The District Education Authority (DEA) Lahore has directed private schools to submit complete records of students admitted under the mandatory 10 percent free-education quota within three days, warning that legal action will be taken against institutions that fail to comply.
The directive has been issued under the Punjab Free and Compulsory Education Rules 2024, which require every private school to reserve at least 10 percent of seats in each class for children from disadvantaged families without charging tuition fees.
According to the authority, schools must submit the required information in both hard and soft copies, along with class-wise admission details and supporting documents demonstrating compliance with the mandatory quota.
The DEA warned that institutions failing to implement the quota or withholding the required admission records will face legal and administrative action. Penalties may include fines and the suspension of school registrations in accordance with the applicable regulations.
Education officials said the enforcement drive is intended to ensure that private schools fulfill their legal obligations and safeguard the educational rights of children from low-income and disadvantaged backgrounds.
The authority has urged all private educational institutions to comply with the directive within the stipulated deadline to avoid disciplinary action.
