The Gujarat government submitted an affidavit to the High Court stating that of the 3,097 Right to Education Act applications that were rejected, a whopping 2,208 applications were rejected because of fake income certificates. The government had filed the affidavit on Monday after a division bench headed by Justice MR Shah sought a detailed break up from the government of the reasons under which the 3,097 applications were rejected. The state said in the affidavit, that on verification it was found that 2,208 applicants had provided an income certificate that was not issued by the Mamlatdar. The state also said that it was in the process of taking action against such applicants. The affidavit said that to ensure a level playing field for children from weaker sections of society who were admitted to schools under RTE, it had directed the DEO and the DPEOs to hold a meeting with schools under its jurisdiction. The officials were to hold a meeting with the school authorities to provide a proper environment to the students and to also carry out counselling sessions for both the students and the parents. It also advised the schools to carry out a pre-meeting with parents whose children were admitted to the schools under RTE. The state also informed the court that that of the 80,165 students who were granted admission, the admission of only 72, 294 were confirmed. The remaining would be given admission during the second round. It also stated that the 80,165 students were granted admission as per the criteria which ordains that the schools are not more than 6 km away from the residence of the child.

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