Section 107(1) in The Delhi School Education Rules, 1973
(1)The initial pay of an employee, on first appointment, shall be fixed ordinarily at the minimum of the scale of pay:Provided that a higher initial pay, in the specified scale of pay, may be given to a person by the appointing authority:Provided further that no higher initial pay shall be granted in the case of an aided school except with the previous approval of the Director.