minutes of the three hundred thirtieth meeting of the

MINUTES OF THE THREE HUNDRED THIRTIETH MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, D.U. HELD ON 27 JUNE, 2016

IN THE CONFERENCE HALL OF THE DIBRUGARH UNIVERSITY GUEST HOUSE (VISHRANTA), D.U.

Members present :

01. Prof. A.K. Buragohain, Vice-Chancellor – Chairperson

02. Prof. (Mrs.) K.D. Hazarika – Member

03. Prof. S.C. Kakoty – Member

04. Prof. (Mrs.) N.M. Bezborah – Member

05. Sri Dhandev Mahanta, Chairman, SEBA _ Member

06. Dr. Kamal Gogoi – Member

07. Dr. Budhin Gogoi – Member

08. Sri Longsing Teron – Member

09. Sri Aseem Dutta – Member

10. Smt. Bondita Sachoni – Member

11. Dr. Dayananda Borgohain – Member

12. Dr. (Mrs.) Jyoti Borgohain – Member

13. Mr. Rampada Jamatia _ Member

14. Prof. M.N. Dutta, Registrar – Secretary

The Member-Secretary welcomed all the Hon’ble Members of the Executive Council,

Dibrugarh University and requested the Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor to take the Chair to preside

over the 330th Meeting of the Executive Council, Dibrugarh University. Accordingly, the

Chairperson extended a warm welcome to the Hon’ble Members of the Council and called

the meeting into order. He then requested the Member-Secretary to proceed with the

agenda. The Member-Secretary informed that under Section 17(vii) of the Dibrugarh University Act,

1965 (as amended upto date), Prof. S.C. Kakaty, Dept. of Head, Dept. of Statistics, D.U. has been

selected as a new member of the Executive Council, D.U. for a period of 3 (three) years or till the expiry

of his headship, whichever is earlier in place of Prof. (Mrs.), Jahnabi Gogoi Nath, Dept. of History, D.U.

The House welcomed Prof. S.C. Kakaty as a new member of the Council.

Routine Items :

ITEM NO. A G E N D A

Item No. 1

Note

To consider confirmation of the Minutes of the 329th Meeting of the Executive Council, held on 21 March, 2016.

The draft Minutes of the 329th of the Executive Council, held on 21 March, 2016 was enclosed for perusal and comments, if any.

Decision Resolution No. 1

Resolved that the Minutes of the 329th of the Executive Council, held on 21 March, 2016 be accepted.

Item No. 2

Note

To report the actions taken on the Minutes of the 329th Meeting of the Executive Council, held on 21 March, 2016.

The Action Taken Report was placed in the meeting for perusal and consideration for acceptance.


Resolved that the Action Taken Report, as placed in the meeting, be accepted.

Item No. 3

Note

To report the Working of the University since the 329th Meeting of the Executive Council, held on 21 March, 2016 (i.e., for the period from 21.03.2016 to 26.04.2016).

A written report on the Working of the University since 329th Meeting of the Executive Council, held on 21 March, 2016, i.e., for the period from 21.03.2016 to 26.06.2016 was placed before the Council.


Resolved to note with appreciation the written report on the Working of the University since 329th Meeting of the Executive Council, held on 21 March, 2016, i.e., for the period from 21.03.2016 to 26.06.2016.

Resolved further that the results of the examinations declared by the University during the period from 18.03.2016 to 20.06.2016, with the approval of the Vice-Chancellor, be noted.

Items to consider recommendations of the Selection Committees

I T E M N O. A G E N D A

Item No. 4

Note

To consider recommendations of the Selection Committees, held from 1st June to 10th June, 2016 for appointment to the vacant posts of Assistant Professors, Associate Professors and Professors in the departments of the University.

Applications were invited from the eligible candidates for filling up the posts of Assistant Professors, Associate Professors and Professors in the departments of the University vide Advt. No. A-1/2016 dated 11.01.2016. The applicants who were found to be eligible as per the relevant qualifications and norms were invited to appear before the statutory Selection Committee constituted as per provision under Section 29(ii) of the Dibrugarh University Act., 1965 (as amended upto date). The Selection Committees, in its meeting held from 1st June to 10th June, 2016 interviewed the eligible candidates.

The Member-Secretary then placed before the Council the individual bio-data of the candidates who were called for interview. The Chairperson presented the recommendations of the Selection Committees. The Council examined the qualifications and experiences of the candidates, one by one, and after being satisfied, decided to approve the recommendations of the Selection Committees. The following resolutions were adopted :

(A) Assistant Professors

Resolution No. 4

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held w.e.f. 01.06.2016 to 10.06.2016, Ms. Jonali Kropi, C/o. Thengtom Rongpi, Dist. Council Driver Colony, near Children Park, Diphu, Karbi Anglong be appointed as Assistant Professor (Post No. 1), Department of Anthropology, Dibrugarh University against the post reserved for ST (Hills) in the Pay Band of Rs. 15,600/- - 39,100/- + AGP Rs. 6,000/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University w.e.f. the date of her joining.

Resolution No. 5

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held w.e.f. 01.06.2016 to 10.06.2016, Ms. Geetanjali Devi, Dept. of Anthropology, Dibrugarh University be appointed as Assistant Professor (Post No. 2), Department of Anthropology, Dibrugarh University against the unreserved post in the Pay Band of Rs. 15,600/- - 39,100/- + AGP Rs. 6,000/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University w.e.f. the date of her joining.

Resolution No. 6

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held w.e.f. 01.06.2016 to 10.06.2016, Ms. Jutimala Bora, C/o. Ms. Taralima Bora, Centre for Computer Studies, Dibrugarh University be appointed as Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Dibrugarh University against the unreserved post in the Pay Band of Rs. 15,600/- - 39,100/- + AGP Rs. 6,000/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University w.e.f. the date of her joining.

Resolution No. 7

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held w.e.f. 01.06.2016 to 10.06.2016, Dr. Prithiviraj Khakhlary, Department of Chemistry, IIT Guwahati, PIN-781 039, Assam be appointed as Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Dibrugarh University against the post reserved for ST (Plains) in the Pay Band of Rs. 15,600/- - 39,100/- + AGP Rs. 6,000/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University w.e.f. the date of his joining.

