Ludhiana, Oct. 28 -- More than two weeks after the deadline set by Panjab University (PU) for submission of revised pay scale records, several affiliated colleges have still not responded, leaving teachers frustrated over the long-pending implementation of UGC's seventh pay commission benefits.

On September 26, the university directed all affiliated colleges to submit detailed compliance reports, including documentary proof of seventh pay scale implementation, CPF deductions and settlement of retirement benefits such as gratuity and leave encashment. The final date for submission was fixed as October 10.

The directive was issued following multiple representations by teachers' unions, who had been urging PU to ensure that college managem...