Show-Cause Notices To 12 Delhi Schools Over Expensive Books, Uniforms
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Delhi Education Minister Atishi also said that "unsatisfactory responses" from the schools will lead to strict action against them.
Taking firm action against the private schools over expensive books and uniforms, the Delhi government has sent show-cause notices to 12 schools, and also initiated an enquiry against six other schools, according to an official statement on Wednesday.
The "immediate action" has been taken based on parents' complaints, the Delhi government said in the statement.
Delhi Education Minister Atishi also said that "unsatisfactory responses" from the schools will lead to strict action against them.
"Following complaints from parents, show cause notices were sent to private schools for charging exorbitantly high for books and uniforms. Strict action under the Delhi School Education Act 1973 to be taken against schools violating the guidelines of the Education Department on books and uniforms. Unsatisfactory response from schools on the issue will lead to strict action against them," Ms Atishi said.
