Overview
- The bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia issued notice on a PIL by NGO Justice for All alleging widespread non-formation of genuine PTAs in unaided private schools.
- The order directs immediate steps to ensure PTAs are constituted and functioning while the Directorate of Education prepares its affidavit on actions taken.
- The court noted that around 170 schools remain non-compliant despite 2010 DoE guidelines and pressed the department to explain enforcement efforts.
- The petition highlights that the 2025 fees-transparency law empowers PTAs to appeal arbitrary fee hikes, making their proper formation central to accountability.
- The plea also seeks a monitored election process for PTAs, including appointed observers and videography, to ensure free-and-fair selection of parent representatives.