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Akshaya services: HC directs govt to consider demand for hike in fees

Kochi: HC has directed the state govt to consider the representation submitted by Akshaya entrepreneurs, which outlines their concerns, including a request for an increase in the rates charged for their services. Justice N Nagaresh was hearing a petition by All Kerala Akshaya Entrepreneurs Confederation, challenging the unilateral terms and conditions introduced in the amended agreement proposed by the state. The petitioners contended that all govt-to-citizen services are to be routed exclusively through Akshaya Centres and alleged that they were compelled by the authorities to execute the allegedly unilateral agreement without any prior consultation or discussion. Although the petitioners had submitted a representation to the IT department secretary, no further action has been taken. In response, the state opposed the petition, asserting that the petitioners cannot dictate terms to the govt, which would make decisions in the larger public interest. After reviewing the matter, the Court directed the Secretary of the IT Department to consider the representation and take an appropriate decision before finalising the revised agreement.