School & college
School forcing donation or extra fees
School asks "donation", building fund, or cash outside the fee receipt.
Who this is for
Parents facing forced donations or unclear school fees.
Real life (simple)
- A school says your child’s seat needs a “development donation” in cash, no fee receipt.
- Real-life move: ask for printed fee structure and receipt. If cash is forced, keep witnesses / messages, complain to the education department and consumer forum paths in the guide.
What to do (step by step)
- Ask for a full fee breakup on school letterhead.
- Pay only against a proper receipt.
- Write to the principal and school management.
- Complaint to the district education officer / state education grievance channel.
- Use consumer helpline if it is an unfair trade practice in a private school context.
Tips
- Keep every receipt and WhatsApp message from the school.
- Talk to other parents : you may not be alone.
Warnings
- Do not pay cash "off the books" if you can avoid it.
Working links
Ready drafts
Replace words inside [BRACKETS] with your details. Then send it yourself. We do not collect your data. Hindi draft is available for this guide.
1) Email draft
Subject: Complaint: Forced donation / extra fee at [SCHOOL NAME]
Respected Sir/Madam, My child studies in class [CLASS] at [SCHOOL NAME, CITY]. The school asked for [DONATION / EXTRA FEE] of [AMOUNT] on [DATE], outside clear official fees. I request enquiry and stoppage of this practice. Parent name: [YOUR NAME] Student name: [CHILD NAME] Phone: [PHONE]
2) Letter draft
To, The Principal / District Education Officer [CITY / STATE] Subject: Forced donation / unreceipted fee demand Respected Sir/Madam, Please investigate forced payment of [AMOUNT] asked by [SCHOOL] on [DATE]. Yours sincerely, [YOUR NAME] [PHONE]
Links checked: 2026-07-20. This is public civic information, not legal advice. Stay peaceful and lawful.