JUDGMENT :

Prathiba M. Singh, J.

1. This hearing has been held by way of a video-conference.

2. The Petitioner, who is a practising lawyer, has filed the present petition seeking the following prayers.

“A) Issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate Writ levied under Constitution of India directing respondents to give relaxation or suspend fees of Private Schools of any nature in the State of NCT of Delhi in terms of transportation or other charges except tuition fees for the month of April, May and June 2020 on account of the COVID 19 pandemic which has affected the entire world.

(B) pass such further or other orders which this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case in the interest of justice.”

3. It is submitted by the Petitioner that during the lock-down period students of various private schools in Delhi ought not to be made to pay the transport charges, fee for extra-curricular activities and other fees which are charged by the school. He submits that since schools are not functioning, payment of tuition fee be also postponed.

4. Mr. Ramesh Singh, ld. counsel for the Govt. of NCT of Delhi submits that the Government is fully conscious