A file picture of parents agitating against a hike in school fees. Representational pic

In a seemingly vindictive move following a year of agitation between school authorities and parents, St Joseph's High School, Panvel, barred students who defaulted on capitation fee payments from attending the open house session on August 21 and 22. According to irate parents, the school sent a notice informing of an open house on Monday and Tuesday, but mentioned that it would be inaccessible to students who have not paid their fees yet.