Authority: High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital
Order Date: 17 June 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Vishal Nautiyal, represented by counsel Mr. Bhagwat Mehra.
- Respondents: HNB Uttarakhand Medical Education University and others, represented by counsel Mr. Shivam Raturi (holding brief of Mr. Shailendra Nauriyal).
- Nature of Petition: Writ Petition (M/B) No. 504 of 2026 seeking withdrawal of admission to the MBBS course at Gautam Buddha Chikitsa Mahavidyalaya Dr. K.K.B.M. Subharti Hospital and a full refund of the course fee.
- Background: The petitioner was informed by a communication dated 15 April 2026 that, because the withdrawal request was made after three rounds of counseling, a refund would be permissible only upon deposit of the entire course fee.
- Medical Grounds: The petitioner disclosed a serious neuro‑condition diagnosed by Dehradun Super Specialty Hospital (Brain & Spine Centre) on 22 November 2025, rendering him unable to pursue the MBBS course.
- Respondent’s Position: Citing the University Grants Commission (UGC) Notification issued in October 2018, the respondents argued that fees cannot be refunded after the third counseling round.
- Legal Reference: The Court noted that the same UGC Notification provides that complaints regarding non‑refund of fees must be examined under the UGC (Grievance Redressal Regulations, 2012).
Final Outcome
- The Court permitted the petitioner to avail the remedy provided under the UGC Grievance Redressal Regulations, 2012, directing that any complaint filed under those regulations be decided expeditiously.
- The petition was disposed of.
- Any pending applications, if any, were also disposed of.
Topics: Legal Judgment, Medical Education Fees