India, Oct. 11 -- The Delhi government on Friday told the Supreme Court that private schools in the Capital allotted land at concessional rates cannot increase their fees without prior approval from the Directorate of Education (DoE).

Additional solicitor general (ASG) Vikramjit Banerjee made the submission before a bench headed by Chief Justice of India Bhushan R Gavai and justice K Vinod Chandran, after the court asked the government to state its position clearly.

"What is the stand of the Delhi government? Do they have to take prior approval of the DoE or not?" the bench asked.

"Of course, they must take permission from the DoE before increasing fees," the ASG responded, adding that a detailed affidavit to this effect would be filed...