The education authorities in Ahmedabad have taken formal action against a prominent city school following complaints about unauthorized activities on its premises. The Ahmedabad Rural District Education Officer (DEO) has served a notice to Udgam School in the Thaltej area, demanding a detailed explanation over reports that private tuition classes are being conducted within the school campus.
Official Notice and Allegations
The DEO's office issued a formal notice to the management of Udgam School, directing them to clarify the situation and submit their official response. This step was initiated after the department received specific complaints alleging that a private coaching centre was operating from the school's premises. According to established education department regulations, school campuses are designated exclusively for academic and co-curricular activities run by the school itself. The operation of private coaching classes within school grounds is strictly prohibited.
What the School Must Explain
In the notice, the DEO, Bhagwan Prajapati, has asked the school authorities to provide clear answers to several critical questions. The school must confirm whether any private coaching classes are indeed being held on the campus. They are also required to explain the nature of these activities and state whether any official permission was granted for using school infrastructure for such purposes. The school management has been directed to submit all relevant documents and details pertaining to these allegations for scrutiny.
A History of Similar Complaints
This incident is not the first time Udgam School has faced such accusations. In the past, similar complaints had surfaced, alleging that students were pressured to enroll in private coaching classes linked to the school. These recurring issues have now brought the matter back into the spotlight, raising concerns about consistent adherence to rules.
Officials noted that complaints regarding private coaching classes operating from school campuses have seen an increase recently. The education department has reiterated that all schools must strictly follow regulations and ensure their premises are not used for any unauthorized commercial activities. DEO Bhagwan Prajapati stated that the explanation submitted by Udgam School will be carefully examined, and appropriate action will be taken if any violations of education department norms are confirmed.
