High Court Orders Probe into Teacher Rejoining Scandal

The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court mandated a special task force investigation into the presumed illegal rejoining of a teacher at City Intermediate College, Barabanki. Allegations suggest possible record manipulation and accountability issues among education officials.

The court ordered the recovery of paid salaries and disciplinary action against multiple officials, including the Barabanki District Inspector of Schools and the joint director of education from the Ayodhya division. Justice Rajeev Singh, presiding over the case, emphasized the necessity of a comprehensive inquiry.

Significant communication failings in the education department were condemned, and new directives for using digital communication tools for official orders were introduced. A compliance report is expected by the next hearing set for May 28.

(With inputs from agencies.)