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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Govt plans ordinance to regulate pvt school fee hikes
New Delhi: Delhi govt is likely to introduce an ordinance for Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Bill, 2025, aimed at curbing arbitrary fee hikes in private schools. The ordinance could be brought within a week, a senior govt official said. In a state assembly, an ordinance is a law issued when the legislature is not in session. The state legislature can then choose to approve the ordinance, reject it, or modify it. According to sources in Delhi govt, a proposal in this regard has already been sent to the law department. The ordinance would be an interim measure operating for a limited time, before the bill is brought in the monsoon session of Delhi Assembly, the sources said. The draft bill was earlier planned to be passed in a special session of Delhi Assembly scheduled for May 13-14. However, the session did not take place. A Delhi govt official said the draft bill aims to set guidelines for all schools in the city to regulate school fees. It will have strict provisions for schools found increasing fees, such as a Rs 50,000 fine to be imposed by Director of Education in the case of each student. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] - 2025 Top Trending Search - Local network access Esseps Learn More Undo The administration will also have the power to seal and sell the school property in case of repeated violations and unpaid fines. There will also be a provision to double the amount of the fine if it is not paid within a fixed timeframe, the sources said. The draft advocates the establishment of a school-level fee regulation committee, a district fee appellate committee, and a revision committee to oversee fee structures and address grievances. According to the draft, every school shall constitute, within two months of the passage of the bill, a school-level fee regulation committee for each academic year. The panel will comprise representatives of the school management, the principal, three teachers and five parents. The observer would be Director of Education of the committee. In the district fee appellate committee, the chairperson will be the deputy Director of Education and the member secretary would be the deputy Director of Education (zonal). It will comprise a chartered accountant, parents and teachers. In the revision committee, there would be an eminent person from the education sector.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Delhi govt to release 100-day report card on May 31at JLN stadium
The Delhi government will present its 100-day report card at a public event at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on May 31, where chief minister Rekha Gupta is expected to list the new administration's key initiatives and reforms since assuming office. 'The first 100 days of the Delhi government have been fully dedicated to public welfare, transparency, and accountability. The systems in Delhi, which had been deteriorating for years, have been brought back on track on priority,' Gupta said on Monday, at an event organised at Bharat Mandapam. The function marked 11 years of the Narendra Modi-led Union government, three years of lieutenant governor VK Saxena, and the BJP's nearly 100 days in power in the Capital. Sworn in on February 20, along with six ministers, after the BJP's decisive victory in 48 of 70 assembly seats, Gupta unveiled a ₹1 lakh crore budget for 2025–26 in March. The upcoming 100-day report is expected to spotlight flagship reforms across health, infrastructure, education, and environmental sustainability. Among the major announcements is the rollout of the Ayushman Bharat Yojana in Delhi, under which thousands of residents have begun receiving comprehensive health coverage. In addition, the government has launched the 'Vay Vandana Yojana', offering free health insurance of up to ₹10 lakh for citizens above 70 years of age. 'To improve healthcare delivery, work is underway to set up 1,139 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, 11 integrated public health laboratories, and nine critical care hospital blocks. We've also introduced mobile vans to simplify registration,' Gupta said. The government has signed an MoU with the Centre to start ferry and cruise services between Wazirabad Barrage and Jagatpur on river Yamuna, aimed at boosting tourism and reviving the much polluted river. 'For cleaning the river, 27 decentralised sewage treatment plants have been approved, and a comprehensive urban river management plan is being prepared,' she added. To address rising temperatures and air quality concerns, the Delhi Heat Action Plan 2025 has been launched, alongside a cabinet-approved cloud seeding trial for pollution control. In education, the Delhi School Education (Fee Regulation and Transparency) Bill, 2025, has been cleared by the cabinet. The Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, aimed at women's empowerment, has also received approval. To bolster last-mile connectivity, 'DEVI' buses have been introduced for safer and more accessible public transport. Meanwhile, the BJP is planning an extensive outreach campaign across Delhi. Seven MPs and all 48 party MLAs will engage with the public to highlight the government's 100-day achievements. 'Within a short span, the BJP government has delivered on several poll promises, reinforcing our commitment to public welfare. We've also continued all welfare schemes announced by PM Modi and exposed the AAP's baseless claims that they would be discontinued,' said south Delhi MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri. BJP MLA Harish Khurana said the outreach will include distribution of printed report cards detailing the government's work. 'The campaign is set to begin early next month,' he said.
