Govt. will issue show cause notices to 44 deemed universities
merisarkar news service
New Delhi, February 25, 2010
Govt. issue show cause notices to 44 deemed universities
The Central government has told the Supreme Court that it has decided to issue show cause notices to 44 universities as to why they should not be stripped of their "deemed" status.
The government said in its affidavit that it had offered them sufficient time to present their case to avoid de-recognition.
The Union HRD Ministry also said in an additional affidavit that it had independent powers to de-recognise the deemed universities for their lapses. The ministry also contended that any contrary advice by the UGC is not binding upon it.
"The institutions deemed to be universities which prima facie do not deserve to retain their status as deemed to be universities… will each be communicated the shortcomings found against them and will be afforded an opportunity to show cause why their declaration as institutions deemed to be universities should not be revoked by the Government, the affidavit said."
"After receipt of their reply and due consideration thereof, the government will pass an appropriate order in each case. All this will be done within a reasonable time frame."
The Supreme Court had directed the union government last month to maintain the status quo on the 44 deemed universities facing de-recognition for not being upto the standard.
The Centre also submitted in sealed cover reports of the high-powered review committee and the task force that has recommended de-recognition of the 44 varsities for failing to meet the required students.
