Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana Directorate of Medical Education and Research has issued strict directions to private medical, dental, nursing, physiotherapy and paramedical colleges across the state, warning them against charging students more than the fees approved by the competent authority.
The order, issued by Director of Medical Education and Research Dhirendra Khadgta, IAS, requires all concerned institutions to comply with the fee structure prescribed and notified by the state government for the relevant courses and academic sessions.
The directorate has made it clear that institutions cannot demand or collect any amount exceeding the authorised fees from students or their parents and guardians, whether directly or indirectly. The restriction applies regardless of the name or form under which an additional payment is sought.
Colleges Must Display Fee Structure On Websites And Notice Boards
Under the directions, private institutions must prominently display the government-approved fee structure on their official websites and notice boards. This is intended to make the applicable charges accessible to students and their families.
Colleges have also been instructed to issue proper receipts for every payment collected from students and maintain complete records of all fees received.
The order specifically warns institutions against using alternative arrangements or different labels to circumvent the prescribed fee structure. Charging additional amounts under another name will not be permitted if it effectively bypasses the fees authorised by the competent authority.
No Pressure On Students Or Parents To Pay Unauthorised Charges
The directorate has further directed institutions not to subject students or their parents and guardians to pressure, harassment or other improper treatment for refusing to pay unauthorised charges.
The instructions cover private institutions offering courses in medical, dental, nursing, physiotherapy and paramedical fields across Haryana. These institutions are expected to ensure that their fee collection practices remain in line with the applicable government notifications and directions.
For students and families, the directions underline the importance of checking the officially notified fee structure and obtaining receipts for payments made to institutions.
Legal Action For Violations
The directorate has warned that any violation or deviation from the prescribed fee structure will be treated seriously. Institutions found guilty of collecting fees beyond the authorised limits may face strict legal action under the applicable laws, rules, regulations and orders issued by the competent authority.
The directions place responsibility on institutions to follow the notified fee structure, maintain transparent records and avoid unauthorised collections. The order does not specify individual penalties in the information provided, stating instead that action will be taken under the relevant legal and regulatory provisions.
The move reinforces the state’s stated requirement that private medical and allied health education institutions adhere to the approved fee structure rather than impose additional financial demands on students or their families.
