Learned Advocate General for the State has vehemently submitted that when none of affected parties who could approach the Court, but have not come by way of application, then a PIL at the instance of the person who has no concern with the impugned notification should not be entertained. He has further submitted that on account of the virtual classes the interest of the school going students has suffered during the period when the impact of the pandemic was serious but now the situation has improved. Therefore, the State has decided to open the school in phase manner and initially the schools are being opened only for Classes IX to XII, which form part of less than 50 per cent of the total student strength of the school. He has further submitted that separate timings for Classes IX and XI and separate timings for Classes X and XII has been provided, so that the COVID protocol can be strictly followed. Referring to the notification as well as the hand-book enclosed therewith he has submitted that all the precautionary measures have been taken to ensure that the students are protected. He has further pointed out that in terms of Clause 3.1.7 of hand book, at the beginning of each day, there is 10 minutes session of awareness programme on COVID protocol and that the due precaution of checking of temperature, wearing of mask etc. have been provided. He has also submitted that on account of the virtual classes disparity between the students in the urban and rural areas has increased as there is poor internet
