SC Ordered to close an Engineering College running against the future of its students

As per a press report of TOI on dt.16-12-2012, The Supreme Court has ordered the closure of Parshvanath Engineering College here, upholding the earlier orders of the Bombay high court and the AICTE to derecognize the institute as it lacked the basic infrastructure. According to this report, more than 1,400 students are enrolled in various engineering courses in the college. While upholding the orders, the SC also rejected arguments put forward by the college management. The closure order was accompanied with bitter criticism of goings-on in the AICTE, which delayed taking action against the college in spite of a closure order being issued by the HC in August. AICTE officials have been fined Rs 50,000 for allowing the college to function till now and putting to risk the future of youngsters studying there. Such a decision of the Hon'ble Apex Court can also be used henceforth in future against all such colleges, running against the future of their students without necessary infrastructure. For more reports # visit http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/Supreme-Court-upholds-order-to-shut-engineering-college/articleshow/17631123.cms