DCPCR notice to ASI to suspend Tughlakabad demolition drive
New Delhi, Jan 18: The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights on Wednesday called for suspension of ASI's demolition drive in Tughlakabad till the rehabilitation of all children residing in the area is ensured.
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), had on January 11, issued a notice regarding the removal of illegal occupants of houses inside Tughlakabad Fort area by January 26.
Taking suo-moto cognisance of the drive, the child rights body said taking away the shelter from these families is nothing short of cruelty in such extreme weather of Delhi.
"Eviction of young children without proper rehabilitation measures is a violation of basic human rights. We urge ASI to take necessary steps to ensure children's welfare. We will continue to monitor the situation closely," DCPCR chairperson Anurag Kundu said.
The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) also directed the ASI to submit its correspondences to different authorities and enabling them to take measures for the rehabilitation of children.
There was no immediate response from the Archaeological Survey of India on the matter.
The DCPCR also expressed concern on how, within 15 days of the issue of notice, all actions, including demolition/eviction, will be taken against the said residents, without any relief or rehabilitation measures for the children of the area.
In its notice to ASI, the child rights body stated, "As per section 75 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015, any abuse, exposure or willful neglect of the child, which may cause mental or physical suffering to the child, is a punishable offence with an imprisonment of three years or a fine of Rs 1 lakh or both.
"In lieu of the same, the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights, in exercise of its powers under Section 130 and Section 14 of the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005, issues the present notice advising for suspension of the said demolition pending the rehabilitation of children," the notice added.
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Karnataka School Edu Dept prohibits children from being made to dance to obscene songs
Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka School Education Department has issued a circular strictly prohibiting children from being made to dance to obscene songs in educational and cultural programmes.
It stated that such dances would negatively impact students' mental health and moral values. It will create indiscipline and harm the sanctity of education.
"All the Deputy Directors (Administration) of the state's School Education Department have been asked to take strict measures to prevent children or students from dancing to obscene songs in all government, aided and unaided schools in the state," the office of the commissioner of the School Education Department said in a recent circular.
"If it is found that children are being made to dance to obscene songs, appropriate action will be taken against the headmaster or management of such school," it added.
The department also listed certain measures in this regard, which include: strictly prohibiting children from being made to dance to obscene songs during educational and cultural programmes; selecting songs that are inspiring, positive, instilling national pride in children and reflecting the greatness, dignity, values, culture, and morality of the state.
Stating that the school headmaster and management are responsible for selecting songs and dances for cultural programmes, it said, they should also ensure that students wear decent clothes in dance or cultural programmes.
