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DELHI HIGH COURT
SANJEEV NARULA
Aireen Institution of Education – Appellant
Versus
National Council for Teacher Education – Respondent
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| 1. withdrawal of recognition based on procedural decisions. (Para 1 , 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 2. petitioner's claims regarding due process and appeal. (Para 2 , 7) |
| 3. respondents argue procedural errors by the petitioner. (Para 8) |
| 4. court emphasizes the importance of procedural fairness. (Para 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13) |
| 5. court restores recognition and procedural rights. (Para 14 , 16) |
JUDGMENT
Sanjeev Narula, J. (Oral)--The present writ petition is directed against the decision of Respondent No. 2 - Western Regional Committee ("WRC") taken at its 322nd meeting held from 23rd to 24th November, 2020 whereby the recognition granted to Petitioner-institute for B.Ed. course has been withdrawn.
2. At the outset, it is noticed that Petitioner-institute has not preferred an appeal against the said order. Mr. Sanjay Sharawat, counsel for Petitioner-institute, submits that this Court has, in cases such as the present petition, where no show-cause notice has been issued, routinely and consistently entertained such petitions. He places reliance on order dated 20th November, 2019 passed by this Court in Vivek Vardhini College of Education for Women v. National Council for Teacher Education & Anr
Administrative action requiring withdrawal of recognition must adhere to principles of natural justice, including adequate notice and opportunity to respond, failing which the action may be deemed in....
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Recognition of educational institutions cannot be withdrawn without considering subsequent compliance with regulations, ensuring procedural fairness in the evaluation process.
Section 17 of the NCTE Act empowers the Regional Committee of the NCTE to withdraw recognition granted to an institution offering course or training in teacher education, for reasons to be recorded i....
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 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.
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