Schools in Ludhiana Face Audits as DC Orders Crackdown on Rule Violations
February 18, 2026
etnews / Ludhiana
District Magistrate Himanshu Jain established a high-level inspection committee on Wednesday to conduct rigorous audits of private, unaided, and recognized schools across the district. This move follows a surge in serious complaints from parents, students, and social organizations regarding widespread violations of government mandates.
The committee, chaired by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (General), consists of the District Education Officer (Secondary), the CMFO, and the Deputy Controller of Finance & Accounts (D.C.F.A.). This specialized team will report their findings directly to the District Magistrate to ensure immediate administrative oversight.
The administration has ordered all private schools to align with the Right to Education (RTE) Act 2009 immediately. Specifically, institutions must reserve 25% of their seats for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and disadvantaged groups without charging capitation fees or conducting screening procedures for applicants.
Strict legal action awaits any school that fails to comply with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act 2016. The District Magistrate emphasized that schools cannot deny admission to persons with disabilities and must adhere to sections 16 and 31 of the Act to ensure inclusive educational rights.
The committee will also scrutinize school finances to prevent illegal fee hikes. Under the Punjab Regulation of Fee of Unaided Educational Institution Act, all schools must have their accounts audited annually by a Chartered Accountant and submit these reports to the DEO Office for verification.
Student safety remains a primary focus of the audit, with the committee tasked to enforce the Safe Vahan Policy for all student transport. Furthermore, every institution must present valid, unexpired certificates for building safety, fire prevention, and clean drinking water to continue operations.
The directive prohibits all forms of commercial activity on school premises, alongside a strict ban on physical punishment and mental harassment of students. Additionally, the administration reminded school heads that the teaching of the Punjabi language is compulsory in all institutions.
School management committees must also ensure that teacher appointments and salary structures align with CBSE or P.S.E.B. norms. The District Magistrate warned that any non-compliance discovered during these audits will trigger immediate legal proceedings against the offending school heads and management.
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