Siddhi English Medium School Thr Sec. M P Sonavane and Ors. v. Union of India Thr. Its Pleader the Education Prinicpal Secretary School Edu. and Sp. Dept.and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
RTE Act 2009 Section 12 reimbursement; Siddhi English Medium School vs. Union of India & Ors.; Writ Petition No.6067 of 2026; Bombay High Court; claim of Rs.1,83,65,073/- for academic years 2015-2025; State of Maharashtra directed to scrutinize eligibility and quantum within 12 weeks and release admissible reimbursement within two weeks; reasoned order if rejected; follows Sarvodaya English Primary School Trust vs. State of Maharashtra, Writ Petition (L) No.41723 of 2025 (order dated 7 April 2026); disposed of; compliance listed 30 July 2026; Chagla and Sethna, JJ.
What did the court decide?
Writ Petition disposed of with directions: Respondent No.1-State to scrutinize the Petitioner-School's case and determine eligibility and quantum of reimbursement within 12 weeks; admissible reimbursement to be released within two weeks of determination; reasoned order with liberty to seek legal redressal if no reimbursement is held admissible; matter listed for recording compliance on 30 July 2026. No order as to costs.