Chandigarh, Jan. 7 -- Private schools in Chandigarh have once again demanded complete reimbursement for admissions made under the 25% Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) quota mandated by the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, alleging continued non-compliance by the UT administration of Punjab and Haryana high court's directions issued in May last year.

The issue has resurfaced after the UT education department wrote to private schools seeking bank account and payment gateway details to facilitate the release of dues. In response, schools have written back, reiterating that reimbursement for the last two academic years must be made for the full 25% EWS seats, in line with HC orders.

There are 83 schools operating within Chandigarh. Amo...