Kerala school students protest principal's transfer over study tour lapses

Students of a school in Wayanad district have come together to oppose the transfer of their principal, claiming the action was unwarranted. The protest follows the Higher Education department's decision to transfer the principal after allegations emerged that official protocols were not adhered to during a study tour organised by the school.

According to the department's findings, the educational excursion did not follow prescribed guidelines set by the state government for such activities. The specific lapses during the study tour prompted authorities to take disciplinary action against the principal, resulting in the transfer order.

Student representatives argue that the principal should not be held solely responsible for procedural oversights and have demanded the decision be reconsidered. They contend that the principal's contributions to the school outweigh the administrative lapses cited by the department.

The case highlights ongoing tensions between educational institutions and state authorities regarding compliance with administrative procedures. The Higher Education department has not yet responded to the students' demands for reconsideration of the transfer order.