Donations of any kind cannot be accepted for the admission of children in unaided or aided schools in the district. DC Belagavi Nitesh Patil has issued a warning that strict action will be taken against schools found to be accepting donations illegally.
With the admission process already underway for the current academic year, there have been public complaints about some schools accepting donations. Access should only be provided based on charges fixed by the Government as per rules. If donations are received illegally, action will be taken to cancel the registration of such schools as per the Right to Education (RTE) Act, DC Patil stated.
Note to Display Admission Fee Information
DC Patil emphasized that every school must clearly display information about admission fees on its notice board for the benefit of parents and the public. According to Section 2(b) of the Right to Education Act of 2009, all private schools are required to publish the notified fees on their school website, notice board, and the departmental internet system (SATS) to ensure transparency for parents and the public. This measure aims to eliminate confusion about the admission process by providing clear information on fees.
Opportunity for Public Complaints
DC Belagavi Nitesh Patil encouraged the public to immediately report any school in the district that asks for or accepts donations. Complaints can be filed with the office of the District Collector or the Deputy Director of Public Instruction (DDPI). Based on these complaints, appropriate action will be taken against the concerned schools, he assured.