Indian Express

Flouting RTE Act : Notice to SV Union Primary School

Express news service Posted online: Fri Feb 01 2013, 01:53 hrs
Pune Municipal Corporation’s (PMC) Education Board on Wednesday served a showcause notice on the management and the principal of Saraswati Vidyalaya (SV) Union Primary School seeking a reply on alleged violation of the RTE Act.

The school in Somwarpeth had been accused of charging fees from students belonging to economically weaker sections (EWS) while admitting them for the academic year 2012-13 despite the Act stipulating free education for such students.The authorities have been asked to reply to the notice before February 7.

Congress city general secretary Nilesh Borate who lodged a complaint against the school, along with education authorities, demanded action against the school if it is found to have violated the Act.