CBSE Takes Action Against Hyderabad School Following Parental Complaints
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has intervened in a dispute at Hyderabad Public School (HPS), Ramanthapur, by issuing an official notice to the institution. This action comes after a group of parents formally approached the board with serious allegations regarding the school's administration and fee structure.
Formal Notice Demands Explanation Within 30 Days
In a strongly worded communication, the CBSE has directed the school authorities to provide a detailed, point-wise explanation along with supporting documentation regarding the parental complaints. The board has given the school a strict deadline of 30 days from the date of the notice's issuance to submit their response both to the complainants and to the CBSE office.
The notice explicitly states: "Failing which it will be presumed that the school has nothing to represent and the Board will take necessary action as per provisions of the Affiliation/Examination Bye-laws of the Board. This may be treated as top priority."
The board emphasized that the allegations are serious in nature and appear to violate specific provisions of the CBSE's Affiliation and Examination Bye Laws.
Parental Allegations: Fee Hikes and Governance Concerns
According to the complaint filed by parents, the primary grievances center on two major issues:
- Unilateral Fee Increases: Parents expressed extreme disappointment over what they describe as consistent, unilateral fee hikes imposed by the school over the past five years without proper consultation or justification.
- Non-Functional PTA: They alleged that the school has maintained a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) on record that has been effectively non-functional for approximately seven to eight years, severely limiting parental involvement in school governance.
Beyond these core complaints, parents also raised concerns about the school's educational standards, claiming insufficient opportunities in sports activities and inadequate minimum medical facilities for students.
School's Response and Principal's Statement
In response to the developing situation, S Narsimha Reddy, the principal of Hyderabad Public School, Ramanthapur, stated that the school has already submitted its formal response to the CBSE. The principal firmly asserted that "no irregularities, as alleged by parents, are happening at the school," indicating the institution's position that the complaints are without merit.
The case highlights ongoing tensions between some private educational institutions and parent bodies regarding fee structures, transparency, and shared governance through functional PTAs. The CBSE's intervention underscores its regulatory role in ensuring affiliated schools adhere to established bylaws and maintain proper standards of administration and communication with stakeholders.
