The Hyderabad District Fee Regulatory Committee comprising District Collector Mukesh Kumar Meena and and DEO A Subba Reddy has taken action against 100 schools in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
Speaking to media persons, Meena informed that the DFRC has closed down 100 schools for violation of DFRC norms.
However, 42 schools immediately approached the DFRC, and were asked to submit fresh requests for recognition. He said that the DFRC might consider the requests if the schools approached the authorities within 3 days with a proper fee structure.
He said that of the 118 schools which were served notices, action had been initiated against 100 erring schools.
He admitted that one Telangana Private Institutions Association approached the High Court against the actions of DRFC. However, he said that he would speak to the Principal Secretary of the Education Department and the Advocate General in this regard.
Meena advised school managements to install a board displaying the fee structure by July 7. He said that the DFRC would hold a meeting with Parents' Associations on July 10, and that grievances cells would be held the next day in all mandals of Hyderabad.
He asked the Inspectors and Deputy Inspectors of Schools to take prompt action upon the complaint of parents.
Meanwhile, in a different development, the Directorate of School Education has imposed a ban on the use of flashy names like 'Concept', 'e-Shastra', 'Olympaid' and 'Techno' for schools. (INN)