Kathmandu, April 8 -- The Ministry of Education has yet again warned private schools not to charge fees beyond the prescribed limits.

According to the ministry, the highest number of complaints about private schools concern the fees they collect, particularly around the time when one academic session ends and a new one begins.

Parents have filed complaints with the ministry, local governments, and other authorities, accusing private schools of arbitrarily charging fees under headings such as admission and annual fees.

Joint Secretary Shiva Kumar Sapkota, spokesperson for the ministry, issued a statement on Sunday cautioning schools against collecting arbitrary fees. The ministry said it had taken serious note of reports and evidence in...