J&K teacher fired without enquiry under Art. 311

Idrees Jan is said to be a supporter of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat

In the first such order, a J&K government teacher, who in the police records is a Tehreek-e-Hurriyat (TeH) supporter, was terminated from his services without holding any inquiry “in the interest of the security of the State”. “The Lieutenant Governor is satisfied under sub-clause (c) of the proviso to clause (2) of Article 311 of the Constitution of India that in the interest of the security of the State, it is not expedient to hold an enquiry in the case of Idrees Jan, Teacher, Government Middle School, Kralpora, Kupwara,” reads an order of the General Administration Department (GAD). The Lieutenant Governor, according to the order, after considering the facts and circumstances of the case and on the basis of the information available was satisfied that the activities of Mr. Jan are such as to warrant his dismissal from service.