India, April 11 -- In a move to punish an allegedly errant teachers' association, the University of Mumbai will ask the Mumbai University and College Teachers Association (MUCTA) to vacate the office space it occupied on the Kalina campus since 2010.

The decision was taken at a recent meeting of the Management Council, the university's apex decision-making body, which passed a resolution to this effect. This punitive action follows an alleged attempt by MUCTA members to defame senior university officials, and adds to ongoing tensions that have simmered for years.

In the recent meeting, Management Council members unanimously agreed that MUCTA should vacate Room No 47 at Ranade Bhavan in the Kalina campus.

According to the resolution, "M...