MVR 83,000 in compensation for Indian teacher dismissed unlawfully

The Employment Tribunal has ruled in favor of an Indian teacher in a case filed against the Civil Service Commission (CSC), ordering the commission to pay MVR 83,385 in compensation.

The case, concluded on September 30, involved an Indian national contracted as a teacher for the 2024-2025 academic year. The plaintiff alleged wrongful termination and the non-payment of salary and benefits stipulated in the employment agreement.

According to court records, the teacher's employment contract specified a total monthly remuneration of MVR 16,350, which included a basic salary of MVR 8,440 along with accommodation and other various allowances.

The Tribunal found that the teacher was dismissed prior to the expiration of the contract in violation of the Employment Act and the terms of the agreement, with certain entitled benefits remaining unpaid.

In its judgment, the Employment Tribunal determined that the termination lacked both substantive and procedural fairness. Subsequently, the Civil Service Commission has been ordered to pay a total of MVR 83,385, covering damages for the loss of employment as well as the outstanding salary and benefits.