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They staged a dharna at the college gates demanding that the hike be withdrawn. They had paid Rs 30,000 as fees for 2008-09 at the beginning of the academic year. Three weeks ago the college hiked the fees by Rs 42,000 with a payment date of January 15.
“On Wednesday first-year and second-year students met R V Kulkarni, director of the institute, conveying their inability to pay the hiked fees. Kulkarni expressed helplessness, asking the students they could sit at home if they could not pay,” said a student. “Kulkarni said the college is increasing the fees as per recommendations of the Shikshan Shulka Samiti. Now we would have to pay around Rs 1.68 lakh extra,” the student added.
Tarita Mehendale, chairperson of the Indira Group of Institutes, said, “It is not a fee hike as we had only taken the interim fees from students at the beginning of the academic year. We are only acting on the recommendations of the Shikshan Shulka Samiti. What we have asked the students to pay is the difference. We are ready to accept installments.”
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Thanks a lot for helping us and conveying our message to everyone...... but our management is not at all even thinking on this issue instead they are threatning us and saying that they will shut down the college.... we the students of indira again thank you for your help.
thanks for the help...... but The college management has not yet taken any action towards reduction of fee.... i dont think they r goin to take the matter seriously unless the media people raise questions on this issue..... such a steep rise in the fee on such a short notice is totally unaffordable.... atleast we should've been informed at the starting of the term abt the fee hike.... Education should should not become a trade... spread the message sir.... we will be highly grateful to you.......
do agree with above person...please help us
Thanks for helping us sir. But it seems that the mgmt hasnt paid attention to the news.And all are desires of reduction in fees seem to be ruined.Please help us with it sir.... We need you...