Resolution No. 8

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held w.e.f. 01.06.2016 to 10.06.2016, Dr. Anupal Baruah, C/o. Bhabani Kumar Baruah, Jhanji Jamuguri, P.O. : Jhanji, Dist. : Sivasagar, PIN-785 683, Assam be appointed as Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Dibrugarh University against the unreserved post in the Pay Band of Rs. 15,600/- - 39,100/- + AGP Rs. 6,000/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University w.e.f. the date of his joining.

Resolution No. 9

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held w.e.f. 01.06.2016 to 10.06.2016, Dr. Surajit Konwar, Department of Chemistry, Gargaon College, Simaluguri, Sivasagar be appointed as Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Dibrugarh University against the unreserved post in the Pay Band of Rs. 15,600/- - 39,100/- + AGP Rs. 6,000/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University w.e.f. the date of his joining.

Resolution No. 10

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held w.e.f. 01.06.2016 to 10.06.2016, Dr. Prakash Rajak, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dibrugarh University be appointed as Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dibrugarh University against the post reserved for SC in the Pay Band of Rs. 15,600/- - 39,100/- + AGP Rs. 6,000/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University w.e.f. the date of his joining.

Resolution No. 11

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held w.e.f. 01.06.2016 to 10.06.2016, Dr. (Ms.) Namrata Pathak, C/o. Sunil Ch. Pathak, Club Road, Golf Greens, P.O. : Cinnamara, Jorhat be appointed as Assistant Professor, Department of English, Dibrugarh University against the unreserved post in the Pay Band of Rs. 15,600/- - 39,100/- + AGP Rs. 6,000/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University w.e.f. the date of her joining.

Resolution No. 12

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held w.e.f. 01.06.2016 to 10.06.2016, Dr. Moirangthem Kameshwor Singh, C/o. Prof. Rina Chakrabarti, AQUS Research Lab., Lab No. 5/7, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, Delhi - 110 007 be appointed as Assistant Professor, Department of Life Sciences, Dibrugarh University against the unreserved post in the Pay Band of Rs. 15,600/- - 39,100/- + AGP Rs. 6,000/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University w.e.f. the date of his joining.

Resolution No. 13

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held w.e.f. 01.06.2016 to 10.06.2016, Ms. Urbi Das, C/o. Rama Kanta Das, 18/3/4, Banerjee Para Road, P.O. : Paschim Putiary, Kolkata - 700 014, West Bengal be appointed as Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Dibrugarh University against the post reserved for SC in the Pay Band of Rs. 15,600/- - 39,100/- + AGP Rs. 6,000/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University w.e.f. the date of her joining.

Resolution No. 14

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held w.e.f. 01.06.2016 to 10.06.2016, Mr. Rantu Hazarika, S/o. late Suniram Hazarika, Vill. : Lepetkata Kachari Gaon, P.O. : Barbaruah, Dist. : Dibrugarh, Assam be appointed as Assistant Professor (Post No. 1), Department of Economics, Dibrugarh University against the post reserved for ST (Plains) in the Pay Band of Rs. 15,600/- - 39,100/- + AGP Rs. 6,000/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University w.e.f. the date of his joining.

Resolution No. 15

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held w.e.f. 01.06.2016 to 10.06.2016, Ms. Daisy Konwar, D/o. Kushal Konwar, Namrup, BVFCL Colony, Qtr. No. 99/III/B, P.O. : Parbatpur, Dibrugarh be appointed as Assistant Professor (Post No. 2), Department of Economics, Dibrugarh University against the unreserved post in the Pay Band of Rs. 15,600/- - 39,100/- + AGP Rs. 6,000/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University w.e.f. the date of her joining.

(B) Associate Professors

Resolution No. 16

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held w.e.f. 01.06.2016 to 10.06.2016, Dr. Diganta Bhuyan, Dept. of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University be appointed as Associate Professor, Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University in the Pay Band of Rs. 37,400/- - 67,000/- + AGP Rs. 9,000/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University w.e.f. the date of his joining.

Resolution No. 17

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held w.e.f. 01.06.2016 to 10.06.2016, Dr. Siddhartha Kr. Lahiri, Dept. of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University be appointed as Associate Professor, Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University in the Pay Band of Rs. 37,400/- - 67,000/- + AGP Rs. 9,000/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University w.e.f. the date of his joining.

Resolution No. 18

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held w.e.f. 01.06.2016 to 10.06.2016, Dr. Diganta Sharma, Dept. of Chemistry, Dibrugarh University be appointed as Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Dibrugarh University in the Pay Band of Rs. 37,400/- - 67,000/- + AGP Rs. 9,000/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University w.e.f. the date of his joining.

Resolution No. 19

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held w.e.f. 01.06.2016 to 10.06.2016, Dr. Mridul Bordoloi, Dept. of English, Dibrugarh University be appointed as Associate Professor, Department of English, Dibrugarh University in the Pay Band of Rs. 37,400/- - 67,000/- + AGP Rs. 9,000/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University w.e.f. the date of his joining.

Resolution No. 20

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held w.e.f. 01.06.2016 to 10.06.2016, Dr. Devid Kardong, Dept. of Life Sciences, Dibrugarh University be appointed as Associate Professor, Department of Life Sciences, Dibrugarh University against the post reserved for ST (Plains) in the Pay Band of Rs. 37,400/- - 67,000/- + AGP Rs. 9,000/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University w.e.f. the date of his joining.

Resolution No. 21

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held w.e.f. 01.06.2016 to 10.06.2016, Dr. (Ms.) Dolly Phukon, Dept. of Political Science, Dibrugarh University be appointed as Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Dibrugarh University against the unreserved post in the Pay Band of Rs. 37,400/- - 67,000/- + AGP Rs. 9,000/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University w.e.f. the date of her joining.

Item No. 5

Note

To consider recommendations of the Selection Committees, held from 1st June to 10th June, 2016 for promotion of teachers under Career Advancement & Promotion Scheme.

The Selection Committees, D.U. in its meetings held from 1st June to 10th June, 2016 interviewed the eligible teacher candidates of the following departments of the University for promotion from Associate Professors to Professors under Career Advancement & Promotion Scheme.

(i) Dept. of Applied Geology

(ii) Dept. of Education

(iii) Dept. of Assamese

(iv) Dept. of Political Science

The Member-Secretary then placed before the Council the individual bio-data of the candidates. The Chairperson presented the recommendations of the Selection Committees, candidate-wise in case of the candidates for Career Advancement & Promotion.

The members heard the recommendations of the Selection Committees and observed that most of the candidates for promotion from Associate Professor to Professor could not get favourable recommendation from the Selection Committees. The Council opined that the Vice-Chancellor should offer suggestion to such candidates for improvement of their performances.

