Hyderabad, Jan. 30 -- The Telangana High Court on Thursday, January 29, pulled up the government over complaints that colleges are harassing students by withholding their original certificates due to pending fee reimbursement and scholarship dues, and directed the establishment of a grievance redressal mechanism, including a helpdesk or toll-free number, to address the issue.

The court observed that several students are being forced to approach the Human Rights Commission and courts as college managements refuse to release original certificates, citing non-clearance of dues that are yet to be paid by the government.

PIL seeks immediate release of fee reimbursements, scholarships

Public Interest Litigations were filed by the Association...