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Allahabad HC seeks 5-year school-wise RTE data from UP
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to furnish five-year, school-wise data on students admitted under the Right to Education Act, including details of children whose admissions were denied…
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to furnish five-year, school-wise data on students admitted under the Right to Education Act, including details of children whose admissions were denied by schools.
Justice Vinod Diwakar also sought information on complaints alleging collection of capitation fees or illegal screening procedures, along with action taken on such complaints. The court was hearing a petition from St John's School, Babhanauti, Pachwal.
The court noted that private schools in the state appeared reluctant to admit RTE children and waive fees. No opinion has been expressed on these allegations. The state government has been directed to file an affidavit by September 15, the next date of hearing.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The RTE Act mandates 25% reservation in private schools for disadvantaged children, with reimbursement per child set by the state. UP has historically faced compliance gaps: schools resist admitting these students because the reimbursement often lags behind actual fees, and enforcement has been uneven. The high court's demand for school-wise data, not just aggregate figures, signals it is looking to identify patterns of denial rather than accept blanket explanations. If the affidavit reveals systematic non-compliance, the court could order closer monitoring or even penalty mechanisms. The next hearing on September 15 will show whether the state produces granular data or seeks more time. ALTERNATIVE_OPENING: Under Article 21A, every child aged 6, 14 has a right to free schooling, but private schools in UP have frequently challenged the reimbursement rates and admission obligations. The high court's insistence on school-level data suggests it expects concrete evidence of compliance or evasion.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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