Rashmi and 56 Others v. State of U.P. Thru. Addl. Chief Secy. Deptt. Basic Education and 4 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench), WRIT - A No. 330 of 2026, decided 16-01-2026 by Shree Prakash Singh, J. Petitioners (Rashmi and 56 others) given officiating charge of Headmaster but denied salary of the post; claim directed to be considered in light of Division Bench judgment in Secretary, UP Basic Education Board v. Tripurari Dubey (Sp. Appeal 652 of 2024; 2025: AHC:67382-DB), affirmed via dismissal of SLP(C) 22427 of 2025 on 13-08-2025. Respondents did not dispute the question of law. Petition disposed of; respondent no. 4 to decide claim per law, relevant rules and Tripurari Dubey within six weeks. Keywords: officiating charge, Headmaster salary, Headmaster-In charge, UP Basic Education, Tripurari Dubey, disposal with direction, six weeks.
What did the court decide?
Respondent no. 4 directed to consider the petitioners' claim for being given the salary of the post of Headmaster-In charge in accordance with law, the relevant rules and the Division Bench judgment in Tripurari Dubey, within six weeks from receipt of a certified copy of the order.