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High Court Warns Himachal Pradesh Over Rs 30 Crore Release for Central University Campus
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 25 Jul 2026, 08:19 PM
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The High Court has cautioned the Himachal Pradesh government to halt the disbursement of Rs 30 crore earmarked for the central university’s Dharamshala campus, citing procedural lapses.
The High Court of India issued a warning to the Himachal Pradesh government today, urging it to stop the release of Rs 30 crore that was intended for the construction of a campus of a central university in Dharamshala.
The court cited a lack of proper documentation and procedural compliance in the allocation of the funds. It emphasized that the government must adhere to the statutory norms before any disbursement can take place.
The central university, which has been planning to expand its presence in the state, had requested the funds to develop infrastructure at the Dharamshala site. The court’s directive effectively pauses the project until the required approvals are secured.
Government officials have not yet responded to the court’s order, but the ruling is expected to prompt a review of the funding process.
The decision underscores the judiciary’s role in ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of public money for educational projects.
The court cited a lack of proper documentation and procedural compliance in the allocation of the funds. It emphasized that the government must adhere to the statutory norms before any disbursement can take place.
The central university, which has been planning to expand its presence in the state, had requested the funds to develop infrastructure at the Dharamshala site. The court’s directive effectively pauses the project until the required approvals are secured.
Government officials have not yet responded to the court’s order, but the ruling is expected to prompt a review of the funding process.
The decision underscores the judiciary’s role in ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of public money for educational projects.