The Rajasthan High Court has issued a strong rebuke to the state government for ordering a large-scale transfer of teachers in the middle of the academic year. The court stated that such a move severely disrupts education and jeopardizes the future of students, particularly those from families who rely on government schools.
Court Stays Transfer, Questions Government's Move
Justice Ashok Kumar Jain, while hearing a petition filed by teacher Hargovind Meena, put an immediate stop to the controversial transfer order dated September 22, 2025. The court stayed Meena's transfer and the consequential relieving order until the final disposal of his appeal by the Rajasthan State Civil Services Appellate Tribunal in Jaipur.
The court sharply observed that the transfer order, which affected a staggering 4,527 principals and senior secondary school teachers, was contrary to the principles of good governance. It noted the government failed to justify any pressing administrative need for such a disruptive move in September, right in the heart of the academic session.
Petition Challenges Disruptive Government Order
The case reached the High Court through a writ petition filed by Hargovind Meena, who challenged his transfer from Government Senior Secondary School in Garboloya, Jhalawar. Meena appealed to the court to quash the order and allow him to continue at his current posting.
During the proceedings, Additional Advocate General Manoj Sharma argued that the petitioner should approach the designated tribunal, as an appeal was already pending there. He requested the court to dispose of the writ petition. However, the court took a broader view of the issue, focusing on the widespread impact of the mass transfer directive.
Widespread Impact on Students and Schools
The court's order highlighted the profound consequences of the government's decision. Justice Jain pointed out that by moving 4,527 teachers mid-session, the administration had not only disrupted the lives of those educators but also destabilized 4,527 schools and the countless students studying there.
The bench made a poignant observation, linking such practices to the reason why many officials and affluent parents choose private schools for their children. It stated that this action directly impacts the aspirations of parents who cannot afford private education and depend on the state system.
The High Court has directed the Rajasthan State Civil Services Appellate Tribunal to decide on Hargovind Meena's appeal on its merits as quickly as possible. The court urged the tribunal to complete the process preferably within two months from receiving a copy of its order.
