Prayagraj BSA Fines Unrecognized School Rs 1 Lakh, Orders Immediate Closure

• A private school, Divya Jyoti Vidya Mandir/LN Public School, was operating without recognition in Gharwara village, Manda development block, Prayagraj.
• Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) Prayagraj Anil Kumar took strict action after a complaint received via IGRS.
• The school manager, Chandra Prasad alias Ashok Kumar, has been fined one lakh rupees and ordered to close the school immediately.
• The school initially closed after an inspection but reopened under a new name, LN Public School, leading to further complaints and action.
• BSA warned of an additional fine of ten thousand rupees per day if the school is not closed and the fine not deposited by the due date.

Why It Matters: Prayagraj BSA imposed a Rs 1 lakh fine and ordered the closure of an illegally operating school.