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Parents body flags safety risks from dug-up roads near Delhi Cantt schools
Parents body flags safety risks from dug-up roads near Delhi Cantt schools
The Delhi Parents Association on Monday flagged safety risks from excavation and construction work near three schools in Delhi Cantonment, calling for urgent intervention. The association said uneven roads, stones, and construction…
The Delhi Parents Association on Monday flagged safety risks from excavation and construction work near three schools in Delhi Cantonment, calling for urgent intervention. The association said uneven roads, stones, and construction debris on routes used by students have created hazardous conditions around KV No. 2 and two other nearby schools.
In a representation to authorities, the DPA demanded a site inspection within 48 hours, safe pedestrian routes, proper barricading, warning signs, and regulation of construction during school arrival and dispersal hours. It also sought accountability for any safety lapses and a detailed action-taken report within seven working days.
"Development cannot come at the cost of children's safety. Preventive safety must be ensured before an accident occurs, not after a child gets injured," the DPA said.
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Road excavation near schools falls under the purview of the Delhi Municipal Corporation and the Delhi Cantonment Board, which jointly issue no-objection certificates for utility work. The Delhi Parents Association has previously pushed for pedestrian infrastructure audits in the capital under the Supreme Court’s 2015 order mandating safe school zones. What makes this case urgent is the absence of temporary safety measures such as barricades, which the Delhi High Court in 2021 held as the contractor’s non-negotiable duty during any public excavation. The Cantonment Board has 48 hours to respond to the inspection demand, if it fails, the association can approach the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights, which has the power to summon officials and impose penalties. The seven-working-day deadline for a detailed action report will test whether the board prioritises child safety over project deadlines.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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