The BMC has declared 211 schools illegal for not having required approvals. The civic body has released a list of these schools in printed advertisements as a warning notice for parents.

None of the schools have sought prior approval from BMC, which is now mandatory under the RTE Act. They will have to acquire a NOC from the state government to be able to apply for BMC's approval only after which they will be declared as approved schools. The schools also have to pay Rs 1 lakh fine.