New Delhi, May 2 -- No private unaided recognised schools in Delhi can compel, require, or mandate any parent or guardian to pay school fees for a period of more than one calendar month in a single instalment, the Directorate of Education (DoE) said in an order on Friday. The DoE, in its order, a copy of which was accessed by HT, cited repeated complaints from parents and guardians about certain private unaided schools compelling parents to make payment of fees on a bimonthly, quarterly, or advance basis. "Such a practice imposes an undue financial burden upon parents, particularly those belonging to low and middle-income groups, and runs contrary to the underlying objective of ensuring equitable and inclusive access to education," read the...