Civic school out, global academy in……Kranti Vibhute
Trust says illegal changes made to BMC school to house IB school
Trust says illegal changes made to BMC school to house IB school
An NGO, National Alliance People’s Movement, has alleged that the South Mumbai Charitable Trust has made illegal changes to a building in Mazgaon which housed a municipal school.
The NGO has alleged changes have been made to accommodate a global school, Fazlani L’Academie Globale. It is set to file a suit against the trust and BMC.
“The trust has made changes without the BMC’s permission,” said Amit Maru, activist with the NGO.
“The space was given to start a school for needy students,” said another activist, Dinesh Rathod. “Most of its 360 students cannot afford to go to a private school.”
He said an illegal cafeteria on the terrace. causes disturbance to nearby residents.
The school was set up by a social organisation, Nutan Sanskar Trust.
“When renovation began, South Mumbai Charitable Trust told us to move out temporarily,” said Khodidas Gohil, treasurer of Nutan Sanskar Trust. “Now, they have usurped our space.”
No action taken
“We have complained in writing to the chief minister and the municipal commissioner but have not received any reply yet,” said Rathod.
They have requested BMC’s executive engineer (Building Proposals) to initiate action against the trust.
“The BMC is turning a blind eye to the trust’s misdoing. If no action taken, we will file a suit against BMC and the trust,” said Maru.
360
The number of students enrolled at the municipal school in Mazgaon
The number of students enrolled at the municipal school in Mazgaon
Rs 1 lakh
The minimum amount that students of an international school as fees for an academic year
The minimum amount that students of an international school as fees for an academic year
The Other Side
– “People with vested interests are making an issue out of this to harass us,” said Chairman of Fazlani L’Academie Globale, AK Fazlani. “The BMC has inspected the place and has certified our school.”
– “People with vested interests are making an issue out of this to harass us,” said Chairman of Fazlani L’Academie Globale, AK Fazlani. “The BMC has inspected the place and has certified our school.”
– Assistant Municipal Commissioner Yogesh Mahangade said no complaint had been lodged with his department about any illegal structure.
URL: http://www.mid-day.com/news/2010/jul/240710-BMC-school-NGO-Mazgaon-IB-school-illegal-cafeteria.htm