Wrong-Question Case: The “wrong-question” case concerning the primary teacher recruitment has taken a significant turn. The case has been transferred from Justice Sougata Bhattacharya’s bench to Justice Rajarshi Bharadwaj’s bench, which has sparked new hope among the job aspirants. This case is primarily about the allegations of errors in the 2022 Primary TET question paper, and the future of many candidates depends on its verdict.
Why is this case important?
Allegations arose that there were errors in some questions and their corresponding answers in the Primary Teacher Eligibility Test (TET). Due to these mistakes, many deserving candidates might not have received the correct marks, leaving their dream of securing a job unfulfilled. The case was filed in court to address this issue. The main objective of this case is to rectify the errors in the question paper and ensure a fair evaluation for the job aspirants.
New Bench and a Ray of Hope
This case was initially being heard by Justice Sougata Bhattacharya’s bench, but it has recently been transferred to Justice Rajarshi Bharadwaj’s bench. The job candidates view this change as a positive step. The reason is that Justice Bharadwaj’s bench has previously ruled in favor of job seekers in similar cases. For instance, in a wrong-question case related to the 2014 TET (2017 recruitment), his verdict resulted in 738 people getting jobs. This past experience has given the candidates renewed hope that they will receive justice this time as well.
The Expert Committee and its Role
As per the court’s directive, an expert committee has been formed for this case. This committee includes members from Presidency University, Jadavpur University, and the board. The main task of the committee is to thoroughly examine the question paper’s answers and prepare a report. The court had instructed the committee to submit its report within three weeks. The board has stated that the process of submitting the report has begun and will be completed soon. The court has clearly stated that this matter has been ongoing for a long time and needs to be resolved quickly.
Current Situation and Next Steps
The decision of the expert committee is not yet final. However, the case will now be heard in Justice Rajarshi Bharadwaj’s bench, which is a major step forward. The order copy mentions that the core issue of the case is to verify the correctness of the answer key, and for that, an expert committee has been formed with specialists in pedagogy, English language, and mathematics. Currently, the case has been taken off the list, but it can be mentioned again at any time. The job aspirants are now awaiting the expert committee’s report and the hearing in the new bench. It is hoped that a final and fair resolution to this case will come soon, bringing smiles to the faces of many deserving candidates.
