Overview

• Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena’s assent and government notification have brought the Delhi School Education Act (2025) into force.
• The Act resets fees retrospectively to April 1, 2025, and caps approved rates for three academic years to shield families from unexpected hikes.
• A three-tier grievance mechanism requires school-level committees to sign off by July 15, district panels by July 30 and finalise fees by September, with appeals kicking in after 45 days.
• Schools face fines of ₹1 lakh to ₹10 lakh for charging unauthorised fees and double penalties on delayed refunds while the Director of Education gains new enforcement powers.
• Parent organisations have welcomed the participatory framework but are calling for mandatory independent audits and objecting to a 15% support threshold and potential management sway over school-level committees.