Needs Immediate Remedial Action: Karnataka High Court Directs State To Address Issue Of Overcrowding In Govt Hostels For SC/ST Students
7 months ago

Needs Immediate Remedial Action: Karnataka High Court Directs State To Address Issue Of Overcrowding In Govt Hostels For SC/ST Students

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday directed the State Government to take remedial steps in regard to overcrowding of students in government hostels run in the state for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students. A division bench of Chief Justice N V Anjaria and Justice K V Aravind on going through the report submitted by the state government noted that from the figures of the students admitted in various hostels across the state, it is evident from the details that far greater number of students are admitted in hostels at majority of places than the capacity of the hostel. It said, “Treating students of scheduled caste in the hostels in such a fashion by overcrowding them needs immediate remedial action.” Referring to the report, the court cited instances of hostels as mentioned in the report where the students admitted were higher than the capacity of the hostels. Directions were given while hearing a suo-motu petition initiated taking cognizance of the news report dated December 7, 2023, wherein it was stated that social welfare departments are not appointing staff in spite of specific guidelines for appointment qua the strength of the students in these hostels.

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Give details on proposed portal to monitor quality of food supplied to backward classes hostels: Karnataka High Court
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Give details on proposed portal to monitor quality of food supplied to backward classes hostels: Karnataka High Court

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka has directed the State government to submit details of a proposed portal, which will provide information on successful bidders to supply food and also enable submission of feedback on food products given to various pre/post-matric hostels run by the Backward Classes Welfare Department across Karnataka. The court sought details as the government said the portal, …

Karnataka launches monthly hostel inspection initiative
4 months ago

Karnataka launches monthly hostel inspection initiative

Deccan Chronicle  

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Address overcrowding in SC, ST hostels: Karnataka HC
7 months ago

Address overcrowding in SC, ST hostels: Karnataka HC

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday directed the state government to address on priority the issue of overcrowding in state-run hostels for scheduled caste and scheduled tribe students, and sought details on the steps taken to fill up vacant posts of wardens. Referring to the report submitted by the state government, the court pointed out that out of the …

Karnataka High Court Asks State To File Comprehensive Reply On Steps Taken To Fill Up Vacant Posts In Govt Hostels For SC/ST Students
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka High Court Asks State To File Comprehensive Reply On Steps Taken To Fill Up Vacant Posts In Govt Hostels For SC/ST Students

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday directed the State government to file a comprehensive reply giving details of the action taken to fill up vacant posts of wardens and superintendents in government hostels run in the state for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students. A division bench of Chief Justice Prasanna B Varale and Justice Krishna S Dixit while hearing …

Karnataka Congress MLA instigates hostel students to hit warden: Watch
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka Congress MLA instigates hostel students to hit warden: Watch

Op India  

On Saturday, August 5, a video went viral where a Karnataka Congress MLA was seen instigating college students to rough up their hostel warden if their demands are not met. Students at the Karnataka government-run SC/ST legal hostel in Ballari town, including law and B.Ed students, have been protesting over the lack of facilities and poor quality of food served …

'In Consonance With Article 15(3)': Karnataka High Court Upholds Land Reservation For Construction Of Girls' Hostel
3 years, 7 months ago

'In Consonance With Article 15(3)': Karnataka High Court Upholds Land Reservation For Construction Of Girls' Hostel

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court recently upheld the decision of the Deputy Commissioner of Udupi District by which it had reserved two land parcels for construction of a girls' hostel for students after matriculation. Though the representation of the petitioners was made on 24/08/2020, the fact remains that the second respondent has in his discretion, reserved the two parcels of land …

Karnataka HC Dismisses PIL Which Alleged That Construction Of Girls Hostel For SC Students Will Cause Nuisance [Read Order]
5 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka HC Dismisses PIL Which Alleged That Construction Of Girls Hostel For SC Students Will Cause Nuisance [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation, filed by a defeated member of Zilla Panchayat, Molakalmuru Town, who opposed construction of a hostel building for girl students, belonging to the Schedule Caste, stating it would cause nuisance to him and local residents. A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice H T Narendra Prasad dismissing …

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