India, March 13 -- A complaint by a parent has led the state government's grievance redressal committee (GRC) to direct Bombay Scottish School in Mahim to follow several rules under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. The committee has asked the school to obtain formal permission to run two shifts, which it did not have till now, and ensure that the prescribed academic hours under the RTE Act are followed.

The directions come after a parent raised concerns six months ago, alleging that the school was not complying with the required academic hours as mandated under the law. After reviewing the complaint, the committee issued a written order outlining several steps that the school must follow.

In the order si...