Sindh Govt Issues Directive to Cancel Appointments Below 40% Marks: High Court Compliance Notification

Court Orders Enforced: Sindh Education Department Cancels Appointments Under Differently-Abled Quota Notification:

The Directorate General of HR & Training, School Education & Literacy Department, Government of Sindh, issued a critical directive on January 22, 2025, addressing the appointment of candidates under the differently-abled quota in hard areas. The communication highlights a significant concern involving the recruitment of candidates who secured less than 40% marks, which violates a prior court order. The High Court of Sindh, in its judgment dated January 12, 2023, explicitly restrained the department from appointing or issuing appointment orders to candidates below this threshold, even in hard areas.

Despite these clear directives, appointments were made and candidates joined their positions in violation of the court’s ruling. The memo acknowledges this oversight and emphasizes the potential legal implications, including contempt of court proceedings against the administrative department. As a corrective measure, the competent authority has directed the immediate cancellation or withdrawal of such appointments. Furthermore, the memo advises against issuing any future orders to candidates who do not meet the prescribed eligibility criteria.

This notification underscores the administration’s resolve to uphold the rule of law and ensure adherence to judicial directives. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining transparency and accountability in recruitment processes, thereby safeguarding the integrity of the education department. Notification Describes;

No.DG/HR&TRAINING/SKLD/JEST & PST’S/ Recruitment/1-56/2020/4844

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF HR&TRAINING
SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY DEPARTMENT
(Regulations Wing)

Karachi, dated the 22^nd January 2025

To

The Director Schools Education,
(Ele. See & HI. Sec. & Primary),
Sukkur/ Hyderabad/Shaheed Benazirabad/Larkano

Subject :-       DIRECTIVES REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSON BELOW 40% AFTER COURT ORDER

                        I am directed to refer to the subject noted above and to inform that the joining database of few candidates was submitted by different districts Le; (Khairpar, Sanghar. Larkana, Jamshoro, Ghotki, Jamshoro and Jacobabad) in this office for release of salaries. During the scrutiny of their documents, it was noticed that the said candidates had been appointed and joined as well on differently abled quota in hard areas, who have secured below 40 marks and their joining database is lying pending with the department. In this regard, the explanations were also issued to the concerned DEOs, by the department. (Annex-I)

                        Honorable High Court of Sindh, bench at Sukkur, had passed an order dated: 12-01-2023, in C.P No. D-297 of 2022, which reads as:

                        “With regard to policy for appointment below 40% marks, this Court takes judicial notice and restrain the SEL Department to recruit or issue any appointment order to any candidate who secured/obtained below 40% marks, even in the hard areas”.

                        Regretfully the said candidates having less than 40 marks were appointed and allowed joining after the orders of the honorable Court, which is the gross violation of the court directives and attract contempt proceedings against the Administrative Department.

                        In the light of above court order and with approval of the Competent Authority, you are advised to cancel/withdraw the appointment orders of the aforementioned candidates (List attached) immediately, under intimation to this office for further necessary action. Besides this, it is also advised that, if any order issued to any candidate having below 40 marks after court’s order should be cancelled forthwith and no any order should be issued below 40 marks.

Your expeditious action in this regard will be expected.

DIRECTOR GENERAL HR&T

Conclusion:

This directive from the Directorate General of HR & Training serves as a vital reminder of the significance of adhering to legal and ethical standards in recruitment processes. The appointments of candidates under the differently-abled quota who secured less than 40% marks highlight a breach of the High Court’s ruling, risking contempt proceedings and undermining the credibility of the School Education & Literacy Department.

By mandating the immediate cancellation of these appointments, the directive demonstrates the government’s commitment to rectifying past mistakes and ensuring compliance with judicial orders. The explicit instructions to avoid issuing future appointments below the prescribed criteria further reinforce the department’s dedication to transparency and accountability.

This course of action is not only a step toward restoring administrative integrity but also a testament to the importance of equitable and merit-based recruitment practices. The government’s proactive approach in addressing this issue sets a precedent for maintaining high standards of governance and upholding the rights of deserving candidates. Compliance with these directives will ultimately strengthen the education system, ensuring that it remains a pillar of fairness and inclusivity for all.

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