PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV
Sri Sarada College of Education For Women, Through Its Secretary Sri Sarada – Appellant
Versus
National Council For Teacher Education, Through Its Chairperson
Southern Regional Committee, Through Its Regional Director – Respondent
JUDGMENT
Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, J. (Oral)
1. This petition is directed against the order dated 14.03.2022 passed by respondent No.2-Southern Regional Committee (hereinafter referred to as `SRC'), whereby the recognition for the B.Ed. course of the petitioner- institution has been withdrawn. The petitioner also challenged the order dated 12.07.2022 passed by respondent No.1-National Council for Teacher Education (hereinafter referred to as `NCTE'), whereby, the appeal preferred by the petitioner against the order dated 14.03.2022 has been rejected.
2. The facts of the case would show that the respondent No.2-SRC on 13.07.2006 granted the recognition to the petitioner-institution for the B.Ed. course of one year duration with an annual intake of 100 students for the Academic Session 2006-2007.
3. It is seen that the Regulations known as National Council for Teacher Education (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations, 2014 (in short, `Regulations of 2014') came into force w.e.f 01.12.2014. The petitioner- institution on 20.01.2015 submitted an affidavit for its willingness to adhere to the provisions of the Regulations of 2014. Accordingly on 13.05.2015, a revised recognitio
The appellate authority must consider the documents submitted by the petitioner and make acceptable findings before making a decision on the withdrawal of recognition.
The main legal point established in the judgment is that an institution should be given a reasonable opportunity to address deficiencies before withdrawal of recognition, and additional reasons for w....
Regulatory bodies play a crucial role in maintaining educational standards, but the court has the authority to set aside orders and allow re-inspection if the petitioner claims to have fulfilled all ....
Compliance with NCTE Regulations is essential for recognition; failure leads to withdrawal of recognition, as demonstrated in this case.
The importance of proof of service of the Show Cause Notice and the violation of principles of natural justice influenced the court's decision.
Recognition of educational institutions cannot be withdrawn without considering subsequent compliance with regulations, ensuring procedural fairness in the evaluation process.
The court emphasized the importance of proper consideration of deficiencies and explanations in the withdrawal of recognition under the NCTE Act, and the requirement for a fresh inspection and issuan....
An institution must comply with the NCTE's built-up area requirements to maintain recognition, and inspection is not obligatory if documentation clearly shows non-compliance.
Compliance with the minimum built-up area requirements is essential for the recognition of teacher education institutions.
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