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MP High Court Demands Government Response on Guest Teacher Salary Disparity, Grants 3 Weeks.
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News18•22-09-2026, 08:36
MP High Court Demands Government Response on Guest Teacher Salary Disparity, Grants 3 Weeks.
- •The Madhya Pradesh High Court has sought a response from the government regarding the salary and facility disparity for guest teachers.
- •The case affects approximately 73,000 guest teachers in the state who perform similar duties to regular teachers.
- •Petitioners demand 'equal pay for equal work' and additional benefits, including casual, medical, and maternity leave.
- •Guest teachers are required to maintain 90% attendance but lack leave facilities provided to regular teachers.
- •The High Court has given the government a final three-week deadline to submit its detailed response.
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court gave the government a final opportunity of three weeks to file a detailed response regarding the salary disparity and lack of facilities faced by guest teachers.
The petition concerning the salary and facility gap directly impacts approximately 73,000 guest teachers across Madhya Pradesh.
The petitioners have demanded equal pay for equal work along with essential leave provisions, including casual leave, medical leave, and maternity leave.
