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Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
End of delays: Ahmedabad government school staff get full dues on retirement day itself
1 2 3 4 Ahmedabad: For countless govt employees, the joy of retirement was often overshadowed by the anxiety of a long wait for their post-service benefits. However, in a pioneering initiative, govt school employees in Ahmedabad city, rural, and district panchayat areas are now receiving all their post-retirement benefits on the very day they retire, eliminating the long-standing delays of four to six months. This significant shift was highlighted at a special retirement felicitation ceremony recently organised for teachers, principals, and administrative staff retiring in May. During the event, Ahmedabad City district education officer (DEO) Rohit Chaudhary announced that all 130 retiring employees were provided their full benefits, including general provident fund (GPF), gratuity, and pension payment order (PPO) numbers, on the same day. These benefits typically require verification from trust boards and multiple layers of govt approvals, which often cause long delays. Similarly, Krupa Jha, DEO of rural Ahmedabad, confirmed that 70 secondary and 45 primary school teachers in rural areas also received all their due benefits on their retirement day. This initiative allows employees to begin their pensions from the very next month without any hassle. A GPF cheque is also handed over directly, freeing retirees from the burden of repeatedly visiting offices or navigating bureaucratic hurdles. Teachers who attended the ceremony expressed profound gratitude, emphasising that such initiatives spare them the ordeal of travelling to Gandhinagar or navigating corrupt systems that previously resulted in months of delay and unnecessary mental stress. They urged that this progressive model be implemented across the state so that all retiring govt employees can leave service with dignity and peace of mind, having received the fruits of their dedicated years of service on time. Neeta Shah, principal of Sheth Amulakh Vidyalaya in Ahmedabad, said, "Today, as I retire, a special ceremony was organised during which I received all my retirement benefits. This truly brings a sense of happiness to employees, as the retirement process usually takes a lot of time and involves running around to different offices." Kiran Banker, teacher from Ghatlodiya School, said, "Receiving the GPF and pension order on the very day of retirement is a great joy. These processes usually take a lot of time and effort. In the past, it would often take three to six months to complete everything." Ramesh Patel, teacher from Bhavna Higher Secondary School, shared, "Today, I received my GPF cheque and, under the 'Last Pay' scheme, I was also allotted my PPO number. I will submit it to the treasury office, and my pension will begin from next month itself."
Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Fee approval from FRC due to over 75 private pre-primary schools in Ahmedabad
More than 75 pre-primary privately run schools in Ahmedabad have been identified to have been running without getting their fees approved by the Fee Regulatory Committee (FRC). As per the rules, the pre-primary schools, despite being run on the same campus as primary or high schools, need to get their fees approved by the FRC under the Gujarat Self-Financed Schools (Regulation of Fees) Act, 2017. 'FRC had issued directions, asking us to inspect such pre-primary schools running along with primary or high schools without getting their fees approved by the FRC. We submitted a report this week,' Ahmedabad District Education Officer, Rural, Krupa Jha, told The Indian Express. A list of over 75 such schools — nearly 50 under Ahmedabad rural and over 25 under Ahmedabad city jurisdiction of the DEO — were identified. Upon inspection, it was revealed that the pre-primary, primary and high schools were being run by the same management trust. Sources revealed that some of these pre-primary private schools were run by prominent schools, which were charging high fees. When brought to the notice, the FRC of Ahmedabad zone ordered an inspection. An action against such schools is expected soon. As per the Gujarat Self-Financed Schools (Regulation of Fees) Act, no self-financed school can collect any fee in excess of the amount fixed by the FRC. Private schools can be slapped a fine of up to Rs 5 lakh for the first contravention.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Time of India
22 schools fined for not renewing fire safety certificates
Ahmedabad: The district primary education officer (DPEO) penalised 22 primary schools for failing to obtain or renew their mandatory fire NOC (No Objection Certificate). As per reports, a fine of Rs 10,000 was imposed on each of these schools. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to state regulations, all schools are required to secure a fire NOC and renew it periodically to ensure student safety. However, during a recent review, it was found that 22 schools in rural Ahmedabad either did not possess a valid fire NOC or had not renewed it on time. The penalised schools include five in Bavla, four in Dhandhuka, two in Mandal, three in Sanand, two in Viramgam, two in Daskroi, and four in Dholka. The total penalty amount created concern among other schools in the region. In charge DPEO Krupa Jha said that the action was taken after it came to light that these schools failed to comply with fire safety requirements. She emphasised that obtaining and renewing fire NOCs is a mandatory safety measure, and such enforcement is necessary to ensure the safety of students and staff across all educational institutions.
