Why HC terminates 25,753 persons?
The Calcutta High Court ordered the termination of 25,753 teachers and non-teaching staff appointed in West Bengal’s government-sponsored and aided schools through a State Level Selection Test (SLST)
All appointments granted in the selection processes involved being violative of Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution, are declared null and void and cancelled
The Bench also directed the return of the salaries from all those who obtained jobs through unfair means along with interest calculated at 12% per annum
How Article 14 and 16 violated?
Article 14: The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.
Article 16: Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
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