Srinagar, Jan 22: The Central Working Committee (CWC) of the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) has written to the Vice-Chancellor of Adesh University, Bathinda, seeking urgent intervention in a financial grievance affecting 145 nursing students of the 2022 batch.
“We write to you on behalf of the Central Working Committee of the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA). We want to bring to your immediate attention a critical financial and academic grievance concerning 145 nursing students (Batch 2022) of your institution,” the JKSA stated.
It added that the matter pertains to the psychiatric posting at Dr. Vidya Sagar Mental Hospital, Amritsar, which was cancelled by the administration citing security concerns. Despite the cancellation, fees collected from students amounting to approximately ₹13.7 lakh remain unadjusted.
The Association sought the Vice-Chancellor’s “immediate intervention” on following:
Administrative Oversight & Unjust Penalty
It is pertinent to note that the decision to proceed with deployment to a border zone was taken despite prevailing government advisories urging caution. The posting could have been curtailed at the initial stage. Instead, a deliberate attempt was made to proceed contrary to safety protocols. It is logically and ethically unsound to penalize students financially for a cancellation necessitated by the administration.
Breach of Principal’s Assurance
Students were explicitly assured by the Principal, Mr. Shridhar KV, that the fees paid would be adjusted when the next batch was sent. It is distressing that the administration is now reneging on this commitment and declining valid claims after two months of silence.
Financial Transparency & Communication Gap
We have confirmed that the Director of Dr. Vidya Sagar Mental Hospital is willing to reschedule the posting. However, a lack of coordination at the level of the Registrar/Deputy Registrar appears to be hindering this resolution. Refusing to refund or adjust public money for a service not rendered raises serious questions regarding financial accountability.
Our Appeal
Jammu and Kashmir Students Association urges you to exercise your authority to resolve this impasse. We request that you direct the concerned officials to: Coordinate immediately with the Hospital to reschedule the training and adjust the fees as promised; Or authorize an immediate refund of the unutilized funds if rescheduling is not feasible.
“We trust your office will treat this matter with the urgency it deserves and facilitate a resolution within three (3) working days, thereby obviating the need for us to escalate this issue to the Ministry.” The association writes.
