What happened: Delhi government notice to a Vikas Puri private school

The Delhi government issued a show-cause notice to a private school in Vikas Puri. The notice alleges multiple life-safety and governance-related lapses and gives the school a fixed window to respond.

Reported grounds in the show-cause notice include:

• Fire-safety compliance: Authorities said the school was running 43 classrooms without fire safety clearance. • Unauthorized structures: Authorities alleged unauthorized construction, including a tin-shed block, a basement, and a third floor. • Groundwater use: Authorities flagged illegal groundwater use. • Teacher and education administration: Authorities flagged unpaid teacher salaries and unrecognized classes. • Fees during the pandemic: Authorities flagged unauthorized fee hikes during the pandemic.

The authorities gave the school seven days to respond to the show-cause notice. Authorities indicated that if the school does not respond or fails to satisfy compliance expectations, action could include possible takeover by the government.

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