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Deputy Education Officer to Review Controversial School Amid Mumbai Concerns

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The State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has ordered the education inspector to conduct an inspection of Badruddin Tayabji Urdu High School under Anjuman-I-Islam Trust in Mumbai. The child rights’ authority has sought the report after it took cognisance of a complaint by a parent who has alleged that the school is operating illegally.

Zahid Hussain Idrisi, the parent, has claimed that the school has been functioning without the necessary educational approvals and thus misleading the government, parents, and students. Idrisi has claimed in his complaint that the school is not recognized under the UDISE (Unified District Information System for Education), which was confirmed through a Right to Information (RTI) reply.

Idrisi had requested the commission to take cognizance, order a thorough probe including a physical inspection of the school. The complaint emphasises the need for the commission to ensure that the school complies with educational regulations.

“Upon discovering the fraudulent operations of the so-called Badruddin Tayyabji Urdu High School under the banner of Anjuman-e-Islam, I raised concerns with the education department. Despite clear evidence, the matter was overlooked. My persistence led to the eventual exposure of the deceit. My exposure was done not only to protect the rights of parents and students, but to uphold the integrity of our educational system,” said Idrisi.

He added: “After closely examining the school’s diary, website, and admission ads, I realised that Anjuman-e-Islam was running a school named Badruddin Tayyabji Urdu High School, which was neither recognized by the government nor listed in official educational records. Shocked by this deceit, I filed a complaint in 2019 demanding a thorough investigation. Despite the principal’s admission of error then and the initial inquiry by the then education inspector, there were issues which were ignored by the department. Earlier this year we filed an RTI which confirmed everything.”

Following the complaint by Idrisi, the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights directed the education officer of south zone to investigate and to submit a report within seven days. The education officer Devidas Mahajan on Wednesday instructed the deputy education inspector to conduct an inspection in the matter and submit the report at the earliest.

Nitin Dalvi, president of the NGO Maharashtra Rajya Vidyarthi, Palak, Shikshak Mahasangh, who is helping the parent in the case told mid-day: “Following the filing of a complaint against the Anjuman-e-Islam institution for operating a bogus grant-aided school named Badruddin Tayyabji Urdu High School, the institution swiftly removed the school’s name from its website on August 2. This prompt action by Anjuman-e-Islam suggests an acknowledgment of the allegations, highlighting that the school may indeed have been operating without proper authorisation. If at all this school is receiving government aid as claimed by the management, then why is their name not in the UDISE list?”

Mahajan told mid-day that the allegations are of serious nature and needs to be investigated. “Our deputy education officer will conduct an investigation in the matter and will submit a report regarding the same in a week’s time,” said Mahajan and added that having a UDISE number is mandatory. 

Despite calls and text messages, the officer-bearer of Anjuman-e-Islam did not respond till press time.

2019
The year the complaint was first filed with the education dept

 

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Don’t entertain hate-filled demands of burqa ban, SP MLA Rais Shaikh writes CM and Dy CMs, Edu Minister

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Mumbai: A day after BJP Minister Nitesh Rane demanded a ban on the burqa in schools during exams, Samajwadi Party (SP) legislator Rais Shaikh on Thursday wrote to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, urging them not to entertain such regressive demands, which target only the Muslim community and could deprive Muslim students of their education.

In his letter to Fadnavis, Shinde, Pawar and Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse, Shaikh stated that for Muslims, wearing the burqa or headscarf is an act of worship. “The Preamble to the Constitution guarantees an individual’s liberty of faith and worship. Article 15 of the Constitution prohibits discrimination based on religion,” said Rais Shaikh, SP MLA.

Shaikh further argued that the demand to ban the burqa or headscarf in schools under the guise of exam regulations is nothing but an interference with religion. “This demand is unconstitutional and will not withstand any legal scrutiny. It targets the Muslim community at large, aiming to deprive minority students of their education. Entertaining such demands would only increase polarisation in the education sector,” Shaikh added.

Highlighting the government’s initiatives such as Ladki Bahin, Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, and women empowerment, Shaikh said, “While the government launches multiple initiatives to empower women, it now needs to walk the talk and not bow down to such hate-filled demands. This is an attempt to create an atmosphere of hate and fear.”

