Sopore,Mar,15: A dispute has emerged at SRM Welkin Educational Trust, Sopore, after a parent alleged that the school administration denied transport services to his son despite full payment of fees. The school, however, has strongly refuted these claims.
Syed Tajamul Bukhari, the father of Class 3rd-student Syed Burhan ul Haq, claimed that his son was suddenly barred from using the school transport service after the winter break, even though all dues had been cleared.
"My child has been studying at SRM Welkin since 2019. Despite making timely payments, he was denied access to school transport without any justification. The bus driver refused to let him board, citing school instructions," Bukhari stated.
Expressing concern over the alleged violation of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, Bukhari has submitted complaints to the Fee Fixation & Regulation Committee (FFRC), Chief Education Officer (CEO) Baramulla, and the Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK). However, he claims no action has been taken so far.
"I urge the authorities, including the Lieutenant Governor and the Education Minister, to intervene. No child should suffer due to arbitrary decisions by private schools," he added.
Meanwhile, the school administration has denied all allegations. SRM Welkin Sopore's administrator, Baseema G., dismissed Bukhari’s claims, calling them baseless.
"These accusations have no factual basis. Official records and CCTV footage confirm that the student has not been denied transport unjustly. Bukhari has a history of making complaints and has not adhered to the guidelines of the school and DSEK," she stated.
Despite multiple attempts, Director of School Education Kashmir, G.N. Itoo, could not be reached for comments.
The matter has now drawn attention from education authorities, and stakeholders are urging a thorough investigation to ensure transparency and justice.
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