Private School in Darjeeling refusing TC without paying Rs. 6000.

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Braverider6083
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April 21, 2025 at 8:34 am

My sister studied at a private school in Darjeeling, which was earlier an ICSE school, but it recently got corporatized and is now managed under a popular coaching School as a CBSE institution.

We’ve been trying to get her Transfer Certificate (TC), but the school is refusing to issue it unless we pay Rs. 6000. There’s no proper explanation for this charge, they’re just saying ONE THING: it’s in our rules blah blah. Even worse, they’ve asked some of my sister’s friends to pay full fees for the next academic session which they won’t even attend before giving the TC.

My parents tried talking to the school authorities multiple times, and even warned them about filing a police complaint, but the school still isn’t cooperating.

I want to know:

1. Is this kind of behavior legal?

2. What are our rights as parents/students when it comes to getting the TC?

3. Where can I file complaint this about except Police?

4. What specific legal actions can we take in West Bengal or Darjeeling?

We’re genuinely stressed as this is delaying my sister’s admission to the new school. Any help or guidance will be deeply appreciated.

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[Nileshfox961]

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Nileshfox961
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April 21, 2025 at 3:09 pm

hi i am sorry to hear about that. its totally illegal to do the above
first send a legal notice to the school and all the board members of top hierarchy.
if they don’t respond to your notice
1. **National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)**

2.file complaint in state education board.
3. file consumer case in consumer forum.

I am sorry its time consuming but this is the best option to fight the battle legally.

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[Braverider6083]

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Braverider6083
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April 21, 2025 at 6:15 pm

Thanks a lot, I’ll try it.

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April 22, 2025 at 4:15 am

Happy to help 🙂 good luck

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