VIJAYAWADA: The Central Andhra Junior College Managements Association has moved the Andhra Pradesh high court challenging the online admission system announced by the state government for intermediate admissions.
They contended the way the new system was introduced and sought relief from the high court by setting aside the same and allow them to conduct admissions as was done earlier.
Arguing on behalf of the college association, senior counsel B Adinarayana Rao told the high court that the new online admission system for intermediate was introduced arbitrarily and unilaterally by way of a press release without framing any rules or guidelines.
He said that the sudden change in system is in contrary to Andhra Pradesh Intermediate Education and Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions Regulation of Admission and Prohibition of Capitation Fee Act.
Adinarayana Rao further argued that the high court had earlier allowed a similar petition by the managements of junior colleges when the state government tried to bring in a new admission system.
The high court while allowing the petition also said that if the state government has to bring in a new system, it has to be done by framing proper rules and guidelines under the governing statutes.
The state government is again trying to bring in the new system without framing any guidelines and rules which is not only arbitrary and unilateral but also unreasonable and irrational with ulterior motives, the counsel for petitioners said.
Arguing on behalf of the state government, senior counsel Dushyant Dave requested the high court for time to file a counter affidavit in the matter. Considering his request, Justice Ninala Jayasurya posted the matter for further hearing on next Tuesday.
