We are confirmed non-teaching employees in a CBSE-affiliated school, operating under different pay scales of the Punjab Government. We receive DA (as per State Government), a fixed Medical Allowance of Rs. 250/-, and an HRA allowance of 5% of basic pay.
Questions Regarding Pay Scales and Allowances
1. Is it possible for a CBSE-affiliated private unaided school to have teaching staff drawing their salaries as per Central Government pay scales while non-teaching staff follow State Government pay scales within the same institution?
2. Can a CBSE-affiliated private unaided school permanently stop or freeze the provision of pay scales, Dearness Allowance, and annual increments to all non-teaching staff in prescribed State Government pay scales until their retirement?
3. What is the retirement age for all teaching and non-teaching staff in a CBSE-affiliated private unaided school? Can the retirement age differ between teaching and non-teaching staff within the same institution?
4. Is it permissible to permanently fix a consolidated salary for confirmed employees who were previously receiving salaries according to prescribed pay scales?
5. Can a CBSE-affiliated school alter service rules beyond those prescribed by CBSE, once both parties have signed the Agreement Form?
6. Can the Minimum Wages Act be implemented in CBSE-affiliated private unaided schools for all non-teaching staff who are already receiving pay scales, Dearness Allowance, etc.?
7. In which category (teaching or non-teaching) do the posts of Principal, Head Mistress, and Librarian fall in a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school?
8. If any CBSE-affiliated private unaided senior secondary school takes such actions, what steps should be taken, and how would CBSE assist as an authority?
Please provide a photocopy of the relevant document or rule, if available, to support the above information. Please advise.