The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday (September 12) suggested that the State government examine the possibility of revising the timings for the schools and factories to ease traffic congestion during peak hours in the city and hold consultations with all the stakeholders in this regard.
A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Prasanna B. Varale and Justice Krishna S. Dixit said the Secretary, Education Department, may call a meeting of both private and government school representatives, school bus operators, associations of parents to revisit the school timings. Security and safety of children is also to be kept in mind in taking any decision, the Bench said.
Similarly, the Bench said, the Secretaries of the Industries and Labour Departments may call meetings of representatives of the associations of industries, factories, chamber of commerce, etc. to discuss revisiting the working hours of industrial units, factories, companies, etc.
