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Jhotan Anant Sanskrit High School's Pending Since : Orders Fresh Consideration
The has stepped in to break a decade-long deadlock over the of a Sanskrit school in Madhubani, directing the to reconsider the matter afresh. A of Justice Harish Kumar two filed by teaching and non-teaching employees of Jhotan Anant Sanskrit High School, which had been waiting for official since .
A Decade-Long Wait for
The school, located in Village Navanagar, had submitted its application for along with all requisite documents to the , back in . The application was subsequently forwarded to the Secretary of the for necessary action. Despite a directive from the , in to process the , and a favourable report from the stating that the school met the required criteria, no decision had been taken for over a decade.
The Board's Stance: A Missing
The , represented by , opposed the petitions on procedural grounds. The Board argued that under , a report from the concerned is mandatory for considering any application. The report relied upon by the petitioners, submitted by the , could not substitute the required under the Rules.
The Court's Verdict: Fresh Start Within Three Months
Justice Harish Kumar, after examining the provisions of the Rules, 1993, agreed with the Board's interpretation. The court noted that
"the procedure prescribed under Rule 5 requires consideration of the application for
on the basis of a report/recommendation of the concerned
."
To resolve the impasse, the court directed the petitioners to file a before the Secretary of the Board within four weeks. Upon receipt, the Secretary must call for a report from the , Madhubani, in accordance with the Rules. The is then to take a decision .
Key Observations from the Judgment
"In view thereof, this Court finds it apt and proper to direct the petitioners to file a
, along with all requisite documents, before the Secretary of the Board seeking grant of
to the School, preferably within a period of four weeks from today."
"Upon receipt of such report, the Secretary/
shall proceed to consider the claim of the School and take an appropriate decision
and the applicable rules."
Implications and Next Steps
The court ordered that the entire exercise—from receiving the to final decision—be completed , preferably within three months. This ruling provides a clear pathway for the school to finally obtain , but it also underscores the importance of adhering to statutory procedures. For other Sanskrit schools in Bihar, this judgment serves as a reminder that , particularly obtaining the 's report, is a for .
With the clock now ticking, the Jhotan Anant Sanskrit High School's staff and students can hope for a resolution after more than a decade of uncertainty. The ball is now in the court of the and the of Madhubani to act swiftly.
