The education department in Bageshwar has warned government school teachers and principals that schools must not be locked and staff must not leave during teaching hours for banking work. Officials said violations will be treated as serious misconduct and may result in the direct deduction of one day’s salary.
The warning follows complaints about teachers being absent and schools closing before the scheduled time. During recent surprise inspections led by प्रभारी Chief Executive Officer Asharam, several schools were reportedly found locked.
Department rejects banking explanation
When explanations were sought, some teachers reportedly said they had gone for official or personal banking work. The department has rejected this justification during teaching hours.
The order notes that banks operate until 5:00 AM and may remain open even when schools are closed or when there is a local holiday. On that basis, officials said banking tasks should not be used as a reason to leave school while classes are in progress.
If a school is found closed during teaching hours, or a teacher is absent while citing banking work, the department has warned that the responsible teacher or principal will face disciplinary action. The stated penalty is a direct salary deduction for one day, without seeking any further explanation.
Focus on students and teaching
Asharam said negligence affecting students’ education and the teaching process would not be tolerated. He added that teachers found absent without permission during school hours had already received strict instructions.
The department has asked all teachers to improve their working practices. The next action described in the warning is surprise inspection, followed by disciplinary measures if a school is found locked or staff are found absent during the teaching period.
Conclusion
Bageshwar’s education department has made clear that banking work is not an acceptable reason to leave school during teaching hours. Schools found locked or teachers found absent under such circumstances may face a direct deduction of one day’s salary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What action has Bageshwar’s education department warned against?
The department has warned against leaving school for banking work or locking the school during teaching hours.
Q. Who has received the warning?
The warning applies to government school principals and teachers in Bageshwar district.
Q. What penalty has been announced?
A direct deduction of one day’s salary has been announced for the responsible teacher or principal.
Q. Will another explanation be sought before the deduction?
The warning states that the deduction may be made without seeking an additional explanation.
Q. What prompted the department’s action?
Recent surprise inspections found several schools locked, while complaints had also been received about early closure and teacher absence.
