Maharashtra Govt Orders Statewide Probe into Illegal College Fees After ILS Pune Case
Pune, 28th April 2026: Maharashtra Higher Education Minister Chandrakant Patil has ordered a detailed inquiry into alleged illegal fee collection by colleges across the state, following irregularities found at ILS Law College.
The action follows a probe conducted on the directions of the Bombay High Court, which found that the Pune-based college had charged students fees without mandatory approval. The inquiry revealed that several charges were collected under different heads without permission from Savitribai Phule Pune University, in violation of prescribed rules.
Based on the findings, the minister has directed the college to refund the excess amount collected from students along with 6% interest. In one instance, more than ₹1 lakh was reportedly charged under multiple unauthorised fee components.
Taking serious note of the issue, the state government has now decided to expand the probe to other colleges across Maharashtra. Authorities have been asked to review complaints related to fee irregularities and take strict action against institutions found violating norms.
The move aims to ensure transparency in fee structures and protect students from financial exploitation.
