Wishy washy response from officials to complaint over excess charging in colleges draws criticism
Activists and students are criticizing the Directorate of Collegiate Education for an ambiguous response regarding illegal fee collection in private and government-aided colleges. The petitioner argues that these extra charges violate state regulations and the fundamental right to education.
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Addresses issues of administrative transparency and the affordability of higher education in India.
An equivocal response from the Directorate of Collegiate Education to a complaint over collection of illegal fees by private and government-aided colleges submitted to the Chief Minister’s Special Cell has elicited criticism from the petitioner and activists.
The article focuses on the grievances of activists and the 'fundamental right' to education, highlighting institutional failure.
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