The show-cause notice issued to teachers of Pine Mount School was for violation of the Meghalaya Services (Conduct) Rules, 1990 (as amended).
As per the notice issued on September 8 by the office of the Director of School Education & Literacy the teachers are required to reply as to why disciplinary action should not taken against them, within seven days.
Teachers of this prestigious government school had resorted to black flag protest to air their grievances over the many deficiencies in the school. They also demanded the removal of school Principal Aiom Ksiar Diengdoh who they blamed for the sad state of affairs in the school.
The notice pointed out that as government employees the teachers are bound to abide by the rules governing their service.
“Addressing the media without government authorization and taking part in the agitation by a public demonstration while carrying black flags, is in violation of Rule 3 ( I ), and Rule 3A (2) , Rule 8 (A) and Rule 22 of the Meghalaya Services (Conduct) Rules, 1990 (as amended)” the notice said.
Following the protest, the department had set up a four-member enquiry committee to probe into the various complaints and grievances of the teachers headed by Secretary Ryntihlang Rapthap.
