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.