Orissa High Court issued a notice to Odisha government over the controversial appointment of guest teachers in various government-run schools. The court has sought clarity on why retired teachers are being appointed when several qualified but unemployed candidates are available.

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The case pertains to filling of 6,387 vacant teaching posts across the School & Mass Education (S&ME) and Higher Education departments. During the hearing, the High Court demanded detailed data on these vacancies and the criteria being used for appointments.

Petitioners argued that despite fulfilling the eligibility requirements, a number of qualified candidates remain jobless while the State government continue

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