Gurugram DC orders police action against 135 schools
Gurugram police on Friday directed action against 135 schools that failed to submit self-certificate on safety guidelines. “Last month, the Directorate of Secondary Education instructed the schools for safety compliance. The authorities also served notices to schools for self-certification but 135 schools failed to do so. The orders were given to the police to register a case for violation of Section 144 of the CrPC under Section 188 of the IPC,” said Gurugram Deputy Commissioner Vinay Pratap Singh. The schools were instructed to submit self-certificate within 15 days after completing the norms. Only 223 schools have submitted their certificates till date. The school management was asked to give certificates to the district administration based on points mentioned below: The school management should constitute a school security committee which will include two parents as representatives, it would also ensure the current condition of fire safety equipment and should get fire safety certificate issued. There should be separate toilet arrangements for non-teaching staff. Along with which, special toilets with ramps must be made for physically challenged children. It is compulsory to assign a female attendant in toilets for small children. CCTV cameras should be installed on the school premises in adequate numbers. Police verification of non-teaching staff working in the school is compulsory. On October 9, the Supreme Court had asked the Centre and the state governments to file safety guidelines for schools, while specifically keeping in mind that the children should not be in any phobia. -PTC News