The Council, after discussion, decided to adopt the following resolutions :


Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held w.e.f. 01.06.2016 to 10.06.2016, Dr. Tapos Kr. Goswami, Dept. of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University be promoted to the post of Professor, Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University under the Career Advancement and Promotion Scheme in the Pay Band of Rs. 37,400/- - 67,000/- + AGP Rs. 10,000/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University.

Resolution No. 23

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held w.e.f. 01.06.2016 to 10.06.2016, Dr. (Ms.) Subasana Mahanta Choudhury, Dept. of Assamese, Dibrugarh University be promoted to the post of Professor, Department of Assamese, Dibrugarh University

under the Career Advancement and Promotion Scheme in the Pay Band of Rs. 37,400/- -

67,000/- + AGP Rs. 10,000/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University.

Resolution No. 24

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held w.e.f. 01.06.2016 to 10.06.2016, Dr. (Ms.) Pallabi Deka Buzarboruah, Dept. of Assamese, Dibrugarh University be promoted to the post of Professor, Department of Assamese, Dibrugarh University under the Career Advancement and Promotion Scheme in the Pay Band of Rs. 37,400/- - 67,000/- + AGP Rs. 10,000/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University.

Resolution No. 25

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held w.e.f. 01.06.2016 to 10.06.2016, Dr. Jayanta Kr. Bora, Dept. of Assamese, Dibrugarh University be promoted to the post of Professor, Department of Assamese, Dibrugarh University under the Career Advancement and Promotion Scheme in the Pay Band of Rs. 37,400/- - 67,000/- + AGP Rs. 10,000/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University.

Resolution No. 26

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held w.e.f. 01.06.2016 to 10.06.2016, Dr. Satyakam Borthakur, Dept. of Assamese, Dibrugarh University be promoted to the post of Professor, Department of Assamese, Dibrugarh University under the Career Advancement and Promotion Scheme in the Pay Band of Rs. 37,400/- - 67,000/- + AGP Rs. 10,000/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University.

Item No. 6

Note

To consider recommendations of the Screening Committees held on 2nd and 3rd June, 2016; 6th, 7th and 8th June, 2016 and 10th June, 2016 for promotion of teachers under Career Advancement and Promotion Scheme.

Applications were invited from the eligible teachers of the University who have qualified themselves on or before 30th June, 2015 for promotion to higher grade under CAPS vide Notification No. DU/Estt-A//Promo/CAPS (Part)/2011/154 dated 15.10.2015. The Selection Committees in its meeting held from 1st June to 10th June, 2016 also interviewed the eligible candidates which were recommended by the Screening Committees held on 2nd and 3rd June, 2016; 6th, 7th and 8th June, 2016 and 10th June, 2016 for promotion of teachers under Career Advancement and Promotion Scheme from Assistant Professor (Stage-I) to Assistant Professor (Stage-II) and Assistant Professor (Stage-II) to Assistant Professor (Stage-III).

The Council decided to adopt the following resolutions :


Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held w.e.f. 01.06.2016 to 10.06.2016, Mr. Gauri Shankar Das, Assistant Professor (Stage-I), Dept. of Physics, Dibrugarh University be promoted to the post of Assistant Professor (Stage-II), Dept. of Physics, Dibrugarh University under the Career Advancement and Promotion Scheme in the Pay Band of Rs. 15,600/- - 39,100/- + AGP Rs. 7,000/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University.

Resolution No. 28

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held w.e.f. 01.06.2016 to 10.06.2016, Dr. (Ms.) Mina Sharma, Assistant Professor (Stage-I), Dept. of English, Dibrugarh University be promoted to the post of Assistant Professor (Stage-II), Dept. of English, Dibrugarh

University under the Career Advancement and Promotion Scheme in the Pay Band of Rs. 15,600/- - 39,100/- + AGP Rs. 7,000/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University.

Resolution No. 29

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held w.e.f. 01.06.2016 to 10.06.2016, Dr. Anurag Bhattacharyya, Assistant Professor (Stage-I), Dept. of English, Dibrugarh University be promoted to the post of Assistant Professor (Stage-II), Dept. of English, Dibrugarh University under the Career Advancement and Promotion Scheme in the Pay Band of Rs. 15,600/- - 39,100/- + AGP Rs. 7,000/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University.

Resolution No. 30

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held w.e.f. 01.06.2016 to 10.06.2016, Dr. Manas Pratim Barman, Assistant Professor (Stage-I), Dept. of Statistics, Dibrugarh University be promoted to the post of Assistant Professor (Stage-II), Dept. of Statistics, Dibrugarh University under the Career Advancement and Promotion Scheme in the Pay Band of Rs. 15,600/- - 39,100/- + AGP Rs. 7,000/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University.

Resolution No. 31

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held w.e.f. 01.06.2016 to 10.06.2016, Mr. Dibyajyoti Dutta, Assistant Professor (Stage-I), Dept. of Political Science, Dibrugarh University be promoted to the post of Assistant Professor (Stage-II), Dept. of Political Science, Dibrugarh University under the Career Advancement and Promotion Scheme in the Pay Band of Rs. 15,600/- - 39,100/- + AGP Rs. 7,000/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University.

Resolution No. 32

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held w.e.f. 01.06.2016 to 10.06.2016, Mr. Devajit Bezborah, Assistant Professor (Stage-I), Dept. of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University be promoted to the post of Assistant Professor (Stage-II), Dept. of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University under the Career Advancement and Promotion Scheme in the Pay Band of Rs. 15,600/- - 39,100/- + AGP Rs. 7,000/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University.

Resolution No. 33

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held w.e.f. 01.06.2016 to 10.06.2016, Mr. Bibhuti Bhusan Kakoti, Assistant Professor (Stage-II), Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dibrugarh University be promoted to the post of Assistant Professor (Stage-III), Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dibrugarh University under the Career Advancement and Promotion Scheme in the Pay Band of Rs. 15,600/- - 39,100/- + AGP Rs. 8,000/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University.