India Today
13-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Parents allege Delhi school denied 31 students entry despite clearing fee dues
Parents of 31 students enrolled in a private school in Delhi's Dwarka on Tuesday alleged that their children were not allowed to enter the campus over fee-related issues, even as the Delhi government recently introduced a bill to regulate fee hikes in parents' group, in a statement, said that the school denied entry to the students despite having cleared the claimed that fee cheques submitted for April 2025 were never deposited by the school, which is why they paid the fee for May through net banking. It stated that the April cheques are still lying at the school and questioned why the payments were not processed if fee payment was the issue."This is not the first time such things have happened. Parents have been dealing with this kind of pressure for years," the statement said, adding that written complaints have been submitted to the Directorate of Education and local April 17, the Delhi High Court expressed concern over how the private school handled students during the fee-hike court examined an inspection report by a team led by the district magistrate (southwest), which mentioned instances of unfair treatment of this, the Court directed the school to let all students attend regular classes and ensure they are not separated or denied access to any school court also instructed the Directorate of Education and the district magistrate to carry out regular inspections and take action in case of any violations in the parents, in the statement, said, "The absence of proper response from authorities has allowed the school to continue with such actions".There was no immediate response available from the Education Department over the the school authority refused to comment on the growing complaints from parents about arbitrary fee hikes by private institutions, the Delhi government announced the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Bill, 2025, on April bill aims to bring more transparency and accountability to the way private schools handle their fee Watch
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Rs 50,000 fine per student: Delhi plans heavy penalty on schools to stop steep fee hike menace
Delhi schools may soon face strict fee regulations. A new bill proposes hefty fines for unauthorized fee increases. The Director of Education will have the power to impose these fines. Schools must form fee regulation committees with parent involvement. The bill protects students from punishment related to fee issues. It aims for fair fee management and institutional accountability. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Committees, not chaos Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Schools in Delhi may soon need to think twice before hiking fees without a solid reason. The upcoming Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Draft Bill, 2025 has introduced a head-turning proposal: a Rs 50,000 fine per student for any unauthorised fee increase, reported to be taken up in the Delhi Assembly's monsoon session this July, the bill aims to bring private and government schools under a strict, transparent fee regulation to TOI sources, the Director of Education will have the power to impose this fine—and that's not all. If a school delays payment, the fine amount could double, and persistent offenders may even face sealing or auctioning of their property.'For the first time, fee hikes in Delhi's 1,677 private schools will be legally monitored,' a government official said. The move comes in response to mounting complaints from parents about arbitrary fees and undue pressure on students who fall behind in draft bill doesn't just slap fines—it also lays out a plan for better to the TOI report, the schools will need to form fee regulation committees, featuring school staff and parents (chosen by lucky draw, no less), and presided over by the Director of the district level, appellate committees—led by education officials and including parents, teachers, and a chartered accountant—will handle disputes. A revision committee with an experienced educationist will also be in place to oversee the big protections front & centreOne of the bill's standout features is its clear stand against punishing students for fee issues. Schools will be barred from expelling students, withholding results, or subjecting them to public embarrassment. Simply put: no child will face consequences for financial constraints at representation is also a priority, with the bill mandating participation from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, backward classes, and women on school-level committees, said the bill was originally slated for a special session this week, but it's now expected to be introduced in July. Once passed, it promises a much-needed shake-up in how school fees are managed—balancing fairness for parents with accountability for institutions.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Draft bill 2025: Delhi schools may face Rs 50k fine per student for charging excess fees
NEW DELHI: The Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) draft bill 2025, which is likely to be passed in the monsoon session of Delhi assembly, will have strict provisions for schools found to increase fees. The bill aims to set guidelines for all private and govt schools in the city to regulate school fees. Sources in the education department of Delhi govt said that the bill has been given final shape with provisions such as a Rs 50,000 fine to be imposed by the director of education in the case of each student. The administration would also have the power to seal and sell the school property in case of repeated violations and fines not being paid. The sources added that there would also be a provision to double the amount of the fine if it is not paid within a fixed timeframe. Delhi govt had earlier called a special session of the assembly on Tuesday and Wednesday to pass the bill, but it has now been postponed. The sources said that the bill is now likely to be passed in the monsoon session, which is expected in July. The bill's draft advocates the establishment of a school-level fee regulation committee, a district fee appellate committee and a revision committee to oversee fee structures and address grievances. According to the draft bill, every school shall constitute, within two months of the passage of the bill, a school-level fee regulation committee for each academic year. The panel would comprise representatives of the school management, the principal, three teachers and five parents. The observer would be the director of education of the committee. Similarly, in the district fee appellate committee, the chairperson would be the deputy director of education and the member secretary would be the deputy director of education (zonal). It would comprise a chartered accountant (CA), parents and teachers. In the revision committee, there would be an eminent person from the education sector. The bill mandates the selection of parent and teacher representatives by draw of lots and decision-making by majority vote within committees. It bars schools from taking coercive action against students for non-payment of fees, such as striking off names from rolls, withholding examination results, denying access to classes or activities, or subjecting students to public humiliation or psychological harassment. The draft bill also states that there should be representation of all stakeholders, including parents, teachers and members from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, backward classes, and women, in the school-level fee regulation committees . "For the first time, the 1,677 private schools in Delhi will be governed by legally regulated fee guidelines," said an official. He said that there have been complaints from parents and students about arbitrary fee hikes and the expulsion of children from schools. "It was reported that school managements were not only charging arbitrary fees, but also harassing students who could not pay, threatening to expel them," the official added.
