Ludhiana, June 7 -- Alleging violations of UGC regulations governing the tenure of college principals, the Association of United College Teachers (AUCT), Punjab and Chandigarh, has urged Panjab University, Punjabi University and Guru Nanak Dev University to withdraw approvals granted to principals who have continued in office beyond the prescribed 10-year limit.

In a letter submitted to the vice-chancellors of the three universities on Thursday, a copy of which has been seen by HT, the association contended that several principals appointed after July 30, 2013, in affiliated and constituent colleges have completed the maximum tenure permitted under the regulations but continue to function as principals and draw the corresponding salary a...