Item No. 7

Note

To consider recommendations of the Selection Committee, D.U. held on 1st June and 2nd June, 2016 for appointment to the following post of Officers :

(i) Deputy Controller of Examinations (two posts) [lien vacancies]

(ii) Assistant Registrar (F&A)

(iii) Research Assistant (Dept. of Anthropology)

Applications were invited from the eligible candidates for filling up the vacant posts of (i) 2 (two) posts of Deputy Controller of Examinations [lien vacancies], (ii) one post of Assistant Registrar (F&A) and (iii) one post of Research Assistant (Dept. of Anthropology) vide Advt. No. A-3/2015 dtd. 28.04.2015 and Advt. No. A-4/2015 dtd. 02.06.2015. After scrutiny of the applications, the applicants who were found to be eligible as per the relevant qualifications and norms were invited to appear before the statutory Selection Committees constituted as per provision under

Section 29(ii) of the Dibrugarh University Act., 1965 (as amended upto date). The Selection Committees, D.U. held on 1st and 2nd June, 2016 interviewed the eligible candidates for the above mentioned posts.

The recommendations of the Selection Committee were placed before the Council.


Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committees held on 01.06.2016 and 02.06.2016, Mr. Arinjit Hazarika, Academic Officer, Dibrugarh University be appointed as the Deputy Controller of Examinations (A), Dibrugarh University in the Pay Band of Rs. 15,600/- - Rs. 39,100/- + GP Rs. 7,600/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University w.e.f. his date of joining.

Resolution No. 35

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held on 01.06.2016 and 02.06.2016, Mr. Pankaj Borthakur, Executive Officer, Dibrugarh University be appointed as the Deputy Controller of Examinations (B), Dibrugarh University in the Pay Band of Rs. 15,600/- - Rs. 39,100/- + GP Rs. 7,600/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University w.e.f. his date of joining.

Resolution No. 36

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held on 01.06.2016 and 02.06.2016, Mr. Diganta Bora, Senior Accounts Officer, Dibrugarh University be appointed as the Assistant Registrar (F&A), Dibrugarh University in the Pay Band of Rs. 15,600/- - Rs. 39,100/- + GP Rs. 5,400/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University w.e.f. his date of joining.

Resolution No. 37

Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held on 01.06.2016 and 02.06.2016, Mr. Monimugdha Bhuyan, C/o. Uma Kanta Bhuyan, Vill. & P.O. : Panbari, Via Dikrong, P.S. : Narayanpur, Dist. : Lakhimpur, Assam be appointed as the Research Assistant, Dept. of Anthropology, Dibrugarh University in the Pay Band of Rs. 12,000/- - Rs. 40,000/- + GP Rs. 5,400/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University w.e.f. his date of joining.

Item No. 8

Note

To consider recommendations of the Selection Committee, D.U. held on 30 January, 2016 for appointment to the post of Assistant Director (Academic), Directorate of Distance Education, D.U.

The post of Assistant Director (Academic), Directorate of Distance Education, D.U. was advertised vide Advt. No. A-2/2015 dated 21.04.2015. The Selection Committee held on 30.01.2016 conducted both written and viva voce tests among the eligible candidates for the said post. The recommendations of the Selection Committee shall be placed in the meeting.


Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held on 30.01.2016, Dr. Mithun Jagadish Sharma, Assistant Professor (on contract basis), Centre for Management Studies, Dibrugarh University be appointed as the Assistant Director (Academic), Directorate of Distance Education, Dibrugarh University in the Pay Band of Rs. 15,600/- - 39,100/- + GP Rs. 5,400/- p.m. plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University w.e.f. his date of joining.

Item No. 9

Note

To consider recommendation of the Selection Committee, D.U. held on 24 June, 2016 for appointment of the Registrar, D.U.

As per the provision of the Ordinance for the Post of Registrar, D.U. 1970 (as amended upto April, 2008), the post of Registrar was advertised vide Advt. No. A.4/2016 dated 01.03.2016. The Selection Committee, D.U. held on 24th June, 2016 interviewed the eligible candidates for the posts of the Registrar, D.U. The recommendation of the Selection Committee was placed in the meeting.


Resolved that as recommended by the Selection Committee held on 24.06.2016, Prof. Mrinalendra Narayan Dutta be appointed as the Registrar, Dibrugarh University for a term of 5 (five) years w.e.f. his date of joining or upto his attainment of the age of 60 (sixty) years, whichever is earlier, under the provision of the Ordinance for the post of Registrar, Dibrugarh University, 1970 (as amended upto April, 2008) in the Pay Band of Rs. 37,400/- - Rs. 67,000/- + GP Rs. 10,000/- plus all other allowances as admissible under the rules of the University w.e.f. his date of joining.

Item No. 10

Note

To consider the reports of the Inquiry Committees constituted to find the veracity of the facts relating to the allegations brought against the following officers of the University.

(1) Ms. Dipali Phukan, University Engineer

(2) Mr. Rajib Kr. Baruah, Section Officer, Accounts ‘C’ [under suspension]

(1) Ms. Deepali Phukan, University Engineer

As approved by the then Vice-Chancellor, D.U. 2 (two) Inquiry Committees were constituted to ascertain the alleged fraudulent acts of the University Engineer on submission of false vouchers against claimed reimbursement of expenditure incurred by the University for repairing and maintenance of various civil, sanitary, water supply and electrical works of the University and also to inquire into the allegation that payments were made for the works “Developing and Raising of Land for the proposed construction of Hostel Building for DUIET (2 Nos.)” without completion of the works vide No. DU/RG/H.01.03/13/8963 dated 09.04.2013 and vide No. DU/RG/H.01.03/13/8964 dated 12.04.2013, respectively. The Committees were requested to verify all the relevant documents submitted by the University Engineer against the advances drawn by her for the repairing and maintenance works and also to inspect the site(s) and interrogate officials / persons connected with the work(s) to find out the truth.

The findings of the said committees were placed before the 319th Meeting of the Executive Council, D.U. held on 06 May, 2013. The Council accepted the same and authorized the Vice-Chancellor to consider approval of the charges to be framed on the basis of the findings of the Inquiry Committees and directed the Registrar to serve the charge sheets to the University Engineer. Accordingly, charge notices were served to the University Engineer, D.U. vide No. DU/RG/H.01.04/13/9024-25 dtd. 31.05.2013.

The replies of the University Engineer, D.U. against the charge sheet notices served on her as per decision of the Executive Council in its 319th Meeting held on 06.05.2013 was placed in the 320th Meeting of the Executive Council, D.U. held on 13 August, 2013. The members of the Council examined the replies given by Smt. Deepali Phukan, University Engineer against the charge sheet notices served on her and opined that the University administration should prepare point-wise observations on her responses raised so that a proper decision can be taken by the Council in this regard.

