Contractual employees would be given advantage during interview after clearing written test.
“The Government will again send it to the l-G. If it is not approved then, we will move the Supreme Court,” he said. As per rough estimate, there are over 50,000 contractual employees working in various departments of the Delhi Government. In the past, contractual employees of DTC and other departments have staged protest demanding regularisation of their services.