Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced the approval of the Delhi School Education (Fee Determination and Transparency Regulation) Act, 2025. Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena has given his assent, and the government has officially notified the law. This landmark legislation aims to curb the commercialization of education and ensure transparency, accountability, and fairness in school fee determination.
Rekha Gupta emphasised that the Act prioritises the voices of parents, giving them a significant role in fee-related decisions while protecting students from exploitation. The law ensures that schools remain focused on delivering quality education rather than treating education as a commercial transaction.
The Chief Minister noted that the Bill was passed by the Delhi Legislative Assembly on 8 August, marking a historic victory for millions of parents who have long faced arbitrary fee hikes by private schools. “For years, parents and students struggled with unpredictable and excessive fee increases. This Act establishes a strong, transparent, and participatory system for school fee regulation,” she said.
The Act introduces several important measures to ensure fair and transparent school fee regulation. Schools will no longer be allowed to charge beyond the approved fees, preventing arbitrary increases. Each school will have a fee regulation committee comprising parents, teachers, management, women, and members from marginalized groups to ensure inclusive participation in fee decisions. Complaints and disputes will be addressed promptly through district-level grievance redressal mechanisms under senior education officials, while a high-level review committee will examine appeals against district-level decisions to prevent bias. The law mandates full disclosure of approved fees, which will be publicly displayed on notice boards and school websites in multiple languages. To reduce the financial burden on parents, fees will remain stable for three academic years. Schools found charging unauthorized fees will face strict financial penalties, ensuring compliance and accountability across the education system.
The Chief Minister highlighted that previous governments neglected this issue, leaving parents to face arbitrary fee increases of 30–45% in some cases. Reports indicated students were often denied report cards, class entry, or humiliated over fee disputes. The new Act addresses these gaps and ensures a structured, transparent, and fair process for all stakeholders.
Rekha Gupta stated that the law aligns with the National Education Policy 2020, which seeks to eliminate profiteering in education and reinforce a focus on teaching and learning. “This legislation strengthens trust between parents, students, and schools, ensuring that education remains a right and an instrument of public welfare,” she said.
