Education News / Class II girl kept out of school after alleged unauthorised TC

Bhadrak, Nov 10: A controversy has erupted at Jagulai Nodal Upper Primary School in Radhaballavpur under Dhamnagar block of Bhadrak district after a Class II student was allegedly issued a Transfer Certificate (TC) without her guardian's consent, leaving the child out of school for nearly two months.

According to allegations, the incident traces back to July when a minor altercation took place among students on the school premises.

Following the incident, the mother of Class II student Parbati Behera visited the school and discussed the matter with Headmaster Surendra Sethy. The discussion reportedly escalated into a verbal argument, which later reached Dhamnagar police station.

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However, both parties are said to have resolved the dispute amicably on July 24. Despite the settlement, the student's family alleged that the headmaster issued Transfer Certificate No. 27/2026 in the girl's name on October 8.

The TC reportedly mentioned "To read elsewhere" as the reason for transfer. The family, however, claims that neither they nor any guardian had submitted a written application seeking admission for the child in another school.

As a result, the student has allegedly been deprived of education for the past two months.

The issue has sparked resentment among parents and local residents, who have questioned the circumstances under which the transfer certificate was issued.

The matter has also raised concerns regarding compliance with the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009.

Under Section 5 of the Act, provisions exist to ensure continuity of a child's education during school transfers. Section 16 prohibits expulsion of children before the completion of elementary education, while Section 17 bans physical punishment and mental harassment.

Parents and locals have urged the School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond to intervene in the matter. They have also demanded an investigation into the allegations and disciplinary action against the headmaster if any wrongdoing is established.