The point-wise observations were prepared by the University Administration against the replies of Smt. Deepali Phukan, University Engineer, D.U. against the charges leveled against her.

The Executive Council in its 322nd Meeting held on 14 March, 2014 discussed the matter very seriously and observed that for proper investigation in both the irregularities committed, an Inquiry Committee be reconstituted comprising the members from the technical background and legal background. The Council authorized the Vice-Chancellor to constitute the Committee. Accordingly, an Inquiry Committee comprising of members from the technical background and

legal background to ascertain the alleged fraudulent acts of the University Engineer was reconstituted vide No. DU/RG/H.01.03/15/0300 dated 23.04.2015 and report of the Committee was placed before the Council for further necessary action.

The Council advised to send the report of the Inquiry Committee to Ms. Deepali Phukan and obtain a show cause reply on the report as to why the report of the Inquiry Committee instituted to examine the allegations leveled against her be not accepted by the University.

(1) Mr. Rajib Kr. Baruah, Section Officer, Accounts ‘C’ [under suspension]

An Internal Fact Finding Committee was constituted vide No. DU/RG/H.01.03/14/060 dtd. 07.02.2014 to inquire into the allegation of fraudulent acts committed by Sri Rajib Kr. Baruah, Section Officer, Accounts „C‟ [under suspension], Dibrugarh University which was placed in the meeting of the Executive Council, held on 10.06.2014. The Council discussed the report and authorized the Vice-Chancellor for initiating further necessary action.

As directed, a Charge Sheet Notice was served upon Sri Rajib Kr. Baruah for the allegations leveled against him. Accordingly, Sri Baruah submitted his written statement in response to the said Charge Sheet. Further, the Council apprised that the reply furnished by Sri Rajib Kr. Baruah, Section Officer, Accounts „C‟ (under suspension), Dibrugarh University against the charges brought against him was not convincing and therefore a 3-Member Inquiry Committee was instituted as per the provision of the D.U. Rules and Regulations (vide No. DU/RG/H.01.03/14/0824 dated 08.12.2014) to examine the matter thoroughly.

The report of the 3-Member Inquiry Committee comprising of Smt. Krishna Gohain, Registrar, AAU, Jorhat; Sri Arup Phukan, Advocate, Dibrugarh and Sri Kumarjit Dutta, Deputy Registrar (F&A), Tezpur University was placed in the meeting. Later on, as because of the inability to attend in the Inquiry Committee by Smt. Krishna Gohain, Sri Satyabrata Sarmah, Advocate was assigned the responsibilities as the Chairperson of the Committee.

The Council further advised the Member-Secretary to serve a show cause notice on Sri Baruah asking him as to why the report of the Inquiry Committee instituted to examine the allegations leveled against him be not accepted by the University.


Resolved that Ms. Deepali Phukan, University Engineer and Sri Rajib Kr. Baruah, Section Officer, Accounts „C‟ (under suspension), Dibrugarh University be served Show Cause Notices asking them as to why the University should not accept the reports of the Inquiry Committees instituted by the University to inquire into the alleged charges brought against them.

Item No. 11

To report the following matters :

(i) Assignment of the Deans of Schools as the co-opted members of the Screening-cum-Evaluation Committee and Statutory Selection Committee of the University for appointment of teachers.

(ii) Nomination of Prof. S.C. Kakaty, Dept. of Statistics, D.U. to the Executive Council as one of its Members in place of Prof. (Mrs.) Jahnabi Gogoi Nath.


Resolved to ratify the assignment of the Deans of Schools as the co-opted members of the Screening-cum-Evaluation Committee and Statutory Selection Committee of the University for appointment of teachers.

Resolution No. 42

Resolved that nomination of Prof. S.C. Kakaty, Dept. of Statistics, D.U. to the Executive Council of the University as one of its Members in place of Prof. (Mrs.) Jahnabi Gogoi Nath vide Order No. DU/RG/A.02.03/16/1482, dated 07.06.2018 be noted and ratified.

Item No. 12 Any other matter with permission from the Chair.

The Member-Secretary, with the permission of the Chair, placed relevant matters before the Council.

Addl. Item No. 1 To consider discussion on amalgamation of the Centre for Studies in Biotechnology and the Centre for Bioinformatics Studies of the University, as recommended by the Adviser, DBT, Govt. of India.

Note Under report to the Academic Council and Executive Council, amalgamation of the Centre for Studies in Biotechnology and the Centre for Bioinformatics Studies of the University has been approved vide No. DU/DR-A/43-1/16/783 dated 14.06.2016. Henceforth, these two Centres have been amalgamated as Centre for Biotechnology and Bioinformatics.

The Members of the Council discussed the matter regarding amalgamation of the Centre for Studies in Biotechnology and Centre for Bioinformatics Studies and suggested to place the matter before the appropriate forum of the University to report its approval.

The Hon‟ble Members expressed concern on the process of amalgamation of the Centre for Studies and Biotechnology and the Centre for Bioinformatics Studies of the University without placing the matter of amalgamation before the Academic Council as well as the Post Graduate Board of the University.


Resolved that approval on amalgamation of the Centre for Studies in Biotechnology and the Centre for Bioinformatics Studies of the University as Centre for Biotechnology and Bioinformatics under report to the appropriate forum of the University be noted and ratified.

Addl. Item No. 2

Note

To consider discussion for regularization of teaching and non-teaching staff of the Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) of the University, as recommended by the BoM, DDE.

During the visit of the inspection team of DEB, UGC on 4th & 5th January, 2013 for granting recognition to DDE, D.U., the team highly objected on the matter of running the Office with non-regularized teaching and non-teaching staff in the DDE. The team, on receiving an „Undertaking‟ from the Registrar, D.U. with the assurance that the authorities of the D.U. would regularize the posts, agreed upon to grant recognition on some terms and conditions. Further, the Board of Management, DDE in its 52nd (Emergent) Meeting held on 09th April, 2015 has constituted a Committee for examining the matter of regularization of the faculty members and the non-teaching staff of the DDE. And reference to the Resolution Nos. (3), (4) and (5) along with the observations under Item No. (3) of the 54th Meeting of the BoM, DDE, D.U. and as supported by the recommendations given by the Committee constituted for regularization of the posts, some teaching and non-teaching posts may perhaps be considered for regularization.

