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Education
Delhi Govt to Take Over Vikaspuri School Over Fire Safety Violations
✍️ NDTV
🗓 30 Jul 2026, 11:40 PM
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Delhi authorities have ordered the takeover of Vikaspuri School after uncovering serious fire safety breaches, unauthorized construction, fee hikes, salary delays and expired accreditation. The school has seven days to respond.
Delhi government officials announced today that they will take over Vikaspuri School following a comprehensive investigation that revealed multiple fire safety violations.
The probe found that the school’s premises had been altered without permission, that fees had been increased without proper notification, and that salaries for staff were delayed. In addition, the school’s accreditation had expired, raising concerns about its compliance with educational standards.
Vikaspuri School has been given a seven‑day window to submit a written response to the allegations. Failure to comply could result in the school’s closure and the transfer of its assets to the state.
The education department will review the school’s reply and decide on the next steps, which may include revoking its operating licence and ensuring that all safety protocols are brought up to code.
The probe found that the school’s premises had been altered without permission, that fees had been increased without proper notification, and that salaries for staff were delayed. In addition, the school’s accreditation had expired, raising concerns about its compliance with educational standards.
Vikaspuri School has been given a seven‑day window to submit a written response to the allegations. Failure to comply could result in the school’s closure and the transfer of its assets to the state.
The education department will review the school’s reply and decide on the next steps, which may include revoking its operating licence and ensuring that all safety protocols are brought up to code.