Mayor Shah warns to take action against teachers and staff if public schools are closed

KATHMANDU, June 17: Kathmandu Metropolitan City’s Mayor Balen Shah has warned to take action against teachers and staff after the Nepal School Staff Council announced an indefinite closure of public schools from Sunday.

In accordance with Section 41(Ka) of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City Education Act, teachers and employees will be dismissed if they are absent on Sunday, Mayor Shah informed. The School Management Committee will also be dissolved in accordance with Section 28 of the Education Act if the Committee fails to conduct regular classes.