India, July 25 -- Taking a stern stance on lapses in school transport safety across all recognised schools in the district, the Gautam Budh Nagar district administration on Thursday issued directives stating that principals and school managers will now be held accountable for any violations of transport safety norms, officials informed.

Officials warned that failure to comply with legal and safety standards could invite criminal, administrative, and legal action, including cancellation of school recognition in serious cases.

The crackdown follows a statewide special inspection drive conducted from July 1 to 15, wherein several school vehicles were found operating without mandatory permits, fitness certificates, or pollution control docu...