Private schools in Karnataka to renew recognition online this year
No physical applications to be accepted, says Education Department
Bengaluru: The Department of School Education and Literacy has invited applications from private schools and aided schools for renewal of recognition (RR) through an online process this year.
According to a recent notification, physical applications will not be accepted.
Renewal of recognition for schools is a process of re-applying to the relevant government education authority to maintain the school’s legal and operational status. Therefore, the department has made it mandatory for the schools to submit updated information about infrastructure, staff, finances and to comply with safety and curriculum requirements, as reported by The New Indian Express on Friday.
However, the private schools’ association has raised objections to the compulsory submission of building safety, land conversion and fire safety certificates.
“We welcome the decision of the education department but they should have released this notification in the beginning of the academic year in April or May,” TNIE quoted Lokesh Talikote, President, Recognised and Unaided Private Schools Association (RUPSA), as saying.
He added that schools would struggle to complete the online process within a month, which could lead to a loss of recognition and affect teachers, students, and parents.
Talikote also pointed out that while the Supreme Court has stated that buildings under 15 meters do not require a fire safety No Objection Certificate (NOC), the education department has made it mandatory for all schools this year.
He further alleged instances of corruption during the last recognition renewal process, claiming that some officials demanded bribes to approve applications. “We have submitted most of these bribe cases along with evidences to the higher officials in the department itself. No action was taken against them. This time, again the department with this new notification is making way for more corruption,” he added.
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