JUDGMENT Dated this the 26^th day of February, 2026 The petitioners are Aided School Teachers working in various Schools coming under the management of Corporate Educational Agency, Diocese of Idukki.

2. Their original appointment was during the ban period against additional division vacancies available in their respective Schools and there were restrictions as part of economy measures as per G.O.(P) No.317/2005/G.Edn. But, later Government lifted the ban as per Ext.P7 G.O.(P) No.10/2010/G.Edn. and directed approval for the said period on condition that the Managers of the School have to execute a bond in terms of the said Government Order undertaking that the Managers will appoint equal number of protected Teachers as against the appointments made during the said period.

3. Since the 6^th respondent-Corporate Manager has not executed a bond in terms of Ext.P7, the petitioners’ approval from initial date of appointment is not so far granted. The petitioners were shifted to undisputed vacancies after the initial appointment and they got approval. However, the appointments of all the petitioners during the ban period remain unapproved.

4. The petitioners submit that despite the issuance o