Seeking a reply on the installation of CCTV cameras in the school buses, Punjab and Haryana High Court has made it clear that the principal of the schools would be held responsible, in case the Safe School Vehicle policy is not followed.
High Court has sought a detailed school wise report on the compliance of Safe School Vehicle policy from Punjab and Haryana Government.
Taking suo-motu notice on the Safe School Vehicle, Justice Rajive Bhalla has said that vehicles complying all the safety measure only should be allow to ferry students.
HC has also directed the States to file an affidavit on how many school buses have been installed with CCTV cameras. High Court has asked the State Child Welfare Commission to continue conducting inspections on the school buses.
Seeking a detailed school-wise report on inspection of buses, HC has asked the commission to inspect all school buses whether run by Government, private or aided schools.