India, April 6 -- New Delhi

Amid reports of fee hikes by private schools across the city, the Delhi government on Saturday said the education department was closely monitoring the complaints about illegal hikes and will address the issue, by carrying out specialised audits wherever necessary.

In a media statement on Saturday, the education department said that it has intensified its vigilance and initiated robust measures, such as surprise inspections by district magistrates, in such schools.

"For example, one school was inspected by a high-level committee headed by district magistrate to inquire upon the complaints made by parents against the school in a connected issue. In addition, stringent action is being undertaken against non-co...