10 months ago
Gour Banga University Clarifies High 'Tatkal' Certificate Fees After Outrage
Imagine a university where you need a special paper, like a certificate, very quickly.
A video showed someone asking for a lot of money, ₹1,500, to get it fast.
This made many people upset because it seemed too expensive.
But the university explained that this high price was for a super-fast service, like getting it within three days.
They also said there's a regular way to get the paper for much less money, around ₹500, but it takes about three weeks.
The university said this fast service fee was approved by their leaders and is normal for many schools when you need something right away.
They also mentioned the person in the video wasn't a regular staff member and her words might have been misunderstood.
Gour Banga University (GBU) clarified fees for student certificates after a viral video sparked outrage.
The video showed a woman reportedly asking for ₹1,500 for same-day certificate issuance, while a ₹500 fee was for issuance the next month.
GBU officials stated ₹1,500 is a 'tatkal' charge for issuance within 72 working hours, and ₹500 is the standard fee for issuance within 20 working days.
The fee structure was recommended by the finance department and approved by the university's Executive Council in 2024.
University officials explained that charging extra for expedited services is common practice and the woman in the video was not a permanent employee.
- Who
- Gour Banga University (GBU) officials and a woman in the controller of examinations (COE) office
- What
- Clarification of fees for issuing student certificates, particularly 'tatkal' charges, following public outrage over a viral video.
- Where
- Gour Banga University (GBU) in Malda.
- When
- A recent incident, with the fee structure approved in 2024.
- Why
- A viral video suggested exorbitant 'tatkal' fees for certificates, leading to public anger and a demand for clarification from the district administration.
Key facts
- University
- Gour Banga University (GBU)
- Location
- Malda, India
- Viral Incident
- Video showing high 'tatkal' certificate fees
- Clarified Fees
- ₹1,500 for 72-hour issuance, ₹500 for 20-day issuance
- Fee Approval
- Executive Council in 2024
Quotes
Biswarup Sarkar
COE (Controller of Examinations) of Gour Banga University
“Also, her statement was misconstrued. She was asked to deliver the document next month against ₹500 before the Puja vacation. She meant the document could be delivered only when the varsity reopened after the vacation.”
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“The fee structure was recommended by the finance department and approved by the university’s Executive Council in 2024.”
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Shaikh Ansar Ahamad
the additional district magistrate (education) of Malda
“We requested a report from the GBU, and they complied.”
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Preeti Goyal
the Malda district magistrate
“We are looking into the matter.”
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