New Delhi, May 30 -- The Delhi government is planning to introduce an ordinance to regulate fees in private schools. The ordinance may be introduced within a week.

The Delhi government is preparing to bring this ordinance to curb arbitrary fee hikes by private schools.

According to sources, the draft of the proposed ordinance, under the 'Delhi School Education Bill, 2025', has already been sent to the Law Department.

The ordinance proposes a fine of up to Rs50,000 for violations, and in cases of repeated violations, provision has been made for the confiscation of school property.

Committees will be formed at the school, district, and review levels to determine fees.

This bill was initially scheduled to be presented during the special...