IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANTONY DOMINIC THURSDAY, THE 27TH MARCH 2008 / 7TH CHAITHRA 1930 WP(C).No. 313 of 2008(K) ------------------------ PETITIONER: -------------- ROMY MARIA JACOB, AGED 26 YEARS, W/O.LIJU THOMAS, NOW RESIDING AT C/O.LIJU THOMAS, SAFETY OFFICER, SITE 305, BUTTALEEBA CONTRACTING LLC, POST BOX NO.10874, DUBAI, UAE, REPRESENTED BY HER FATHER AND POWER OF ATTORNEY HOLDER JACOB MATHEW, S/O.T.C.MATHEW, AGED 60 YEARS, RESIDING AT THELLY HOUSE, THIDANAD P.O.KOTTAYAM DT. BY ADV. SRI.T.MADHU RESPONDENT: ---------------- THE KERALA UNIVERSITY, REPRESENTED BY ITS REGISTRAR, OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR, UNIVERSITY OF KERALA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. BY ADV. SRI.M.RAJAGOPALAN NAIR, SC, KERALA UTY. THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 27/03/2008, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: ANTONY DOMINIC, J. =============== W.P.(C) NO. 313 OF 2008 K ==================== Dated this the 27th day of March, 2008 J U D G M E N T Petitioner has completed the course in Bachelor of Architecture in the TKM Engineering College, Kollam. It is stated that she appeared for the 5th semester examination in May, 2005. There are three papers in the 5th semester and in terms of the Regulations, a candidate in order to pass the examination should secure separate minimum of 40% and aggregate minimum of 50%. Though the petitioner succeeded in getting separate minimum of 40%, petitioner could not succeed in getting 50% aggregate minimum. On the representations made by the petitioner and other students, Ext.P2 order was passed by the respondent permitting the students to reappear for any paper of their choice in the 5th semester. It is stated that accordingly, the petitioner appeared for the 3rd paper namely Structural Systems and Designs of Building and secured marks which satisfied the 50% aggregate minimum. When she applied for the degree certificate, there was no response and finally Ext.P3 order was passed by the Vice Chancellor ratifying the examination taken by the petitioner and directed that the results be declared accordingly, subject to the ratification WPC 313/08 :2 : by the Academic council. Records show that the matter was considered by the Academic Council, which by Ext.R1 resolution resolved that the whole issue be reexamined by the Board of Studies and Faculty and be brought to the next meeting of the Academic Council. It is stated that the issue is now pending before the Board of studies and that once it is reported back, the Academic Council will reconsider the matter in the light of the recommendations. It is at that stage, this writ petition is filed for compelling the respondent to issue the degree certificate to the petitioner. 2. From the facts, it is evident that the University itself has not taken a final decision in this matter. Even the decision of the Vice Chancellor was only tentative and subject to approval by the Academic Council. Academic Council is awaiting the recommendation of the Board of studies for reconsidering the matter. Therefore, at this stage, the only relief the petitioner can ask for is to direct the Academic Council to decide on the matter on an expeditious basis. It is now submitted before me that the issue will be reconsidered by the Academic council in its next meeting, which is now scheduled to be held in May, 2008. Therefore, directing that a final decision on the claim of the WPC 313/08 :3 : petitioner for issue of her degree certificate based on Ext.P3 recommendation of the Vice Chancellor shall be taken by the Academic Council in its next meeting, this writ petition is disposed of. ANTONY DOMINIC,JUDGE. Rp