Punjab Governor gave nod to ordinance on capping fees by private schools: CM
The Punjab Governor has approved an ordinance to cap annual fee hikes by private schools at 5%. This move follows public outcry and a tragic incident in Amritsar, aiming to curb excessive and arbitrary charges by unaided educational institutions.
Why it matters
It represents a significant regulatory intervention in the private education sector to protect parents from financial exploitation.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday (July 13, 2026) said Governor Gulab Chand Kataria has given approval to an ordinance on capping the fee hikes by private schools in the State.
The Punjab Cabinet had last month approved an ordinance on capping fee hikes by private schools at 5% per annum.
Addressing a news conference here, Mr. Mann said his government is committed to stop hefty and multiple kinds of fees charged by private schools.
The Chief Minister said the Governor has given his approval to ‘The Punjab Regulation of Fee of Unaided Education Institutions (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026’.
“We brought an ordinance in the State Cabinet which was sent to the Governor. We thank him for giving his approval,” the Chief Minister said.
He said after the tragic incident in Amritsar, he received many calls from parents regarding arbitrary increase in fees levied by private schools.
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