Panchkula, Sept. 17 -- In a significant relief to teaching faculty of government colleges, the Haryana government has relaxed the mandatory rural service condition for processing Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) cases for one year.

The decision has been conveyed by the Higher Education Department through an order dated September 15, addressed to principals of all government colleges in Haryana. The relaxation will remain applicable for one year from the date of issuance of the order.

The move specifically covers the mandatory rural service requirement attached to CAS cases of the concerned teaching faculty of government colleges. The department has directed all government colleges in the state to take necessary action in accordance with th...