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However, the director of the education department, Pune, cited “technical reasons” and said he was unable to release the funds. Another explained that in the absence of a proper complaint redressal mechanism, teachers were forced to approach the HC. The financial limit for such funding was increased to Rs 1 lakh in another government resolution of November 19, 2015.The teachers approached the zila parishad in various parts of the state seeking funds. That is how the petition came to be filed in court.The teachers claimed that the excuse of “technical reasons” was being offered to deprive handicapped teachers of their due. Aurangabad: The Aurangabad bench of the Bombay high court issued notices to the state and the education department after a few physically handicapped teachers filed a writ petition seeking that the court issue directions to the education department to release funds to them for purchasing scooters adapted for their special needs.A government resolution of February 8, 2013 had said that Rs 50,000 would be released for purchase of a scooter with adaption for persons with disabilities..