The Maharashtra Educational Institutions (Prohibition of Capitation Fee) Act, 1987
The Maharashtra Educational Institutions (Prohibition of Capitation Fee) Act, 1987
This law bans the collection of capitation fees—extra money charged beyond prescribed rates—from students seeking admission or advancement at schools, colleges, and other institutions across Maharashtra. It covers all types of educational institutions including government, local authority, minority, and private schools and colleges, preventing coaching centers from being exempt. The Act ensures fair access to education by prohibiting corrupt practices where admission is bought, protecting students and parents from financial exploitation, and creating transparent admission processes throughout the state educational system. **Memory:** - Extracted text from "The Maharashtra Educational Institutions (Prohibition of Capitation Fee) Act, 1987" - Short title verified as "the Maharashtra Educational Institutions (Prohibition of Capitation Fee) Act, 1987" - Title case format matches official title - No title updates needed
- 1. Short title and extent.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Demand or collection of capitation fee prohibited.
- 4. Regulation of fees.
- 5. Aggrieved person can file a police complaint.
- 6. Power to enter and inspect.
- 7. Penalties.
- 7A. Punishment for abetment.
- 7AA. Offences to be cognizable and non-bailable.
- 8. Offences by companies.
- 9. Compensation for accusation without reasonable cause.
- 10. Act to have overriding effect.
- 11. protection of action taken under this Act.
- 12. Rules.
- 13. Savings.
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