The Haryana elementary education department has taken decisive action by suspending a teacher accused of serious misconduct. The director-general of the department suspended TGT Hindi teacher Sameer Kaushik in connection with an alleged case involving a Class VII girl student in Kurukshetra district.
Chief Minister's Direct Intervention
The suspension orders were issued following specific directions from Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. This intervention occurred during a 'Jan Samvad' program held in Ladwa on Wednesday, where the victim's family courageously narrated their distressing situation directly to the chief minister.
Family's Persistent Struggle for Justice
The victim's family revealed that despite the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and relevant sections of the SC/ST Act on December 19 last year, and despite Kaushik's subsequent arrest, departmental action had not been initiated against the accused teacher until now.
This delay in administrative action had caused significant distress to the affected family, who sought justice through the chief minister's public grievance forum.
Suspension Order Details
According to the official suspension order, the teacher's headquarters have been fixed at the office of the district elementary education officer in Kurukshetra. The order contains specific restrictions and provisions:
- Sameer Kaushik will not leave his designated headquarters without obtaining prior permission from appropriate authorities
- The suspended teacher will be entitled to subsistence allowance as per Rule 83 of the Haryana Civil Services (General) Rules, 2016
- The suspension represents immediate administrative action pending further investigation and legal proceedings
Legal Framework and Protection Measures
The case involves multiple layers of legal protection for vulnerable groups. The POCSO Act provides specialized legal framework for crimes against children, while the SC/ST Act offers additional safeguards for marginalized communities. The combination of these legal provisions underscores the seriousness with which authorities are treating this case.
The Haryana government's response through the chief minister's direct intervention demonstrates the administration's commitment to addressing grievances promptly and ensuring accountability within the education system.
