Yogita v. Director of Education and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court, Justice Prateek Jalan, 12.03.2025 — extension-of-time applications by school staff Association (Respondent No. 4) in disposed writ petitions W.P.(C) 14686/2023, 15058/2023, 15061/2023 of petitioners Pooja Verma, Yogita and Priyanka Tiwari facing show cause notices issued on Directorate of Education directives; disciplinary committee constituted, one meeting held, proceedings incomplete; four-week extension of personal-hearing and decision timelines (paras 7(b), 7(c)); non-release of salary arrears under para 7(f); ten-day release directive with liberty to institute contempt proceedings; compliance with rules of natural justice; Directorate of Vigilance report considered.
What did the court decide?
Four-week extension of the periods in paragraphs 7(b) and 7(c) of the 18.02.2025 order granted to the Association for conclusion of the disciplinary proceedings; Association directed to release arrears of unpaid salaries within ten days, failing which the petitioners are at liberty to institute contempt proceedings.