28.04.2008
To
The Secretary (Education)
Govt. of N.C.T of Delhi
Old Secretariat Building
Civil Lines, Delhi-110054
Subject: Dropout girl student denied re-admission in Govt. Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Dhallupura, Delhi.
Dear Madam,
We have the honor to bring to your kind notice that 13 year old girl, namely, Soni had been studying in Govt. Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Dhallupura in class VII during the academic year 2007-2008. While she was studying in the school, parents stopped sending her to school and forced her to help them in selling vegetables. This resulted in striking off her name from the rolls of the school.
On being persuaded by one of our Education Volunteer, namely, Mrs. Kamala Sharma (mob: 9999220481), the parents agreed to send Soni again to school. Soni is also very anxious to continue her studies.
Soni, Soni’s mother along with Mrs. Kamala Sharma approached the concerned teacher (Sushiela madam) on 07.04.2008 requesting her for re admission of Soni in class VII. Sushiela madam told Soni to come to school on the next day (08.04.2008) and attend her classes.
On 08.04.2008, Soni along with her mother went to the school and met the principal. At that time one Teeko madam came in the principal’s room and told the principal that “leadero ko lekar aajati hai,isse admission nahi dena” (she brings leaders along with, make sure not to provide admission to her). The principal also repeated the same thing and denied re-admission to Soni. Feeling humiliated and embarrassed, tears started rolling down from Soni and her mother’s eyes’.
In this background, Soni has given me a complaint in writing on 08.04.2008. The said complaint is enclosed hereto for your kind perusal.
It is unfortunate that the head of the school and other teachers do not understand the serious consequences of keeping a girl child out of school. You can now again see Soni on the vegetable Rehari (barrow) helping her parents in selling the vegetables in front of Deluxe Apartments, Vasundhara Enclave, Delhi.
It is submitted that Soni has a fundamental right to education and the school was totally unjustified in denying re admission to her. It is a very serious matter. I do not know how many children like Soni are denied admission or re-admission by your schools everyday.
It is, therefore, requested that immediate action may be initiated in this matter ensuring forthwith re-admission of Soni in class VII in the Govt. Sarvodaya Kanya Vidayalaya, Dhallupura. Appropriate action may also be taken against the erring officials responsible for the aforesaid omissions and commissions.
Thanking you
With regards
Ashok Agarwal, Advocate
Advisor, Social Jurist
Mob: 9811101923
To
The Secretary (Education)
Govt. of N.C.T of Delhi
Old Secretariat Building
Civil Lines, Delhi-110054
Subject: Dropout girl student denied re-admission in Govt. Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Dhallupura, Delhi.
Dear Madam,
We have the honor to bring to your kind notice that 13 year old girl, namely, Soni had been studying in Govt. Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Dhallupura in class VII during the academic year 2007-2008. While she was studying in the school, parents stopped sending her to school and forced her to help them in selling vegetables. This resulted in striking off her name from the rolls of the school.
On being persuaded by one of our Education Volunteer, namely, Mrs. Kamala Sharma (mob: 9999220481), the parents agreed to send Soni again to school. Soni is also very anxious to continue her studies.
Soni, Soni’s mother along with Mrs. Kamala Sharma approached the concerned teacher (Sushiela madam) on 07.04.2008 requesting her for re admission of Soni in class VII. Sushiela madam told Soni to come to school on the next day (08.04.2008) and attend her classes.
On 08.04.2008, Soni along with her mother went to the school and met the principal. At that time one Teeko madam came in the principal’s room and told the principal that “leadero ko lekar aajati hai,isse admission nahi dena” (she brings leaders along with, make sure not to provide admission to her). The principal also repeated the same thing and denied re-admission to Soni. Feeling humiliated and embarrassed, tears started rolling down from Soni and her mother’s eyes’.
In this background, Soni has given me a complaint in writing on 08.04.2008. The said complaint is enclosed hereto for your kind perusal.
It is unfortunate that the head of the school and other teachers do not understand the serious consequences of keeping a girl child out of school. You can now again see Soni on the vegetable Rehari (barrow) helping her parents in selling the vegetables in front of Deluxe Apartments, Vasundhara Enclave, Delhi.
It is submitted that Soni has a fundamental right to education and the school was totally unjustified in denying re admission to her. It is a very serious matter. I do not know how many children like Soni are denied admission or re-admission by your schools everyday.
It is, therefore, requested that immediate action may be initiated in this matter ensuring forthwith re-admission of Soni in class VII in the Govt. Sarvodaya Kanya Vidayalaya, Dhallupura. Appropriate action may also be taken against the erring officials responsible for the aforesaid omissions and commissions.
Thanking you
With regards
Ashok Agarwal, Advocate
Advisor, Social Jurist
Mob: 9811101923
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