Probe ordered against teacher for collecting money to issue TC at Manachanallur govt. school
An inquiry has been launched against a teacher at a government school in Manachanallur for allegedly collecting money from students to issue transfer certificates, which should be free. A viral video showed the teacher taking ₹300 from a student, prompting public outcry and an official investigation. The teacher claimed the funds were for replacing damaged furniture and had approval from the school committee and parents.
- ▪A video showing a teacher collecting ₹300 from a student for a transfer certificate went viral on social media.
- ▪Transfer certificates are supposed to be issued free of cost according to government rules.
- ▪The teacher stated the money was collected to replace desks and benches damaged by students.
- ▪The collection was allegedly made with the approval of the School Management Committee and parents.
- ▪Chief Educational Officer G. Krishnapriya ordered a probe, and a report will be submitted for further action.
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The District School Education Department initiated an inquiry on Saturday after a video went viral on social media alleging that students were being asked to pay for obtaining transfer certificates at the Government Higher Secondary School at Manachanallur in Tiruchi district.The video purportedly shows a teacher collecting ₹300 from a student for issuing a TC, which is meant to be provided free of cost. The clip went viral on social media platforms, drawing criticism from the public.Following the issue, Chief Educational Officer G. Krishnapriya ordered a probe to verify the allegations. During the preliminary inquiry, the teacher reportedly stated that the amount was collected to replace desks and benches allegedly damaged by students on the last working day of the academic year.
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