rti-for-school-fee-structure
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School fee hike unfair — RTI to Fee Regulatory Committee
Direct answer. File RTI to State Fee Regulatory Committee AND school. Ask fee structure approval, audited accounts, infrastructure-justification, hike rationale.
Legal framework
- State Fee Regulation Acts (e.g., TN 2009, MH 2011, Karnataka 2017).
- TMA Pai v. State of Karnataka (2002) — fee autonomy with regulation.
- Modern School v. UoI (2004) — no profiteering.
5 questions to ask
- Fee structure approval document.
- Audited accounts (last 3 years).
- Infrastructure justification.
- Hike rationale.
- Parent-committee minutes.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, State Fee Regulatory Committee / DEO Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — School fee regulation My ward at [school] has hiked fees by [..]. Please furnish: (1) approval, (2) audited accounts, (3) infrastructure justification, (4) hike rationale, (5) parent-committee minutes. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Filing only at school — file at State Fee Regulator.
- Skipping audited accounts ask.
Case law anchors
Pro tips
- Parent association collective RTI is far stronger.
- Pair with Fee Regulatory Tribunal complaint.
FAQ
- Q: Govt-aided school? Lower fee permissible; RTI for grant utilization too.
- Q: Mid-year hike? Generally barred — RTI for special approval.
Related reading
Sources
- State Fee Regulation Acts. TMA Pai (2002). Modern School (2004).
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
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