Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Delhi Passes Bill to Regulate Private School Fees
Delhi has a new law about school fees.
Schools can't raise fees without a good reason, like better facilities.
The government wants all kids to have a chance at good schools.
The Education Department can fine schools that break the rules and even freeze their bank accounts.
The new law gives parents a say and aims to make things fairer.
Delhi Assembly passed the Delhi School Education (Fee Determination and Transparency in Regulation) Bill, 2025.
The Bill aims to prevent arbitrary fee hikes in private schools.
The Director of Education can take action against schools violating norms, including freezing accounts.
Schools must justify fee hikes based on factors such as location and quality; parents have veto power.
Fines for unauthorized fee hikes range from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 10 lakh, doubling for delayed payments.
- Who
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and the Delhi Assembly.
- What
- The Delhi Assembly passed the Delhi School Education (Fee Determination and Transparency in Regulation) Bill, 2025.
- When
- Passed on Friday, as reported on Saturday.
- Where
- Delhi.
- Why
- To regulate fees, increase transparency, and ensure quality education.
- Bill Name
- Delhi School Education (Fee Determination and Transparency in Regulation) Bill, 2025
- Maximum Fine for Violations
- Rs 10 Lakh
- Key Proponent
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
- Total Private Schools in Delhi
- 1,733
Sources
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3 bills passed, 20 hours of deliberation in Delhi Monsoon Session
Delhi schools face fines up to Rs 10 Lakh for unapproved fee hikes under New Fee Regulation Bill
Quality education for every child in Delhi: CM Rekha Gupta assures parents
Bill regulating fees in private schools to bring greater transparency, accountability: Delhi CM
Bill regulating fees in private schools to bring greater transparency, accountability: Delhi CM