PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV
Mahipal Singh Mahavidyalaya Through Grameen Vikas Samiti [regd] Village Khumaripur, Post Behta, Sadhai, District Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh Through Its Manager Sh. Aneet Kumar Shukla – Appellant
Versus
National Council For Teacher Education G-7, Sector-10 Dwarka, New Delhi-110087 – Respondent
ORDER
Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, J. (Oral)--The petitioner-institution, vide the instant writ petition seeks to challenge the minutes of meeting dated 10.08.2023 (407th meeting) of the Northern Regional Committee (hereinafter referred to as `NRC'), whereby, the NRC has decided to issue a letter to the affiliating body seeking information as to on what basis the concerned institution was treated to be recognized. The NRC has also decided that the petitioner-institution is not a recognized institution for B.Ed course from 23.07.2009.
2. The facts of the case would show that the NRC vide order dated 20.10.2003 had granted recognition to the petitioner-institution for B.Ed. course of one year duration from the Academic Session 2003-04 with annual intake of 100 students.
3. It appears that vide withdrawal order dated 23.07.2009, the NRC has decided to withdraw the recognition on the ground that the reply to the show cause notice was not found satisfactory.
4. The order of withdrawal dated 23.07.2009 came to be challenged by the petitioner-institution in a statutory appeal under Section 18 of the NCTE Act, 1993 before the Appellate Committee.
5. The Appellate Committee vide order date
The court emphasized the importance of the NRC's statutory obligation and the need for immediate measures to enforce compliance with regulations, leading to the setting aside of the NRC's decision an....
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....
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 ....
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....
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 importance of proof of service of the Show Cause Notice and the violation of principles of natural justice influenced the court's decision.
The withdrawal of recognition of an educational institution was justified due to the failure to submit required documents, and the principles of natural justice were not violated as the petitioner di....
The recognition once granted can only be subject to cancellation under Section 17 of the Act, and the NRC can take a final decision based on the institution's reply to the SCN.
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