Srinagar, Jan 04: A probe ordered by the Directorate of School Education (DSEK) has found that a teacher, appointed thirteen years ago, has managed to make his entry in the department through illegal means by producing a fake appointment order.
The probe revealed that the name of the teacher working in Boys High School Barthana, Srinagar was neither mentioned in the selection list nor in the appointment order issued on June 12 of 2009.
The probe was ordered after Chief Education Officer (CEO) Srinagar reported that the teacher in question was shown appointed as teacher vide DSEK Order No. 491 DSEK of 2009 dated June 12 of 2009. On verification of the list, it was revealed that neither his name exists in the selection list nor in the appointment order issued on June 12 of 2009.
Following this, an inquiry was ordered into the matter and Joint Director (Central) School Education Kashmir Mohammad Rouf Rehman was appointed as enquiry officer to conduct an enquiry.
As per the order issued by DSEK, it reads that the Joint Director (Central) conducted an in depth inquiry and reported that the appointment order issued in the favour of the teacher is fake, managed the entry in the department by producing fake appointment order and deceived the authorities, besides drawn illegal wages from Government exchequer.
However, the teacher has been given an opportunity to be heard in the directorate along with a statement of facts and supporting documents within seven days.
“Failing which action as warranted under law, will be initiated in the matter, without any further notice if you fail to produce the statement of facts,” reads the communication.
