All Saints School, one of the oldest schools of city, is in the headlines for wrong reasons. The school has issued notices to the parents warning them of expelling their wards if the hiked fee is not paid by them.
The Madhya Pradesh Parents’ Association registered a complaint against the Gandhi Nagar school branch at the district collector on Tuesday. The parents have alleged that the school authorities have been threatening and pressurising them to pay the fee. Besides, the fact that no prior information was given to the parents, the school authorities have blatantly chosen to hand over TC to around 35 students.
The complaint registered by parents stated that earlier the school promised to take Rs 1000 admission fee till class 12 but suddenly the fee structure has been changed. Now, the school demands Rs 2000 and is forcefully asking to pay the remaining amount or else the students will not be allowed in school. Besides, the school is forcing the parents to buy stationery and uniforms from school itself.
The parents have now approached the child rights commission and the matter is being looked upon. After the hearing before the district collector, the case is now taken up by Madhya Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
Besides, a committee is also formed by Collector Sudam Khade which will look into the matter. The committee includes Sudam Khede, DEO Dharmesh Sharma, District Panchayat CEO and district skill officer.
While informing about the issue, Member of Madhya Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights Brijesh Chouhan told The Pioneer, “We have listened to the complaints of parents. Besides, we have tried talking to the Principal of the school. We have asked the school authorities to submit their report as soon as possible. After studying the entire case, we will take an appropriate action.” He further said that an investigating committee will be formed and a proper investigation procedure will be followed.
When this correspondent reached the school on Thursday to k now the version of the school authorities, the school authorities refused to meet. Besides, back office staff member Fouzia said, “We have no information regarding the issue and we cannot comment over it.”
According to the parents, the students are not allowed in the school premises to attend the classes because of which their studies are getting affected. The parents have now demanded that the school affiliation should be canceled.