PU teachers can't be private tutors

The pre-university education department has issued a circular banning private tuitions by faculty of aided and government colleges. Lecturers are not permitted to work in private coaching centres either.

"If we find anyone violating the rules, we will take strict action, which will not be restricted to lecturers, but extend even to the institute to which the lecturer is affiliated," said Rashmi V Mahesh, director, PUE department.

"We have received complaints. We have informed the officials concerned to take serious action," she said.

Officials said offending lecturers could find salaries withheld, or even face suspension from work.