The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Thursday took cognizance of the alleged expulsion of a Transgender teacher from a private school in Lakhimpur Kheri, and sought an independent inquiry into the matter, said the press statement.
In the press statement, NCW stated, "The Commission has come across media reports wherein it is alleged that a transwoman teacher was expelled from a private school in the Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh due to her identity".
"The allegations have been refuted by the administration, which cited incompetency as the reason for her termination", the press statement further noted.
The press statement further states, "The Commission has taken cognizance of the matter".
Notably, the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 was enacted to end the discrimination against transgender persons and provide them with equal opportunities in all spheres of life.
The chairperson of NCW, Rekha Sharma wrote to the Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh, seeking an independent inquiry into the allegations levelled and if the accusations are confirmed, strict action should be taken against the school authorities, the press statement further stated.
Notably, a copy of the NCW letter has also been sent to District Magistrate, Lakhimpur Kheri for cognizance and action.
NCW has allotted a time frame of 7 days for the district administration to take action and inform the commission.
Featured Video Of The Day
Homeless Black Man, Carrying Knives, Shot Dead By Cops Outside Republican Event
Case Against Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra For Remarks Against Women's Panel Chief UP Boy, 5, Among 3 Electrocuted As Bike Comes In Contact With Power Cable: Cops Calcutta High Court Directs West Bengal To Ensure 1% Reservation For Transgenders 4 Top Leaders Quit Ajit Pawar's Party In Major Setback After Poll Drubbing Karnataka's 100% Quota Bill For Kannadigas In Private Firms For These Posts Trump's Running Mate Stirs Row With "Islamist" Nuclear State Jibe At UK Former Sikkim Minister's Body Found In West Bengal Canal Temple Trust Reacts To Shankaracharya's Kedarnath Gold Theft Claim 600 Jobs, 25,000 Seekers: Air India Drive Sets Off Stampede Fear In Mumbai Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.