Jharkhand Inspection Fee Levy Under 2019 Rules Declared Unconstitutional by HC

Jharkhand Private School Association Vs State of Jharkhand (Jharkhand High Court) Jharkhand High Court held that Jharkhand Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (First Amendment) Rules, 2019 levying application/ inspection fee of Rs. 25,000/- or Rs. 12,500/- are declared unconstitutional and are struck down. Facts- The said Writ petition is filed by the Apex Association of Private Schools registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 operating in the State of Jharkhand. All the members of the said Society are Private School Managements running schools in various districts ...