VIDYA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL THR ITS PRINCIPAL v. THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR PRIMARY EDUCATION DEPT AND ORS
Direction for Scrutiny and Release of Entitlement Grants under the Right to Education Act: Vidya International School Case.
Court: Bombay High Court
Citation: 2026:BHC-AS:1973-DB
Decision Date: 12-01-2026
List of Laws
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009; Writ Petition
- Facts: Vidya International School filed a writ petition seeking the release of arrears towards entitlement grants under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.
- Procedural Posture: The case is a Civil Writ Petition before the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Civil Appellate Jurisdiction. The court heard the matter and disposed of the petition.
- Issue: Whether the Petitioner is entitled to the release of arrears towards entitlement grants under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.
- Holding: The Writ Petition is disposed of with directions to the Respondents/State of Maharashtra to scrutinize the case of the Petitioner within eight weeks, determine eligibility and quantum of reimbursement, and release the admissible amount within two weeks thereafter. If the Petitioner is not entitled to any reimbursement, a reasoned order should be passed, allowing the Petitioner to seek redressal in accordance with law.
- Reasoning: The Court referred to earlier orders passed in similar writ petitions seeking similar relief, specifically Writ Petition No. 6020 of 2024 (Gurukul English Medium School Vs. The State of Maharashtra and Ors.), dated 2nd May 2024, and issued directions for scrutiny, determination of eligibility and quantum, and release of admissible reimbursement. The court emphasized that if no reimbursement is due, a reasoned order must be passed, allowing the petitioner to seek legal recourse.
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