To

The Librarians,

Sub: Appointment of Goa University Librarian through misrepresentation of facts and

apparently through fraud and use of forged documents regarding his qualification and

experience.

Dear Library colleagues,

I have learnt through information under R TI that the person holding the position of the Librarian

in Goa University is not qualified to be appointed for the post of Librarian. From the information

given to me under the RTI Act it appears that he has obtained the position through misrepresentation of facts and apparently through fraud and use of forged documents regarding his qualification and experience.

Recent R.T.I. reveals that Dr. Gopakumar V. was appointed in the year 1989 (with B. Sc., B. Lib. Sc.) as a Common Pool of Librarians for Kerala state but not an UGC Librarian for Kerala state or all India UGC level. (Please see enclosed (Annexure I).bearing No. DAG (Admn)/C.CellIRTI-236/2013-14/598 dated 09/10/2013. And (.Annexure Ia). No. 25829/A3/89/H.Edn dated 11.9.89 certified Xerox copy of Dr. Gopakumar's original appointment records collected through RTI from Indian Audit and Accounts Department Office of the Accountant General (A&E), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Government.

(Common pool is a independent criteria adopted by Kerala government to appoint all the government officials for Kerala state and it is applicable only for Kerala. It has no concern with UGC or any other state of India.)

Gopakumar's initial appointment is apparently on par with the Municipality Librarian or University Junior Library Assistant or Assistant Librarian in Central Library and UGC affiliated colleges in Goa. But not a LIBRARIAN of UGC affiliated Colleges as per UGC Rules and Regulation adopted by UGC at all India level including Kerala.

Minimum compulsory qualification required for the post of librarian in colleges in India as per UGC is Master's Degree in relevant subject with 55% marks and NET/SET or PhD in relevant subject at the time of appointment.

It is applicable from IVth, Vth & VIth Pay UGC Commission that is from 1986 till date at all India level.

Goa University R. T.I. reveals that Gopakumar is appointed as per 5^th pay UGC commission  and cleared his M.Lib. Sc. in the year 2004 but has not cleared NET/SET or PhD at that point in time as also at the time of Interview at Goa University and therefore as per UGC V Pay Commission he is not eligible for the post of UGC College University Librarian till time of Interview at Goa University.

Further recent RTI collected from Mangalore University bearing No.MU/GENIRTI/2013- 14/G4 Dated 30/11/2013 reveals that Gopakumar’s PhD. is not valid for academic purpose as it is not fulfilling the UGC Regulation 2009 and therefore he is not qualified for College Librarian, University Deputy librarian or University Librarian or asst. professor at University/college Level (See annexure IV)

So the question is - How he is appointed as a Librarian of Goa University Library without essential qualifications, Publications and Experience. And engaged in library Science academic study.

Goa University (Screening Committee) has apparently not verified his document properly from initial stage, that is, original appointing authority as well as qualification, experience and publication in detail. It surprises me that looking at the documents (received by me under RTI) when an ordinary person like me can see that he is not qualified how come the Selecting Authorities of Goa University have failed to note it.

Further RT.I. reveals that he brought Service Certificate from University College, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala stating that Dr. Gopakumar V., Librarian (UGC) has joined in Kerala Government Service on the f.n. of 12/10/1989 till 03/03/2009 (for 19 years and 05 months). (See annexure Ill) However when the said college is not the original appointing authority, but the Kerala government, and when Dr. Gopakumar worked in additional other four more colleges, the question arises as to how a Principal of University College, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala could issue an experience certificate for 19 years and 05 months. This all things where not checked by screening committee.

Further recent RT.I. information reveals that (this recent RTI is acquired from University College, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala dated   13/09/2013 Dr. Gopakumar V. was included under UGC only on 11/08/2000 circular No. HIGHER EDUCATION (A) DEPARTMENT G.O. (Rt) NO. 2039/2000/H. Edn. Dated Thiruvananthapuram, 30-11-2000. Read G.O. (Ms) 130/2000/H. Edn. Dated 11-8-2000. (Order Names Serial No. 10  Sri. Gopakumar V. as indicated in the Circular of Kerala Government. This copy has been furnished by the PlO of the University College, Palayam)

And again as per HIGHER EDUCATION (A) DEPARTMENT G.O. (P) No. 396/2010H.Edn. Dated, Tbiruvananthapuram: 17/12/2010 Read:- G.O. (Rt.) No. 15/20091H.Edn dated: 2.01.2009 [Order names serial No. 39 as indicated in the Circular attached.] Dr. V. Gopakumar advised by PSC vide RAC (3) 4643/87/GW dated 02/08/1989 and granted UGC scheme w.e.f. 1.6.1999 (on the basis of B.Sc.Lib) as per G.O. (MS) No. 130/20001H.Edn dated 11.8.2000 and was relieved from Common Pool on appointment as a University Librarian, Goa University as per G/O.(Rt)103/20101H.Edn dated: 13.01.2010. (See annexure II)

Surprisingly Principal of University College, Palayam, Thiru ananthapuram, Kerala issues 19 years and 05 months experience as a UGC librarian and again through RTI same college says that he has given UGC status for Kerala state on B. Lib. Sc. Qualification in the year 30.11.2000. (See annexure III & II)

Botb the above circular from Kerala government and University College proves that he submitted fake service certificate issued by University College Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala stating that Dr. Gopakumar V., librarian (UGC) has joined in Kerala government service on the f. n. 12/10/1989 till 03/03/2009. (for 19 years and 05 months). This is a apparently clear case of Misrepresentation of facts.

Above circular proves that he has been relieved from Common Pool to UGC on 11/8/2000 as per Kerala rule after his selection by Goa University and whereas he was not appointed as a UGC Librarian from 12/10/1989 which he has claimed at the time of selection under Goa University using the letter or certificate issued by the Principal of University College, Palayam.

Further, even if this is the practice followed in Kerala and is accepted in Kerala by the Government there, the Kerala Government rule is not applicable to Goa University as Goa University is functioning as per UGC rules.

Further both the Kerala Government circulars prove that V Gopakumar has only 10 years of experience as per (Kerala Govt. UGC Rules) and hence does not satisfy the essential requirement of Goa University (18 years experience as per UGC V pay Commission Rules,Delhi) to be appointed as the Librarian.  And yet he has been given the post of Librarian which is equivalent the post of Professor which is totally illegal and against law according to my belief and understanding.

After Going through all documents collected from different channels through RTI it is clear that Librarian of Goa University:

a.         Does not possess the minimum Experience as per UGC regulation.

b.         Does not possess the minimum Qualification as per UGG regulation.

c.         Does not possess the minimum Publication as per UGG regulation.

d.         PhD. is not valid for academic purpose as it is not fulfilling the UGC Regulation

             2009 and no NET/SET as per UGC regulation.

e.         obtained the position through misrepresentation of facts and apparently through

             fraud and use of forged documents regards his qualification and experience

Hence, this matter must be examined thoroughly and a independent committee must be formed by the University and UGC to inquire into this apparently illegal appointment which in my opinion must be immediately cancelled and punished the party as per law.

Hoping for immediate action