What does “Total Cumulative Fine” represent in the fine settings?

The total cumulative fine sets a limit on the maximum fines a student can get in one academic year.

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How It Works

1. All Fines Count:
   • It includes paid fines (already paid) and active fines (still unpaid).
2. Yearly Limit:
   • The limit applies to all fines during the whole academic year.
3. Why It’s Useful:
   • It stops fines from becoming too high.
   • It ensures fairness for students.
4. Student-Specific:
   • The limit is set for each student individually.

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Real-Time Example

Scenario:

A school has set the total cumulative fine limit at ₹500 for the academic year.

1. Fine Instances:
   • January: A late payment fine of ₹200 is charged to a student for missing the tuition fee due date.
   • February: The student receives another fine of ₹150 for a cheque bounce.
   • March: A late fine of ₹200 is added again due to another fee delay.
2. Cumulative Fine Tracking:
   • Total fines so far:
     ₹200 (January) + ₹150 (February) + ₹200 (March) = ₹550.
3. Enforcement of the Fine Limit:
   • The total cumulative fine limit for the academic year is ₹500.
   • Since the student’s cumulative fine has reached ₹500, no additional fines will be applied, even if the student incurs further delays or issues.
   • If the school tries to apply another fine, the system will block it, ensuring fairness and compliance with the defined limit.

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Outcome

By setting a cumulative fine limit, the system ensures:

• Students and parents are not burdened with excessive fines.
• Fines remain reasonable and manageable.
• The school maintains a structured and fair penalty system.

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Summary

The “Total Cumulative Fine” setting prevents fines from exceeding a predefined cap. For instance, if the limit is ₹500, the student will not be charged any additional fines after reaching that threshold, even if further violations occur. This protects families from excessive penalties while ensuring accountability.