5.3.2012 (UNI) The Chhattisgarh High Court today quashed the state regime's order regarding appointment of Shiksha Karmis (education workers) and ad hoc teachers as headmasters to fill about 22,500 vacancies in primary schools spread over 16 districts.

Justice Satish K Agnihotri directed the Government to cancel of the entire process of appointment as publicised through newspapers.

However, the Bench allowed the government to initiate the appointment process afresh as per rules and norms.

Though the regime conducted an eligibility test, several candidates moved the Court challenging the order and levelling allegations of irregularities in the appointment process. UNI