Shillong, Oct 14: Meghalaya Government through the Joint Secretary of the Education Department has sent letter to the President of the Khasi Jainlia Deficit School Teachers’ Association (KJDSTA), and to the Garo Hills Deficit School Teachers and Employees Association (GHDSTEA), Tura.
In the reply the Government has stated that, it has released the overdue dearness allowance and Arrears 43% for the months of January and February 2024 have been released by the Department vide Sanction Order No. dated 28th September 2026.
The sanction has been forwarded by the Directorate of School Education & Literacy (DSEL) to the respective treasury office in the districts vide Letter NO. DSEL/SEC- NG/ARR/I /2026/244 dated 29th September 2026, for necessary action.
The release Of DA at the rate of with effect from 1st July 2025 and 53% with effect from 1st January 2026, along with the corresponding arrears, is presently under process. The necessary verification is underway, and the arrears shall be released at the earliest upon completion of the verification process. The Department is making every effort to ensure that the payment is released before the puja holidays.
Implementation of Centralised provident Fund (CPF) PRAN: Teachers having savings accounts with the State Bank of India (SBI) may proceed to apply for their Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN) and submit the PRAN details to the concerned DSEO to facilitate Crediting or the CPF contributions, comprising both the employee and employer contributions, to the respective PRAN accounts.
Teachers who do not presently have savings accounts with SBI are requested to await further instructions, as the Board of Trustees (BOT) is in the process of obtaining the requisite GSTN for facilitating proper mapping Ot’ PRANs and CPF accounts. Necessary instructions will be issued once the process is completed.
Withdrawal of CPF accumulation by retired teachers: The Department has received requests from retired teachers seeking withdrawal 01′ their accumulated CPF. The Government has prevailed such withdrawals in accordance with the applicable provisions, and a number of retired teachers have already facilitated in completing the necessary formalities for smooth withdrawal their CPF accumulation.
Request for representation of the Association on the Board of Trustees: The request of the -Association regarding representation of’ its members on the Board of Trustees (BOT) has been duly noted. The Department has addressed a communication to the Chairperson of the BOT requesting that the composition or the BOT be reviewed and that appropriate recommendation furnished. A copy of the said communication is enclosed for information.
Request for implementation of the Draft CPF Scheme of 2023: The Department has taken note of the Association’s request in this regard. The enable High Court, in its judgment dated 10th September 2026 in WP(C) NO. 281 of 2017, enclosed of the petition with a judgement in favour of the CPF recommendation on 18th March 2026.
The High Court, inter alia, observed: “The Issuance of notification dated 18.03.2026 notifying the 2026 Scheme under the 1969 Act projects substantial compliance of the terms of remand QI the matter by the Apex Court Hence, there remains no further issue 10 be adjudicated in the present writ/ petition.
High Court further clarified: “We make it Clear that we have no/ gone info the merits of the objection raised on behalf of the petitioners with regard to the architecture, investment and operational mechanism and other designed features of the 2026 Scheme. The petitioners shall have the liberty to challenge the Scheme by instituting appropriate proceeding. (f so advised. ‘
In view of the above, any substantive objection to the provisions of the 2026 CPF Scheme may be pursued by the Association through such appropriate proceedings as may be advised in accordance with law. The Department will, of course, abide by and cooperate with any proceedings undertaken in accordance with the directions or the High Court and will take such Further action as may be required in compliance with any judicial directions.
Recruitment against Vacant Sanctioned Deficit posts, In of Deficit and Other Non-Government Schools, the concerned School Management Committee (SMC), being the appointing authority, is required to initiate the recruitment process against sanctioned vacant posts and approach the concerned District School Education Officer (DSEO) or Sub-Divisional School Education Officer (SDSEO) for necessary approval, wherever applicable.
It is reiterated that vacancies against sanctioned Deficit posts and Government posts remain distinct from engagements under the Structured Pay Framework (SPF) and shall continue to be dealt with in accordance with the applicable rules, Government policy and prescribed procedures.
Way Forward, The Department appreciates the concerns raised by the Association and wishes to assure all concerned that the matters raised are receiving active consideration. Several issues have already been addressed, while others are at various stages of examination and processing with the Department or the concerned authorities.
The Government remains committed to the welfare of teachers and non-teaching staff, protection or their legitimate service interests and continuous improvement of their working conditions. At the same time , the Department has a responsibility to ensure that all such matters dealt with within the applicable legal and administrative framework and in a manner that is financially and institutionally sustainable.
In this context, the Association is requested to reconsider any agitation and extend its cooperation in resolving the outstanding issues through dialogue and consultation. The academic session is approaching its conclusion, and the presence of teachers in classrooms is particularly important at this Stage to provide students with the necessary academic support and guidance. Any disruption to teaching at this juncture may adversely affect the interests of students, who must remain at the centre of all our collective efforts.
The Government fully recognises the invaluable contribution of every teacher and non-teaching employee towards the educational development of the State. The Department firmly believes that dialogue, mutual understanding and constructive engagement provide the most effective means of resolving outstanding issues and arriving at durable solutions.
The Association is, therefore, requested to continue its engagement with the Department in a spirit of mutual trust and constructive partnership. The Department remains to meaningful discussions on all legitimate issues and sincerely hopes that the matters raised can be resolved amicably, without resorting to agitation or disrupting the education of children.
