More than 100 principals of privately run CBSE schools in Kolkata have written a letter to chief minister Mamata Banerjee seeking help due to non-payment of school fees by parents.

CM Mamata Banerjee has urged private schools not to hike the fees. There is no evidence to show a crisis due to the non-payment of school fees.

CM Mamata Banerjee has urged private schools not to hike the fees. There is no evidence to show a crisis due to the non-payment of school fees.West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged private schools to not hike fees considering the economic crisis in the state unleashed by the coronavirus pandemic and cyclone Amphan. The state education department recently wrote letters to CBSE chairman Manoj Ahuja and CISCE chief executive and secretary Gerry Arathoon, urging them to ensure private schools do not hike tuition fees and not charge late fees.

However, the claim is unverifiable because, currently, there is no evidence to suggest that schools are facing a crisis due to the non-payment of fees. Logically has reached out to people who can share information about the issue, and the claim would be updated as and when they respond. Barring The Times of India, the topic has not been covered by any credible news organizations.