ASHIT GHOSH Vs. DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL EDUCATION

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The short point which has fallen for consideration in this writ petition is, as to who amongst the Secretary and the Joint Secretary of the Managing Committee of a school will be the custodian of the school records, viz., Resolution Book, Notice Book, Pension Book and Service Book of teaching and non-teaching staff, deeds relating to land owned by the school etc.

(2.) Mr. Sadananda Ganguly, learned Advocate, a'ppearing for the petitioner, pointed out that Rule 27 of the Management Rules specifies as to who will the custodian of the school records. Mr. Ganguly submitted that under the said Rule, the Secretary shall be in charge of the invested funds, title-deeds and other legal documents belonging to the Institution.

(3.) The relevant Rule, viz., Rule 27 of the Management Rules is set out herein ;-