Delhi Government Restricts School Fee Payments to One Month at a Time
Schools can't compel parents to pay fees for more than one month at a time: Delhi govt order
Hindustan Times
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The Delhi Directorate of Education has issued an order prohibiting private unaided schools from requiring parents to pay fees for more than one month at a time. This decision aims to alleviate financial burdens on families, especially those from low and middle-income groups, and ensures compliance with previous court rulings.
- 01Private schools in Delhi cannot mandate fee payments for more than one month at a time.
- 02The order addresses financial strain on parents, particularly those from lower-income backgrounds.
- 03Schools must display the order and comply with the Delhi School Education Act, 1973.
- 04Parents and school principals have largely welcomed the order.
- 05The DoE emphasizes the need for strict implementation to prevent violations.
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The Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) has mandated that no private unaided recognized school can compel parents to pay fees for more than one month in a single installment. This order, issued on Friday, responds to numerous complaints from parents about schools requiring bimonthly or quarterly payments, which can impose significant financial burdens, particularly on low and middle-income families. The DoE highlighted that such practices contradict the goals of equitable access to education and violate previous court directives. The order also reaffirms a 2019 circular that mandated monthly fee collection following a 2013 High Court ruling. While schools can allow parents to pay for multiple months if they choose, they cannot make it a condition for enrollment or access to services. Schools are required to display this order publicly and face potential penalties under the Delhi School Education Act, 1973 for non-compliance. Parents and school principals have expressed support for the order, emphasizing the need for effective enforcement to ensure adherence.
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This order is expected to ease the financial burden on parents, allowing them to manage educational expenses more effectively.
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