Archive · 30 May 2025
High Court Orders Inspection of La Martiniere School Roof
Imagine a very old school building, almost 200 years old!
The school has cracks in its roof, and a piece even fell down.
Because of this, the Calcutta High Court is involved.
The court wants to make sure the building is safe for the students.
They've ordered a special team to look at the roof, including experts from the city and heritage commission.
This team will visit the school to check the damage and decide how quickly the roof needs to be fixed.
The school asked for the inspection because they were worried about the children's safety.
The court wants a report quickly so they can make sure the building is safe.
Calcutta High Court ordered a joint inspection of La Martiniere School's roof.
The inspection aims to examine cracks and assess the urgency of repairs.
The team includes representatives from KMC, Heritage Commission, and the school.
The inspection is scheduled for June 2, between 12 noon and 3 pm.
The court directed a report on June 5 regarding the building's condition.
- Who
- Calcutta High Court, Kolkata Municipal Corporation, West Bengal Heritage Commission, school authorities, and the students.
- What
- A joint inspection of the school's roof to examine cracks and determine the need for repair.
- When
- Joint inspection on June 2, with a report due on June 5.
- Where
- La Martiniere School for Boys, Kolkata.
- Why
- To assess the urgency of roof repair due to safety concerns and previous damage.
- Court Involved
- Calcutta High Court
- School Name
- La Martiniere School for Boys
- Building Age
- Approximately 200 years old (built in 1832)
- Issue
- Roof cracks and a falling chunk
- Inspection Date
- June 2
- Inspectors
- Kolkata Municipal Corporation, West Bengal Heritage Commission