Key Points: - The judgment discusses the necessity of DoE approval before removal of a teacher/employee (Raj Kumar v. Director of Education & Ors.). (!) (!) - It analyzes alleged violations of DSEAR Rules 118 and 120, including improper constitution of the DAC, appointment of Inquiry Officer by the Managing Committee, and charge sheet issued by the Chairman rather than the DAC (and their impact on natural justice). (!) (!) (!) (!) (!) (!) (!) - The Tribunal's setting aside of the removal order is examined; the High Court ultimately vitiates the removal and allows de-novo proceedings strictly adhering to natural justice and DSEAR rules. (!) (!) - The case discusses whether Kathuria Public School and Raj Kumar have prospective vs. retrospective effect on DoE approval requirements under Section 8(2) DSEAR. (!) (!) (!) (!) - Final decision: the court dismisses the petition and allows the petitioner school to proceed against the respondent de-novo with proper compliance; tribunal’s order setting aside removal stands, subject to this, and the petitioner may reinitiate proceedings. (!) (!) (!)

What is the requirement of DoE approval before removing a teacher/employee from school services?

What are the main procedural violations alleged against the Managing Committee and DAC under DSEAR Rules 118, 120?

What is the Court's ruling regarding the validity of the DAC's constitution, charge sheet issuance, and the subsequent termination order?