KK Pathak Withheld Salaries Of DEOs And DPOs In Bihar? What We Know

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KK Pathak had provided strict instructions that the salaries of teachers appointed by the Bihar Public Service Commission should be paid on time.

The Additional Chief Secretary of the Education Department of Bihar, KK Pathak is once again in the news. He has once again suspended the salaries of District Education Officers (DEOs) and District Program Officers (DPOs) for April in 38 districts of Bihar. Now, an explanation has been sought from the authorities regarding this.

KK Pathak had provided strict instructions that the salaries of teachers appointed by the Bihar Public Service Commission should be paid on time. Despite this directive, the salaries of the reinstated teachers in Teacher Recruitment Examination 1 (TRE) and TRE 2 of the state have not been paid on time. The salaries of the appointed teachers have also not been paid for March month.

KK Pathak held a video conference tax review meeting and took action against all the DEOs and DPOs for negligence in non-payment of salaries. He demanded clarification from the officials within 24 hours. He further warned that the payment of salaries to all officers for April will be suspended until he receives an answer. Now, Director of Administration, Subodh Chowdhury has issued an order by letter. The decision taken by KK Pathak has sparked heated discussions among teachers across the state and everyone has appreciated his prompt action and decision.

This is not the first time that KK Pathak has grabbed the headlines. He has a reputation as a reformer and is quite popular in the state. He came to the limelight after he gave up charge as the Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) of Bihar’s education department. Reportedly, he had first applied for leave and then the next day he gave up charge as the ACS. The very same day, the General Administration Department (GAD) announced handing over the charges of the department to Baidyanath Yadav. Reportedly, KK Pathak’s work and style of handling the department ruffled many feathers.

KK Pathak joined the Education Department of Bihar in June 2023 and worked actively. Soon after joining, he cut down the holiday list and increased school hours, which left many teachers irked. He also got embroiled in a controversy for striking off several Hindu festivals off the holiday list.

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