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Despite The Fee Regulator’s Cap, Navi Mumbai Medical College Is Still Charging A ₹1.7 Lakh Deposit, Violating Its Regulations
A private medical college in Navi Mumbai is allegedly still charging more under this category, even days after the state’s fee regulator set a maximum limit on the refundable deposit and caution money that medical institutions might charge.
The candidates who were given seats at the Terna Medical College in Nerul, claimed that the organization would not lower the caution money and dorm deposit, which totalled almost Rs1.7 lakh. The entire sum that can be refunded for the course has been limited by the fees regulatory body (FRA) to Rs 50,000.
But a student who was admitted to the college complained to the FRA that the institution hasn’t updated its tuition schedule, which contains various ‘exorbitant’ prices in addition to the tuition and development fees that the regulator has permitted, such aprons and journals, gymkhana fees, and insurance.
The students were also perplexed to learn that, despite living close to the institute, they would have to join in its hostel on a mandatory basis. “The college administration is pressuring students to join the mess and hostel in addition to these unlawful charges. The student’s complaint to the FRA stated, “This requirement is both unnecessary and burdensome, with a total cost amounting to Rs3.5 lakh.”
It is also stated that the institution is making it difficult for female students to take advantage of the state’s recently implemented fee waiver program for women enrolled in professional programs. According to the students, they are being asked to sign an undertaking committing them to paying the full amount of their tuition since the government will repay them by December.
The allegations follow the FRA’s recent decision to cap deposit amounts for all health science programs, regardless of name. They are also not allowed to request this sum at the time of admission, according to a directive published by the authorities last week. “The deposit amount is only for first year students, and is under consideration of appeal to admission regulating authority by the managements of Association of Unaided Institutions,” College Dean Dr. Sunil Petkar stated, defending the fee structure. He stated that the goal of the mandatory hostelling regulation is to protect students.
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Man Detained In Navi Mumbai For Raping A 41-year-old Bank Employee
According to authorities, a guy has been detained in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, on suspicion of sexually abusing a bank employee who is 41 years old. This was announced on Sunday.
The police said that a case was filed at the Panvel police station in response to a complaint made by the woman, who claimed to have been raped. It stated that additional investigation was ongoing and that the accused was taken into custody on Friday in accordance with pertinent Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) rules.
The defendant in this case was employed by the bank as a driver. A few months prior, he had become friends with the victim and afterwards developed a sexual relationship with her. According to the official, he allegedly took pictures and private films of their interactions without getting her permission and then used them to threaten the woman.
According to him, the accused sexually harassed the victim and then threatened to show her family and bank coworkers the video recordings and her private photos.
The official stated that an investigation is in progress and that the accused reportedly verbally and physically assaulted the victim after she started to reject his approaches.
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The New Civil Code Court Building In Panvel Has Received Administrative Authority To Add Additional Floors
The New Civil Code Court Building in Panvel is set to have its second and third floors built after receiving administrative approval from the state government. The proposed expansion, estimated to cost Rs. 17.31 crore, is anticipated to increase facilities for the public and legal professionals while also easing present space restrictions.
The Panvel Lawyers Association and MLA Prashant Thakur, who pushed for the extra floors to alleviate the building’s overcrowding, were successful in getting the approval after a protracted battle. MLA Thakur had brought up the difficulties resulting from insufficient court space and facilities in an urgent request to Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
There are only eight court halls spread across the ground and one additional story of the new facility, which now holds a total of fifteen courts, including Civil Courts, First Class Magistrate Courts, Senior Civil Code Courts, District and High Sessions Courts, and a POSCO Court. Some courts are now functioning out of temporary locations due to a shortage of suitable courtrooms.
The extension will greatly assist attorneys, litigants, and other stakeholders by adding much-needed courtroom space and amenities. The additional floors will increase court operations’ efficiency and assist alleviate the existing overcrowding problem.
The Panvel Lawyers Association, under the direction of President Adv. Manoj Bhujbal, has thanked Ajit Pawar, Devendra Fadnavis, and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for their assistance. The association and its office bearers have also received praise from MLA Prashant Thakur for their effective efforts in obtaining the required financing and clearance for the project.
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Housing Regularization Is Finally Coming For Victims Of The Navi Mumbai Project
The victims of the Navi Mumbai local project have endured many hardships and disregard for almost forty years. These people have long suffered from the irregular state of their homes because they gave up their agricultural land to allow for the growth of what is now a bustling city. Their predicament affected their businesses, employment prospects, and ability to apply for scholarships in addition to housing concerns.
Manda Mhatre, the MLA, has persistently pushed for these homes to be regularized. MLA Manda Mhatre has dedicated her life to advocating for the project victims ever since her election to the Legislative Council in 2004 and her successive re-elections to the Belapur Legislative Assembly in 2014 and 2019. In 2015, she made inquiries in the Legislature and pushed for the drafting of regulations to deal with the problem.
Her support through letters sent in March and July of 2022 to Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. MLA Manda Mhatre visited with the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister during Ganeshotsav, and they promised her that a government ordinance will be released shortly.
MLA Manda Mhatre stated, “The issue that has persisted for four decades will be addressed by the upcoming government ordinance.”
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