Team Goemkarponn
PORVORIM: The Directorate of Education, Goa, has issued a circular directing all government and government-aided schools to limit the cost of prospectus and admission forms to a maximum of Rs 100 or the actual printing cost, whichever is lower.
The directive comes בעקבות complaints that some schools were charging excessive amounts for prospectuses bundled with admission forms. Authorities have now made it clear that no additional or hidden charges will be permitted under any circumstances.
As per the circular, schools must maintain full transparency in calculating the cost of prospectuses and be prepared to present records for inspection if required by the Directorate.
Officials have cautioned that any violation of the instructions will be viewed seriously and could invite disciplinary action against the institutions concerned.
The order, issued by Director of Education Shailesh R. Sinai Zingde, has come into immediate effect, with all school heads instructed to ensure strict compliance.
