The letter was signed by other alumni and practising advocates of the High Court who informed the court that “the apathy and deliberate inaction on the part of state government has resulted in our Alma Mater being brought to a state which has led to a break down in the education system.”

The court issued a letter to the assistant secretary of the MPSC to remain present before the court at the next hearing on January 12. It also requested the MPSC to fill up the posts lying vacant.

After being informed of the acute shortage of college staff, Chief Justice Swatanter Kumar on Friday remarked that “it is a shocking state of affairs”. There are only four permanent staff members for over 2,300 students in the college. The court has asked the state government to submit details of permanent and contract staff members of the college. The letter also urges the court to direct former principal Pramila Rao who recently tendered her resignation to continue in her capacity.

“In the interest of the students, we request the authorities to wake up from their slumber and ensure proper dispensation of education,” the court said in its order.