Delhi govt may takeover management of Janakpuri private school after sexual assault on toddler

NEW DELHI: May 8 The Delhi government may take over the management a private school in west Delhi's Janakpuri as a show-cause notice to the school authorities over the alleged rape of a three-year-old girl on its premises is still unanswered, officials said on Monday.

Citing serious lapses in child safety, supervision and compliance with statutory norms, the Directorate of Education (DoE) on May 8 issued a show-cause notice to the school management, warning that failure to furnish a satisfactory response could lead to withdrawal of recognition and takeover of management under provisions of the Delhi School Education Act and Rules (DSEAR).

The school authorities were granted a three-day period to file its response. However, it is yet to be received by the DoE, and the department is planning to initiate disciplinary action against the school over the alleged deficiencies in child safety measures, officials said.