Patna DM Dr Chandrashekhar Singh Due to increasing cold, it has been decided to close all government and private schools (pre-school and Anganwadi centers) up to class eight in Patna district till January 25. Along with this, coaching centers up to class eight have also been closed. Whereas studies from class nine onwards will be held in schools between 9 am to 3.30 pm. DM Dr Chandrashekhar Singh has issued an order in this regard on Tuesday. DM said section 144 This order has been issued under. Along with this, he also reminded that calling children to school would be a violation of Section 144, which is a punishable offense and its violation can lead to punishment. Let us tell you that earlier, in view of the cold, Patna DM had ordered closure of schools from 16 January to 20 January, which was later extended to 23 January.
What is the DM’s order?
In the order issued by the DM, it has been said that violating this order will be a punishable offense under Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code. In the order issued by the DM, it has been said that schools have been closed due to extreme cold affecting the health of children. Under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, he has issued an order to close all government and private schools including coaching up to class 8th. Conducting special classes with adequate precautions for board exams will remain free from this.
Education Department had given instructions to open schools
Let us tell you that earlier an order was issued to close all government and private schools (pre-schools, Anganwadi centers and coaching centers) up to class eight from January 20 to January 23. At the same time, on Monday, an order to open schools was issued by the Education Department. It was said by the department that schools should not be closed without the permission of the education department.
DM is fully competent to close the school
On Monday, Patna DM Chandrashekhar, while talking to a private TV channel, said that those who have problems with the order should study CrPC. The magistrate has been given powers to deal with emergency situations. There is no need to take permission from anyone for this. DM of Patna said that everyone has their own jurisdiction and under that we had ordered the closure of schools. When asked about the conflict with KK Pathak, the District Magistrate of Patna said that there is no question of conflict, we have written a letter and replied.