WP(C) 5666/2011 BEFORE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE I.A. ANSARI Heard Mr. P. Talukdar, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. N. Rajkhowa, l earned standing counsel, Education, appearing for the respondents. The petitioner claims to have been working as an honorary teacher since 3.5.1997 in Bhulachuk Naloni L.P. School, Majuli. In respect of honorary teachers, ther e is, in force, an Office Memorandum, dated 21.1.2004, whereunder the State Gove rnment has clarified that while making appointment of regular teachers or while regularizing the services of honorary teachers, the State Government would give them preference in the form of relaxation of age for the purpose of taking the b enefit of their experience. In view of the fact that no regular selection process for appointment of Assista nt Teachers in L.P. Schools is presently in progress, this writ petition is disp osed of with direction to the respondents that as and when selection for appoint ment of teachers, on regular basis, is resorted to by the Government and if the petitioner offers his candidature for selection and appointment, the petitioner shall be given the benefit of, and be treated to be covered by, the Office Memor andum, dated 21.1.2004, aforementioned provided that the petitioner is found to be an honorary teacher as mentioned in the Office Memorandum, dated 21.1.2004, a nd if he is, otherwise, eligible for such selection and appointment. No. costs.