Anantapur District, Uravakonda: The government school, which should be a temple for children's future, has become a hub for the child labor system. Disturbing visuals have emerged showing students being forced into bonded labor at Sri Karibasava Swamy Government High School (SK Government High School). Teachers are crushing children's rights by making them perform dangerous tasks such as carrying heavy bricks and lifting large water jars to water plants. Serious questions are being raised about the role of the Headmaster (HM), Satyanarayana.
💔 Forced Labor Instead of Education: Key Laws Violated
The images showing students carrying burdens beyond their capacity, and even without footwear on the school premises, stand as clear evidence of the negligence and tyranny of the teachers and administration. This is not just irresponsibility, but a violation of major child protection laws in the country:
| Act | Nature of Violation |
|---|---|
| Child Labour Act, 1986 | Prohibits the employment of children under 14 in any occupation. Making them carry heavy bricks and water jars is a clear violation. |
| Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009 | Section 29(2)(a) mandates providing a conducive atmosphere for study. Using them for manual labor violates the right to education. |
| Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 | Penalizes any person in charge of a child for causing physical or mental suffering/abuse. Forcing them to work constitutes abuse. |
🚨 Headmaster Satyanarayana Turns a Blind Eye!
Reports indicate that teachers are behaving abusively towards students and that children have complained about the forced labor when their problems were addressed. Despite all this, the Headmaster, Satyanarayana, remaining a mute spectator to these illegal activities raises serious suspicions about his involvement. It is clear that the lack of supervision by the HM is the main reason for these atrocities. Parents and social activists are demanding immediate action against him.
⚖️ Punishment under Law: Imprisonment or Fine
The teachers and the HM are liable for stringent legal action for forcing students into labor.
* Under Section 14 of the Child Labour Act, the employer (in this case, the school management/teachers) who violates the law can face imprisonment ranging from six months to two years, or a fine of ₹20,000 to ₹50,000, or both.
* For violating Section 17(1) of the RTE Act, the concerned teachers are also subject to disciplinary actions such as suspension or removal from service.
Demand: Immediate Suspension of Teachers!
Social activists are demanding the immediate suspension of the concerned teachers who have flouted government rules and the initiation of strict action against the responsible HM, Satyanarayana. They urge the government to immediately investigate the school management that is jeopardizing the future of children and ensure justice.
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