Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay
Order Date: 14 October 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: NPS Scholars Academy & Anr., seeking reimbursement of fees for students admitted under the 25% quota mandated by the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act).
- Respondents: State of Maharashtra and Zilla Parishad, Thane (Respondent Nos. 3 & 4).
- The petition arose after the institution submitted representations and a statement of actual dues to the Zilla Parishad, Thane, requesting reimbursement.
- The Court referred to its earlier order dated 5 August 2026 in City International School, Kothrud Vs. The State of Maharashtra and Ors., where similar relief was granted.
Final Outcome
- The petitioners must submit a fresh communication in the prescribed format, annexing supporting documents, to Zilla Parishad, Thane by 21 October 2026.
- Zilla Parishad, Thane must, within one week of receipt (by 28 October 2026), call upon the petitioners to comply with any remaining requisitions, which the petitioners must satisfy by 4 November 2026.
- Zilla Parishad, Thane shall forward its recommendations to the State of Maharashtra by 18 November 2026.
- The State shall determine eligibility and the quantum of reimbursement by 6 January 2027 (seven weeks from receipt of recommendations).
- The admissible amount shall be released by the State to Zilla Parishad, Thane by 20 January 2027 (two weeks after determination).
- Zilla Parishad, Thane shall release the amount to NPS Scholars Academy by 27 January 2027 (one week after receipt).
- If the petitioners are found not entitled to any reimbursement, a reasoned order will be passed, allowing the institution to seek further redress as per law.
- All timelines are to be strictly adhered to; non‑compliance will result in the petition being listed on 27 January 2027 for explanation by the concerned officers.
- No order as to costs was made.
Topics: Education Reimbursement, Court Order, RTE Act