Overview

• Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has directed the Delhi Education Department to launch a citywide inquiry into complaints of arbitrary fee hikes by private schools.
• Notices have been issued to schools accused of violating fee regulations, with warnings of strict action, including potential deregistration, for non-compliance.
• Parents have alleged unethical practices, including 'library arrest' of students and expulsions over unpaid fees, prompting protests and government intervention.
• The Delhi government has established a dedicated email for parents to report grievances, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability in fee regulation.
• Opposition leaders have criticized the handling of the issue, accusing the government of colluding with private school entities and politicizing the controversy.