The Nainital High Court has dismissed a petition filed by CRST Inter College against the removal of its National Cadet Corps (NCC) unit. The petition challenged an order that directed the unit to be withdrawn from the college.

The case was heard by a single bench of Acting Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari. The college had asked the court to cancel an order issued on 11 June 2024 by the Additional Director General of the Uttarakhand NCC Directorate.

That order directed the immediate removal of the NCC unit from CRST Inter College. The court has now rejected the college’s petition challenging that decision.

Figures cited in the NCC response

In a counter-affidavit, NCC Directorate director Colonel Arun Kumar Singh stated that around 140 students were enrolled in Classes 6 to 12 at the college. According to the affidavit, the combined number of students in Classes 11 and 12 had remained below 40 during the previous 2 years.

The affidavit also referred to the enrolment process held in August 2022. It said there were 20 vacant seats, but 16 students came forward. Of those, 10 were found eligible, while the remaining 6 declined admission.

The NCC response further stated that the college’s Associate NCC Officer had not shown interest in the activities. These details formed part of the material placed before the court while the petition was being considered.

What the ruling means

The petition sought the cancellation of the 11 June 2024 order. With the High Court rejecting the plea, the college’s challenge to the NCC unit’s removal has not succeeded.

The case involved the college, the Uttarakhand NCC Directorate and the administrative decision concerning the unit. The available details do not provide any separate direction issued by the court after dismissal of the petition.

Conclusion

The Nainital High Court has dismissed CRST Inter College’s petition against the removal of its NCC unit, after considering the challenge to the 11 June 2024 order and the NCC Directorate’s response.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What did the Nainital High Court decide?

The court dismissed CRST Inter College’s petition challenging the removal of its NCC unit.

Q. Which order did the college challenge?

The college challenged the 11 June 2024 order issued by the Additional Director General of the Uttarakhand NCC Directorate.

Q. Who heard the case?

The case was heard by a single bench of Acting Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari.

Q. How many students studied at the college?

The NCC Directorate stated that around 140 students were enrolled in Classes 6 to 12.

Q. What did the affidavit say about senior classes?

It said the combined number of students in Classes 11 and 12 had remained below 40 during the previous 2 years.

Q. What happened during the August 2022 enrolment process?

The affidavit said 16 students came for 20 vacant seats. 10 were found eligible, while 6 declined admission.

Q. What was said about the Associate NCC Officer?

The NCC Directorate stated that the college’s Associate NCC Officer had not shown interest in NCC activities.