The Maharashtra government has mandated ILS Law College to refund ₹1,04,863 to a former student due to the collection of excess fees without university approval. This order follows multiple inquiries into the fee structure at the college.
Maharashtra Orders Refund of Excess Fees to ILS Law College Alumnus
The Maharashtra government has instructed ILS Law College in Pune to refund ₹1,04,863 to former student Mayur Suhas Garud, along with 6% annual interest. This directive comes as a result of the college's unauthorized collection of excess fees without the necessary approval from the university.
This order was issued by Chandrakant Patil, the Minister for Higher and Technical Education of Maharashtra, marking another chapter in the ongoing scrutiny of fee structures at ILS Law College. This is the third official finding against the institution regarding fee issues, following inquiries conducted by Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) in 2025.
The government's decision underscores the regulatory expectations for educational institutions concerning fee collections and transparency. The ramifications of this order may lead to further inspections and possible recalibrations of fee structures across other colleges.
Law practitioners and educational institutions should take this ruling into consideration regarding compliance with regulatory standards in fee assessments to avoid potential legal disputes.
Citations
- Government Order for Refund (2026) Maharashtra
