Legal solutions for school nuisance in bangalore
adithya surasgar
(Querist) 20 July 2023
This query is : Resolved
Dear Lawyers Club India members,
I am writing to seek your expert advice and legal solutions regarding a persistent issue that has been causing significant disturbance and nuisance to the residents of HSR Layout in Bangalore, India. For over 20 years, a school with a student strength of over 100 has been operating within our residential area, leading to constant disruptions and inconvenience for the local community.
The presence of the school in this predominantly residential neighbourhood has resulted in various problems. The excessive noise from children playing and commuting, coupled with increased traffic congestion during peak hours, has significantly impacted our quality of life. Moreover, the lack of adequate parking facilities for staff and parents has added to the chaos, resulting in additional inconvenience and potential safety hazards.
Given the prolonged existence of this situation, I am eager to explore the legal options available to address this matter effectively. I kindly request your guidance on the following aspects:
Applicable laws and regulations: Could you please clarify which specific laws and regulations govern the establishment and operation of educational institutions in residential areas? Understanding the legal framework will help us assess the school's compliance with relevant guidelines.
Nuisance and disturbance claims: What legal grounds can we pursue to establish the nuisance caused by the school? Are there any specific legal provisions or precedents that support our claim? It would be helpful to understand the legal aspects that strengthen our case against the school.
Approaching the authorities: Whom should we contact or approach to register our concerns formally? Should we contact the local municipality, education department, or any other government bodies responsible for regulating schools? Any guidance on the proper channels to raise our concerns would be greatly appreciated.
Mediation and negotiation: Is it advisable to explore mediation or negotiation with the school authorities as an initial step? If so, what would be the recommended approach to initiate dialogue and seek a resolution without resorting to legal proceedings immediately?
Legal remedies and actions: In case the issue remains unresolved or the school fails to address our concerns adequately, what legal remedies and actions can we pursue? Should we seek an injunction to cease the school's operations in the residential area? Are there any legal precedents that we can refer to in such cases?
As residents deeply affected by this persistent disturbance, we are determined to find a satisfactory resolution to this matter. Your expert insights and advice will be instrumental in helping us navigate the legal landscape effectively and seek the necessary remedies to restore peace and tranquility to our residential area.
Thank you for your valuable assistance in advance. We eagerly await your guidance and recommendations on the next steps to address this long-standing school nuisance in HSR Layout, Bangalore.
Isaac Gabriel 
(Expert) 20 July 2023
Whether tha school is private or Government?If the school is recognized, did you represented to the authorities? Neverhless you can plead with responsible.Local,Government.authorities to take steps to remove the onslaghts or to shift the school.Initiating legal action is not advisable.
Isaac Gabriel
(Expert) 20 July 2023
Whether tha school is private or Government?If the school is recognized, did you represented to the authorities? Neverhless you can plead with responsible.Local,Government.authorities to take steps to remove the onslaughts or to shift the school.Initiating legal action is not advisable.
kavksatyanarayana
(Expert) 20 July 2023
Did the school management obtain permission to establish a school within the layout? Is it registered in DE office? Is the society give the permission to establish the school in the society?
adithya surasgar
(Querist) 21 July 2023
Hi sir, the school was established almost 20 years back and the layout which we are staying is BDA layout and we did not have any welfare association during that time. The welfare association was formed only few years back. I dont think so it is registered in DE office.
Also, one more point what i missed to add is that there is an empty site next to the school which is used by the school for sports and assembly activities. Everyday morning from 8:30am to 9:30 there will be loud sound due to assembly. We dont know who the site owner is as well.
adithya surasgar
(Querist) 21 July 2023
Hi sir, the school was established almost 20 years back and the layout which we are staying is BDA layout and we did not have any welfare association during that time. The welfare association was formed only few years back. I dont think so it is registered in DE office. Also, one more point what i missed to add is that there is an empty site next to the school which is used by the school for sports and assembly activities. Everyday morning from 8:30am to 9:30 there will be loud sound due to assembly. We dont know who the site owner is as well.
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T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 21 July 2023
The school has been running over 20 years, but you became aware of the sound and noise pollution only recently, what were you doing all these 20 years? or are you new to this place by purchasing any property recently in this location.
This school cannot run for all these twenty years if it has not obtained permission, not recognized by district education office or is being run violating all the norms of the residential area.
First of all you confirm if your area is residential only and not commercial.
If the area is residential then it would be illegal to run the school which is considered as commercial activity.
Lodge a complaint to the local Municipality to stop the functioning of the school. If they falter you can go for Writ. Alternatively you could file civil suit for injunction as well which may not yield expeditious outcome.
The school needs permission to run from the local civic bodies.
Confirm if the permission was obtained.
adithya surasgar
(Querist) 23 July 2023
Sir, the school is in purely residential layout. it is built in 40X60 site dimension, housing close to 100 students. The school does not have a ground, but they use empty plot next as a ground. The students from varies classes keep playing through out the day. What can we do as an immediate step atleast for them to stop using the site.
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 04 August 2023
You can give a complaint to the local civic body about the nuisance the school causes to the residents in this residential are and get it removed, failing to take any action, you may file a writ petition against the local civic body as well as the school authorities.
