SUBHASH MISHRA
Dhanbad, July 30: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has served a 7-day ultimatum to the deputy commissioner (DC) of Dhanbad for sharing the Action Taken Report (ATR) on violation of the Supreme Court directive by a school bus in the district.
NCPCR Registrar Gomati Monacha in a notice to the DC on July 24 said that the ATR has not been received by the Commission so far. “You were asked to send a detailed inquiry/ investigation report to the Commission. Here you are requested to share the ATR within seven working days after receiving the letter,” the registrar said.
NCPCR warns to take action
“Failing which the Commission will be constrained to take action as per provisions in Section 14 of the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act 2005,” said the notice.
NCPCR had served notice to the Dhanbad DC on the complaint of Rakesh Kumar, a guardian of De Nobili School Mugma (in Nirsa Block).
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Complaint against De Nobili School buses
Rakesh Kumar had on May 13, 2024, complained to NCPCR that De Nobili School Mugma buses do not follow safety measures directed by the Supreme Court. The Dhanbad transport officer (DTO) found the buses unfit for transporting last year but has not taken any action against them which poses a danger to the life of students.
The guardian had also complained that he gave written information to the district transport officer and he gave physical verification of buses on April 6, 2024, but so far, no action has been taken against them.
NCPCR served first notice on July 16
On July 16, 2024, the NCPCR registrar shot off notice to the Deputy Commissioner asking him to investigate the matter of violation of safety measures in transportation by De Nobili School Mugma, Dhanbad and send the report in 15 days.
The deputy commissioner could not be available for comment but an official admitted to having received the notice and said a reply would be sent duly.