The Note on the matter submitted by the Director, DDE and Extracts of the 54th Meeting of the BoM, DDE are placed for perusal and necessary action.

The members of the Council discussed the matter and taking into consideration the seriousness of matter, the Council decided to approve the matter in principle. However, to consider the matter favourably, the Council decided to authorize the Vice-Chancellor to institute a Committee for examining all the aspects.


Resolved that the proposal for regularization of the teaching and non-teaching staff of the Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) of the University, as recommended by the BoM, DDE be accepted and the Vice-Chancellor be authorized to institute a Committee for examining all the aspects to consider the matter.

Addl. Item No. 3

Note

To consider discussion on the demand of the Dibrugarh University Officers’ Association (DUOA) and the Dibrugarh University Employees’ Association (DUEA) regarding enhancement of retirement age of the non-teaching employees of the University from 60 (sixty) years to 62 (sixty two) years.

The Council discussed the matter and suggested to forward the matter to the Govt. of Assam for consideration of its approval. The Council observed that being a state University, such kind of policy matter is not under the control of the authority.


Resolved that the Govt. of Assam be urged to consider the joint appeal made by the Dibrugarh University Officers‟ Association (DUOA) and the Dibrugarh University Employees‟ Association (DUEA) regarding enhancement of retirement age of the non-teaching employees of the University from 60 (sixty) years to 62 (sixty two) years.

Addl. Item No. 4

Note

To consider award of the Degree of Ph.D. to the following eligible Research Scholars of the University.

The Controller of Examinations placed the Examiners‟ Reports and viva voce reports of the research students of the University before the Vice-Chancellor. The Reports, as recommended by the Vice-Chancellor, are placed before the Council for consideration of awarding the Degree of Ph.D. The list of the eligible research students are placed below.

Department Sl. No.

Name of the Candidate with Address for correspondence

Subject Examiner

School : Science and Engineering [Total : 14]

Anthropology 01

Ms. Boby Dutta, Dept. of Anthropology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

„Impact of Integrated Child Development Services on the Rural Communities of Margherita Development Block : A Case Study.‟

Prof. Rajat Kr. Das, Retd. Professor, Department of Anthropology, Vidyasagar University, West Bengal. Prof. Sarit Kr. Choudhuri, Department of Anthropology, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar-791112.

Prof. Indira Barua, Retd. Professor, Department of Anthropology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

Centre for Studies in

Biotechnology 02

Mr. Jitendra Sharma, Centre for Studies in Biotechnology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

„A study on genetic polymorphisms and gene flow among currently used antimalarial drug resistance associated Plasmodium falciparum field isolates in different malaria endemic areas of Assam.‟

Dr. P. Chattopadhayay, Scientist-D, Defence Research Laboratory, DRDO, Tezpur, Assam. Dr. Neelima Mishra, Scientist-C, National Institute of Malaria Research, Sector-8, Dwarka, Delhi-110007.

Dr. P. Dutta, Scientist-F, Dy. Director, RMRC,

SG Entomology & Filariasis Division, Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC), N.E. Region (ICMR), Dibrugarh-786010. Dr. S.A. Khan, Scientist-D, Entomology & Filariasis Division, Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC), N.E. Region (ICMR), Dibrugarh-786010.

Chemistry 03

Ms. Ashma Begum, Dept. of Chemistry, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

„Chemical Investigations of Some Traditional Varieties of Rice of North-East India for Assessment of their Nutraceutical value.‟

Prof. Anil Kr. Saikia, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati-781039. Prof. Sankar C. Deka, Professor, Dept. of Food Engineering & Technology, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur-784028.

Dr. P.K. Chowdhury, Chief Scientist, Natural Product Chemistry Division, CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat-785006.

Life Sciences 04

Mr. Kaushal Sood, Dept. of Life Sciences, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

„Evaluation of Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Efficacy of the Selected Plants of the Family – Apiaceae.‟

Prof. Syem Don, Department of Biochemistry, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong-22. Prof. M.C. Kalita, Department of Biotechnology, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014.

Prof. R.N.S. Yadav, Department of Life Sciences, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

Life Sciences 05

Sri Palash Dutta, Dept. of Life Sciences, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

„Studies on the application of Juvenile Hormone and 20-Hydroxyecdysone in Reproduction of muga Silkworm, Antheraea assamensis Helfer.‟

Prof. Jatin Kalita, Department of Zoology, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014. Dr. L.N. Kakati, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Zoology, Nagaland University, Lumami, P.O. : Lumami, Dist. : Zunheboto, PIN-798627.

Prof. A.K. Rai, Department of Life Sciences, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004. Dr. P. Dutta, Scientist-F (Dy. Director SG), RMRC, NE (ICMR), Lahowal,

Dibrugarh-786010.

Life Sciences 06

Ms. Rimjim Dutta, Dept. of Life Sciences, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

„Ecological Health Assessment of some Ephemeral Streams in the Lakhimpur District of Assam.‟

Prof. Amalesh Dutta, Department of Zoology, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014. Prof. D.N. Das, Dean, Life Sciences, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, PIN-791112.

Dr. Debojit Baruah, Associate Professor, Department of Botany, Lakhimpur Girls‟ College, North Lakhimpur-787031.

Mathematics 07

Mr. Adil Akhtar, Dept. of Mathematics, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh.

„A Study on Graph Theoretic Aspects of Genetic Code.‟

Prof. Kuntala Patra, Department of Mathematics, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014. Prof. M. Saleem, Dept. of Applied Mathematics, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202002.

Prof. Tazid Ali, Department of Mathematics, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

Mathematics 08

Ms. Niky Baruah, Dept. of Mathematics, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

„Some Studies on Graph Theoretic Approach to Traffic Control Problems.‟

Prof. Kuntala Patra, Department of Mathematics, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014. Prof. Bijan Kumar Bagchi, Professor in Applied Mathematics, University of Calcutta, 92 Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road, Kolkata-700009, West Bengal.

Prof. A.K. Baruah, Department of Mathematics, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

Pharmaceutical Sciences

09

Mr. Khumanthem Deepak Singh, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dibrugarh University.

„Evaluation of Biological Activities of Allium hookerii Thw. Enum.‟

Prof. S.H. Ansari, Head, Dept. of Pharmacognosy, Jamia Hamdard University, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi-110062. Dr. (Mrs.) S. Hemalatha, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005.

Prof. Dipak Chetia,

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.


10

Mr. Kumar Saurav Dey, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dibrugarh University.

