Kolar DC Akram warns schools over taking donations

Kolar, NT Bureau: The district administration has cautioned the managements of private aided and unaided schools, not to collect donations from students for admissions.

Deputy Commissioner Akram Pasha has warned that the government will cancel registration of such schools as per the Right to Education (RTE) act, as 'donation' for admission to schools is illegal.

The order was issued following complaints from the public alleging that a few schools in the district were demanding donations. The admission process for the academic year began from May 29.

Speaking to News Trail on Thursday, Akram Pasha said, "Donations of any kind cannot be accepted for admission of children in unaided or aided schools in the district. Strict action will be t a ken against schools that are found to have received donations," he said.

Enter fee details on school notice board, says DC The DC further ordered the schools to display clear information about admission fee on the notice board for the information of parents and the general public.

As per Section2(B) of the Right to Education Act 2009, all private schools shall declare the notified fees on the school's official website, school notice board and SATS departmental website so that information about the fees is available to parents and the public.

The Deputy Commissioner also said that if any school demands donation, the public can immediately file a complaint with his office.