Strict orders have been issued to curb the arbitrariness of private and convent schools in Chandigarh. The administration has clearly stated that no school can force parents to purchase books and uniforms from a specific shop.
If any school management attempts to violate this rule, strict action will be taken against them. Before the new academic session, all schools should publish complete information regarding books and uniforms on their websites and school notice boards, so that parents can purchase them from any shop in the city.
According to information, the new academic session is set to begin next month in more than 75 private and convent schools in the city. Many schools have already begun preparations for the new session. This decision has been taken because action will be taken within 24 hours on complaints from parents. Along with a fine, recognition may also be revoked.
3 important points from the School Education Director...
It is important to provide information on notice boards and websites: Nitish Singhla, Director of School Education, Chandigarh, stated that guidelines regarding books and uniforms have been issued to all private schools. Schools are mandated to provide this information on their notice boards and websites.
Action will be taken within 24 hours: He stated that if any school forces parents to purchase books or uniforms from a specific shop, parents can complain directly to the District Education Officer. In such cases, action must be taken within 24 hours and a report must be sent to the Education Secretary.
School recognition may also be revoked: The Director stated that strict action will be taken against schools violating the rules. If necessary, heavy fines may also be imposed along with the revocation of recognition. Every year, complaints of private schools harassing parents regarding books and uniforms have been received. This time, the administration has decided to take strict action in such cases.
Administration takes strict action after parents' complaints
Following complaints from some parents, the matter reached the Chief Secretary. Subsequently, Education Secretary Prerna Puri directed the District Education Officer and Director of School Education to take action against schools that violate the rules. Mayor Saurabh Joshi also prominently raised this issue. After this the Education Department came into action and strict instructions were issued to the schools.
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