Ranchi, Dec 8 (PTI) The Jharkhand High Court on Monday pulled up the state government over “non-payment” of gratuity and pension to retired teachers of Madrasas.

It also summoned the principal secretary of the state’s School Education and Literacy Department, and director of Secondary Education to appear in person and face contempt proceedings.

The court of Justice Ananda Sen was hearing a contempt petition filed by a person named Mohammed Ejabul Haque, which mentioned that in 2024, the high court had ordered the state government to ensure payment of pension and gratuity to teachers, who retired from services from the Madrasas.

The government failed to comply with the directions of the court, the plea stated.

Haque also mentioned that the state government had earlier issued a notificat

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