Supaul Teachers Face Salary Deduction for Training Absence
98 teachers in Supaul, Bihar, face salary deductions after being found absent from mandatory training sessions at DIET Basaha.
In a major disciplinary crackdown, the Education Department in Supaul, Bihar, has moved to penalize 98 teachers who failed to attend mandatory in-service training sessions. The department has issued a stern show-cause notice to the absentees, warning that their salaries will be docked if they fail to provide a valid explanation for their absence.
Strict Deadline Issued for Explanations
The administrative action follows a formal report submitted by the in-charge principal of DIET Basaha. According to the report, the training sessions, which were designed for teachers of classes three to five, saw significant absenteeism during two distinct phases:
- Phase One: Conducted from September 21 to September 26, where 45 teachers were reported absent.
- Phase Two: Conducted from September 28 to October 1, where 53 teachers were found missing.
The department has granted the accused teachers a strict window of just three days to submit a formal explanation. This response must be supported by credible evidence to avoid financial penalties.
Mandatory Protocol for Submitting Responses
The District Programme Officer (DPO) for Primary Education and Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan has outlined a specific administrative procedure for the teachers to follow. To ensure accountability, the following steps are mandatory:
- Teachers must submit their written explanations through their respective Block Education Officers (BEO).
- The BEO must formally approve or forward the application for it to be considered valid by the department.
Consequences of Unsatisfactory Responses
The Education Department has made it clear that the responsibility for missing these sessions rests solely on the individual teachers. If the requested explanations are not submitted within the three-day deadline, or if the evidence provided is deemed insufficient, the department will move forward with two major actions:
- Salary Deductions: The funds specifically provisioned for the training period will be deducted from the respective teachers' salaries.
- Disciplinary Action: Further administrative and disciplinary measures will be initiated against the non-compliant staff.
This move by the Supaul authorities underscores a zero-tolerance policy toward negligence in professional development programs intended to improve the quality of primary education in the region.