THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.24259 of 2009 ORDER: The petitioner is studying Engineering Course in the 2nd respondent-college. He was promoted to III-Year during the current academic year. The examinations of I Semester thereof are scheduled to be held from tomorrow onwards. The petitioner was not permitted to pay examination fee and was not issued hall ticket, on the ground that there is acute shortage of attendance. The petitioner seeks a direction to the respondents to permit him to appear in the examination. It is stated that he could not attend the classes on account of a serious accident that has occurred to him. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel for the 1st respondent. The 2nd respondent has passed an order dated 23.10.2009 indicating the percentage of attendance of such of the candidates who are irregular to classes. The name of the petitioner figures in it. He had only 8% of attendance to his credit. According to the norms of the University, a student must have minimum 75% of attendance. The Vice-Chancellor is conferred with the power to condone the shortage of attendance to an extent of 10%. Assuming that the discretion would be used in favour of the petitioner, his case can be considered only if he had 65% to his credit. It is not in dispute that he has only 8%. Irrespective of the justification for absence, what becomes relevant is the actual undergoing of instructions in the class room. Therefore, no relief can be granted to the petitioner. The writ petition is accordingly dismissed. Thee shall be no order as to costs. _________ 10.11.2009 JSU THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.24259 of 2009 Date: 10.11.2009 JSU