Sabarmati-based Pulkit Primary School has ceased operations at its current location after a prolonged lease agreement with the state government expires.

The school managed by Jasmin Education Trust was given land on a 15-year lease in 1992. The Pulkit Primary School affiliated with the Gujarat Board was started on this land.

The 15-year lease agreement with the collector’s office ended in 2007. Subsequently, the trust applied for an extension of the lease, which was rejected in 2010. 

However, the process has been ongoing for many years, and in November 2023, the trust was ordered to vacate the unauthorised possession and hand over all property free of encumbrances.

On the other hand, the school authorities appealed to the Revenue Department against the collector’s order, but the appeal was withdrawn.

As per government regulations, a committee was formed by the city district education officer (DEO) under the Right to Education Act, which conducted various procedures, including site inspections and document verification.

According to the city DEO, the report of the inspection committee has been received, and based on the report, an order will be issued to close the school. More than 250 children studying in various classes in this school will also be relocated to other schools.

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