WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF HC ORDER?

The ISA challenged the March 29 order of the education department deferring payment of school fee during the lockdown, saying schools did not have the money to pay salaries to teachers. The department then modified the order and allowed schools to charge tuition fee. The matter was disposed of by the HC as schools’ grievance stood redressed. Unless challenged by parents, schools are now well within their right to charge tuition fees.