Chandigarh, July 21 (UNI) Taking cognizance of reports about more than 2 lakh Scheduled Caste students being forced to drop out of colleges due to nonpayment of scholarships by the state government to colleges, the Punjab government has sought a report from Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. In a letter to the Chief Minister, Governor Banwarilal Purohit has sought a comprehensive report on this matter at the earliest, an official statement said on Thursday. The letter states:
“If it is correct, it would be a most reprehensible violation of constitutional rights of Scheduled Caste students and grave injustice to them.” after a very detailed scrutiny a decision is taken. The licensees have to renew their license at fixed time intervals and produce it before the local police officials, whenever they call for it and whenever the police demand.
