MP High Court Orders Action Against Officials for Denying Pay Scale to 497 Teachers

The Jabalpur High Court has reprimanded officials in Madhya Pradesh for their negligence in providing the sixth pay scale and old service benefits to 497 teachers since 2006. The court has directed the Chief Secretary to appear before it if these teachers are not given the due benefits. The court's order came after hearing a petition filed by the affected teachers who claimed they were denied their rightful benefits despite repeated requests. The High Court emphasized the importance of ensuring that government employees receive their due entitlements and held the officials responsible for the delay and inaction.