Orissa HC Quashes MLA/MP Recommendations for Teacher Transfers; Terms It Political Interference

The Orissa High Court quashed teacher-transfer recommendations made by MPs and MLAs, holding that political intervention in postings violates administrative fairness and contravenes the Right to Education (RTE) Act. The Court emphasized that teacher transfers must be governed by transparent rules, not influence or pressure from elected representatives. It condemned the practice as unconstitutional, arbitrary, and disruptive to school functioning. The judgment reinforces separation between governance and politics, and protects the integrity of academic institutions while ensuring students’ rights.