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DELHI HIGH COURT
SANJEEV NARULA
Sri Srinivasa College of Education – Appellant
Versus
National Council for Teacher Education – Respondent
JUDGMENT
Sanjeev Narula, J. Petitioner impugns, (i) order dated 08th March, 2021 of Respondent No. 2-Southern Regional Committee ["SRC"] withdrawing recognition to Petitioner-institute [hereinafter "withdrawal order"] and, (ii) order dated 18th April, 2022 of Appellate Committee of Respondent No. 1-National Council for Teacher Education ["NCTE"] confirming the withdrawal order [hereinafter "appeal order"] [collectively, referred to as "impugned orders"].
2. Facts:
2.1. Petitioner-institute was granted recognition by SRC vide order dated 10th May, 2007 for conducting B.Ed. course of one year duration with an annual intake of 100 students from academic session 2006-07.
2.2. On promulgation of NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations, 2014 [hereinafter "NCTE Regulations, 2014"], Petitioner-institute submitted an affidavit dated 22nd January, 2015 for adherence to provisions of said regulations qua two units in B.Ed. course. Consequently, a Revised Provisional Recognition Order [hereinafter "RPRO"] dated 19th May, 2015 was issued to Petitioner-institute for 100 seats - two basic units of 50 students from academic session 2015-16.
2.3. Subsequently, vide letter 30th Octob
Recognition of educational institutions cannot be withdrawn without considering subsequent compliance with regulations, ensuring procedural fairness in the evaluation process.
The appellate authority must consider the documents submitted by the petitioner and make acceptable findings before making a decision on the withdrawal of recognition.
Compliance with NCTE Regulations is essential for recognition; failure leads to withdrawal of recognition, as demonstrated in this case.
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 importance of proof of service of the Show Cause Notice and the violation of principles of natural justice influenced the court's decision.
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 ....
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....
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