In a recent development, the Tripura High Court has sought clarity from the state government regarding the appointment of over 10,000 terminated teachers. The dispute revolves around the legality of the appointments made under the Revised Employment Policy of 2003, which was later scrapped by the High Court in 2014.
The High Court’s directive came in response to a plea filed by a group of teachers challenging their termination. The petitioners argue that they were recruited under the Employment Policy of 2001, which they claim to be the valid policy at the time of their appointment. They contend that the Revised Employment Policy of 2003 was merely an internal communication and did not have the force of law.
Furthermore, the petitioners raised concerns about possible financial irregularities in the payment of salaries to the terminated teachers. They pointed out that the employment and salary codes of the terminated teachers are still active, indicating that salaries may still be shown as paid. This has led to suspicions of misuse of public funds by certain officials.
During the hearing, the petitioners’ advocate, Tarini K. Nayak, argued that the terminations were illegal and challenged the dismissal of the teachers. The High Court, after considering the submissions, directed the state government to clarify whether the appointments were made under the scrapped policy.
Additionally, the High Court has asked the state government to provide documentation of the Employment Policy of 2001, under which the petitioners claim to have been appointed. The case highlights the importance of clarity and transparency in government appointments and the need to ensure proper adherence to legal procedures. Further developments in this case are awaited as the state government provides clarification on the appointment of the terminated teachers.
