Bongaigaon: school staff faces show cause notice for absence during surprise inspection

In a startling revelation during a surprise school inspection, the Office of the Deputy Inspector of Schools, North Salmara, Abhayapuri, has issued a show-cause notice to several staff members for unauthorised absence and dereliction of duty.

According to the notice issued by Dewan Abdur Rahman, Deputy Inspector of Schools, the inspection was carried out between 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM today, February 26. 

The inspection revealed that the school premises were entirely vacant, with not a single staff member—including the headmaster and other teaching and non-teaching personnel—present during official working hours.

The notice, addressed to Lutherson M Sangma (Headmaster), Subhadra Agitok, Pobitra Khaklary, Joya Prasad, Pradarshika Deka, Srijana Devi, and Swadesh Sarkar (4th Grade), warns of strict disciplinary action if a satisfactory explanation is not submitted within three working days. The office has stated that failure to respond may result in escalation to higher authorities, with potential consequences including "No Work, No Pay."

Copies of the notice have also been sent to the Deputy Commissioner of Bongaigaon, the District Mission Coordinator of SSA, and the Inspector of Schools cum i/c District Elementary Education Officer, Bongaigaon, for information.

The incident has raised concerns over staff accountability and adherence to duty in the district, with authorities emphasising the importance of maintaining regular school functioning to safeguard students’ academic interests.