SRINAGAR, Jun 6 (Agencies): Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Education Sakina Itoo on Saturday said the government has filed a review petition before the Supreme Court in connection with the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) issue concerning teachers in Jammu and Kashmir, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding their interests.
In a statement, Itoo said the government had acted in accordance with its commitment and taken all necessary steps to pursue the matter legally.
“As committed, the review petition has been filed before the Hon’ble Supreme Court. The Government has consistently pursued this matter and remains fully committed to safeguarding the interests of our teachers,” she said.
The minister said the government has been handling the issue responsibly and proactively and has continuously followed up on the matter through concrete measures.
“On the TET issue concerning J&K teachers, the Government has always acted responsibly and proactively. We have consistently taken up this matter and, more importantly, followed it up with concrete action,” Itoo said.
She added that the government had earlier accorded sanction for filing the review petition and directed the concerned authorities to initiate the legal process.
According to Itoo, the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, through a communication dated May 26, 2026, instructed its Standing Counsel to undertake the necessary legal proceedings before the apex court.
The minister said the government has previously taken steps to protect the interests of teachers and remains steadfast in its efforts to secure a favourable outcome.
“We remain fully committed to safeguarding the interests.