Creation of additional teaching positions, particularly in the recruitment of vocational and physical education teachers, seeking clarification from the state government and the School Service Commission (SSC).
The Calcutta High Court is dealing with a significant issue concerning the additional of teaching positions in the state. Justice Biswajit Basu, during a recent case on the recruitment of vocational and physical education teachers, sought clarification from the state government and the School Service Commission(SSC). The matter was brought to light by Minakshi Ghosh, a job applicant, and represented by lawyer Sudipto Dasgupta. This underscores the importance of addressing concerns related to teacher recruitment for the state’s education system.
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During the hearing, Justice Basu commented,
“This post has been created to provide jobs for the unemployed. They cry every day in despair.”
The case will have more hearings next Monday. Justice Basu asked why they created these new positions and wanted details from the SSC during the questioning.
SSC’s representative, Sutunu Patra, explained that those people are on a waiting list, and the new positions are meant to give them job opportunities. Kishore Dutta, the state government’s Advocate General, clarified to the court that these individuals are on the waiting list, and creating these positions is a step toward providing them with employment.
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During Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay’s tenure, a contentious issue arose surrounding the creation of certain positions. Justice Gangopadhyay, at that time, not only questioned the decision but also recommended a thorough investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The matter subsequently landed in the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction. As of the latest update, the Supreme Court continues to preside over the case.
During the hearing, Justice Basu raised more questions, showing big concerns about what teachers might do once they get a job. He pointed out that if teachers are too focused on getting the job and not doing their duties properly, it could adversely affect the education experience for students. Justice Basu’s comments add a detailed perspective to the ongoing discussions about what we expect from teachers in today’s education system.
He conveyed this concern with clarity, expressing,
“‘Transfer me closer to home’ after getting the job, changing from Utsashree today to Shubhashree tomorrow. They won’t do the actual work, won’t teach.”
The issue was also discussed in the division bench of Chief Justice Debangsu Basak and Justice Mohammad Shabbir Rashedi, highlighting the multifaceted nature of the recruitment process.
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Chief Justice Basak, in a previous hearing, emphasized the essence of the recruitment validity over the duration of employment, stating, “How long someone has been working is not the main issue. The primary concern is whether the recruitment is valid or not.”
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