Responsibility for Taking Action Against Schools Illegally Charging Fees Lies with Local Governments

The government has clarified that the key responsibility for taking action against schools that illegally collect admission and annual fees lies with local governments. Government spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel informed that according to education regulations, admission fees cannot be charged more than once at the same level and that new rules are not yet in effect. The government has committed to supporting local governments in enforcement and has arranged for complaints regarding fee collection to be forwarded to local bodies. April 8, Kathmandu.

The government has assigned the primary responsibility of regulating and penalizing schools illegally charging admission and annual fees to local governments. The federal government and administration have also pledged full support to local bodies in taking action against such schools. In response to journalists’ questions, Pokharel shared the government’s perspective on school fees and student protests.

Pokharel stated, “According to the regulations, admission fees cannot be collected more than once at the same educational level.” He also noted monitoring is ongoing with regard to fees collected under the name of annual fees. If any school is found charging fees beyond the prescribed amount or illegally, the local government is the authority responsible for regulation up to grade 12.

Local representatives have shown a positive approach toward this issue and expressed commitment to taking action. Pokharel added, “Complaints we receive are forwarded to local governments. If federal government support is needed during enforcement, we are ready to assist.”