| Mumbai |Published: May 24, 2020 5:02:13 am
Several college students in addition to the scholars’ union has opposed the transfer. (File)
At least 70 second-year college students enrolled in post-graduate programs on the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), who have been to graduate this yr, now discover themselves in a spot. The administration has withheld the outcomes of those that haven’t cleared their dues. In an earlier communication, the administration had requested the scholars to clear the dues. Fourth semester outcomes have been declared on May 19.
Several college students in addition to the scholars’ union has opposed the transfer. The union earlier demanded the administration waive off excellent charges of graduating college students who’re unable to pay. A listing with names of over 70 college students was shared with the authorities. Majority of the scholars who have been unable to pay the charges belonged to SC, ST and OBC classes with a low household revenue that has been additional hit because of the lockdown, the union consultant said within the mail to TISS director Shalini Bharat. However, dean of pupil affairs Asha Banu, by an e-mail to the union stated, “Seeking relaxation in the name of Covid is highly unfair. The institute cannot afford to waive off close to a crore on a yearly basis.”
In a press release launched Saturday, the scholars’ union alleged lack of transparency in further prices being levied on college students. Students declare eating corridor charges have been elevated on the final minute, and three days after the outcomes have been to be declared, on May 19.
Further, the members stated that the Students’ Union 2019-20 has additionally been arbitrarily dissolved by the administration. A mail by the dean of pupil affairs stated the union wants at hand over cost earlier than May 25. Dissolving the union amid unresolved pending points and uncertainty concerning the long run educational course will have an effect on the bigger pupil physique immediately, stated the assertion. The union’s request to increase the length of Students’ Union 2019-20 has not met with a response but.
“The results of second semester students will be declared in June, and they have also been party to the election process that led to the formation of students union. Even if our academic year is over, theirs is not. We wish to continue working in our capacity for second semester students,” stated pupil union president Bhatta Ram.
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