Private schools get extension for submission of files related to fee structure

SRINAGAR — The Committee for Fixation and Regulation of Fee of Private Schools (CFRFPSs), which had directed all private schools of Jammu and Kashmir to submit information about the fee structure they have adopted, has once again extended the date till June 30th this year.

This is the third extension private schools have got from the Committee for Fixation and Regulation of Fee of Private Schools.

The Committee for Fixation and Regulation of Fee of Private Schools had directed all the private schools to file information about their fee structure by January this year, however, the Committee had received information from Private Schools Association for granting extension in time period for submission of information citing reason that the schools are re-opening after a long spell of closure due to COVID-19 and the school managements are busy in preparations for opening of schools and having in place the SOPs.

The date for submission of files was then extended up to March 22. Next time as well, Private Schools Association requested for extension, citing busy schedule of school management, viz, conducting of examination etc.

The time period for submission of files related to fee structure was again extended up to May 10.

Administrative Officer of the Committee for Fixation and Regulation of Fee of Private Schools, Nazir-ul-Hussain Shah said that the individual schools and the Private Schools Association once again approached the Committee for the extension of date of submission of files for fixation and regulation of fee, citing the reason of lockdown in view of huge surge in COVID-19 positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir.

He said that the chairperson has considered the matter and has approved the request of extension in the date of submission of files for fixation and regulation of fee of private schools till June 30, 2021.

“All the private schools are directed to submit the files by or before June 30 this year,” he added.

Pertinently, the government appointed Committee for Fixation and Regulation of Fee of Private Schools is there to ensure that private schools don’t indulge in commercialization of education and undue profiteering.