Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Delhi to hire six chartered accountants for school fee panels
The Delhi government is hiring six chartered accountants to help with school fee-related matters.
These accountants will work in panels that review fees for private schools in Delhi.
They will look at the schools' financial records, make sure the fees are fair, and help with any disputes.
The accountants will work for two years and must finish each case within 30 days.
There are about 1,794 private schools in Delhi, and these accountants will help make sure the fees are set correctly and fairly.
Delhi government to hire six chartered accountants for school fee appellate panels and the revision committee.
The accountants will examine financial records of 1,794 private unaided recognised schools across 15 districts.
Each accountant will handle three district fee appellate committees, with one dedicated to the revision committee.
The engagement is for two years, with a requirement to dispose of each appeal within 30 days.
The accountants will provide expert financial opinions, assist in drafting orders, and maintain impartiality.
- Who
- Delhi government
- What
- Hiring six chartered accountants for school fee appellate panels
- When
- The Act came into force on August 14, 2025. The engagement will be for a period of two years.
- Where
- Delhi, across 15 districts
- Why
- To review and address school fee-related matters of private unaided recognised schools and ensure compliance with the Act.
- Number of chartered accountants to be hired
- 6
- Estimated project cost
- Rs 86.40 lakh
- Number of districts
- 15
- Number of private unaided recognised schools
- 1,794
- Duration of engagement
- 2 years
- Time to dispose of each appeal
- 30 days
- Act under which the hiring is done
- Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Act, 2025
- Date the Act came into force
- August 14, 2025