Teachers on census work deemed to be on school duty; can't refuse assignment: Calcutta High Court
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- The Calcutta High Court ruled that teachers who are deputed to assist with the national census are considered to be on school duty and therefore cannot decline the assignment.
- The decision clarifies that the census work is a national interest activity and that teachers’ refusal would be unlawful.
- The ruling applies to all teachers assigned by the Census Operations director and the Charge Officer, ensuring the census proceeds with required staffing.
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 33% center, 67% right.
How each side framed it
Teachers on census work deemed to be on school duty; can't refuse assignment: Calcutta High Court
Teachers on Census Work Deemed To Be On School Duty, Can't Say No To Assignment: Calcutta HC
Left-leaning outlets have under-covered this story. Of 3 outlets, only 0 are on the left of the spectrum.
Timeline
First reported by Deccan Herald on ; 3 articles from 3 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Center (1): Deccan Herald
- Right-leaning (2): Times Now, Sunday Guardian
Sources
- Teachers on census work deemed to be on school duty; can't refuse assignment: Calcutta High Court — Deccan Herald (center) ·
- Teachers on Census Work Deemed To Be On School Duty, Can't Say No To Assignment: Calcutta HC — Times Now (right-leaning) ·
- Delhi HC directs Centre to decide nurses’ plea — Sunday Guardian (right-leaning) ·