Kohima, July 15 (MExN): Principal Director for School Education, Shanavas C, on Wednesday, reminded school authorities that reopening of schools in any manner would mean violation of the lockdown orders issued by the Government, inviting severe disciplinary action including invoking of Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code.
According to a notification issued through the DIPR, the Principal Director said that “few schools in the State have reportedly issued notifications regarding conducting of examinations/resuming of classes etc in violation of the Lockdown Order issued by the Government of Nagaland,” on May 4.
As such, the official reiterated that reopening of schools in any manner in violation of the lockdown order is strictly prohibited and severe disciplinary action including invoking of Section 188 IPC will be initiated against the Head of Institutions and Members of the School Management Committees/Boards, as per appropriate provisions of law.
