The Maharashtra state government issued a circular on Monday stating that schools can't ask for fees from students until the lockdown is lifted.

"Amid lockdown, everybody is facing a financial crunch. Considering this, managements of all schools affiliated to different boards are requested to show compassion while collecting fees for the next academic year. There should not be any mandate about submitting the fee amid lockdown. This can be done after the lockdown is over," states the circular issued by the government on Monday.