India, Aug. 19 -- With the notification of the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fee Determination and Regulation) Act, 2025, chief minister Rekha Gupta on Monday declared it "a major victory for millions of parents in Delhi," promising relief from arbitrary fee hikes by private schools.

The law, notified on August 14 after receiving the assent of the lieutenant governor less than a week after the Assembly passed it, applies to all 1,677 private unaided schools in the Capital.

The act introduces sweeping reforms, including a three-tier grievance redressal system, penalties of up to Rs.10 lakh for violations, and mandatory involvement of parents in deciding fee structures. "This historic law will curb the commercialization of educa...