Chandigarh, Feb. 6 -- Even as teachers of Panjab University (PU) have gone to court regarding enhancing the age of superannuation of teachers to 65, PU has issued a circular informing that now superannuated teachers will be considered for guest faculty, provided they are aged under 65.

The PU vice-chancellor has approved that the superannuated teachers may also be considered for appointment as guest faculty at Panjab University, subject to maximum age limit of 65 years, as per Rules for Guest faculty in the Departments of the Panjab University Calendar, read the circular issued by deputy registrar establishment on February 3.

A committee was formed last year when several teachers above the age of 65 were applying for guest faculty posts...