Delhi Schools Under Threat For Violation of the Right to Education Act

In New Delhi, all the unrecognised private schools are under threat of being closed since the Delhi government has ordered the cessation of ‘all educational activities’ in these institutions.

In an order dated February 7, the Directorate of Education (DoE) states, “It has come to our notice that several unrecognised private schools are functioning without obtaining the mandatory certificate of recognition from the appropriate authority, which is in violation of the Right to Education Act.”

“All the societies/trusts/ agencies/organisations or individuals running unrecognised schools are directed to discontinue the educational activities from the academic session 2018-19, failing which action will be initiated against them,” the order adds.

According to the Right to Education Act, “No school, other than a school established, owned or controlled by the appropriate government or the local authority, shall, after the commencement of this Act, be established or function, without obtaining a certificate of recognition from such authority, by making an application in such form and manner, as may be prescribed.” DoE order further states,“The parents/guardian of the wards admitted in unrecognised schools is also informed to plan the admission of their wards in recognised schools for the 2018-19 academic session.”