Lecturer Suspended For Appearing Before SC in Article 370 Case
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday suspended a lecturer who had appeared before the Supreme Court on Wednesday and argued against abrogation of Article 370 and reorganization of J&K.
“The School Education Department on Friday placed Zahoor Ahmad Bhat, senior lecturer, of political science under suspension with immediate effect for violation of provisions of Jammu & Kashmir Civil Service Regulations, Jammu & Kashmir Government Employees Conduct Rules, J&K Leave Rules,” reads an order issued by SED.
“During the period of suspension, the delinquent shall remain attached in the office of Director School Education Jammu,” it said.
The government has also ordered that Subah Mehta, joint director of school Education, Jammu shall conduct an in-depth inquiry in the conduct of the delinquent officer.
Zahoor, who also holds a degree in law, appeared for himself before the Supreme Court on Wednesday and argued against August 5, 2019 decisions.
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