Sir, I beg to move that in clause 1, the following new definitions be inserted:–
“(iv) ‘School’ means any educational institution.”
In these clauses dealing with the fundamental rights, we find the word ‘school’ and also the words ‘educational institutions’ being used at different places, leading one to think that some distinction is intended. I would like it to be clearly stated that by school we mean any educational institution. I am referring to clause 18 sub-clause (2) where it is stated–
“No minority whether based on religion, community or language shall be discriminated against in regard to the admission into State educational institutions, nor shall any religious instruction be compulsorily imposed on them.”
Here the words used are “State educational institutions”. In sub-clause (3) (a) it is laid down–
“All minorities whether based on religion, community or language shall be free in any Unit to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.”
Here we have the words “educational institutions”. And in sub-clause (3) (b) the word ‘schools’ is used–
“The State shall not, while providing State aid to schools, discriminate against schools under the management of minorities whether based on religion, community or language.”
This is likely to lead to confusion and my amendment is intended to avoid this confusion.