Capital Construction: Collection From Students Stayed By HC
Criticism mounted by opposition parties on AP government's fund raising from students for capital construction.The cash-strapped AP government has been raising money by various ways and as part of that government has decided to involve about 70 lakh students and three lakh teachers in the construction of the capital city.
The state government had sent a circular to all schools and announced that every student in the state has to contribute at least ten rupees to the 'My Capital, My Amaravati, My Brick'. Circulars were sent to every school by the education department officials in all the districts.
High Court is not pleased with decision of government .The HC has questioned the AP government's circular which was sent to schools for the collection for funds from the students for the construction of the AP Capital. The HC has also given a stay order on Wednesday and quashed the circulars sent to schools by the education department.
Responding on the petitions filed by various people against the decision HC directed the AP Government to stop collecting money.
News Posted: 6 January, 2016
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