Uttarakhand Cracks Down on Private School Fee Exploitation

The Uttarakhand government informed the High Court that it has set up an advisory committee to address concerns regarding exorbitant fees charged by private schools. The decision came after Haldwani resident Deepchandra Pandey filed a PIL alleging overcharging practices by several institutions.

The state government encourages guardians to file complaints with the committee. Despite Pandey's claim, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) reported no complaints from students or parents so far.

Appearing via video conference, the Chief Education Officer of Nainital revealed that the committee will also examine issues related to uniforms, educational trips, and mandatory purchases from specific shops. The court advised the petitioner to submit his complaint to the committee, noting that all required materials being in one place might benefit timely academic sessions.