Delhi HC Stops DSGMC from Leasing School Properties

New Delhi (Delhi) [India], May 12: The Delhi High Court has taken a big step for teachers working in schools under the Guru Harkrishan Public School Society. These teachers have not received their pending payments, which include salary arrears and retirement benefits. The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC), which runs the schools, has been told not to lease, sell, or allow third-party use of their land in Shahdara (Delhi) and Bigar (Haryana). The court wants to make sure this land is not used wrongly while teachers wait for justice.

Schools run by faith, salaries unpaid

These schools were built to provide good education, especially to children in Sikh communities. But now, teachers working there are struggling. Their salaries based on Sixth and Seventh Pay Commission rules have not been paid. These are not just small amounts — the total money due is around ₹400 crore. The court earlier noted that the DSGMC was not following its orders. It is rare, but this kind of action shows how badly the teachers are being treated.

Court protects properties meant for public good

To protect the land, the court gave a very clear order. No part of the 292 acres in Bigar or the 15 acres in Shahdara should be sold, rented, or given on license. These properties are valuable and can be used to help pay the teachers their dues. The court also asked DSGMC and the school society to file a sworn statement promising not to create any deals or hand over any part of the land to someone else without permission.

Why this land matters in the fight for justice

Land is a strong asset. In many cases where large money is involved, selling land becomes an easy way out. But here, the court did not allow that. The land is the key to ensuring that teachers are not left empty-handed. By blocking any such transfer, the court has made sure the value of the land stays safe — so it can help pay teachers what they rightly deserve. This shows how public assets should be used for public welfare.

History of service, shadowed by non-payment

Guru Harkrishan Public Schools have a long history of service. They were started with the mission of providing good education rooted in values. But now, the teachers of these schools are facing hardship. Their work has continued, but the respect due to them in the form of payments has stopped. The court’s action is not just about property, it is about giving teachers the honour and rights they deserve. Their wait for justice has taken long, but the court’s move has brought new hope.