Haryana prohibits forced requisition of school buses for rallies

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IANS Chandigarh
Last Updated : Mar 10 2017 | 4:42 PM IST

The Haryana government on Friday prohibited the use of school buses of private schools for political rallies.

The use of force or coercive methods on managements of private schools to send their buses for the purpose of rallies shall be prohibited henceforth, said a circular issued by the Additional Chief Secretary of the Home department.

"The buses of private schools would not be requisitioned for rallies and other purposes, except in accordance with law."

Earlier, authorities used to force schools and other institutions to send their buses for ferrying people for political rallies.

--IANS

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First Published: Mar 10 2017 | 4:38 PM IST

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