Delhi Government's Monsoon Session: Bill Proposed to Regulate Private School Fee Increases, CM Gupta Announces.
  • 389 views
  • 2 min read

The Delhi government is poised to introduce the Delhi School Education Bill, 2025, during the Monsoon session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, commencing August 4, 2025. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that the bill aims to regulate arbitrary fee hikes by private schools in Delhi. The bill, already approved via a Cabinet ordinance on April 29, 2025, proposes strict penalties for schools found to be engaging in unjustified fee increases.

The Delhi School Education Bill, 2025, includes significant financial penalties for private schools that violate the new regulations. For a first offense, schools could face fines ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh. Repeat offenders would face even harsher penalties, with fines escalating between Rs 2 lakh and Rs 10 lakh. Furthermore, the penalties will continue to increase if the school does not refund the excess fees within a specified timeframe. After 20 days of non-compliance, the fine doubles, after 40 days it triples, and it continues to increase with each subsequent delay. In cases of repeated violations, the school's management could be banned from holding official positions and from proposing future fee revisions.

The move to regulate private school fees comes in the wake of public outcry and controversy surrounding Delhi Public School (DPS) Dwarka, where students were allegedly expelled for failing to pay increased fees. The Delhi High Court intervened, describing the school's actions as "inhuman" and ordering the reinstatement of the affected students after partial payment of the hiked fees. This incident highlighted the lack of regulation concerning the fee structures of private schools in Delhi, prompting the government to take action.

The upcoming Monsoon session of the Delhi Assembly is scheduled for five days and is expected to be entirely paperless, utilizing the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) for seamless access to legislative documents. Besides the fee regulation bill, the session will address various issues, with the opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) planning to challenge the BJP-led government on civic issues such as monsoon flooding, water supply, and pollution. AAP MLA Atishi has accused the government of siding with private school lobbies over concerned parents.

Education Minister Ashish Sood has emphasized that the ordinance is a major victory for parents, especially those with children in private unaided schools. The Delhi government has also declared a zero-tolerance policy towards schools that increase fees without approval, directing the Directorate of Education (DOE) to investigate such complaints and take strict action against violators. The bill also proposes a three-tier regulatory mechanism, including school-level, district, and revision committees, with the latter empowered to deliver binding decisions in case of disputes. Parents have sought more transparency in the formation of school-level committees and clarity on the parameters used to determine fee hikes. They are also seeking details on how district and state-level committees will function and whether documents and deliberations will be accessible to them.

In related news, the Delhi government is set to establish student clubs in 100 government schools for the 2025-26 academic session, focusing on language skills and co-curricular activities. Each school will have two clubs, one for a language and another for areas like science, sports, or visual and performing arts.


Writer - Kavya Reddy
Kavya Reddy is a dynamic journalist with a passion for uncovering compelling stories and a keen interest in sports. She brings a fresh perspective and a commitment to accurate, impactful reporting. Kavya is particularly interested in socio-economic issues and local community narratives, eager to use her skills to shed light on underreported topics and give a voice to diverse perspectives, all while staying connected to her love for sports.
Advertisement

Latest Post


Entertainment  |  Aug 02, 2025
The possibility of YouTuber-turned-politician Manish Kashyap's participation in the upcoming season of Bigg Boss 19 has become a hot topic of discussion. With the reality show's theme reportedly centered around politics, the potential inclusion of Ka...

World  |  Aug 02, 2025
In a shocking incident in Solapur, Maharashtra, a 3-year-old girl was allegedly strangled to death by her stepmother. The incident occurred in Vadval, located in the Mohol taluka of the Solapur district. The stepmother has been arrested by the police...

World  |  Aug 02, 2025
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly refuted claims made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi regarding the late Arun Jaitley, demanding an apology and urging Gandhi to adhere to factual accuracy. Gandhi stated that Jaitley, a former Union Minist...

World  |  Aug 02, 2025
The annual Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir has been temporarily suspended due to adverse weather conditions. Authorities have decided to halt the pilgrimage starting tomorrow, August 3rd, 2025, prioritizing the safety of the devotees. Heavy rain...

Advertisement
World  |  Aug 02, 2025
Former Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna has been sentenced to life imprisonment in a rape case by a special court in Bengaluru. The court, designated for elected representatives, delivered the verdict on Saturday, August 2, 2025, convicting Re...

Entertainment  |  Aug 02, 2025
Uorfi Javed, the Indian television actress and social media personality known for her bold and unconventional fashion choices, has recently made headlines for a different kind of transformation. After sporting lip fillers for nine years, since the ag...

Business  |  Aug 02, 2025
India's economy showcases a multifaceted growth story, marked by record-high exports, cooling inflation, and an expanding rural economy. This performance underscores the country's increasing resilience and integration into the global economic landsca...

Sports  |  Aug 02, 2025
Lionel Messi is reportedly planning to visit India in December 2025, with Kolkata set to be the first stop on a whirlwind tour that will also include Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Delhi. The Argentine football legend's visit to Kolkata will be his first in...

Advertisement
About   •   Terms   •   Privacy
© 2025 DailyDigest360