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The PIERA has summoned the fee record submitted by all the students till April 2019
Apex court asked schools to ensure that they do not downsize in terms of staff or try to cut salaries
Education dept has been trying to curb this practice but the school managements pay no heed
Beaconhouse cancelled a student’s admission for not paying tuition fee more than govt approved 5% increase
Actors and singers voiced their concerns saying that the unnecessary increase in school fees is unlawful and illegal
Private schools have been restrained from charging an increase of more than 5%
Sindh High Court restrained private schools from raising their fee by more than five per cent in any academic year
Hearing by DEAs after Eid will decide whether further action is warranted
In October last year, the high court declared the 15% to 20% rise in tuition fee by private schools illegal
They plan to stage demonstrations every week after Eid holidays