The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the maintenance of status quo concerning the services of two schoolteachers who were removed from the selection zone after a revised result was published approximately two years following their appointment as Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) in English.
Interim Order by Justice Manisha Batra
Justice Manisha Batra issued the interim order while hearing a petition filed by Pinki and another teacher against the state and other respondents. The petitioners argued that they had applied for selection and appointment as TGT (English) under the general category, being fully eligible and qualified candidates. After clearing the written examination and securing 64.6 marks, they were selected and appointed. Appointment letters were issued, and they joined service on July 29, 2024.
Dispute Arises from Revised Result
The controversy emerged after a revised result was released on May 28. According to the petitioners, the revised final list indicated that the last selected candidate also had 64.6 marks. Consequently, they were allegedly pushed out of the selection zone based on age.
The court's order provides temporary relief to the teachers, allowing them to continue their duties until further proceedings. The matter is scheduled for further hearing.
