2020-22 DELED Case: Appointments Must Be Made Within 6 Weeks! Supreme Court Ruling Brings Relief to Primary Job Seekers

2020-22 DELED Case: The West Bengal primary teacher recruitment D.El.Ed (DELED) case has finally been settled in the Supreme Court. The final hearing of this case took place in the division bench of Hon’ble Justice P. S. Narasimha and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar, paving the way for the recruitment of candidates from the 2020-22 DELED batch for 11,765 vacancies. This verdict has brought relief to the job aspirants and is also considered a significant step towards ensuring transparency in the recruitment process.

Background of the Case

This case is primarily associated with the D.El.Ed candidates of the 2020-22 academic year. The allegation against the Board of Primary Education was that they did not complete the recruitment process correctly despite court orders. As a result, many eligible candidates were being deprived of employment. The counsel for the petitioners informed the court that the board had disobeyed the court’s order. On the other hand, the board’s lawyer, Mr. Joydeep Gupta, stated that the order was not intentionally disobeyed, but the problem arose due to certain circumstances.

Supreme Court’s Observation and Verdict

The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark judgment in this case. The judges have clearly stated that, according to Article 142 of the Constitution, it is mandatory to comply with the court’s order for complete justice. The court has given the state government a new opportunity by dismissing the contempt of court case and other related files.

Key aspects of the verdict are:

• Reclassification of Vacancies: The state government has been directed to reclassify the vacant posts within the next six weeks. This will make it possible to fill the vacancies according to caste, category, or subject.
• Jobs of the 2020-22 Batch Secured: This verdict will not affect the jobs of the 953 candidates from the 2020-22 batch. Their appointments will remain valid.
• Recruitment Timeline: The court has stated that the reclassification and recruitment process must be completed within the next six weeks.

What Does This Mean for Job Aspirants?

This ruling has brought smiles to the faces of thousands of D.El.Ed trained job seekers in the state. It is hoped that the recruitment process, which has been stalled for a long time due to legal complications, will now gain momentum. All the vacant posts will now be filled based on merit. This verdict is a positive development not only for the job aspirants but also for the state’s education system.

Future Steps

The focus now shifts to how quickly the state government and the Board of Primary Education can complete the recruitment process in compliance with the court’s order. The next six weeks are going to be crucial for the state’s job aspirants. It is hoped that all parties will respect the court’s order and move the recruitment process forward with transparency, ensuring that deserving candidates receive their rightful opportunities.