New Delhi, April 15 -- Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Tuesday ordered strict action against private schools for arbitrary fee hikes.

The issue was brought to her notice today during Jan Samvaad at her home when some parents met her. This incident involved the Queen Mary School of Model Town. The Chief Minister immediately ordered to take strict action, and ordered the Education Department to identify such schools and send notices.

"It is completely unacceptable for any school to mentally harass parents or students, threaten them with expulsion, or increase fees without following due process," said Chief Minister Gupta.

She reaffirmed that the Government is committed to ensuring that every child receives access to quality and modern education....