Key facts
- Punjab government orders private schools to refund excess fees.
- A new law will be introduced to regulate school fees.
- Arvind Kejriwal highlighted the decision as a significant step.
The Punjab government has mandated private schools to refund any excess fees they have collected from students. This directive comes as a significant move, according to Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi. He noted that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had recently announced the state government's intention to introduce a new law aimed at regulating fee structures in private educational institutions. The announcement suggests a broader effort by the Punjab government to address concerns regarding school fee hikes and ensure fair practices within the private education sector.