Bombay HC Assures Private School Teachers Over Electoral Roll Revision Duties
The Bombay High Court assured private unaided schools and teachers in Mumbai that they need not fear coercive action or FIRs related to their non-participation in Special Intensive Revision (SIR) electoral roll duties as Booth Level Officers (BLOs). Petitioners challenged the Election Commission of India's (ECI) requisition of school staff for BLO roles, citing disruption to education and questioning the authority to appoint private school employees. The ECI clarified it is not compelling these teachers to join BLO duties currently, especially in Mumbai suburbs where sufficient manpower exists.