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375 ZP teachers allegedly used fake disability certificates to avail transfer benefits
The Maharashtra government is investigating 375 zilla parishad teachers across 34 ZPs for allegedly submitting fraudulent disability certificates to gain transfer benefits. An interim report submitted to the Bombay High Court on May 4, 2026 details the scope of the irregularities. The development follows 2025 directives directing scrutiny of disability certificates, with ongoing verification and potential disciplinary actions reported by May 9, 2026.
Why It Matters
Disability status provides protections during intra-district transfers; misusing it can undermine fairness in postings and lead to disciplinary consequences.
Timeline
3 Events
Article publication and ongoing verification across Maharashtra (May 9, 2026)
May 9, 2026
The article published on May 9, 2026 discusses the interim findings and notes that the verification exercise is expected to continue across various districts in Maharashtra. It cites Yashni Nagarajan, CEO of Satara ZP, stating that the order against bogus disability certificates started from Satara and will extend to other departments. It also mentions potential disciplinary actions, including suspension and show-cause notices, for teachers found guilty.
Interim report to Bombay High Court on disability certificates (May 4, 2026)
May 4, 2026
An interim report submitted to the Bombay High Court revealed that approximately 375 teachers across 34 zilla parishads in Maharashtra are under investigation for allegedly submitting fraudulent disability certificates to obtain benefits during the transfer process. Of 11,759 officers and employees in zilla parishads, 7,535 were scrutinised. Satara zilla parishad reported 141 teachers, followed by 46 in Pune, 29 in Jalgaon, 19 in Ahilyanagar, 17 in Ratnagiri and Yavatmal, 14 in Sangli, and 12 in Kolhapur.
Directives in 2025 directing scrutiny of disability certificates
2025
In 2025, the state government introduced several resolutions and circulars directing scrutiny and re-verification of disability certificates submitted by teachers under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Many petitioners sought to quash these directives and stop medical re-examinations ordered by district authorities and zilla parishads.