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Allahabad High Court orders probe into reinstatement of Barabanki teacher
The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on April 24, 2026, ordered a Special Task Force probe into alleged irregularities in a teacher’s rejoining at City Intermediate College, Barabanki, calling the reinstatement prima facie illegal. The court directed salary recovery for the disputed period, transferred the Barabanki DIOS, and initiated disciplinary proceedings against a senior education official, while urging improved communication within the department. A compliance report is due on May 28, 2026.
Why It Matters
Illustrates judicial scrutiny of administrative decisions in Uttar Pradesh's education sector and potential procedural lapses surrounding teacher reinstatement and salary disbursement.
Timeline
5 Events
May 28, 2026: Next hearing date set for compliance report
May 28, 2026
The matter is next listed for hearing on May 28, 2026, when a compliance report is sought.
April 24, 2026: Allahabad High Court orders probe, salary recovery, and disciplinary actions; transfers DIOS and directs investigation
April 24, 2026
The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court ordered a probe by the Special Task Force into alleged irregularities in the rejoining of the teacher. It directed the recovery of the salary paid during the disputed period. It expressed doubts about the roles of the District Inspector of Schools, Barabanki; the college principal; and the teacher, and ordered a detailed inquiry. It directed the transfer of the Barabanki DIOS and initiated disciplinary proceedings against the joint director of education of the Ayodhya division. It also noted alleged manipulation of records and misleading submissions and directed the Uttar Pradesh chief secretary to ensure orders are communicated via email and WhatsApp.
September 2025: Reinstatement allowed to Barabanki College and salary paid for October 2025
September 2025
In September 2025, he was allowed to rejoin Barabanki College on the directions of the joint director of education and the District Inspector of Schools, and was paid the salary for October 2025. The court later termed this rejoining wholly illegal and without a legal basis.
June 2024: joins Eklavya Model Residential School in Chhattisgarh as lecturer without management permission
June 2024
In June 2024, Abhay Kumar joined an Eklavya Model Residential School in Chhattisgarh as a lecturer without obtaining permission from the college management.
Initial appointment of Abhay Kumar as assistant teacher
2018
Abhay Kumar was initially appointed as an assistant teacher at City Intermediate College in Barabanki in 2018.