22 private schools in Namakkal district told to close for operating without approval
The Namakkal district administration has ordered 22 private schools to cease operations due to lack of mandatory approval. These schools have been warned of legal action if they continue to admit students. Parents are advised to enroll their children only in recognized schools to ensure compliance with educational regulations.
- ▪The district administration has identified 22 private schools operating without approval.
- ▪These schools must close by the 2026–27 academic year and are prohibited from admitting new students.
- ▪The schools were found in violation of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act and the Tamil Nadu Private Schools Regulation Act.
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The district administration has directed 22 private schools functioning without mandatory approval to stop operations from the 2026–27 academic year, and warned of legal action if they continued to admit students.In a press release, the district Collector Durga Moorthy said that 237 private schools were functioning in the district with government recognition. Another 22 schools were operating without valid permission, in violation of provisions of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, and the Tamil Nadu Private Schools (Regulation) Act. Show-cause notices were issued to the managements concerned.
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