New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- The Delhi High Court has issued comprehensive directions to the Delhi government, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) to undertake a time-bound inspection of all government-run schools in the capital to assess compliance with statutory infrastructure norms.

A Division Bench ordered that the survey be completed within four weeks and placed under the direct supervision of the Secretary (Education), the MCD Commissioner and the NDMC Chairperson.

The Court made it clear that a consolidated report must be filed, indicating the extent to which government schools comply with the requirements under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.

The directio...