Local disciplinary commission overzealous in criticizing teachers

The local Party disciplinary commission of Changzhi in North China's Shanxi province recently issued a notice criticizing 24 high school teachers because they dined together and drank wine during the National Day holiday. The teachers split the bill, which was 1,390 yuan ($207) in total. Many people said online that the criticism was unwarranted, ce.cn comments:

It is quite rare for people to criticize the deeds of a discipline inspection commission. In most instances, the disciplinary commissions have been praised for punishing officials that have violated Party rules.

This time it is different, because the Changzhi city's disciplinary commission seems to have exceeded its powers.