India, Sept. 1 -- Professors appointed on a clock hour basis (CHB) in state-run colleges have not received honorarium for nearly two and a half months due to delays in approval by universities. The Directorate of Higher Education has now directed that their dues be cleared within seven days.

Director of Higher Education Shailendra Devlankar, in a circular issued on August 30, directed all universities to complete the pending approval of CHB appointments within two days. He further ordered that honorarium payments must be processed and disbursed within seven days once approvals are in place.

A government ordinance issued on October 17, 2022, clearly outlined the procedure and strict timelines for the appointment of CHB professors. Accord...