School demanding full 2nd installment payment at current branch before allowing inter-branch transfer to Kolhapur (Maharashtra) – Is this legal? They promised easy transfer earlier with only ₹2500 fee.

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April 27, 2026 at 6:22 am

Hi everyone,

My child is enrolled in Grade 3 at a reputed chain school Balewadi branch in Pune. We are relocating to Kolhapur and requested an inter-branch transfer to their Kolhapur branch.

At the time of admission in 2nd grade, the school explicitly told us that inter-branch transfer is easy and can be done anytime with just a ₹2500 processing fee. We have already paid the 1st installment. School for 3rd grade hasn’t even started yet.

Now, when we raised the transfer request, they replied:

“Kindly note that you are expected to make the payment for the 2nd instalment at the Balewadi branch. Post the payment, we will process your request for IVT.”

They are now closing the service request and asking for feedback.

My questions:

– Can the school force us to pay the next installment at the current branch before processing an inter-branch transfer, especially when the academic year hasn’t started and we are relocating?

– Does this contradict their earlier verbal assurance of easy transfer with only ₹2500?

– Is there any legal recourse? Can we approach the District Education Officer, consumer forum, or court? (We just want a smooth transfer without extra pressure to pay future fees at the old branch.)

– Has anyone faced similar issues with school chain inter-branch transfers in Maharashtra (or Pune/Kolhapur area)?

– Any advice, similar experiences, or relevant judgments would be really helpful. We want to ensure a smooth transition for the child without unnecessary financial burden.

Thanks in advance!

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