Mayurbhanj: The Block Education Officer, Betanati has placed the in-charge Headmistress of a Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) under suspension for alleged dereliction of duty after a Class X student gave birth to a child.
The action has been taken against Namita Majhi, I/C HM, Govt UPS Dhanpur (KGBV) under Betanati Block in Mayurbhanj district.
As per office order issued by the Betanati Block Education Officer, it has been reported that Majhi has been found prima facie negligent in discharge of her duties resulting in serious dereliction of duty and hampering safety and security of young girl students.
In exercise of powers under Rule 12 of OCS (CCA) Rules 1962, she has been placed under suspension with immediate effect until further orders. During the period of suspension, her headquarters has been fixed at G.K. Govt UPS, Saria. She will be entitled to subsistence allowance of 50% of her pay and other admissible benefits as per norms.
As per the order, Subodh Chandra Singh, senior most Assistant Teacher of the school will remain in charge of school & MDM and Swagatika Rout, Assistant Teacher of the school will remain in charge of KGBV hostel and 100 seated SC/ST girls hostel till joining of regular headmaster.
The BEO has directed officials concerned to hand over and take over charges of school and hostel with immediate effect.
Notably, the Class X student, who was seven months pregnant, reportedly gave birth to a baby boy at PRM Medical College, Baripada on Wednesday morning.
