Lyceum School Pulwama served notice for various violations

PULWAMA — After receiving complaints from parents as well as an injury to a student of the school at the school campus recently, Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Dr Basharat Qayoom (IAS), while taking cognizance of the matter, issued immediate directions to Chief Education Officer Pulwama for inspection of the school and sought a detailed report.

The report submitted by the CEO Pulwama has highlighted various shortcomings, including a lack of a safe and secure environment at various locations on campus including the site of the incident where an under-construction soakage pit, which is not properly secured, has led to the injury to a student.

Further, there is a defunct swimming pool, not properly secured to avoid any injuries, the report further reveals and highlights the abysmal pupil-teacher ratio as compared to the pupil-teacher ratio in government schools of the district as per norms. The roll in each section is also beyond the upper limit as per preliminary inputs.

The report further reveals improper transportation management. The school management has been issued notice for rectification and compliance with norms and submit a compliance report failing which further action will follow as per rules.

The district administration has cautioned all schools to ensure adherence to all rules, regulations and norms as envisaged. However, any violation will attract strict action under the rules.