MUMBAI, April 2 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will shift around 600 students from Classes 6 to 10 of the Worli Seaface School to a Mumbai Public School near Sasmira, located a kilometre away, after a structural audit of the former recently classified it as a damaged structure. Parents of the students have raised concerns since being informed about the move by teachers in the last week of March. They feel the move is unnecessary, as the building is not severely damaged, adding that the new building lacks appropriate facilities of the Worli Seaface School. The building was placed in the C2B category following a structural audit conducted in December. A structure is classified in this category when major defects come to light which require repairs. Such a building is considered safe for use while the work is carried out. People aware of the matter said that repairs are needed on the second and third floors - where classes from 6th to 10th standard are taken -- and in parts of the staircase. BMC runs Marathi and English medium schools from KG to Class 10 in this building. The strength of the school is around 1500 of which 1310 students study in the English medium, 62 in Marathi medium, while 144 students are in KG. A parent of a Class 7 student said, "The school was built in 2000-01 and major repairs were carried out in 2017. The building is well maintained and is a landmark in the area." Another parent of a Class 8 student expressed concern about the lack of facilities at the new location. "My son will go to Class 9 and needs good infrastructure such as labs and libraries. These facilities are lacking in the other school," the parent said. Some parents also questioned why repairs could not be carried out during the summer vacation, arguing "instead of shifting students to another school, the BMC should ensure that students continue their education in the same building". Prakash Naidu, chairperson of the School Management Committee, said that while the committee is yet to receive the audit report, they have been informed about the renovation by teachers. "This shift will affect the daily routine of students and parents. We will discuss this with the principal and other parents and try to find a solution," said Naidu. Local corporator Padmaja Chemburkar said she was made aware of the issue recently and is planning to visit the school with BMC officials. "We learnt about this issue recently. I have arranged a visit with BMC officers to the school. We will take a decision in the best interest of the students," she said. Over the last two years, BMC has shifted around 600 students of new Mahim Road School to other nearby schools as the building was declared dilapidated. Likewise, over 1100 students from Colaba BMC School were shifted to other schools, and around 400 students from Tilak Road School in Ghatkopar were too moved to other schools....