The High Court on Monday issued a rule asking why individuals affiliated with political parties or holding political positions should not be declared ineligible for election, nomination or approval to the governing bodies and managing committees of private educational institutions by amending the existing regulations or framing new ones.
The court also sought an explanation as to why legal provisions should not be introduced to ensure the inclusion of locally respected education enthusiasts, retired teachers, persons of integrity and repute, freedom fighters, educationists, lawyers, physicians and other distinguished citizens in these committees. It further asked why judicial guidelines should not be issued in this regard.
The rule was issued by a High Court bench of Justice Ahmed Sohel and Justice Fatema Anwar after hearing a writ petition.
Advocates Md Nadir Khan and Md Sohel Rana represented the petitioner.
The writ was filed on June 7 in the public interest by Advocate Md Nadir Khan on behalf of a guardian, Rubel Mia.
The petition sought an amendment to Rule 7 of the Private Educational Institutions Governing Bodies and Managing Committees Regulations, 2024, or the formulation of a new uniform regulation applicable to all education boards.
According to the petition, allowing individuals affiliated with political parties or holding party positions to serve on governing bodies and managing committees could compromise the neutrality, accountability and good governance of private educational institutions. It therefore urged the authorities to enact the necessary legal provisions to ensure the participation of respected, honest and education-minded members of society in these committees.
