Private Junior Colleges Warn Inter Board of Nov 1 Siege Over Fines
They also demanded an inquiry into alleged irregularities in the board, including transfer of deposits from public sector bank to private banks and CCTV camera purchase.
Hyderabad:Private junior college managements on Tuesday demanded that the Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) withdraw the fines imposed on colleges, alleging unfair treatment by officials. The managements said they would lay siege to the Boards office with a large number of students if no decision is taken by November 1.
The Telangana Private Junior Colleges Management(TPJMA) said 544 collges were fined `1lakh each without notice. Association president Gowri Satish alleged that affiliation approvals of 122 colleges was still pending, contrary to the board’s claim.
The TPJMA said fire NOC’s submitted by 52 colleges which were initially suspected to be fake, were later found to be genuine. Another 24 colleges also submitted genuine certificates but their approvals are still pending.
The association alleged that fines of `5 lakh to `8 lakh had been imposed on some colleges which was unfair. The association demanded action against officials who has granted the earlier approvals and called for uniform enforcement of rules for both private and corporate colleges.
They also demanded an inquiry into alleged irregularities in the board, including transfer of deposits from public sector bank to private banks and CCTV camera purchase.
