T Ojit appointed COHSEM chairman
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 06 2023:
Consequent to the High Court order dated February 27, the education (S) department has appointed T Ojit, joint director of directorate of university and higher education (in-charge) as chairman of Council of Higher Secondary Education Manipur (COHSEM) .
An order issued by deputy secretary of education (S) dated March 2 informed that the High Court order quashed the order dated December 16, and directed, "The respondents to consider both the cases of the petitioner and respondent No.3 by evaluating their comparative merits, and to appoint the suitable candidate as chairman of COHSEM".
Consequently, the government requested both the petitioner and the respondent No 3 to furnish information/documents for evaluating the comparative merits on February 28 and accordingly both submitted the requisite documents on March 1.The government thoroughly examined and evaluated the relevant information/documents and compared their seniority, experiences, and academic qualifications.
After a detailed evaluation and comparison of the two candidates, the government appointed T Ojit as chairman of COHSEM on deputation for a term not exceeding three years, which may be shortened or extended by one year at a time subject to the condition that the total length of deputation shall not exceed five years, after considering the court's directive.
Further, Chingangbam Sarat, associate professor of the directorate of university and higher education is repatriated back to his parent department, the order stated.