Explained: Delhi School Education Bill, key provisions, three-tier watchdog, and whether it really reins in profiteering

The Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Bill, 2025, aims to regulate fee hikes in private schools through a three-tier oversight system. Though pitched as a transparency measure, it has drawn criticism over clauses like the 15% surplus allowance, with concerns that it grants excessive leeway to school managements while limiting real accountability.