Jabalpur: The Principal Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpur has permitted Rajiv Gandhi Ayurveda College of Bhopal to participate in the third round of counselling and mop-up round with a disposition of 25% of the penalty of Rest. 1 crore. The college had sought permission for admission to 50 seats. As per the order, HC said that on depositing the amount and furnishing an undertaking, the National Commission for India System of Medicine shall immediately intimate the Directorate of Ayush for inclusion of the name of petitioner Rajiv Gandhi Ayurveda College in the counselling and other mop up rounds.
Dr Sushrut Kanaujia ‘Member’, Medical Assessment and Rating Board, who was present on behalf of National Commission for India System of Medicine submitted that in case petitioner Rajiv Gandhi College was to deposit 25% of the penalty amount Rest 1 crore with an undertaking that the balance amount would be deposited. He further stated that in case the petitioner college is able to establish the bonafide of the disputed teachers, the penalty shall be proportionately reduced depending on the number of teachers, who are proved to be bonafide. Advocate Aditya Sanghi, who appeared on behalf of National Commission for India System of Medicine, said, “Penalty has been imposed on Rajiv Gandhi Ayurveda College for not having bonafide teaching staff.”
