Send your kids to government schools Allahabad HC to UP officials

In a move that will surely be considered controversial, the Allahabad High Court on Tuesday asked the chief secretary to ensure the children of all government officials, those serving in the local bodies, judiciary and politicians should send their wards to government school.

The UP chief secretary was directed to ensure those who drew salaries from the state exchequer should send their children to government schools.

Says Dr. Raj Kumar, Associate Professor Political Science, Dyal SIngh College, Delhi University, “For quality and equal education Allahabad High Court decision on primary education is a highly appreciable”.

It reportedly ordered that “if a child is sent to a private school not maintained by the UP Board”, an amount equivalent to that paid in the form of fees by the erring officials or elected representatives “shall be deposited in state exchequer every month so long as such education in other kind of primary school is continued”. In its order, the State Government has also been asked to take appropriate steps to ensure that the guidelines are implemented from the next academic session. The Court added that those who did not comply with the direction would have to be prepared to face punitive action.

“Public representatives and bureaucrats get their children to study in elite convent schools while the common people suffer due to lack of quality and infrastructure in government-run schools”, it said.

The issue involved in the writ petitions was with regard to appointment of assistant teachers in state’s primary sch… They may also raise other concerns like lack of facilities and poor educational standards.