Delhi Government Set to Introduce Bill to Regulate Private School Fee Hikes with Strict Penalties

The Delhi government is scheduled to introduce a bill during the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament aimed at regulating fee hikes in private schools. The legislation seeks to curb arbitrary fee increases and enforce stricter penalties for violations. Under the bill, first-time offenders will face fines ranging from 1 lakh to 5 lakhs, while repeat violations could attract penalties between 2 lakhs and 10 lakhs. The move aims to ensure transparency and accountability in fee structures of private educational institutions.