Teachers’ body finalises list of 579 members — PUTA polls: A practical reader guide

Teachers' body finalises list of 579 members — PUTA polls: A practical reader guide

The Panjab University Teachers’ Association (PUTA) has finalised its membership list for the 2026-27 elections, with 579 members eligible to participate in the electoral process. PUTA elections will be held on October 28, with polling scheduled from 8.30 am to 2 pm at the English Auditorium on the PU campus, according to the revised schedule issued by returning officer Anil Monga on Tuesday.

The annual general meeting (AGM) will be held at 4.30 pm on the same day.The release of the final membership list marks a key step toward the polls after the election process faced delays amid issues concerning the reconciliation of membership fees. The revised schedule outlines the remaining stages, beginning with the filing of nominations on October 16. The election will determine the association’s executive body for the 2026-27 term, with members set to vote after completing the nomination and scrutiny process.

As per the election notification, library staff working at the AC Joshi Library and in various departments, including librarians, deputy librarians, assistant librarians and assistant archivists, will be eligible to contest executive positions from Group I. The returning officer will scrutinise the nomination forms with the assistance of the PUTA president and secretary. Election-related correspondence on behalf of the returning officer may be handled by the PUTA secretary, the notification stated.