LAHORE: Private schools in Lahore are now prohibited from collecting any fees other than monthly tuition and admission fees.
Previously, these schools would impose additional financial burdens on parents by collecting funds for technology and other purposes. This government action aims to alleviate such pressures on parents.
The Lahore Deputy Commissioner, Rafia Haider, has issued a notice to private institutions regarding this matter. The notice refers to Section 7A(7) and (10) of The Punjab Private Educational Institutions (Promotion and Regulation) Ordinance 1984, stating that private schools are only permitted to charge tuition and admission fees. Additionally, schools cannot mandate students to purchase uniforms and books from specific vendors.
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Rafia Haider has instructed the CEO of Education Lahore, Pervez Akhtar, to ensure strict enforcement of these directives citywide. Specifically, the notice singles out LACAS School for charging technology fees and limiting purchases of books and uniforms to approved vendors. The school administration has been warned of potential penalties for violating the ordinance.
Education Lahore CEO Pervez Akhtar has emphasized that action will be taken against any private schools found violating these rules after receiving the notice. Violations may result in penalties as outlined in the Punjab Private Educational Institutions (Promotion and Regulation) Ordinance 1984.
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Private schools are required to submit compliance reports detailing the steps taken to adhere to the ordinance. This information will be forwarded to the Chairperson of the District Registration Authority in Lahore.
(Islamabad51_Newsdesk)
