Clerk stays despite transfer order at Chakwal Women’s College

CHAKWAL: A transfer order involving a junior clerk at the Government Graduate College for Women, Chakwal, has turned into a growing administrative dispute after 32 faculty members demanded that the departmental directive be implemented without further delay.

The controversy centres on junior clerk Kamran Shehzad, whose transfer was ordered by the Director Colleges, Rawalpindi Division, on Aug 13 following recommendations of an inquiry committee. According to documents cited by the faculty, he was transferred to the Government Associate College, Tarhada, with directions that he should not be posted at a girls’ college in future.

However, teachers claim that the order has not been fully implemented and that Mr Shehzad has continued to report to the women’s college and perform his duties there.

The issue has now become a source of concern among teaching staff, who say the continued presence of the official has created a sense of insecurity on campus.

Faculty demands action

In a resolution adopted on Aug 31, 32 faculty members urged higher authorities to take immediate notice and ensure compliance with the transfer order. They also called for action against officials responsible for any failure to implement departmental instructions.

The teachers had previously raised concerns in a July 28 resolution, alleging that the clerk had displayed “insulting, humiliating and threatening” behaviour towards senior professors during a staff meeting.

The dispute escalated further on Sept 1 when members of the teaching staff wore black armbands while continuing with their teaching responsibilities. A staff meeting was also held during the break, where teachers reiterated their concerns about the clerk’s presence.

Transfer challenged before DPI Colleges

Meanwhile, Mr Shehzad has reportedly challenged his transfer before the Director Public Instructions (DPI), Colleges, Lahore.

The DPI Colleges directed the Director Administration to examine the matter. On Aug 20, the Director Administration summoned the clerk and other concerned officials to Lahore, where their statements were recorded.

According to sources, however, no decision had been announced by the DPI Colleges even after 12 days, leaving the dispute unresolved.

The case reportedly follows two departmental inquiries — one conducted by the Deputy Director Colleges, Chakwal, and another by the Director Colleges, Rawalpindi Division. Faculty members said the inquiries found the official responsible for the conduct under investigation.

Teachers approach district administration

Amid the growing tensions, a delegation of female faculty members also visited the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Chakwal, to present their concerns. The delegation, however, could not meet the deputy commissioner.

Sources alleged that members of the college council later visited the DC Office and told the teachers they could face employment-related difficulties for approaching the deputy commissioner without informing the Deputy Director Colleges.

The faculty subsequently returned from the office, according to the sources.

College Principal Prof Mehnaz Akhtar did not provide a statement when contacted for comment.

The college is a public women’s institution in Chakwal and offers intermediate and undergraduate programmes, with the University of the Punjab listing it among its affiliated colleges.

For now, the unresolved transfer has left teachers seeking a clear administrative decision, while the clerk’s appeal remains under consideration. The faculty has warned that prolonged uncertainty could deepen unrest and affect the academic environment.