Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Dec 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has categorically refuted a news report claiming that the Board denied accepting Class 10th examination forms from students enrolled in private schools situated on state land.
In a statement, a board official claimed the news item is both “inaccurate” and “misleading.”
Contrary to the article’s claims, the official affirmed that there has been no denial of registration to private schools or their students within the board’s jurisdiction.
The registration process for private schools, he stated, is transparent and adheres to established guidelines and regulations.
The board is committed to fostering a positive and conducive educational environment, and any suggestion of denying registration to private schools or students for examinations goes against the laid-down norms, he emphasized.
However, the official clarified that certain modalities, as per established law, must be followed by school authorities before granting or extending registration.
One such requirement, outlined in SO 177 of 2022, mandates school authorities to furnish a certificate regarding the land title or lease deed on which the school is established, he said.
“The SO also allows for the de-recognition of schools failing to produce the required land title certificate, with the possibility of taking over school management,” said the board officials.
In response to the concerns arising from SO 177 of 2022, he said, various school authorities filed writ petitions before the High Court of J&K and Ladakh. The court, in these matters, issued different directions, including an order to maintain the status quo.
Highlighting a similar issue raised by schools in 2022, the official mentioned that the School Education Department took measures to protect students’ interests. A Civil Miscellaneous Petition was filed before the High Court, seeking the tagging of students to the nearest schools, allowing them to appear in exams and safeguarding their academic careers.
“The High Court, in response, allowed the tagging of students to the nearest schools, ensuring that they could participate in examinations,” he said.
Emphasizing the Department’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and the High Court’s directions, the official asserted that this year, efforts will be made to ensure no compromise on students’ academic careers due to any issues related to the Registration Return Form Facility.
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