Holiday ultimatum for private schools in Chandigarh: Fix transport zone violations.

Chandigarh: Private schools face strict legal prosecution and potential closures unless they fix dangerous student transport zones and illegal campus modifications during the summer holidays.

Chandigarh deputy commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav issued the ultimatum to school executives following a safety audit that revealed widespread compliance failures across local private campuses.

Under the new directives, all student loading and drop-offs must happen entirely inside school boundaries under adult supervision. The order addresses a growing safety hazard where buses frequently block public traffic lanes during peak hours.

The administration’s crackdown also targets schools that illegally modified their properties. Investigators found several institutions had diverted mandated, council-approved parking areas to build lawns, sports fields, or temporary classrooms. School boards must clear all this encroachment and restore the spaces for school fleet parking before students return.

Code enforcement teams will launch unannounced, sweeping inspections as soon as the summer break ends. Yadav warned that any school caught violating safety protocols after the holiday window will face immediate punitive action without further notice.