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Delhi Cabinet Advances Bill to Regulate School Fees Across 1,677 Schools

The proposed legislation introduces a three-tier committee system, penalties for non-compliance, and aims to address arbitrary fee hikes following parent protests and judicial scrutiny.

Overview

  • The Delhi School Education Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees 2025 Bill has been approved by the Delhi Cabinet and awaits introduction in the Delhi Assembly.
  • The Bill applies to all 1,677 private unaided and government-aided schools, establishing guidelines to prevent arbitrary fee hikes and ensure transparency.
  • A three-tier regulatory system with school, district, and state-level committees will include parent and teacher representation to review and approve fees every three years.
  • Penalties for non-compliance include fines ranging from ₹1 lakh to ₹10 lakh and the potential de-recognition of schools found violating the regulations.
  • The legislation follows months of parent protests, inspections, and judicial interventions, including a Delhi High Court case criticizing a school for mistreating students over fee disputes.