Schools can't charge more than 5 paise fine a day on late fee payment: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has directed the city government to pass an order, apprising schools and public that as per rules, a school cannot charge more than five paise per day as fine on late deposit of fees.

Asking the Directorate of Education (DOE) to pass a speaking order publicising the little-known rule within four weeks, a bench of Justice G S Sistani also imposed a cost of Rs 10,000 on the department for not issuing it despite his repeated directions.