Punjab and Haryana High Court Stays Private School Teacher Data Demand for Census Duty

The Punjab and Haryana High Court stayed official communications seeking details of teachers from private unaided schools for deployment in Census 2027 work.

Background and legal issue

The interim order followed a petition by the Haryana Progressive Schools Conference questioning the authorities’ request for staff particulars. The Court confined the protection to private unaided schools.

Court’s reasoning and procedural position

The order does not finally decide the extent of government power to requisition personnel for census duties or extend a blanket exemption to all educational institutions.

Legal consequence and next step

Until further orders, the challenged communications cannot operate against the protected category of schools. The dispute remains pending.