Jammu And Kashmir General Line Teachers Forum Kashmir Province

Heartiest Congratulations to Mr. Gowhar Ahmad Bhat
The Jammu and Kashmir General Line Teachers Forum (JKGLTF),extends its warmest congratulations to Mr. Gowhar Ahmad Bhat on his nomination as the Vice President of the Teachers Federation of India.
The organisation is highly thankful to Shri Dr Dinesh Chandra Sharma President TFI -Teachers Federation of India And Rammurti Thakur General Secretary Teachers Federation Of India for putting a trust on Gowher Ahmad
Mr. Bhat’s dedication, unwavering commitment, and tireless efforts toward the welfare of the teaching community have always been exemplary. JKGLTF Srinagar expresses absolute confidence that his vast experience and visionary leadership will significantly strengthen the voice of educators at the national level.
We wish him immense success in this prestigious new role and are confident he will continue to champion the betterment of the education sector and the teaching fraternity.
Regards,
JKGLTF

*إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ*
Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return.
With a heavy heart, I inform you all of the sad demise of our colleague Mr. Zahoor Ahmad Wani, Teacher, resident of Zadoora Bumthan, Mirbazar. He passed away today at SKIMS.
May Allah (SWT) forgive his shortcomings, grant him the highest place in Jannat-ul-Firdous, and give sabr and strength to his family to bear this irreparable loss.
*Nimaz-e-Janaza* will be offered at 8: 30 am at his residence in Zadoora Bumthan, Mirbazar.

DA orders

JAMMU AND KASHMIR GENERAL LINE TEACHERS FORUM APPEALS HON’BLE CHIEF MINISTER FOR ADVANCE RELEASE OF MAY 2026 SALARY ON THE EVE OF EID-UL-AZHA
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Srinagar, May 15: The Jammu and Kashmir General Line Teachers Forum has respectfully appealed to the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abdullah, to kindly intervene and direct the concerned authorities for the advance release of salaries for the month of May 2026 in view of the forthcoming festival of Eid-ul-Azha.
In a statement issued here, the Forum stated that government employees are required to meet various financial obligations associated with the holy festival. The advance disbursement of salaries would provide much-needed relief and enable employees to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha with comfort and dignity alongside their families.
The Forum expressed optimism that the government, under the leadership of the Hon’ble Chief Minister, would give sympathetic consideration to the genuine concerns of employees and take an appropriate decision in their favour.
The Forum also reiterated its appreciation for the government’s commitment towards the welfare and wellbeing of employees across Jammu and Kashmir.

Media Wing
JKGLTF

*By the Hon'ble Supreme Court*
*Regarding the Compulsory Nature of TET*
*After the Judgment Delivered on 1 September 2025*

1. *Parliament Icon:* To colleagues who question the actions being taken by the organization on this issue, we have always said that in a democracy, Parliament is supreme. Our problem will be resolved by Parliament only. Therefore, TFI submitted memoranda to all MPs of the country to convey our point to Parliament.

2. *People Icon:* Most members from both the ruling party and the opposition in Parliament raised this issue and demanded a resolution to the problem.

3. *Fist Icon:* TFI held sit-in demonstrations at the headquarters of all districts and sent memoranda to the Hon'ble Prime Minister through the District Magistrates.

4. *Megaphone Icon:* TFI organized a massive rally at Ramlila Maidan, Delhi on 4 April and conveyed its point to the Government of India. Hon'ble MP Shri Jagdambika Pal was invited as a representative of the Government of India, and Shri Pal conveyed the presence of your lakhs of members and information about your issue to the government.

5. *Handshake Icon:* High-level talks were held and a demand for resolution was made after meeting Hon'ble Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, BJP Uttar Pradesh State President Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, and Union Minister of State Shri Jitin Prasada.

6. *Scales of Justice Icon:* Since the order has come from the Supreme Court, it is necessary to fight the legal battle strongly. Upon acceptance of the review, TFI fielded Senior Advocates Shri P.S. Patwalia and Shri V. Giri in court for the open court hearing.

7. *Document Icon:* During the hearing, all learned advocates argued that when the RTE Act was implemented by Parliament during the Government of India (Manmohan Singh Government), teachers appointed before 23 August 2010 were given exemption from TET. However, the Hon'ble Judge remained firm on enforcing the compulsion to pass the TET exam for all teachers appointed and working up to 31 March 2015, through the Gazette dated 10 August 2017 issued in pursuance of the amendment passed by Parliament during the Government of India (Modi Government).

8. *Government Building Icon:* During the hearing, advocates of 10 state governments were present, but none accepted that in the last 8 years, any state government had issued any notice or order to implement TET for all teachers.

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The court has reserved the verdict, which is expected soon. Lawyers have their own opinion, but we wish that the decision is in your favor. If the decision is favorable, congratulations to all, and if unfavorable, do not be discouraged. We will continue our movement forward and will tell the Modi Government to withdraw the amendment that was made during your government's tenure — this sin/injustice/amendment — and do justice to 25 lakh teachers and their crores of family members across the country.

*Dr. Dinesh Chandra Sharma*
National President
*Teacher Federation of India*