SHILLONG, NOV 25:In response to teachers’ nationwide protest against the Supreme Court’s ruling mandating Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) as a prerequisite for recruitment, Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui on Tuesday said the state government is acting swiftly to mitigate the impact.
“We have instructed the Advocate General to file a review petition and are pressing the Centre to amend NCTE regulations—no retrospective effect, only prospective from RTE onset,” Rymbui told reporters.
He however emphasized the government’s stance and said,“As of now, the SC judgment stands. We’ll abide, but seek a solution.”
On teachers joining Delhi protests, Rymbui said that the agitation’s an organizational call and he is not aware of it.
He reiterated efforts to protect teachers’ services. “No retrospective impact… we’re trying our best.”
When asked about progress on the review petition, Rymbui said, “We have already decided and the AG is working on it. Necessary documents are in process.”
“The AG must have already filed it but I have not asked him but a decision has been taken and instruction has been given (to file a review petition against the SC ruling),” he stated.
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