Coimbatore, Nov 14 (PTI) A girl student today petitionedthe district collector alleging that she was fined Rs 300 byher school for speaking in Tamil.
The 9th grade student, who came to the collectorate herewith her father, sought the intervention of collector TNHariharan in the matter.
In her petition, the student alleged that the privateschool in Chettipalayam on the city outskirts levied a fine ofminimum Rs 300 if the students were found speaking in Tamil.
Besides, the school management forced the students toclean toilets, she said.
The management also demanded Rs 15,000 for issuingTransfer Certificates, she alleged. PTI NVMROH.
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