Overview

• The cabinet cleared the ordinance on June 10 with retroactive effect from April 1, establishing a three-tier committee structure to vet all proposed fee increases
• Each school must form an 11-member panel including five parent representatives whose unanimous approval is required for any fee hike
• Non-compliant institutions face fines between ₹1 lakh and ₹10 lakh and must refund any excess fees collected
• Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva says the new law prevents arbitrary hikes by ensuring parental consent for every increase
• AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Atishi argue the ordinance shields private schools and question the government’s track record on enforcement