Suman Bahu-Uddeshiya Sanstha, Warthi, Bhandara, Thr. Secretary and Another v. State of Maharashtra, Dept. of School Education, Thr. Secretary, Mumbai and Ors.
RTE fee reimbursement – Writ Petition disposed of with directions
Case brief
What is this about?
Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench; Writ Petition No. 8366 of 2025; Suman Bahu Uddeshiya Sanstha, Warthi v. State of Maharashtra; RTE 25% quota fee reimbursement since 2012; petitioner No.2 school; scrutiny of cases and determination of eligibility quantum; reimbursement within 12 weeks; reasons for non-entitlement within 2 weeks; relies on W.P. No. 2819/2021 (16.10.2023) and W.P. No. 5825/2024 with connected W.P. Nos. 5826 and 5827 of 2024 (09.10.2024); decided 24 December 2025; Anil S. Kilor and Rajnish R. Vyas, JJ.; petition disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Authorities to scrutinize each petitioner's case within four weeks and determine the eligibility quantum; reimbursement within twelve weeks if entitled, failing which reasons for non-entitlement to be communicated within two weeks thereafter. ¶7