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DELHI HIGH COURT
SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA, SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD
National Council for Teacher Education – Appellant
Versus
Savita Devi Mahavidyalaya – Respondent
JUDGMENT
Satish Chandra Sharma, C.J. The Present Letters Patent Appeal (LPA) arises out of an order dated 22.09.2021, passed by the learned Single Judge in W.P.(C.) No. 10708/2021 ("impugned order").
2. The facts of the case reveal that the Respondent Institute, i.e. Savita Devi Mahavidyalaya had filed a writ petition before the learned Single Judge being aggrieved by a decision of the Appellant dated 07.12.2020. Vide this decision, the Northern Regional Committee (NRC), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) had taken a decision regarding withdrawal of recognition in respect of B.Ed courses offered by the Respondent College. By way of the Writ Petition filed, it was prayed that the decision for withdrawal of recognition against the Respondent Institute should be made applicable only w.e.f. the end of the academic year 2021-22, and the institution be permitted to admit students in spite of there being a decision for withdrawal of recognition.
3. The undisputed facts of the case reveal that the NRC on 16.09.2004 had granted recognition to the Respondent for conducting B.Ed. courses with an annual intake of 100 students and thereafter, the affiliating university had grante
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 importance of proof of service of the Show Cause Notice and the violation of principles of natural justice influenced the court's decision.
The need for commensurate faculty strength as per the NCTE Act and the requirement for proper authorization for admitting students.
Recognition of educational institutions cannot be withdrawn without considering subsequent compliance with regulations, ensuring procedural fairness in the evaluation process.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.
Recognition to Teachers Training Colleges – There can be no rational for NCTE or its Regional Committee to deny recognition from Academic Year 2021-2022 and insist on recognition for Academic Session....
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