Authority: Uttarakhand High Court, Bench of Hon'ble Manoj Kumar Tiwari, J
Order Date: 21.08.2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Libra College Of Higher Studies (Petitioner) vs. State Of Uttarakhand / Uttarakhand Technical University (Respondent).
- Nature of Proceeding: Writ petition (WPMS/2476/2026) filed by the petitioner challenging the demand of a fixed deposit of ₹35,00,000 as a pre‑condition for affiliation/re‑affiliation of its LLM programme.
- Petitioner's Allegations: The college alleges that the demand is excessive and seeks relief in the form of:
1. A writ of Mandamus directing the university to process the petitioner's representation dated 29.07.2026 for LLM affiliation without insisting on the ₹35 lakh deposit.
2. A writ of Certiorari to quash the demand/insistence of the university for the fixed deposit.
3. A writ of Mandamus directing the respondents not to demand any excess deposit from the college for affiliation and operation of the LLM programme.
- Respondent's Position: Uttarakhand Technical University contended that the affiliation fee is charged as per a decision taken by its Executive Council in the meeting held on 27.03.2023.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition is disposed of by Hon'ble Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari.
- The court grants the petitioner liberty to make a representation to the competent authority within one week of the order.
- The court directs that, if the representation is made, a decision on the matter shall be taken within four weeks thereafter, as per applicable law.
- No direct order was issued to waive the ₹35 lakh deposit; the matter is left to the competent authority for consideration following the stipulated timelines.
Topics: Higher Education Affiliation, Fixed Deposit Requirement