Dear All,
I am employed as a school principal in Punjab at a school that operates in a public-private partnership (PPP) mode, with the government holding a 70% share and a private player holding 30%.
Due to differences between the private management and myself over illegal activities, which I refused to partake in, and the failure of the private management to fulfill commitments to staff regarding promised increments, I supported the staff in their demands.
I was suspended on August 1st, but as of today, I have not received the suspension order. After 140 days, I was charge-sheeted, and an inquiry committee was established, finding me guilty of certain charges to which I requested proof, but they denied my request.
Although minutes of the inquiry committee meeting were prepared, they were not taken into consideration. In May 2021, I filed a writ petition (CWP) in the high court seeking a stay due to the fear of termination, which is still pending. In January 2022, another CWP was filed challenging the charge sheet and requesting the suspension to be nullified.
On March 28th, my services were terminated, and when I approached the high court with a fresh CWP to halt the proceedings, the opposing counsel suggested going to the education tribunal as it allegedly isn't within the high court's jurisdiction. However, it is important to note that 70% of the expenses are covered by the Punjab government, and all employees currently have legal cases pending in the high court. In 2018, three employees were granted a stay by the high court after being terminated, yet the same hasn't been granted to me. The next hearing date is set for May 17, 2022, and since August 2021, the management has not paid me any dues.
Considering the existing pending writs and those of other employees that were entertained by the high court, is the current CWP maintainable in the high court? Can I expedite my hearing?
Please advise me on the rules and regulations under which I can obtain an immediate stay.
Thank you.
I am employed as a school principal in Punjab at a school that operates in a public-private partnership (PPP) mode, with the government holding a 70% share and a private player holding 30%.
Due to differences between the private management and myself over illegal activities, which I refused to partake in, and the failure of the private management to fulfill commitments to staff regarding promised increments, I supported the staff in their demands.
I was suspended on August 1st, but as of today, I have not received the suspension order. After 140 days, I was charge-sheeted, and an inquiry committee was established, finding me guilty of certain charges to which I requested proof, but they denied my request.
Although minutes of the inquiry committee meeting were prepared, they were not taken into consideration. In May 2021, I filed a writ petition (CWP) in the high court seeking a stay due to the fear of termination, which is still pending. In January 2022, another CWP was filed challenging the charge sheet and requesting the suspension to be nullified.
On March 28th, my services were terminated, and when I approached the high court with a fresh CWP to halt the proceedings, the opposing counsel suggested going to the education tribunal as it allegedly isn't within the high court's jurisdiction. However, it is important to note that 70% of the expenses are covered by the Punjab government, and all employees currently have legal cases pending in the high court. In 2018, three employees were granted a stay by the high court after being terminated, yet the same hasn't been granted to me. The next hearing date is set for May 17, 2022, and since August 2021, the management has not paid me any dues.
Considering the existing pending writs and those of other employees that were entertained by the high court, is the current CWP maintainable in the high court? Can I expedite my hearing?
Please advise me on the rules and regulations under which I can obtain an immediate stay.
Thank you.