„Some Medicinal Plants from North East India : A comprehensive Phytochemical and Pharmacological study of their Potential use as Hypoglycemic Agent.‟

Prof. S.H. Ansari, Head, Dept. of Pharmacognosy, Jamia Hamdard University, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi-110062. Prof. T. Jha, Department of Pharm. Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata-700032.

Prof. S.K. Ghosh, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.


11

Mr. Mukesh Kumar Kumawat, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh.

„Synthesis and Antimalarial Activity Evaluation of Some Novel Tetraoxane Derivatives.‟

Prof. T.K. Maity, Dept. of Pharm. Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata-700032. Dr. Niroshini Mirmalan, Sr. Lecturer and Programme Leader in Biomedical Science, School of Environment and Life Sciences, G24 Peel Building, University of Salford, Manchester M5 4WT.

Prof. D. Chetia, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.


12

Sri Nabin Chandra Baruah, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

„Chemical and Pharmacological Evaluation of Argyreia roxburghii Choisy.‟

Prof. T.K. Maity, Dept. of Pharm. Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata-700032. Dr. Shivesh Jha, Professor, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Science, BIT, Mesra, Ranchi-835215.

Dr. Sanjib Das, Professor, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Assam University, Silchar-788001.


13

Mr. Subhra Prakash Bhattacharyya, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dibrugarh University.

„NSAID Ioaded solid lipid nanoparticle dosage form : Formulation Optimization, Characterzation, Stability Study, In-vitro and In-vivo Evaluation.‟

Prof. Arunava Nanda, Professor (Retd.), Jadavpur University, Flat No. Unitech Housing, 1/1 New Sontoshpur Main Road, Near Subodh Park, Kolkata-700075.

Prof. Avijit Mazumder, Noida Institute of Engg. & Technology, 19, Knowledge Part-II, Institutional Area, Greater Noida-201306.

Dr. Bhaskar Mazumder, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

Statistics 14

Ms. Rumee Rani Savapandit, Dept. of Statistics, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

„A Study on Bootstrap Methods and their Performance in Estimation and Hypothesis Testing.‟

Prof. K.K. Singh, Professor and Head, Dept. of Statistics, Manipur University, Canchipur, Imphal-795003. Dr. R.N. Mishra, Professor, Department of Statistics, Patna University, Patna-800005, Bihar.

Prof. Bipin Gogoi, Department of Statistics, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

School : Earth, Atmospheric Science, Environment and Energy [Total : 5]

Applied Geology

15

Mr. Bashab Nandan Mahanta, Dept. of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

„Structures and tectono-sedimentation history of the Lower Gondwana and Dafla (Siwalik) sandstones along Main Boundary Thrust Zones in parts of West and East Siang Districts, Arunachal Pradesh.‟

Prof. Parth Pratim Chakraborty, Dept. of Geology, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007.

Dr. Sumit Kumar Ray, Emeritus Scientist, Department of Geology, Presidency University, Kolkata-700073.

Prof. R.K. Sarmah, Dept. of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

Dr. Tapos Kumar Goswami, Dept. of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

Applied Geology

16

Mr. Chaitra Dhar Taye, Dept. of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

„Petrography and Geochemistry of the Volcanic and Metavolcanic Rocks of Siang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, India.‟

Prof. B.V. Rao, M.Sc., Ph.D.,

Department of Geology, Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, Meriema, Kohima-797004.

Prof. Rajendra Kumar Trivedi, Professor, Dept. of Applied Geology, Dr. H.S. Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar-470003, Madhya Pradesh.

Prof. P. Bhattacharyya, Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University,

Dibrugarh-786004.

Applied Geology

17

Mr. Pranab Jyoti Gogoi, Dept. of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

„Hydrogeological Study of the Jhanji-Kakodonga Interfluve Area, Assam with Special Reference to Quality Assessment of Ground Water.‟

Dr. T.V. Krishna Reddy, Professor of Geology (Retd.), 3-2-3, Vidyanagar, Tirupati-517502, Andhra Pradesh. Prof. A.D. Patgiri, Dept. of Geological Sciences, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014.

Prof. U. Goswami, Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

Applied Geology

18

Ms. Sangeeta Sharma, Dept. of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

„Study on Influence of Structural Features on Geomorphology in Parts of Assam-Arakan Basin.‟

Prof. L.S. Chamyal, Department of Geology, M.S. University of Vadodara, Vadodara-390002.

Prof. S.K. Tandon, Block A, House 566C, Sushant Lok (Phase-I), Gurgaon, PIN-122009, Haryana.

Prof. J.N. Sarma, Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

Geography 19

Mr. Devajit Boruah, Vill. : Khonikor, P.O. : Missamara, PIN-785618, Golaghat.

„Opportunity and Challenges of Rural Tourism : A Case Study in Golaghat District of Assam.‟

Prof. P. Bhattacharyya, Department of Geography, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014.

Dr. B.C. Vaidya, Professor of Geography, University of Pune, Pune-411007.

Dr. Bimal Bora, Principal, J.B. College, Jorhat-785001.

School : Humanities and Social Sciences [Total : 7]

Assamese 20

Mr. Pabitra Kumar Pegu Natun Nirmali Gaon, P.O. : C.R. Building, Dibrugarh.

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Prof. Dipti Phukan Patgiri, Head of the Dept. of Assamese, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014. Prof. N.C. Sarma, Retd. Professor, Gauhati University, Santipur West, Durga Sarobar, Guwahati-781009.

Prof. Bhim Kanta Boruah, Department of Assamese, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

Assamese 21 Ms. Pinky Saikia, Assistant Professor, Jorhat Kendriya

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Dr. Prabin Ch. Das Professor of Folklore (Retd.), Gauhati University,

Mahavidyalaya, Kenduguri. Hiranalaya, Rupalim Nagar, Shantidan Path, Jalukbari, Guwahati-781014. Dr. Sristidhar Dutta, (Retd. Professor, Dept. of History, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh), Boiragimath, Samannay Path, P.O. : C.R. Building-786003, Dibrugarh.

Dr. Jayanta Kumar Bora, Associate Professor, Department of Assamese, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

Assamese 22

Mr. Ratna Gopal Gogoi, Associate Professor, Dept. of Hindi, Tinsukia College, Tinsukia.

