The Patna High Court disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed for renovation/new construction of the College Building of Rajendra College, Chapra, which is the oldest college of Jay Prakash University, Chapra.
The contention was also that the building was about 100 years old and it is not safe for the students who are studying in the College and also for the teaching and non-teaching staff of the College.
A supplementary counter affidavit dated 23.06.2023 has been filed by the Deputy Director, Higher Education, Patna.
It is stated that the Education Department sanctions work on the basis of Schemes put forth for grants and disbursement of funds for development work in the Universities; which work is carried out by the Bihar State Educational Infrastructure Development Corporation (BSEIDC).
The Vice Chancellor, Jai Prakash University, Chapra (Respondent No.6) has furnished projects for development work of the University and Colleges. By letter dated 13.05.2022 scheme is forwarded for Rajendra College, Chapra, development works.
The Director, Higher Education, Education Department, Government of Bihar, Patna (Respondent No.5) was also intimated.
The Managing Director, BSEIDC is to co-ordinate with the Registry of the Jay Prakash University and Principal, Rajendra College, Chapra, to draw up an estimate for the expenses to be incurred for new construction/renovation works. It is also undertaken that immediately on estimate being received by the Department, further action will be taken.
The said undertaking is recorded and the petition is disposed of by the Division Bench of Chief Justice K. Vinod Chandran and Justice Partha Sarthy.