Fee Conflict Leaves Delhi Students Barred from Exams

Four class 12 students in East Delhi have reportedly been barred from their exams due to unpaid fees. The students’ parents claim they opposed the fee hike and received a notice about the removal of their children's names from the rolls unless dues are settled.

Students of a private school in East Delhi face being barred from taking their exams due to alleged outstanding fees. Parents of the students argue that they have not paid the increased fees and were issued a notice stating their children would no longer be enrolled under the Delhi School Education Rules.

The school's notice, dated March 7, cited Rule 35 allowing the removal of students over unpaid fees. It also mentioned that unaided private institutions do not need prior approval to set fees for a new academic year, referencing various court judgments to support their stance.

Families of the affected students were informed that their children would be removed from the school's enrollment list from March 9 if the fees remain unpaid. The school has advised parents not to send their children to attend classes after this date unless the dues are settled.

(With inputs from agencies.)