Delhi: The Delhi Cabinet has taken a significant step by approving an ordinance designed to protect parents from excessive and unjustified fees charged by private schools. This initiative aims to regulate the fee structures of these institutions and grants the city government the authority to impose strict penalties for any violations.

The proposed ordinance, part of the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Bill, 2025, is set to be forwarded for presidential approval. During a press conference, Delhi's Education Minister Ashish Sood described this decision as a 'golden' opportunity and a landmark moment for education in the city.

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This ordinance is particularly aimed at safeguarding parents, especially those with children enrolled in private unaided schools, and is expected to prevent arbitrary fee increases.

For a first offence: Rs 1 to 5 Lakh

For repeated violations: Rs 2 to 10 Lakh

The ordinance empowers the government to impose fines on private schools of up to Rs 10 lakh for non-compliance. Additionally, if a school fails to refund any excess fees within 20 working days, the penalty will be doubled. Schools may also lose their right to adjust fees in the future.

NOTE: All private schools offering Indian and international curricula are required to form a School Level Fee Regulation Committee by July 15 each academic year.