Suhail Rather
Bandipora, Oct 29 (KNS): The Chief Education Officer (CEO) Bandipora has ordered strict action against two private educational institutions—Symbiosis Model School and Al Huda Public School—for illegally operating from a single premises under one nameboard, in clear violation of prescribed government norms.
Taking serious note of the matter, the CEO, in an official communication to the Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) Bandipora, observed that both schools were functioning from the same building instead of their duly approved locations, leading to administrative confusion and regulatory non-compliance.
According to officials, the two schools allegedly merged their operations due to low enrollment. “To project inflated enrolment figures and mislead both the public and the authorities, the schools have unlawfully merged,” officials said.
The CEO has directed the ZEO to issue show-cause notices to the management of both schools and ordered them to return to their original premises within three days, with a compliance report to be submitted to the CEO’s office.
Further, the CEO has ordered issuance of a public notice stating that no admissions will be allowed for the upcoming academic session unless both institutions relocate to their sanctioned locations and secure valid registration as per norms.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Seeking accountability, the CEO has also instructed the ZEO to obtain written explanations from the present managements for violating established rules and creating administrative ambiguity.
A detailed joint inspection has been ordered in coordination with the concerned Cluster Head. The inspection report will include verification of Basic Feasibility Files, original habitations for which the schools were sanctioned, registration certificates, approved and present management details, CID verification of management, official bank account details, latest audit reports, and inspection reports required for registration extension.
Emphasising the seriousness of the issue, the CEO directed that all records and registers be thoroughly scrutinised and a comprehensive inspection report with clear recommendations be submitted at the earliest.
Terming the matter as “most urgent and of serious concern,” the CEO warned that strict action would follow on the basis of the inspection findings and recommendations.(KNS)