India, May 11 -- The Delhi government may take over the management of a private school in west Delhi's Janakpuri after the institution failed to respond to a show-cause notice issued over the alleged sexual assault of a three-year-old girl on its premises, officials said on Monday.

The Directorate of Education (DoE) had issued the notice on May 8, citing serious lapses in child safety, supervision and compliance with statutory norms. The department warned that failure to submit a satisfactory reply within three days could lead to withdrawal of the school's recognition and a possible takeover of its management under provisions of the Delhi School Education Act and Rules (DSEAR).

Officials said the school authorities have not yet submitte...