A government school in Himachal Pradesh has drawn attention online after a cheque issued for Rs 7,616 was rejected by the bank due to multiple spelling mistakes. The cheque, signed by the principal of a government school in Ronhat, Sirmaur, was meant for a mid-day meal worker. While the numerical value was correct, the written amount left people baffled.

Instead of spelling out “seven thousand six hundred sixteen,” the words on the cheque read “Saven Thursday six Harendra sixty.” The unusual phrasing caused the cheque to bounce, sparking widespread discussion about how such an error could be made by the head of a school.

Viral Post Sparks Debate

An image of the cheque was first shared on X (formerly Twitter) by the account ‘I_love_himachal’ on September 29. The post pointed out the bizarre spelling, and quickly gained thousands of views. Online users were quick to highlight the issue, with many questioning the standard of education in government schools if such errors could pass unnoticed at the principal’s desk.


Although the document carried the principal’s signature, reports noted that it is not confirmed whether he personally wrote the amount in words. Some argued that regardless of who filled it in, the principal should have reviewed it before signing. The Economic Times could not confirm the authenticity of the post.

Internet Reactions

The post generated a wave of responses, with many people expressing embarrassment over the state of government education. Some said this reflected poorly on the qualifications of teachers and administrators, adding that it discouraged parents from sending their children to government schools. Others described it as an example of systemic neglect in the education sector.


Humour also found its way into the debate. One user jokingly called it a “fault in the autocorrect system of the pen.” Another sarcastically remarked that such mistakes explained why some students believe Einstein discovered America or that Newton invented electricity.

A few users linked the incident to larger issues, particularly recruitment practices in the education system. Some user called for stricter merit-based appointments, especially for senior positions like school principals.