‘Coercive retention of certificates is legally impermissible'
The Commission was hearing the case of one Vangala Sruthi, a student who alleged that KLR College of Pharmacy, Palvancha, has illegally retained her original academic certificates and demanded ₹3 lakh, despite her withdrawal from the course. Reportedly, the victim withdrew after incidents of ragging and mental distress in the college.
'Such coercive retention of certificates is legally impermissible, violative of students' fundamental rights under Article 21 of the Constitution, and contrary to UGC guidelines,' the Commission observed. It further recommended the Chief Secretary to direct the said college to return the certificates to the victim without demanding any fees. The Chief Secretary has been directed to submit an action-taken report within one month.
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