Only parents of current students can be PTA office-bearers, says HC
The Hindu
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed School Education Department to issue instruction to all schools that only parents of current students can serve as office-bearers of Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs). Justice B. Pugalendhi directed the Headmasters/Headmistresses and Inspecting Officers to verify the eligibility of PTA office-bearers at the commencement of every academic year, and maintain a register for that.
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