In a fresh controversy involving the city’s scandal-hit Seventh Day Adventist School, a major financial irregularity has surfaced following government intervention in its administration. An audit by the District Education Officer (DEO) has flagged suspicious transactions exceeding Rs 7.31 crore over the past two years. The DEO has issued a notice to the school management, asking for a detailed explanation within three days, failing which legal action will be initiated.
The school had come under scrutiny after a student was stabbed by another, sparking widespread outrage and prompting the government to take over its administration. Subsequently, a committee formed under the Right to Education (RTE) Act launched an investigation. A probe conducted in February revealed that between 2024 and 2026, the management handled transactions worth several crores, with funds allegedly diverted to other institutions in violation of norms.
Investigations further found that large sums were transferred to Seventh Day Arts and Science College and a BBA college, without clarity on the purpose or the regulatory framework governing these allocations. In addition, lakhs of rupees were routed to private firms, including Learning Board of Education Pvt Ltd and E-Mission Exhibition Pvt Ltd.
The DEO’s notice specifically highlighted suspicious transactions exceeding Rs 7.31 crore. Earlier, the school was asked to provide supporting documents for these transactions but failed to do so, strengthening suspicions of financial misappropriation, said DEO Rohit M Chaudhari.