GURGAON: Despite clear instructions from the directorate of elementary education, compliance on the fee disclosure norms has remained low.Only 2,442 out of 9,230 private schools — about 26% — have submitted the required Form-6 data as of March 25, raising concerns over transparency in the state’s education system.
Dues exceed Rs 300cr
Against this backdrop, Haryana education minister Mahipal Dhanda has issued a stern warning to private schools over non-compliance. All institutions must declare seat availability and upload detailed fee structures on the govt portal before the March 31 deadline, Dhanda said.The govt maintains that the primary goal of Form-6 is to protect parents from hidden costs and ensure that economically weaker students continue to benefit from free education schemes. The Form-6 mandate was introduced to regulate fee structures and prevent arbitrary hikes by ensuring that schools publicly disclose a complete breakdown of charges.However, the issue has escalated into a standoff, with the Private School Association, led by Rampal Yadav, alleging that the govt has pending dues exceeding Rs 300 crore under Rule 134-A and the Right to Education Act. The association has warned of a “No Payment, No Admission” policy if reimbursements are not cleared promptly, intensifying tensions between private institutions and the state authorities.Taking a hardline approach, the minister dismissed the pressure tactics and reiterated that compliance with regulations is non-negotiable.He reminded schools that last year, the govt shut down the portals of nearly 1,400 institutions for failing to follow norms, signalling that strict action could be repeated.Addressing concerns over pending payments, he assured that govt dues would be cleared but cautioned schools against jeopardising students’ futures by denying admissions, warning of serious consequences for such actions.With only a few days remaining before the deadline, the coming week is expected to be crucial in determining whether private schools fall in line or face regulatory action.
