India, April 27 -- The state education department on Friday directed the deputy director of the City International School in Oshiwara to refund Rs.40,000-collected as a "donation" at the time of admission-with interest. The abrupt shutdown of the school in February left parents and students in limbo, who have been struggling to secure admissions elsewhere.

The directive was issued following a letter by member of parliament Ravindra Waikar to the state education minister Dada Bhuse, highlighting the disruption caused by the sudden closure of the school. On February 10, the school informed the parents that it would shut down after the current academic year. Since then, the parents have struggled to secure admissions in other schools and ev...