„Nocte Janagosthi : Ek Samajik-Sanskritik Adhyayan.‟

Prof. Umesh Deka, Director, Institute of North East India Studies, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014. Prof. N.C. Sarma, Retired Professor of Gauhati University, Santipur West, Durga Sarobar, Guwahati-781009.

Prof. Bhim Kanta Boruah, Department of Assamese, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

History 23

Ms. Priti Salila Rajkhowa, Dept. of History, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

„Satras in Colonial Assam : A Study of Their Responses to the Contemporary Socio-Political Issues.‟

Prof. B.K. Medhi, Department of Anthropology, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014. Prof. F.A. Qadri, Department of History, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong-22.

Prof. D. Nath, Professor, Shri Shri Aniruddhadeva Chair, Department of History, Dibrugarh-786004.

Political Science

24 Mr. Chakrapani Patir, Sonari College, Sonari.

„Human Rights and Internally Displaced Persons in Assam – A Case Study of Majuli.‟

Prof. Akhil Ranjan Dutta, Department of Political Science, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014. Prof. Paula Banerjee, Professor of Southeast Asian Studies, Calcutta University and Honorary Director, Mahanirban Calcutta Research Group, G.D. 273, Sector 3, Kolkata-700106.

Prof. Girin Phukon,

Professor (Retd.), Dept of Political Science, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

Political Science

25

Ms. Indrani Saha, Dept. of Political Science, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

„Assam Legislative Assembly Elections, 2011 : A Study of the Voting Behaviour of Bodo People in Kokrajhar District.‟

Prof. Sandhya Goswami, Department of Political Science, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014.

Prof. Ranju Rani Dhamala, Dean, Social Science, Assam University, Silchar-788011.

Prof. N.L. Dutta, Department of Political Science, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

Political Science

26 Mr. Uma Kanta Hazarika, SPP College, Namti, Sivasagar.

„Contextualizing the Women Characters in the Plays of Jyoti Prasad Agarwala in the light of his Political Ideology.‟

Prof. Sandhya Goswami, Department of Political Science, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014.

Prof. Sushmita Sengupta, Department of Political Science, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong-793022, Meghalaya.

Prof. Alpana Borgohain, Department of Political Science, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

School : Education [Total : 4]

Education 27

Ms. Leena Dutta, Dept. of Education, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

„A Study on the Skill Development Under-Graduate Programmes of Dibrugarh University.‟

Prof. Sanat K. Ghosh, Department of Education, Rabindra Bharati University, 56 A, B.T. Road, Kolkata-700050.

Prof. L.R. Saikia, Department of Education, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014.

Dr. Neeta Kalita Barua, Associate Professor, Department of Education, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

Education 28

Smt. Nivedita Bezbaruah Borthakur, Dept. of Education, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

„A Study on Mental Health Problems Among Adolescents in Secondary Schools of Jorhat District.‟

Prof. Sanat K. Ghosh, Department of Education, Rabindra Bharati University, 56 A, B.T. Road, Kolkata-700050. Prof. L.R. Saikia, Department of Education, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014.

Dr. Neeta Kalita Barua,

Associate Professor, Department of Education, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

Education 29

Mr. Pranjal Buragohain, Dept. of Education, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

„A Study of the Happiness Level of Secondary School Teachers of Dibrugarh District in Relation to the Job Satisfaction and Morale of the Teachers.‟

Prof. Swarnalata Das, Guest Faculty, Women Studies, Gauhati University, Gopinath Bordoloi Nagar, Jalukbari, Guwahati-781014. Prof. J.C. Soni, Professor, Department of Education, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, P.O. : Doimukh, PIN-791112.

Prof. Mukut Hazarika, Department of Education, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

Education 30

Smt. Smriti Rekha Phukan, Dept. of Education, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

„Classroom Climate of the Educational Institutions at Higher Secondary level in relation to Pupils‟ Academic Motivation and Learning Style : A Study of Dibrugarh District.‟

Prof. Sanat K. Ghosh, Department of Education, Rabindra Bharati University, 56 A, B.T. Road, Kolkata-700050. Prof. L.R. Saikia, Department of Education, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014.

Dr. P.K. Gogoi, Department of Education, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004.

Note The members of the Council examined the Examiners‟ Reports and viva voce reports of the Ph.D. students of the University, as approved by the Vice-Chancellor and decided to resolve as follows :


Resolved that as recommended by the Vice-Chancellor, the list of successful candidates for the award of Ph.D. degree be accepted.

Addl. Item No. 5

Note

To consider recommendations of Board of Management, Centre for Library & Information Science Studies and Centre for Atmospheric Studies, Dibrugarh University for granting permission to Prof. B.K. Boruah as the Director, in-charge in the Centre for Library & Information Science Study and Prof. P.K. Bhuyan as the Centre in-charge in the Centre for Atmospheric Studies for two more years, w.e.f. 1st July, 2016.

The Board of Management, Centre for Library & Information Science Studies held on 26.06.2016 has recommended to continue the service of Prof. Bhim Kanta Boruah as Director In-Charge of the Centre even after his joining the University as Emeritus Fellow for another period of 2 (two) years, w.e.f. 1st July, 2016.

The Board of Management, Centre for Atmospheric Studies held on 26.06.2016 has recommended to continue the service of Prof. Pradip Kr. Bhuyan as Director In-Charge of the Centre for the 2 (two) years period from July 01, 2016 to June 30, 2018.

The Council discussed the matter and resolved as follows :


Resolved that as recommended by the Board of Management (BoM), Centre for Library & Information Science Studies and Centre for Atmospheric Studies, respectively the services of Prof. B.K. Boruah and Prof. P.K. Bhuyan as Director In-Charge in their respective Centres be extended for two years period from 1st July, 2016 to June 30, 2018, i.e., for the tenure as UGC Emeritus Professors.

Addl. Item No. 6

Note

To consider discussion on the proposal to review the provision for amendment of the Dibrugarh University Act., Regulations, Rules etc.

The Council discussed the matter and opined that smooth functioning of the administration and considering the present circumstances, the existing Act, Regulation, Rules etc. of the University are urgently required to amend.


Resolved that a high level committee be constituted to review the provision for amendment of the Dibrugarh University Acts, Rules, Rugulations etc.

As there was no more item to discuss, the meeting ended with a Vote of Thanks to and from the Chair.

Sd/- (M.N. Dutta) A.K. Buragohain Registrar Vice-Chancellor and and Secretary, Executive Council Chairman, Executive Council Dibrugarh University Dibrugarh University

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