KSU alleges unjust PTA fund increase at Maharaja's College
Kochi: Kerala Students Union (KSU) demanded the immediate dissolution of the parent-teacher association (PTA) at Maharaja's College, alleging an unjust hike in PTA funds. It claimed that the hike imposes a severe financial burden on students from economically weaker sections.
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According to KSU Maharaja's unit president Rajeev Patric, PTA funds for postgraduate (PG) and undergraduate (UG) students were increased by Rs 500 each. As a result, PG students are now required to pay Rs 2,500 and UG students Rs 2,000. "This arbitrary fee hike deeply affects students, most of whom come from poor and underprivileged backgrounds," he said.
KSU pointed out that a significant number of students seeking admission at the college hail from tribal settlements and backward regions. "While principal and college management stand united in extracting money, ordinary students are left to suffer. This move tarnishes the image of a prestigious institution like Maharaja's," said Patric.
KSU also criticised the collection of an additional Rs 500 from each student during admission to fund the college's 150th anniversary celebration.
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