Delhi State Commission Holds FIITJEE Liable For Holding Entire Course Fee Collected In Advance
5 days, 3 hours ago

Delhi State Commission Holds FIITJEE Liable For Holding Entire Course Fee Collected In Advance

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The Delhi State Commission bench presided by Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal, Judicial Member Pinki and General Member J.P Agrawal has held that coaching institutes collecting fees for the entire course in advance can use the said fees only for the particular semester and the balance amount to be kept deposited in a bank account. Brief background: The complainant's daughter joined a two year classroom program at FIITJEE for preparation of CAT by paying the full course fee in advance. The District Commission allowed the complaint filed by the complainant and held FIITJEE liable for charging the entire course fee for two years in advance. Observations: The bench relied on the decision of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in Islamic Academy of Education vs State of Karnataka 6 SCC 697 wherein it was held that if an educational institution collects entire fee in advance, only fee for the relevant semester can be used and the balance to be kept invested in a fixed deposit.

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Delhi consumer commission upholds order directing coaching institute to refund course fee
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Delhi consumer commission upholds order directing coaching institute to refund course fee

Hindustan Times  

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Delhi District Commission Holds Coaching Centre Liable For Retaining Advance Fee And Not Refunding Fee for Unutilized Services
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Delhi District Commission Holds Coaching Centre Liable For Retaining Advance Fee And Not Refunding Fee for Unutilized Services

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Delhi State Commission Holds FIITJEE Liable For Deficiency In Service
1 month ago

Delhi State Commission Holds FIITJEE Liable For Deficiency In Service

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Chandigarh: Coaching centre fined for failing to refund student’s fee
1 year ago

Chandigarh: Coaching centre fined for failing to refund student’s fee

Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 4 months ago

Lumpsum Fee In Advance Exploits Students, Central Delhi Consumer Commission Orders Delhi Academy Of Medical Science To Refund ₹ 1 Lakh

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Recently, the District Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission, Delhi bench comprising Mr. Inder Jeet Singh, Mrs. Shahina and Mr. Vyas Muni Rai held Delhi Academy of Medical Sciences liable for unfair trade practices for not refunding the fee submitted by a student who was dissatisfied by the classes and service provided by the coaching institute. In response, the complainant highlighted alleged …

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