Delhi Rekha Gupta government action on many private schools for increasing fees ann

Delhi private school news: The Delhi government has taken a tough stance on the arbitrary and random fees hike of private recognized non-aasted schools in the capital Delhi. The Directorate of Education was constantly receiving complaints from students and parents that many schools are increasing fees without any rules, due to which the parents are facing huge financial burden.

Taking these complaints seriously, the Directorate of Education has formed inspection committees at the district level. These committees are chaired by SDMs of the concerned area and along with the Deputy Director, Accounts Officer and Principal of government schools of the district and zone, their job is to conduct physical inspection of all private schools, especially those schools against whom complaints have been filed.

Over 600 schools inspected so far
More than 600 private schools in Delhi have been inspected by 16 April 2025 and the investigation of the remaining schools is going on fast. Strict action is being initiated against the schools which have been found to be arbitrary and who are accused of earning or commercialization.

The Directorate of Education has so far issued a show cause notice to more than 10 schools under Section 24 (3) of the Delhi School Education Act (DSEAR), 1973. In some cases, the process of canceling school recognition or taking control of management has also been initiated.

Many private schools did not give audit report
Inspection also revealed that many private schools are neither filing their fees details on time nor audit report, which is mandatory under the law, apart from this, complaints of dummy schooling in schools have also come to light. So far 20 such schools have been identified and action has also been initiated against them.

The Department of Education has also ensured that free books, uniforms and stationery to the economically weaker section (EWS), disadvantaged group (DG) and disabled students (CWSN) are the legal responsibility of all schools which are not following these rules, action will be taken against them under RTE Act, 2009 and DSEAR, 1973.

‘Will not be relaxed’
The Directorate of Education has reiterated that all private schools should maintain transparency in fees and follow the regulatory provisions completely. Recently, Delhi Public School Dwarka was reprimanded by the Delhi High Court for inhuman behavior with the students and as per the orders of the Education Department, the school was asked to desist from such activities. The Delhi government has clarified that every necessary steps will be taken to ensure transparency, justice and affordable system in education, no relaxation will be given in action as per rules.