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A very big and relief news has emerged from the corridors of justice for lakhs of para teachers (assistant teachers) of Jharkhand. Jharkhand High Court, while giving a historic decision, has given a big order in favor of para teachers of the state. This stance of the court is no less than a boon for these teachers who have been struggling for their service conditions and social security for a long time. After this decision of the High Court, now the ongoing doubt regarding the future of para teachers and especially their pension has completely ended, due to which there is an atmosphere of celebration in the teachers unions of the entire state.
What did the High Court say regarding pension and service benefits?
After a thorough hearing of the case, the Honorable High Court clarified that para teachers are the backbone of the education system and they have been providing their services for a long time. The court said in its order that these teachers cannot be deprived of social security and pension benefits as per rules. The court has directed the state government to take appropriate and concrete steps regarding the pension scheme of para teachers. This decision has made it clear that after retirement, the future of these teachers will be secure and they will not have to face financial crisis.
Lakhs of families of Jharkhand will get direct benefits
This historic court decision is going to have a direct impact on more than 65 thousand para teachers of Jharkhand and their families. This order has brought a huge social and economic security for these assistant teachers who till now are living amidst minimum honorarium and uncertain future. Teachers’ organizations say that they have been fighting for this right for years and by honoring their service, the High Court has proved that justice can be delayed, but not blinded.
Movement intensifies in state government and education department
After this strict and clear stand of the High Court, the stir has intensified in the education department and administrative staff of the Jharkhand government. To comply with the court order, the government will now have to make major changes in the financial budget and rules. If sources are to be believed, the Education Department may soon call a high-level meeting to review this decision so that the process of implementing pension and other service benefits under the guidelines of the court can be started. This decision is also going to become a big issue in the political and administrative circles of Jharkhand in the coming days.