Govt. Schools deny admission to children in violation of RTE Act, 2009

Social Jurist
A Civil Rights Group
02.12.2011

To
The Director of Education,
Govt. of NCT of Delhi,
Old Secretariat Building,
Civil Lines,
Delhi -110054.

Sub: Govt. Schools deny admission to children in violation of RTE Act, 2009

Dear Sir,

In continuation of my phonogram dated 28.11.2011, it is brought to your notice that the Principal of Government Girls Senior Secondary School, D-Block, Jahangirpuri, Delhi has denied admission to 13 years old Km. Asmina Khatun, D/o Mohd. Ali Hasan, R/o C-546, Jahangirpuri, Delhi-110033 (Mob: 9990969465) in class VI in the academic year 2011-12.

It is also brought to your notice that the Principal of Kamla Nehru SKV, Jungpura, New Delhi has denied admission to Km. Shashi Pandey, Km. Meenakshi Pandey and Master Rajan Pandey, wards of Mrs.Shalini, R/o 49, Jungpura, Masjid Road, Bhogal, New Delhi in Classes KG, II and IV respectively in the academic year 2011-12. These children have lost their father. Compelled by the circumstance, their poor mother who is suffering with 40% disability on account of paralysis in her left leg has moved to Delhi in search of livelihood about six months ago. Luckily, she got the job of maid servant in a lawyer’s house at 49, Jungpura, Masjid Road, Bhogal, New Delhi where she is also staying with these children. She has even submitted written applications dated 18.11.2011 to the Principal of the school but instead of admissions to her children, she has received humiliation.

All the afore-mentioned children are below 14 years of age and wish to study in your schools in age appropriate classes in terms of Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 but it is unfortunate that despite several attempts having been made by these children/parents, the afore-mentioned schools have refused admissions, without any justification.

It is also unfortunate that the concerned Deputy Directors of Education are also reluctant to help these hapless students to get them admitted in the schools. It would not be exaggeration to say that the Education Officials are responsible under the law to ensure that children are admitted in the schools.

It is, therefore, requested that you may personally look into this matter ensuring that all the afore-mentioned children are admitted in the aforesaid schools without any further delay.

With regards

ASHOK AGARWAL
Advocate
Advisor – Social Jurist
(M) 9811101923