Mumbai School Ordered to Refund Donations After Sudden Closure
Education department orders Oshiwara school to refund donations after abrupt shutdown
Hindustan Times
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The Maharashtra state education department has mandated the City International School in Oshiwara, Mumbai, to refund ₹40,000 (approximately $480 USD) in admission donations due to its abrupt closure. Parents are struggling to secure new admissions for their children, with concerns over the school's compliance with the Right to Education Act.
- 01City International School in Oshiwara, Mumbai, was ordered to refund ₹40,000 in donations to parents.
- 02The school closed unexpectedly in February, leaving 650 students without placements.
- 03Parents allege the school did not issue proper School Leaving Certificates.
- 04The education department is facilitating admissions for affected students.
- 05Distance to proposed new schools is a concern for parents.
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The Maharashtra state education department has instructed the deputy director of City International School in Oshiwara, Mumbai, to refund ₹40,000 (approximately $480 USD) collected as a donation during admissions, following the school's abrupt closure in February. This closure has left approximately 650 students and their parents in a difficult situation, struggling to find new schools. Parents have raised concerns about the school management's failure to issue formal School Leaving Certificates (SLCs) and the lack of clarity regarding the refund process. In response to a letter from Member of Parliament Ravindra Waikar to the state education minister Dada Bhuse, the education department is now working to ensure that refunds are processed and that affected students are placed in alternative schools. However, parents are worried about the distance to the proposed schools, which are located 4 to 7 km away, making daily travel impractical for younger children. Ongoing discussions between parents and the education department aim to find a quicker resolution to minimize disruption to students' education.
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The refund and relocation of students will alleviate some financial and educational stress for families affected by the school's closure.
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