The parent of a Std X student studying in Airoli's Mazidun School has sent a legal notice to the authorities over Rs 1,500 extra fee that the institute is charging over and above the yearly fees of Rs 15,300 without giving a proper reason for it. Not only this, complainant Saiprakash Vishwakarma said some of the teachers threatened students that they would not issue the Std IX final results if the extra fee was not paid, and the authorities had also not issued receipts to those who have already made the payment. However, school principal Shabana Shaikh has denied charging any extra fee.

Speaking to mid-day, Vishwakarma said, "The school is charging Rs 1,500 from each of the 90 students in Std X. They have just termed it as extra fee and are not giving receipts to anyone. When asked the reason, they said it was for a special coaching class to be held for 12 days during the summer vacation. Even though the school remains open from June to March, we pay for April and May as well. Why are we expected to pay more?"