Una, October 12:- All eligible private coaching centres operating in Una district will be required to register under the prescribed rules. The registration fee has been fixed at Rs 50,000, while the registration certificate will remain valid for three years. A fee of Rs 25,000 will be payable for renewal. Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Una, Ishant Jaswal, has directed coaching centre operators to ensure compliance with the prescribed rules and provisions relating to student safety and essential facilities.
The ADC said that a district-level committee meeting had previously been held in this regard. During the meeting, various aspects relating to registration under the Coaching Centres (Registration and Regulation) Rules, basic facilities, student safety, fee transparency and compliance with the rules were discussed, and necessary decisions were taken.
Applications to Be Submitted at the Office of the Deputy Director of Higher Education
All eligible private coaching centres operating in Una district will have to fill out the prescribed application form and submit it to the office of the Deputy Director of Higher Education, Una. The application form is available on the designated website. A registration fee of Rs 50,000 must also be deposited along with the application.
The applications received will be scrutinised by the district-level committee in accordance with the prescribed rules and criteria. Coaching centres fulfilling all the required conditions will be issued registration certificates valid for three years. Applications that do not meet the prescribed conditions may be rejected. However, after rectifying the necessary deficiencies, the concerned centres may submit fresh applications in accordance with the prescribed procedure.
Up to Three Months to Rectify Deficiencies
If deficiencies relating to essential facilities or prescribed standards are found during the scrutiny of an application, the concerned coaching centre may be given up to three months to rectify them. The centre will be required to fulfil the prescribed conditions within this period.
Emphasis on Student Safety and Facilities
The ADC said coaching centres must provide adequate classrooms in proportion to the number of students, proper lighting, good ventilation, clean drinking water, toilets, fire safety arrangements and other essential infrastructure. They must also comply with the prescribed provisions relating to teaching arrangements, curriculum, conduct of classes and the provision of quality education to students.
Fee Transparency and Maintenance of Records Mandatory
Coaching centre operators will have to maintain proper and updated records of student admissions, fees, attendance and other essential details. They must ensure transparency in tuition fees and other charges collected from students and comply with the prescribed provisions relating to fees.
Permission Required Before Changing Location
Registered coaching centres will have to obtain permission from the competent authority through the prescribed procedure before changing their registered premises.
Regular Monitoring, Investigation of Complaints and Action
The ADC said registered coaching centres would be inspected and monitored periodically in accordance with the prescribed procedure. Complaints received against coaching centres would be investigated and necessary action taken as per the rules. If any violation of the prescribed rules and conditions is found, a penalty may be imposed on the concerned coaching centre and, where necessary, its registration may also be cancelled.
Provision for Appeal Against Decisions
Coaching centre operators dissatisfied with any decision relating to registration may file an appeal before the competent authority in accordance with the prescribed rules. In addition, the competent authority may issue necessary directions from time to time to ensure the effective and orderly functioning of coaching centres.
ADC Ishant Jaswal urged all private coaching centre operators in Una district to ensure compliance with the prescribed rules and conditions. He said that ensuring effective implementation of provisions relating to registration, student safety, essential facilities and the quality of education was the responsibility of all concerned institutions.
