Calcutta HC Questions Allowance to Sacked School Staff

The Calcutta High Court is reviewing the West Bengal government's decision to give a monthly allowance to some school staff who lost their jobs due to hiring problems.

These staff members, part of the 2016 recruitment, were let go after the Supreme Court found issues with the hiring process.

A person who didn't get a job, despite being on the waiting list, is challenging this allowance, arguing the state is misusing public money.

The court is questioning the government about this payment, especially since the allowance is given while thousands of other qualified candidates are unemployed.

The government defends the allowance as humanitarian aid.

The court is examining whether the money can be given so quickly.