Bombay HC: Nashik Schools Await Release of Education Grants

Summary: A group of schools in Nashik asked the court to help them get education grants they were supposed to receive. The Bombay High Court has told the State to check and release the funds within a certain period.

Background of the Case

On December 2, 2025, the Bombay High Court looked into a request made by several schools from Nashik. The schools included Daji Patil Shikshan Sanstha, Kids Learning School, Saraswati Vidya Mandir, and others. They were represented by lawyers Mr. Vaibhav Ugle and Mr. Shubham Dasvant.

The Schools' Request

The schools, with representatives like Jitendra Ratan Aher and Pramod Triyambak Raundal, asked for the release of overdue payments under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. They said they were owed grants that hadn't been paid.

"The only thing we are asking for in this request is to release the overdue payments."

Court's Decision

The case was overseen by Judges Ravindra V. Ghuge and Ashwin D. Bhobe. The court told the State of Maharashtra to look into each school's situation within eight weeks. They need to figure out who is eligible and how much money they should get back.

Steps to Follow

The court gave clear instructions:

1. Review Period: The State has eight weeks to review each school's case.
2. Eligibility and Amount: Find out who qualifies and how much they should get.
3. Release of Funds: The right amount must be given within two weeks after the review.
4. Detailed Orders: If a school doesn't qualify, a detailed explanation must be given, so the school can take further action if they want.

Conclusion of the Case

The request was settled with these directions, and the case was closed. The schools are now waiting for the State to act and give them the money they are owed.