Jharkhand HC strikes down relaxation in qualifying marks for para teachers
THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK Ranchi, Jan 17: The Jharkhand High Court on Friday ruled that granting relaxation in the qualifying marks…
THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
Ranchi, Jan 17: The Jharkhand High Court on Friday ruled that granting relaxation in the qualifying marks for para teachers in the ongoing appointment process for 26,000 assistant teachers (Acharyas) in the state is not justified.
The petition against the appointment process was filed by Krishna Kumar Halder. The court had previously reserved its decision after hearing all parties involved.
The court has annulled the provision granting relaxation in qualifying marks to para teachers. The case was heard by a bench comprising High Court Chief Justice MS Ramachandra Rao and Justice Deepak Roshan.
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The court issued this order while hearing a petition challenging the provision of 50% reservation for para teachers and relaxation in qualifying marks under the Assistant Teacher Appointment Rules.
The petitioner was represented by advocates Shubham Kumar Mishra, Kumar Pawan, and Shivam Utkarsh Sahay. On behalf of the JSSC, advocates Sanjoy Piparwal, Radha Krishna Gupta, and Pinky Sahu presented their arguments, while advocate Rahul Sabu represented the state government.
This decision by the High Court has dealt a significant blow to para teachers participating in the assistant teacher appointment process.
