Kolkata, Aug. 4 -- In a significant development the Calcutta High Court today directed the primary school teachers in the state to serve as Booth Level Officers (BLOs).
Without interfering into the directives issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI), the court observed that the primary teachers should work as BLO's for the sake of national interest.
The issue came up for hearing after primary school teachers filed a petition objecting to their appointment as BLOs by the Election Commission.
They argued that, in addition to teaching students from Monday to Saturday, they are already burdened with several other responsibilities, and therefore should be exempt from taking on
this additional duty.
During the hearing, Justice Amrita...