Shaikh further urged students and their parents not to panic and to focus on their studies for the upcoming exams. “This government will be responsible for jeopardising the careers of millions of students if it gives credence to such hate-filled demands,” he added.

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Mumbai: Traffic Advisory For India Vs England 5th T20I Match At Wankhede Stadium On Feb 2; Check Details

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Mumbai, 30 January 2025: The Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Traffic (Mumbai) has issued a temporary notification to manage traffic movement during the 5th T20I cricket match between India and England at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, February 2. The traffic arrangements will be in place from 12:00 hrs to 23:55 hrs to ensure smooth vehicular movement and prevent congestion.

Key Traffic Arrangements:

1. No Parking Facility at Wankhede Stadium

Spectators are advised to use public transport, including trains and local transport, as no parking facilities will be available at the stadium and in the vicinity.

2. Parking Restrictions:

Vehicles will not be allowed to park on the following roads:

C Road (North side) from its junction at N.S. Road up to “E” Road.

D Road from N.S. Road junction up to “E” Road.

E Road from “P” Road junction up to “C” Road.

F Road from N.S. Road to “E” Cross Road.

G Road from N.S. Road to “E” Cross Road.

N.S. Road (South and North Bound) from Mafatlal Bath Signal to Air India Junction.

Veer Nariman Road (South and North Bound) from Churchgate Junction to Sundarmal Junction.

Note: Vehicles parked in restricted areas will be subject to e-challan and towing.

3. Changes in Routine Traffic Pattern:

D Road will be one-way (from West to East) for vehicular traffic from its junction at N.S. Road (Marine Drive) towards “E” Road.

E Road will be one-way (South Bound) for all types of vehicular traffic from the junction at D Road towards the junction at C Road.

4. Instructions for Spectators for Easier Access to the Stadium:

Gate 01, 02 & 07 Ticket Holders: Alight at Churchgate Station and walk towards D Road.

Gate 04 & 05A Ticket Holders: Alight at Marine Lines Station and walk towards F Road.

Gate 03 Ticket Holders: Alight at Churchgate Station and walk towards N.S. Road Footpath.

All spectators coming via N.S. Road (Marine Drive) should use the footpath and not walk on the road.

Spectators arriving by car must alight at designated drop points marked on N.S. Road.

To avoid inconvenience, the Mumbai Traffic Police urges spectators to use public transport and follow the designated walking routes to access the stadium. The temporary traffic restrictions and diversions are aimed at ensuring a smooth traffic flow and preventing congestion in the surrounding areas.

The advisory has been issued under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and will be strictly enforced on match day. For real-time traffic updates, commuters can follow @MTPTrafficUpdates on social media or contact the Mumbai Traffic Police helpline.

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Maharashtra LLB CET 2025 Marking Scheme Revised: Total Marks Reduced To 120 For 3-Year & 5-Year Law Courses

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Mumbai: The Maharashtra Law Common Entrance Test (LLB CET) 2025 marking structure has undergone an important change. The total marks have now been reduced from 150 to 120 marks for both 3-year and 5-year law courses by the CET Cell, effective for the 2025-26 academic session, as part of the government amendment to the policy of State Common Entrance Examination.

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The total marks for the exam are adjusted; the test time still remains 120 minutes. Nothing has been done to alter the syllabus and topic weightage. The same examination is taken online in English and Marathi languages.

3-year LLB CET 2025

For the 3-year LLB CET 2025, the examination pattern is divided into four major sections. Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning consist of 24 questions, and General Knowledge with Current Affairs carries 32 questions. The section of Logical and Analytical Reasoning consists of 24 questions, and that of English is 40. Each question has one mark; therefore, a total of 120 marks carry this examination pattern.

5-year LLB CET 2025

This 5-year LLB CET 2025 has a different distribution over five sections. It comprises 32 questions in Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning, 24 questions in General Knowledge with Current Affairs, and 32 questions in Logical and Analytical Reasoning.  The English section comprises 24 questions, while there is an additional Basic Mathematics section of 8 questions. Like the 3-year program, every question carries one mark, adding up to 120 marks.

Both modes have multiple-choice questions with options to choose between four. Negative marking is absent for wrong attempts. The length of the exam remains two hours, and this is an online test.

For this, students should change their strategy of preparing. For up-to-date details and notifications from the examination centre, candidates may log on regularly to the website of CET.

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