In Maharashtra, India, parents are expressing frustration over significant and arbitrary fee hikes by private schools, prompting the state education department to take action. Officials, including School Education Commissioner Sachindra Pratap Singh and Primary Education Director Sharad Gosavi, acknowledged numerous complaints and announced plans for policy reforms. Currently, schools can only increase fees by 15% every two years, and any excess is deemed illegal. Reports indicate that some annual fees have risen dramatically, with one school charging ₹75,000 for Class 1. To address this, the education department is considering guidelines for fee structures and will implement a refund policy for admission cancellations, particularly for key entry classes such as Std 1, 5, 6, and 9. Parents are urged to submit written complaints to facilitate action against violators. The urgency of this issue is heightened as admissions are underway, with parents seeking fairness and transparency in the education system.