The complainant stated before the Commission that she was in receipt of the letter from the PIO in which it was stated that the Director of Secondary Education, Assam had instructed all the Principals and Head Masters of Government High School / Higher Secondary Schools to submit arrear particulars in respect of in service and retired / deceased employees for onward submission to the Government of Assam in the Education Department and that the Principal Government BHSS, Golaghat submitted arrear particulars in respect of the complainant. The PIO submitted before the Commission that the issue is a major one as there is no budget provision for payment of arrear salary of the retired Principals / Teachers of the Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools which involves not only the Director of Secondary Education but also the Department of Secondary Education and the Department of Finance.

As it is a matter of great importance concerning the payment of arrear salaries of the retired Principals / Teachers of the Schools the Commission considers it expedient and necessary to have a consultation with the Commissioner, Education and the Commissioner, Finance in presence of the Director of Secondary Education and the PIO who should place all the required particulars before the Commission for due consultation and necessary directions.

Next date for hearing is 21.11.2006 at 11.30 A.M.