Hyderabad, July 30 -- The Telangana High Court declared that teachers appointed under the DSC-2003 notification are eligible for the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). This ruling is expected to bring relief to thousands of teachers across the state.

Several teachers had filed petitions in the High Court challenging the state government's decision not to extend the Old Pension Scheme to them, despite their appointment stemming from the 2003 notification. Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka heard the petitions.

Senior counsel Ravichander and advocate Bobbili Srinivas, appearing for the petitioners, argued that their clients, appointed under the 2003 notification, were being unfairly denied the Old Pension Scheme, which was in effect until August 31, 2004....