Ashok Kumar Yadav v. the State of Jharkhand through the Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioner, a para-teacher working since 2010 under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, sought regularization of service and payment of dues. The High Court disposed of the writ petition by directing the petitioner to file a fresh representation before the District Superintendent of Education, who must decide it within eight weeks in accordance with Supreme Court precedents on para-teacher regularization. The petitioner shall not be disengaged and shall continue receiving current remuneration pending decision.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner directed to file fresh representation before Respondent No. 3; Respondent No. 3 to decide within 8 weeks per Supreme Court precedents; if favorable, consequential orders within 4 weeks; petitioner not to be disengaged and to continue receiving current remuneration.