Contempt petition filed in Madras High Court against Tamil Nadu Government for failing to start RTE admissions
Marumalarchi Makkal Iyakkam president V. Eswaran has filed a contempt petition in the Madras High Court against the Tamil Nadu government for not commencing admissions under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act for the academic year 2025–26, despite a recent High Court order.
The High Court directed the State government on June 10 to reimburse private schools for RTE admissions and observed that non-receipt of funds from the Centre cannot be used as a reason to delay its statutory obligation. The court also asked the Union Ministry of Education to consider delinking the RTE component from issues related to the National Education Policy.
Don’t withhold RTE funds to T.N. over NEP row: Madras High Court to CentreMarumalarchi Makkal Iyakkam president files contempt petition against Tamil Nadu government for delaying RTE admissions. | Source: The Hindu
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