Raza Naqvi
Attock
Governor Punjab has issued ordnance for 20 percent concession in private school monthly fee. Deputy Commissioners, District Registration Authorities and CEOs Education have been asked to ensure compliance in true letter and spirit. As per details Governor Punjab through an ordinance pertaining to 20 percent concession in fee by inserting section 12 (D) after 12 (C) in the Punjab Private Educational Institution (Promotion and Regulation) ordinance 1984 has directed that the administration of all privately managed schools including any kind of trust school or running by NGO been having fee structure of Rs 4000 or above as well as fee structure less than Rs4000 is here by directed to comply with this ordinance and issue revised fee chalans with 20 percent discount immediately if not issued earlier.
All the deputy commissioners, District Registration Authorities and Chief Executive Officers have been directed to ensure compliance and get certificates from all the schools in this context and take strict action against those schools who fail to implement this ordinance or show reluctance. Parents and guardians of the students have welcomed this ordinance but most of the private school owners have termed it illogical and unjust. It is worth mentioning that in Attock district more than six hundred private schools are operational.
