East Delhi School Removes 4 Class 12 Students Over Fee Dispute after a private institution in Mayur Vihar struck off the names of four students due to non-payment of fees. The school issued a notice to parents stating that the students would be removed from the rolls if outstanding dues were not cleared. The action was taken under provisions of the Delhi School Education Rules, 1973.
School Issues Notice for Non-Payment of Fees
According to parents, the school issued a notice on 7 March 2026 informing them that the students’ names would be removed from the official records if pending fees were not paid.
The notice stated that the names would be struck off from 9 March 2026 in case the dues remained unpaid. Parents claimed that they had objected to the recently increased school fees, which led to the dispute with the school administration.
As per the notice, the school warned families that failure to clear the outstanding amount within the specified period would result in removal from the school rolls.
Rule 35 of Delhi School Education Rules, 1973 Cited
The school cited Rule 35 of the Delhi School Education Rules, 1973, which permits institutions to strike off the name of a student from the register if fees remain unpaid.
Under this rule, schools are allowed to take administrative action against students who fail to clear dues within the time specified by the institution. The rule is part of the regulatory framework governing private and government schools in the national capital.
Education experts note that schools must follow proper notice procedures before removing a student from the rolls under this rule.
Parents Raise Concerns Over Fee Hike
Parents of the affected students stated that they had refused to pay the increased fees, which led to the conflict with the school administration.
They claimed the fee hike was not acceptable to them and argued that the decision to remove the students came after they objected to the revised charges.
The parents also expressed concern as the affected students are in Class 12, a critical academic year due to board examinations and academic evaluations.
School Yet to Respond to Allegations
There has been no official response from the school administration regarding the allegations raised by the parents. Authorities have not yet issued a detailed statement explaining the circumstances behind the decision.
The incident has raised concerns among parents regarding school fee policies and administrative actions affecting students, particularly those studying in senior secondary classes. Education observers state that such disputes often require intervention from regulatory authorities to ensure that students’ academic progress is not disrupted during the board examination period.