The Sindh government canceled the registration of private schools charging unauthorized fees
KARACHI – The Sindh government has taken strict notice of fee hike by private schools across the province and warned that institutions violating the rules and regulations may face suspension or cancellation of their registration.
Additional Director General of Private Institutions Sindh Prof. Rafia Mallah has issued a directive to the heads of all private schools after receiving complaints of unauthorized increase in tuition fees and collection of additional charges.
According to the notification, the department has received reports that some private schools are charging parents more than the tuition fees approved by the registration authority while others are charging hidden or additional charges without permission.
The directive reminds school administrators and principals that charging any fee other than the approved tuition fee without prior approval of the registering authority is a flagrant violation of Rule 7(4) of the Sindh Private Educational Institutions (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2005.
It further states that, under Rule 7(6), charging unauthorized tuition fees or charging any additional fees without approval is an offense punishable under Section 21 of the Sindh Private Educational Institutions (Regulation and Control) Ordinance 2001, making the institution liable to fine.
Prof. Rafia Mallah directed all private schools to charge only fees approved by the registration authority and prominently display the approved fee structure on school notice boards and reception areas. Schools are also directed to provide a copy of the approved fee schedule to parents on request.
The notification strictly prohibits schools from demanding any hidden or additional charges over and above the sanctioned fees. It has warned that if any organization is found violating these instructions, it may face strict legal action under Section 8 of the Ordinance, including suspension or cancellation of its registration certificate.
Besides, all unregistered and illegally functioning schools have been directed to apply for online registration through the official provincial registration portal within 15 days.
The government also directed individuals, organizations and societies planning to set up schools to ensure all standards and facilities prescribed by the Sindh School Education Department before applying for registration. Schools not meeting the required standards will not be granted registration, and the Deputy Commissioners concerned may be asked to close them down, and their enrolled students will be transferred to nearby schools.
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