Principal Charge AAPVA babat paripatra Date 17/01/2026.
This document is an official circular from the Education Department, Government of Gujarat, dated January 17, 2026. It outlines standardized procedures for assigning the "Charge" of Headmaster (Acharya) in government primary schools to resolve previous inconsistencies and legal disputes.
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1: Title Slide
Subject: Standardized Guidelines for Assigning Headmaster (Acharya) Charge
Authority: Education Department, Government of Gujarat
Circular No: ED/MIS/e-file/3/2025/0651/K
Date of Issue: January 17, 2026
2: Context & Objective
* Background: Discrepancies were noted in how different districts interpreted the rules for giving "In-charge" Headmaster responsibilities.
* Legal Precedent: This circular addresses issues raised in Special Civil Application No. 8198/2015 and follows High Court oral orders.
* Primary Goal: To establish a uniform, state-wide process to prevent future litigation and administrative confusion.
* Effect: All previous conflicting instructions on this matter are hereby cancelled.
3: Guidelines for Primary Schools
* Priority 1 (HTAT Teachers): In schools without a sanctioned HTAT Headmaster post, the charge should be given to an HTAT teacher from a nearby school (within a 10km radius).
* Priority 2 (Seniority): If no HTAT teacher is available within 10km, the charge must be given to the Senior-most Teacher of that school.
* Seniority Criteria: Seniority is determined by the date of entry into the department (including those joined via district transfer).
* Refusal Policy: If a senior teacher refuses the charge without a valid reason, they face a show-cause notice and potential disciplinary action.
*આચાર્ય (મુખ્ય શિક્ષક) ને ચાર્જ સોંપવા બાબત*
*HTAT ને ચાર્જ આપવો પડશે?*
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4: Guidelines for Pay Centre Schools
* HTAT Sanctioned Posts: If the HTAT Headmaster post is vacant, follow the 10km radius rule to find an available HTAT teacher.
* Seniority Protocol: If an HTAT teacher cannot be sourced, the senior-most teacher within the Pay Centre school system must accept the charge.
* Sequence of Charge: If the most senior teacher is unable/unwilling (with valid cause), the charge passes to the next person in the seniority list.
5: Special Provisions & General Instructions
* Existing In-charges: Teachers currently holding the charge of Headmaster will continue until the end of the current academic term. New rules apply for the next term.
* Divyang (Differently-abled) Teachers: * Seniority rules still apply.
* However, if a Divyang teacher does not wish to take the charge, they must provide written consent to pass the responsibility to the next senior teacher.
* Refusal Consequences: Taluka/District officers are authorized to take disciplinary action if a teacher refuses duty without "reasonable grounds."
6: Legal & Administrative Clarifications
* Definition of "Seniority": This specific seniority calculation is strictly for the purpose of giving temporary charge.
* No Financial Claim: Holding this charge does not entitle the teacher to:
* Permanent Promotion.
* Higher Pay Scales.
* Selection Grades or other financial benefits.
* Approval: Issued under the authority of the Governor of Gujarat and signed by the Deputy Secretary, Education Department.
*આચાર્ય (મુખ્ય શિક્ષક) ને ચાર્જ સોંપવા બાબત*
*HTAT ને ચાર્જ આપવો પડશે?*
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