The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has launched a strong critique against the BJP-led Delhi government over its handling of the proposed Fee Regulation Bill, alleging that the draft has been kept under wraps and is being pushed forward without public participation or legislative oversight.
In an official statement, AAP’s senior leader and Delhi Assembly Leader of the Opposition, Atishi, criticised what she termed the government’s undemocratic approach, claiming that it intends to introduce the bill via an ordinance, thereby sidestepping legislative debate and avoiding consultations with stakeholders.
“This Fee Regulation Bill has been kept hidden by the BJP. No parent, lawyer, MLA, or Delhi resident has seen this bill. Why is it being concealed? If this bill is in the interest of parents, then why hasn’t it been shown to them? Why hasn’t it been uploaded to the website? Why hasn’t public feedback been invited?” Atishi asked during her remarks.
The AAP Legislative Group has officially urged the Delhi government to call a Special Session of the Assembly so the bill can be properly presented. Atishi emphasized that the bill should be examined by a Select Committee composed of members from both AAP and BJP, and should undergo wide-ranging public hearings before any final decisions are made.
“There was talk of a Fee Regulation law, but no one has seen the draft to date. Parents have spoken in one voice: the fee law must not be brought in through an ordinance. The draft bill should be made public, their opinions must be heard, and only then should the bill be passed,” she added.
Accusing the BJP of operating behind closed doors, Atishi further remarked, “This may be the first time in Delhi’s history that such a significant law or policy is being introduced without any public feedback. Hiding the draft of a law like this only shows one thing: something is seriously sketchy. This bill isn’t meant to reduce school fees or regulate private schools. It’s being brought in to protect private schools.”
According to the party’s statement, Education Minister Ashish Sood has indicated that the bill will not be introduced in the Delhi Assembly. Reacting to this, Atishi alleged, “The BJP government is going to any lengths to shield Delhi’s private schools—now sneaking in the Fee Regulation Bill through an ordinance, bypassing the Assembly. This move is anti-parent and pro-private school.”
In contrast, the Delhi Cabinet, under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, had earlier approved the Delhi School Education Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees Bill, 2025, in May. The bill was presented as a response to widespread concerns over unregulated fee hikes by private institutions. The government had said that the legislation, once implemented, would cover around 1,677 private schools across the national capital.
CM Gupta had then stated that the decision aimed to bring immediate relief to families burdened by frequent increases in school fees, adding that the Cabinet had acted swiftly in response to rising public anxiety.
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