Punjab Govt Limits Fee Hike To 5%, Orders Refunds

Arvind Kejriwal said Punjab has ordered private schools to refund excess fees, calling it a first in India. The Bhagwant Mann government plans a law capping annual hikes at 5%. Schools increasing fees over 15% in three years must return the surplus, aiming to reduce parents' burden, curb arbitrary hikes, and ensure greater accountability in private education.