New Delhi, April 7 -- Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood on Monday vowed to take action against private schools that have increased their fees. Sood also accused the previous AAP government of neglecting oversight and allowing fee increases despite clear regulations.

Speaking at a press conference, Sood revealed that out of 1,677 private schools in Delhi, 335 are situated on government land, with many failing to adhere to the Delhi School Act of 1973, which mandates government approval before fee hikes.

"There are 1,677 private schools in Delhi, out of which 335 are on government lands. 114 schools have not been bound to take permission from the state government as per the Delhi School Act 1973. We are being blamed for increasing Delh...