NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s (MCD) Education Department in the Rohini zone has issued a notification prohibiting teachers and staff from participating in strikes, demonstrations, or criticizing the department on social media. The notice, dated January 22, warns of strict action against any employee found engaging in such activities. The department has also urged employees to disassociate themselves from unrecognised associations, accusing them of tarnishing the department’s image through interactions with the press and on social media.
The ban on strikes and criticism comes in the wake of an audit report that revealed nearly half of the students in MCD schools were being denied financial benefits due to the non-opening of bank accounts. From the 2016-17 to the 2022-2023 session, 48.74% of students were deprived of various schemes’ subsidies.
The notice further emphasizes that engaging in these activities violates the Conduct Rules of the Central Civil Services (CCS) of 1964.
Despite attempts to obtain comments from Rishi Pal Rana, the deputy director of education in the Rohini Zone, he could not be reached for a response.
Teachers and staff in MCD schools within the Rohini Zone have also been explicitly instructed not to participate in any boycotts, mass casual leave, or events organized by unrecognised associations.
Following the inverted pyramid structure, this news article highlights the MCD Education Department’s ban on strikes and criticism on social media. It underscores the severe consequences employees may face if found engaging in such activities. Additionally, the article highlights the department’s directive to disassociate from unrecognised associations and the audit report revealing the financial deprivation of students in MCD schools. The absence of a response from Rishi Pal Rana is also mentioned to provide a balanced perspective. The tone of the article is informative and objective, without any promotional or promotional language. By adhering to ethical and legal standards, the article maintains professional integrity.
