The Delhi government has directed all private schools in the capital to constitute School Level Fee Regulation Committees (SLFRCs) by January 10, 2026. This directive comes a few weeks after the government, led by Rekha Gupta, introduced a new law to bring transparency to fee-related matters in private schools and regulate school fees, starting from the current academic session.
Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood said, "The government has directed all schools to constitute the mandatory committees under the fee regulation law. Schools have been instructed to form fee regulation committees as per the law. They have to constitute these committees by January 10, 2026. The 11-member committee will include five parents, ensuring parental representation in fee-related decisions. Schools that have increased fees will have to submit their proposals to the committee for review by January 25."
How will the committee be formed?
Under the new law, every private school will have to constitute a School-Level Fee Regulation Committee. The committee will comprise representatives from the school management, the principal, three teachers, five parents, and a nominee from the Directorate of Education.
To ensure transparency, these members will not be chosen arbitrarily. Instead, they will be selected through a lottery system in the presence of official observers.
Role of the Fee Regulation Committees
Once constituted, the SLFRC will examine any fee proposals submitted by the school management. The committee will have to decide on the proposed fee structure within 30 days.
For the 2025-26 academic session, schools have been directed to submit their proposed fee structure to the committee by January 25, instead of the earlier April 1 deadline.
What happens if no decision is reached?
If the School Level Fee Regulation Committee fails to decide within the stipulated time, the matter will automatically be referred to the District Level Fee Appellate Committee (DLFRC). This district-level panel has been empowered to make executive decisions and hear appeals on school fee disputes, ensuring that delays do not adversely affect parents or students.
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Government's Stance on Fee Regulation:
Education Minister Ashish Sood clarified that the new system is not intended to target private schools or teachers. According to him, the government aims for a balanced and transparent framework that protects students and parents while maintaining fairness for schools. He said, "The government believes in a balanced solution that is in the best interest of every child. Confrontational politics is not our policy."